The Rock Wall

Some people like to eat spicy food. I don’t. When I was just a little guy, my sister and I sometimes got to visit our neighbor, Miss Plain (actually Gertrude Plain, but we didn’t call her that.) One time I just couldn’t keep my hands off the pretty colored balls on her houseplant. Then I

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Man joyrides in Special Road grader

El Dorado Springs Police Chief Jarrod Schiereck reported this week that on Aug. 2, 2017, officers responded to 1501 South First Street, El Dorado Springs Special Road District, concerning a reported larceny of equipment. The investigation revealed the theft of a yellow Caterpillar 120H, road grader value $80,000 to $100,000 and damages to road surfaces.

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The end of summer

ON THE ROAD AGAIN – One of the first signs of fall is the sight of yellow school buses on their way to pick up and deliver students to school and then back home again. Please be careful as this yearly ritual begins next week. We all want our children to arrive at their destinations

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Message from Governor Eric Greitens

Governor Eric Greitens released the following message to Missouri families, particularly in the law enforcement community: “On Sunday, Clinton Police Officer Gary Michael pulled a car over for an expired registration. The door swung open. A man stepped out and opened fire. Now Officer Michael is dead.” “He was an Army vet. He had three

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Clinton police officer killed

At 10:45 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 6, a Clinton police officer initiated a traffic stop on a 2008 Dodge Nitro for a traffic violation on Green Street south of Hwy. 13. The preliminary investigation indicates that as the suspect vehicle came to a stop the driver exited the vehicle and fired his weapon toward the

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Couple with local roots buys Hearing Center

Bill Koons, BC-HIS at ABK Hearing Center, has retired and sold his practice to Richard and Michelle (Detwiler) Leroux (La-roo) with Experience Hearing Center, LLC. Both Richard and Michelle grew up in El Dorado Springs and are happy to be home again where they’ll raise their 11 year-old son. “We’re excited to be back, close

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Republican means of power

Editor: The big reason for the decay of the USA was then lawmaker, Mason Clan. It was created to control citizens to manipulate them and influence their means for jobs, as well as the control of voting. It became a mafia all of its own. The members were expected to recruit others for more power

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Providing information

MOLES Q: How do I know when I should see someone about a mole? A: I typically see several people each month with concerns about moles…some present a long time, some recently developed, some moles changing. Usually older people, but occasionally a child or teenager. The most common mole I see in adults is the

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Get Square Dance lessons

On Aug. 8 Mo-Kan Square Dancers will offer beginning square dance lessons from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Neal Senior Center, 301 North Main, Nevada. Jay Wright will be the instructor. Interested persons are invited to attend. A partner is not required and dress is casual. New students will also be accepted on Aug.

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Cedar County Memorial Hospital Sleep Lab receives accreditation

Cedar County Memorial Hospital (CCMH) proudly announces its Sleep Lab received national accreditation by Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC) on July 20, 2017. ACHC is an independent not-for-profit organization providing health care accreditations since 1986. By achieving ACHC accreditation, CCMH’s Sleep Lab demonstrates a commitment to providing the highest quality service and patient care.

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