August 27, 2026
During the Sept. 18 Cedar County Ambulance District monthly meeting, CPA Kalena Bruce gave her financial report. As of Aug. 31, the district had $601,143.22 in cash and cash equivalents down $104,936.48 from a year earlier. Accounts receivable was $7,241.53, down $6,705.47 from a year earlier. Total assets were $1,972,980.86, up $111,827.95 from a year
Thank you for that kind introduction. I’m pleased to be here tonight. I hope to share with you a little about myself, my Farm Bureau experience and what we’ve been working hard to accomplish for you this year. As you just heard I am Kalena Bruce, a 5th generation farmer from Stockton. I’ve brought my
Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler (R-MO) announced Friday her introduction of theVeterans Health Administration Recruitment, Hiring and Retention (REHIRE) Act of 2017, which empowers local Veteran Hospitals to recruit, hire and retain doctors and nurses to meet the growing shortage facing VA facilities. Sadly, VA hospitals around the nation are struggling to recruit and retain nurses and
Cash rent rates dropped overall in many Missouri counties, according to a Sept. 8 report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Rates for cropland and pastureland dropped overall from the previous year, said University of Missouri Extension agriculture business specialist Joe Koenen. Koenen leads sessions on Missouri farm leases to educate landowners and tenants on
There are two documents of paramount importance to American history: The Declaration of Independence, which forged our national identity and the United States Constitution, which set forth the framework for the federal government that is still in use today. While Independence Day is a beloved national holiday, fewer people know about Constitution Week, an annual
John Marshall pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 12 years in the Missouri Department of Corrections for the crime of statutory sodomy. The defendant will be required to serve 85% of his sentence before becoming eligible for parole.
A hit and run driver killed Billy J. Willis, 60, Sheldon, at 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 17, on Hwy. DD 10 miles southeast of Nevada who was riding a bicycle. According to the report by Cpl. Baird of the Highway Patrol, the mishap occurred when the unknown driver struck Mr. Willis in the rear knocking
Carol Rosalie Julian, 82, El Dorado Springs, died on Sept. 14, 2017, after a long struggle with congestive heart failure. She was born on Jan. 7, 1935, to Alfred and Gladys (Andes) Preston in Independence, MO. On Feb. 11, 1952, she was united in marriage with Arthur Junior Julian. Together they raised three children
Carl Robert “PeeWee” Murry, 58, of El Dorado Springs, passed away Monday, Sept. 18, 2017, at his home surrounded by family and friends. Carl was born Jan. 2, 1959 in Harrisonville, the son of Eugene and Bonnie (Rector) Murry. He graduated from Pleasant Hill High School in 1977 and worked as a welder in the
Graveside services for Ruby Belcher Benner will begin at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017, held in Hazel Dell Cemetery.
