April 14, 2026
I found an old pocket-knife the other day, fairly rusty, and with part of the handle gone. It had three blades, but one was broken. If you soaked it in oil and sanded away the rust and loosened it up again, the old knife would have a few years left in it. I wondered just
Hot Laps in the Parking Garage Every once in a while, you run into someone from an earlier chapter of life who reminds you of something you hadn’t thought about in years. Not because it wasn’t important, but because life kept stacking new memories on top of the old ones. That happened to me recently
Contact: Aaron Scott, ascott@cfozarks.org or 417-864-6199 For a second year, Vital Farms is supporting a grant program administered by the Community Foundation of the Ozarks. The Vital Farms Local Impact Grantmaking Program reflects the company’s purpose to improve the lives of people, animals and the planet through food and a commitment to supporting the communities
With warming weather and the many wonders of nature awakening in spring, the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds people to be BearWise. Missouri’s estimated 1,000+ black bears are waking up and are focused on fattening up after a long winter’s sleep. Unsecured food sources around homes and outbuildings could attract the attention of a
Last Monday, March 23, the local VFW Post 257 held their annual banquet and awards ceremony for students from area schools. The first recognized were students from El Dorado Christian Middle School, Roscoe Middle School and El Dorado Springs Middle School; 6th – 8th graders who participated in the Patriots Pen program. Award winners received
Happy April! This is the second to last chance to encourage you to vote on April 7. Please look at the ballots on Page 4 to see who’s running for what – if you don’t already know. We will publish the vote as soon as we can. Nothing new from Captain and/ or
By Melanie Chance An updated list of candidates who have filed for the August 4, 2026, Primary Election in Cedar County has been released, showing two contested races at the county level so far as the March 31 filing deadline approaches. According to the latest candidate proofing report, several individuals have filed for county offices.
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
PREPARING FOR THIS MY ENTIRE LIFE Last article, I wrote how some advised to see if you could find three words that sum up a life lived. I also quoted a website recommending six words “Six Words To Describe A Life?” (https://www.obituaryguide.com/review-six-words-to-describe-a-life.php). These words could be at the end of the obituary and used elsewhere,
Community Blood Center of the Ozarks (CBCO), the sole supplier of blood, platelets, and plasma to patients at more than 40 hospitals, is teaming up once again with four premier attractions to offer free admissions for lifesaving donors to help boost the region’s blood supply this spring. Throughout April, successful donors will receive an Ozarks
