August 24, 2026
TTOPS Chapter 319 El Dorado Springs (Take Off pounds Sensibly) met in the Church of Christ Sanctuary on Thursday, October 20. Co-Leader, Linda H opened the meeting and Carol led us in singing “I Must Attend My Meetings”. We said our pledges and had roll call. Twenty-two weighed in today and the chapter had a
by Marge Zink and Julia Snethen Morning message at the Rockville United Methodist Church Sunday by Pastor Nick Van Dam was “Sour Grapes.” Mt. Zion Bible Study met in the home of Tom and Beverly Pelkey at 7 p.m. every Tuesday night; there were six in attendance. Mt. Zion Club met Oct 19, in the
65TH WALLEN ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATED – Dale Wallen and Juanita Fleeman were united in marriage on Oct. 31, 1951. They are the parents of two sons, Dennis Wallen of Dederick, and Rick Wallen of Springfield. On Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016, Dale and Juanita Wallen were the honored guests at a surprise party to mark their 65th
By Helen Ellerman Jewell Ellerma’s sister, Betty Pearcy passed away Saturday, Oct. 22, at the Stockton Nursing Home. She was 87. She was the former Betty (Reedy) Pearcy. The Reedys grew up in the Harwood area. Betty had a sister, Grace (Reedy) Smith of Butler. There is just two girls left out of 18 children
Don’t bag those leaves What if I told you there is something that will improve what soil you have, easily make new soil and take almost no work to do it? Good, then stop bagging those leaves. I know some of us want to have immaculate lawns but you are doing your garden a huge
I’m trying to honor the veterans that have served as well as help them by giving the proceeds to the Veteran’s Home. I have compiled a new book, Remember our Veterans with stories of about 80 Vernon County, several from Cedar County and surrounding area veterans. It is now going on Pre-sale for $30. It
The Tri-County Baptist Group will hold its regular fifth Sunday service on Sunday, Oct 30, at New Hope Missionary Baptist Church in Jasper County. After Sunday School at 10 a.m., the morning service will begin at 11 a.m. with preaching by Bro. DeWayne Burdette. After lunch on the grounds and a business meeting, the afternoon
The El Dorado Springs City Council unanimously approved the El Dorado Springs Chamber of Commerce request to apply for a $440,000 MoDOT Grant to build Phase II of the planned sidewalks for El Dorado Springs. The $440,000 grant is a 20/80 grant with the city contributing $44,000 out of the general Fund and the chamber
NEW SIDEWALKS OFFICIALY OPEN – Though they’ve been available for a couple of months, the official ribbon cutting for the Hwy 54 Sidewalk to the Future Project happened on Saturday, Oct. 15. It was immediately followed by the FFA Heroes Against Hunger Run. Chamber Executive Director Jackson Tough addressed the crowd thanking the City of
The three Cedar County commissioners, Presiding Commissioner Marlon Collins, Southern Commissioner John Fox and Northern Commissioner Don Boultinghouse along with County Clerk Peggy Kenney met with the Cedar County Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees at their regular meeting on Monday, Oct. 17. Present were Hospital CEO Jana Witt, CNO Drew Alexander, CFO Carla Gilbert, Board
