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by Connie Maupin Members present for the April 20 meeting of the Cedar County Historical Society were President Judy Nichols, Vice President Bob Phillips, Treasurer Kay Snow, Assistant Treasurer Shirley Potts, Secretary Connie Maupin, Luella Phipps, Sharyl Henry, Ken Potts and Chris Barber. March minutes had been emailed to the members prior to the meeting

By Dora Jean McKinley Marilyn Entrikin said Teresa Brewer was on her front porch this morning she waved at Marning. It must be spring. Jim Entrikin had an Easter egg in his front yard. Marilyn had dinner at Jim’s house. All Five of his grandkids were there. Lots of fun. Marilyn said she ate too

  by Helen Ellerman Ruth Ijams’ children and grandchildren held a dinner for her 85th birthday on Sunday, April 16, at the Schell City Community building. They had cake and punch in the afternoon for relatives and friends. All five of her children were there which were: Joe O’Brien – Dallas TX, David O’Brien –

We’re cleaning up El Dorado Springs and need YOUR help. The second annual “Clean-Up El Do” campaign is this Saturday. The local event coincides with the nationally recognized “Earth Day” event. You too can organize a Spring City Clean Team. Volunteer teams average just 2-3 hours of work, but make a huge difference in our

Three people were taken into custody Saturday afternoon thanks to the help of area citizens. According to a press release issued Monday morning, Vernon County Sheriff’s Officials are saying a vehicle pursuit was called out when a deputy attempted to make a traffic stop on a pickup after he confirmed the tags did not come

Wanna help ElDo win again? You’ve done it every time before.We’ve had several requests for the “Thankful For Our Community” contest mentioned at the Chamber luncheon. The link to the contest voting page is:  https://a.cstmapp.com/voteme/18255/619475838?ep1=fb. Our essay vying for a $5,000 prize is to benefit the Opera House Arts Council for a new Spring Park

The Week of the Young Child is an annual celebration sponsored by the National Association for the Education for Young children (NAEYC.) This year’s local celebration is scheduled for April 24 – April 28 at the El Dorado Springs Head Start, 210 E. Fields. The schedule is as follows; Monday, April 24 – anytime between

Care Connection for Aging Services is honoring its volunteers in 23 locations this month in conjunction with National Volunteer Week from April 23 to 29. Care Connection’s 1,800-plus volunteers are vital to the operation of its senior centers in 13 counties. Volunteer roles in senior centers range from receptionist and dining room host to food

The R-II School Board met Thursday, April13, to install newly elected members, reorganized the board and conduct regular business. They installed Mark Burley, Darrell Eason and Terry Shepard and re-elected Eason as president and Greg Beydler as vice president. All board members were present: Chad Whitesell, Benny Brower, Mark Burley, Terry Shepard, Josh Floyd, Greg

April 25 at 6:30 p.m. the VFW Post #257 will exhibit procedures to raising and lowering a United States flag. This will be for the El Dorado Springs Girl Scouts Troop. Location will be the ElDo Youth Center (old Liston School) in El Dorado Springs. The public is invited to attend to observe this patriotic