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Join Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) educators online to learn about hunting regulations in the Show-Me State on Jan. 16 from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m.  Missourians have a strong history of hunting, and a key part of this pastime is understanding the regulations surrounding that hobby. Participants of this free event will learn how to

My Dad’s birthday was this week. He died at the age of 84 in 2011. I miss him most when I am on the river, where we spent so much time together. Dad was several inches taller than me at 6’ 3”. He was strong and quiet, hard working and dedicated to his church and

Winter hiking is an exhilarating and fun activity that offers a unique way to experience the great outdoors. The snowy landscape can look like a beautiful winter wonderland, and the crips cold air energizes you, making each step feel refreshing.  Everything is quiet and peaceful, and you can really connect with nature. The snow-covered trails

How many species of woodpeckers call Missouri home?  How can you tell them apart?  What makes them so interesting?  What’s the secret behind their unusual behavior?  How do they survive during winter? The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) will help bird fanciers discover the answers to these questions and more at Winter Woodpeckers, a free

Students in Springfield and across the region can now apply for $1.7 million in scholarships administered by the Community Foundation of the Ozarks. By starting at cfozarks.org/applyforscholarships, students can use the CFO’s universal application to efficiently apply for multiple scholarship opportunities. The universal application is a comprehensive online form with a series of questions unique

The incoming cold weather did not stop ElDo’s Competitive Speech Team from being on fire during the Stockton Tourney! After several last minute drops for various reasons, only 13 students headed to Stockton HS to compete on Saturday, Jan. 4. Yet, this was one of ElDo’s most successful tournaments of the season. Coming out on

With Love & Hugs From Your Kids, Grandkids and Great Grands!

As we gather to celebrate this holiday season, let’s all do our part to keep Cedar County’s roads safe. Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs is a choice that can change lives forever. I urge everyone to plan ahead: ✅ Designate a sober driver before heading out. ✅ Call a friend or family member if

Cedar County Memorial Hospital’s Governance Crisis by Melanie Chance Cedar County Memorial Hospital is currently navigating a complex legal and governance situation that has sparked significant discussion within the community. Central to this controversy is Dr. Russell R. Kemm, a local physician who has initiated a defamation lawsuit against several members of the hospital’s Board

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is encouraging agricultural producers and forest landowners in Missouri to participate in voluntary conservation programs and adopt climate-smart practices in fiscal year 2025. USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is accepting applications for the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), which helps a wide variety of producers, including urban and