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The Cedar County Commission met Jan. 26. Present: Kenneth Thornton, presiding commissioner; Ted Anderson, southern commission; Ron Alumbaugh, northern commissioner and Christlynn Price, county clerk. 9 a.m. Assessor Leah Morton presented weekly report, discussion on concern about SB3. 9:30 a.m. Amy Hedrick with Mid Missouri Bank, Commission signed laon agreements for sheriff department vehicles. 9:40

By Sawyer Bess, Missouri News Network A bill that would lower the minimum wage for minors was pitched by its sponsor Wednesday as a way to help small businesses and young workers. Senate Bill 1325 would create a separate minimum wage for those under age 18 who are employed in Missouri. The new minimum wage

Johnnie (John R.) Raymond Hoagland, age 92, of Schell City, MO, the youngest son of three children born to John Miller Hoagland and Marrietta (Cawood) Hoagland was born May 28, 1933 in Kansas City, MO and passed from this life the morning of Friday, February 6, 2026 at Community Springs Healthcare Facility in El Dorado

Marian Lanora (Davis) Spinks, 79, was born in Madera, CA, on June 30, 1946. Best known as Susie to her friends and family. She was the fourth child of five, and the youngest daughter of Otto and Viola Davis. In her growing up years, she spent many summers living in the mountains of CA, at

Missouri leaders today announced data showing that traffic fatalities declined in 2025 for the third year in a row, marking a significant milestone in the state’s ongoing effort to improve roadway safety. Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe joined the Missouri Department of Transportation, the Missouri State Highway Patrol and other safety partners in making the announcement,

We have concluded another busy week in the Missouri Senate. The Missouri Senate Insurance and Banking Committee heard my Senate Bill 834. Senate Bill 834 establishes rules confirming that common loan modifications, such as lowering interest rates, extending loan terms, or adjusting payment schedules, do not change or alter a lender’s lien priority. For example,

By Mark Alford This week, I’m proud to share good news for Missouri’s Fourth District. Through the Fiscal Year 2026 government funding process, our office secured nearly $23 million in targeted federal investments for communities across central and western Missouri. These are strategic investments in infrastructure, healthcare, workforce training, agriculture, research, and public safety. As

The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is proposing changes to waterfowl hunting at the Montrose Conservation Area (CA) in Henry County in west-central Missouri. MDC is proposing eliminating the “waterfowl hunting only” designation for the area and making it an “open area” for hunting various game and other outdoor activities. The area would continue to

El Dorado Christian School recognized senior Camren Michael Reasoner during Senior Night following the Buffalos’ basketball game against the OCS Eagles. Camren is the son of Michael and Michelle Reasoner and the brother of Abigail and Breann. During his time at ECS, Camren has been a multi-sport athlete, participating in basketball, soccer, and track and

I went to Bull Shoals Lake last week and you can see the effects of the drought there, as it is lower than I have ever seen it. The Ozarks of both Missouri and Arkansas need inches of rain badly to fill our lakes and rivers to a level they all need to be. The