Hartzler applauds vote rebuking UN’s anti-Israel vote

Blasts Administration’s refusal to stand with ally Rep. Vicky Hartzler (R-Mo.) released the following statement following the passage of a bipartisan House resolution condemning the recent United Nations Security Council’s anti-Israel vote. The U.N.’s measure proceeded only after the Obama Administration failed to use its veto power to block the vote, effectively dismissing years of

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Workers may qualify for Federal Tax Credit

University of Missouri Extension Family Financial Education Specialist Nellie Lamers says workers need to be alert to a special tax credit – the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) — that might put money in their pockets. “EITC is a tax benefit for working people and their families, and it allows more dollars to flow into

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MoGeneralAssembly2017

The Republicans maintain their supermajority as the 99th General Assembly starts today. With Republican Gov.-elect Eric Greitens taking over for Democrat Jay Nixon, the threat of a veto is greatly diminished. This means issues where Republicans aren’t entirely unified, such as right to work, can pass with a simple majority and no need to override

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R-II Board to meet Thursday

The El Dorado Springs R-2 Schools Board of Education will meet in open session at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 12, in the HS Library. I. In New Business, the board is scheduled to: a. Review / approve  Annual Audit for FY 2016 b. Review/ approve Architect contract for FY 2016 c. Consider board workshop with

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Ambulance Board to meet Monday

The Cedar County Ambulance District is scheduled to meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 16, in the El Dorado Springs Ambulance Barn. Unfinished business will be inventory. New business will be EMD training, new sheriff and dispatching.

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Crowder College fall 2016 Dean’s List

Crowder College announced its fall 2016 Dean’s list. Six hundred seventy-three students achieved Dean’s list honors by completing 12 or more credit hours and earning a 3.5 grade point average or higher during the fall 2016 semester. From El Dorado Springs – Jennifer Floyd, Nicholas Imhoff, Shelby Loane, Morgan Sumner, Riley Taylor, Morgan Toliver, Olivia

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Marriages

Marriage Applications: Recorder of Deeds Office St. Clair County Travis    Lee    Foley    and    Jessica Mari Cox Kevin Mark Hendrickson and Glenna May Pritchard

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ST CLAIR COUNTY COMMISSION

The St. Clair County Commission met Monday, Nov. 28, with the following present: Robert Salmon, presiding Ccommissioner, Leroy Strope, north commissioner, Gerald Williams, south commissioner, Debbie Peden, county clerk, Marian McCaslin, administrative assistant and Brandy Bourland, newspaper reporter. A discussion was held on Plat Books and the ordering of Large Wall Maps, if needed. The

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CEDAR COUNTY COURT

The following traffic violations have been disposed in Cedar County: Dawn Alei Wright, Batavia. IA, oper a mtr veh in a careless and  impudent manner involving an accident   10/31, $26.50 fine  12/23 Benjamin Lee Rash, El Dorado Springs, no seat belt  8/13.  9/ 21 guilty plea Michelle Lynn Rees, Nevada, car/motorcycle/truck under 18000 lbs

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