Missouri PSC Sets Virtual Public Hearing for Liberty CCN Request

From the El Dorado Springs Newsroom The Missouri Public Service Commission (PSC) will hold a virtual public hearing at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 16, 2026, to receive comments regarding a proposed power generation project by The Empire District Electric Company, doing business as Liberty. The application, filed in October 2025, seeks a Certificate of Convenience

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Cedar County Memorial Hospital announces nursing leadership transition

Cedar County Memorial Hospital (CCMH) announces a transition in its clinical leadership. Effective April 1, BreAnn Jackson, RN, BSN has concluded her service as Chief Nursing Officer. CCMH Administration expresses their sincere gratitude to Jackson for her years of service and her many contributions to the organization. The hospital team wishes her much success in

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Creepin’ It Local

Not All Pest Control Is Equal Most people assume pest control is all the same. A truck arrives, a spray is applied, and the problem is gone. It sounds simple, and sometimes it looks simple. A focused inspection along the foundation helps identify entry points and conditions before any treatment is applied. But what happens

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BBB tips on how to tell if a text is a scam and what to do

Phishing isn’t just suspicious emails anymore. As more real businesses use text messages to communicate with their customers, scammers are sending texts of their own – and it’s easy for them to make the texts seem realistic, especially with AI. In recent weeks, BBB has received reports about texts that follow the same script: “[Recipient

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Rural Justice Report

Tracking Local Crime and Court Cases This is a Crime Page dedicated to keeping our community informed about court cases and legal matters occurring in Cedar County and the surrounding areas. As residents of rural America, it is essential to stay aware of the issues affecting our neighborhoods. Knowledge fosters safety and community engagement. Through

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KORONER’s KORNER: A Musical About the Dead? Or the Living?

While it seems like most of my articles are about someone dying and their body being placed into the ground, this article is aimed at exactly the opposite; someone dead and coming to life out of the ground.  If you are not a person of faith, you may not want to read any further.  Anything

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Join TOPS today, you won’t be sorry

TOPS Chapter 9319 El Dorado Springs met in The Firefly Services building 700 E. Hospital  Rd, Thursday, April 2, for their regular weigh-in and meeting. Our Leader, Warren called the meeting to order. Carol led us in singing “Easter Song”. We said our TOPS & KOPS pledges Warren led us in roll call, 17 members

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Marriage Applications

Recorder of Deeds Office Cedar County Melissa Heskett Recorder Robert Michael Molder, 60, Humansville, and Jennifer Nicola Mahurin, 43, Humansville. Charles M. Francis, 58, Humansville, and Lorianne Plummer, 58, Weston, MO. Dillon Mathew Roberts, 35, Jerico Springs, and Tabitha Jo Palmer, 35, Stockton. Reuben C. I. Schwartz, 18, Stockton, and Sara C. F. Schwartz, Stockton.

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MARRIAGES

VERNON COUNTY Shelly Baldwin, Recorder of Deeds Jonathan D. Miller, 21, Walker, and Rose M. Eicher, 21, Walker. Landon Slade Hutchison, 25, Harwood, and Avery Brianne Colvin, 21, Harwood.

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EL DORADO SPRINGS MUNICIPAL COURT

March 3 Kayla Acosta, expired plates. Fine: $82. Timothy Bullard, expired plates. Fine: $82. Resheena Cline, stealing, warrant. Michaela Gardner, ft register vehicle, fts proof insurance, summons. Angela Joplin, ft register vehicle, seatbelt. Fine: $92. Lee Queen, seatbelt. Fine: $10. Nicole Pitkin, fts stop sign, fail to signal, seatbelt. Fine: $194. Dalton Tittle, expired plates.

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