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The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is monitoring reports of sick and dead waterfowl, such as geese and ducks, across the state. The Department is actively collecting birds to determine the cause of illness but suspects highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) to be the cause. Other states, including Kansas and Iowa, are experiencing similar occurrences.

Last night, Benjamin Bryant proudly graduated from the Drury Law Enforcement Academy in Springfield, MO. Currently serving as a Corrections Officer with the Cedar County Sheriff’s Office, Bryant has now taken the next step in his career as a Deputy Sheriff. Pictured from left: Chief Deputy Clay Jeffries, Deputy Ben Bryant and Deputy Max Dunkle.

El Dorado Springs had three wrestlers medal at one of the biggest tournaments in MSHSAA sports last weekend – The Battle of Katy Trail. Two of which, Aleah Conard and Emory Crawford, both placed 2nd and were the highest placers in programs history for ElDo. Photos by Jennifer Gray.

It began to rain, lightly at first. But from the dark clouds building to the northwest I knew what was coming. I pulled my johnboat up on a shallow gravel bar due to that promise of coming bad weather, just minutes away. The temperature was in the low thirties, cold and wet. I picked up

by Melanie Chance Cedar County Residents Encouraged to File for Hospital and School Board PositionsCedar County is calling on its residents to take an active role in shaping the future of the community. Candidate filing for the Cedar County Hospital Board and the Stockton and El Dorado School Boards is now open, running from (December

Community Springs Healthcare Facility has spent the month of December preparing for and celebrating the Christmas holiday. Santa dropped by with a bag full of gifts to add to the holiday cheer. A special “Thank You” is extended to those who supported our “Adopt-a-Grandparent” event which funds the gift-giving for all of the residents!

Many times when I have been talking with different people about different subjects, occasionally the subject comes up about how Charlie Silvers (now deceased), owner of Silverline Ranch, made his fortune. The biggest rumor, that they interpret as fact,  is that he won the lottery. Another rumor is that he was flying over that area

On Monday, Dec. 16, at 7:26 p.m. the fire department was dispatched to a structure fire on W. Martin. Two trucks and 16 firefighters responded. On Thursday, Dec. 19, at 7:58 a.m. the fire department was dispatched to a structure fire on W. Olive St. Minor damage was reported. Fire is under investigation. Two trucks

Mo-Kan Square Dancers, along with Western Twirlers, will host an End of Year dance on Tuesday, Dec. 31, with Jay Wright as caller. The dance will be held from 7:30 to 10 p.m. in the Dining Hall at the Vernon County Fairgrounds, Nevada. Admission is $7 per dancer. All interested persons are welcome. For more