August 5, 2026
During the June 8 R-II School Board meeting, they made decisions on base salaries, the type of constructions management to use among other decisions. All board members were present – Chad Whitesell, Benny Brower, Mark Burley, Terry Shepherd, Josh Floyd, Greg Beydler and Darrell Eason. The first item of business was a 20-year retirement plaque
Editor: With the many terror attacks that has occurred in the past few weeks, it boggles the mind to see the elected Donald Trump’s efforts to properly vet the Muslim people who wish to come into the United States of America. It is true that all Muslims are not terrorists but it is equally true
Following demands from U.S. Senator Claire McCaskill and a bipartisan group of colleagues, President Trump has finalized an agreement with China to lift its beef import ban and allow Missouri ranchers to export their beef to China. “This is outstanding news for Missouri ranchers who can support more jobs and increase their profits by tapping
Dianna Hall of Walker won $150,000 when she matched all five numbers drawn in the May 22 Show Me Cash game. The winning numbers were 5, 11, 21, 29 and 39. Hall purchased her winning ticket at the Hot Spot, 1112 E. Austin Blvd., in Nevada. Show Me Cash is a $1 daily Draw Game
El Dorado Springs Municipal Band Plays for “A Taste of El Dorado Springs!” On Friday evening, the El Dorado Springs Municipal Band will play from 8-9 as usual. Saturday the Band will be playing from 7- 8 for “A Taste of El Dorado Springs.” This should be such a lovely evening with local restaurants preparing
Prior to the Cedar County Ambulance Board meeting on Monday, June 19, the board and its employees will host an open house from 4:30 until 6 p.m. The regular meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. Unfinished items on the agenda will be new building plans and dispatchers’ pay. New business will be financing bids.
Lieutenant Governor Mike Parson has condemned Liberty High School in Brentwood, CA. for their administration’s refusal to allow a graduating senior to wear his United States Army uniform during the commencement ceremony. Citing a “graduation uniform” policy, the student was told he could not participate in the ceremony unless he wore the traditional cap and
Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler (R-MO) voted last week to remove Dodd Frank regulations that treat wealthy Wall Street financial institutions the same as small, community banks. The Financial Choice Act of 2017, H.R. 10, eliminates burdensome, unnecessary regulations for small, local banks and allows them to begin investing in the local economy by giving people access
My Fellow Missourians: To God be the Glory for a wonderful day of worship and celebration for the 165th Anniversary of Elkton Baptist Church this past Sunday. Marla and I joined Lieutenant Governor Mike Parson and his wife, Teresa, in presenting resolutions to Pastor Kent Parson in recognition of this significant milestone for the church.
$200 – Dwight Dexter $120 – Delbert Bausch $100 – Shirley Lynn, Lorene Kennon, Glen Jones, Peggy and Tim Carter, Forrest and Sally Troyer, Jonothan Schwalm and Marlene Payne. $50 – Ruby Fields, John Dewayne Helm, Lawrence Hicks, Leona Bland, Schwalm family, Harold and Robin Fugate, James and Judy Brackenridge, John and Edith Koger, Donna
