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Editor: The Affordable Care Act is unpopular with many folks. But if you ask folks about its main provisions there is great support for them. • The national rate of uninsured citizens has never been lower • You cannot be refused insurance based on pre-existing conditions • Women cannot be charged more than men •

Editor: I have made five New Year’s Resolutions: 1) Catch a Walleye, 2) Catch a catfish that weighs more than 10 pounds, 3) Catch a day’s limit of Crappie, 4) Send a care package to a college that sponsors  ‘cry-ins” for the precious snowflakes, and 5) Offer assistance to help pack for some celebrities that

All former employees of Nell Don, Junior House and J.H. Collectibles are invited to attend a Dutch treat breakfast at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 11 at 54 Café, Nevada.

The Cedar County Commission accepted the bid on Lehman Construction Company to build a new Stump Ford Bridge in 2017 for $546,964. The county’s 20% share of the cost, $109.393, will be partially met with soft match money from other counties.

by Phill Brooks Navy SEALS are known for their courage in training and combat. So when Missouri’s governor-elect, Eric Greitens, gives his inaugural address, I’ll be listening to hear how he demonstrates that courage in governmental leadership. Does he directly address the major, but politically dangerous problems facing this state? Or, does he give an

Our community can be proud of the outpouring of generosity and support shared with others through this years’ Christmas Basket project. Many thanks go to all of the wonderful volunteers who gave countless hours of their time and talents to make this year’s event a success. Thank you to the First Baptist Church and the

The members of the Cedar County MU Extension Council met on the evening of Dec. 5 at the Cedar County Memorial Hospital Health Complex. This report is adapted from the minutes provided by council secretary Kelly Hendricks. Members present were Nedra Fox, Kelly Kendricks, Jordan Richner, Maranda Spangler and Frank Anderson. After minutes and treasurer’s

Marriage Applications: Recorder of Deeds Office Cedar County Carole Wilkerson Recorder Carl Michael Reid, 43, El Dorado Springs, and Tiffany Nicole Kopczynski,, 21, El Dorado Springs Gary Dean Smith, 55, El Dorado Springs, and Bechy Irene Tough, 47, El Dorado Springs Steven Robert Brehm, 65, Stockton, and Karalee L Blain,  59, Stockton St. Clair County

The following felonies have been disposed in Cedar County: Nikki C Grider, El Dorado Springs, possession of controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana  7/31/15,  five years supervised probation  12/15 The following misdemeanors have been disposed in Cedar County: City of Stockton v Brandon Hamilton, Warsaw, peace disturbance  1/11, $25 fine  12/15 Martin