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Editor, We spend plenty of time talking about the challenges facing our community. Just as important is recognizing progress when we see it and acknowledging people who are willing to get involved. Addiction is one of those challenges, and its effects don’t stop with the individual. Families, employers, law enforcement, our courts, and ultimately the

Missouri holds a unique place in our nation’s transportation history as the birthplace of the Interstate Highway System. Seventy years ago, construction began on I70 in St. Charles, creating the first segment of what would grow into one of America’s most transformative transportation networks. To commemorate this occasion, the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is

Adults aren’t the only ones who can be targeted by a scam. While BBB does not collect information from people under the age of 18, reports from adults indicate that scammers are targeting children. In BBB’s most recent Scam Tracker Risk Report, 22.9% of adults surveyed said they had children under 18. Of those with

Tracking Local Crime and Court Cases This Crime Page is dedicated to keeping our community informed about court cases and legal matters occurring in Cedar County and the surrounding areas. As residents of rural America, it is essential to stay aware of the issues affecting our neighborhoods. Knowledge fosters safety and community engagement. Through this

On Tuesday, Aug. 4, at 5:32 p.m. the fire department was dispatched to one vehicle accident on O Hwy. near H Hwy. in St. Clair County for traffic control. Three trucks and 11 firefighters responded. On Thursday, Aug. 6m at 12:22 p.m. the fire department was dispatched to a structure fire on E. Quantrill Rd.

VERNON COUNTY Shelly Baldwin, Recorder of Deeds Nathan Lee Gardner, 35, Sheldon, and Cassie Marie Wooldridge, 32, Sheldon. Aiden Allen George Baker, 23, Rich Hill, and Jenna Lynn Braker, 22, Rich Hill.

July 7 Steven Corona, dog license required. Fine: $82. Kolten Delk, fts proof insurance, fts stop sign. Fine: $223.50. Corey Eubands, no valid license, ft register vehicle. Fine: $164. Nicole Gibbs, no valid license (fine:$82), fts proof insurance. Continued July 21. Trancito Gutierrezmerida, no business license. Fine: $131.50. Timothy Hood, trespass. Request jury trial. Charity

The following misdemeanors have been disposed in Cedar County. LVNV FUNDING LLC V ANSON S BARLOW, STOCKTON, judgment entered $1,780.96. ST V CHANCE F CARR, EL DORADO SPRINGS, charge 1’tampering with motor vehicle – 1st degree. Count 1 – defendant sentenced to four years doc, ses, five years of probation conc/cons case and county: conc

In the case of all arrests, it must be remembered that the charge is merely an accusation and all defendants are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty. NOTE: Anyone having information concerning any alleged crimes are encouraged to contact the police department at 876-TIPS (8477) Animal Control Effective June 1st, 2025, the El Dorado

The Cedar County Commission met July 20,2026. Present: Kenneth Thomton; Presiding Commissioner; Ted Anderson, Southern Commissioner, Ron Alumbaugh, Northern Commissioner, Chrislynn Price, County Clerk. 9:00 a.m. Collector Lisa Nelson presented weekly court order numbers 124292-124322 9:10 a.m. Assessor Leah Morton presented weekly report 10:50 a.m. Concerned citizen about road work needing done around 2451 to