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By Johannes Brann The September meeting of the Northeast Vernon County (NEVC) R-1 School Board quickly moved through a seven item agenda with short reports from administrators. On hand were board members David Bruce, Connie Gerster, Heath Brown, Scott Pritchett and Delisa Harms; absent were Tisha Bailey and Bobby Burney. Also present were Board Secretary,

The Nine Wonders Optimist Club held their Recognition Dinner and Installation Banquet on Tuesday, Sept 15 at the Optimist Building. 2025 – 2026 Recognition and Year in Review was presented by President Gina Whitlock and the 2026 – 2027 Installation of officers and Board of Directors was by West Missouri District Past Governor Don Beaty.

A quality used car can be a good investment, but watch out for sketchy sellers and predatory loans. While used car pricing is stabilizing after a turbulent few years, prices are still higher than consumers may be accustomed to. The search for a deal can lead shoppers to unscrupulous sellers – and they may feel

Tracking Local Crime and Court Cases This Crime Page is 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 this

On Saturday, Sept. 19, at 1:32 p.m. the fire department was dispatched to hay bales on fire in a lot on S. 425 Rd. Five trucks and 13 firefighters responded. On Monday, Sept. 21, at 3:42 p.m. the department was dispatched to a roll over vehicle accident on E. 500 Rd.  Deputy on scene canceled

Recorder of Deeds Office Cedar County Melissa Heskett Recorder Kurtis Riley Garrison, 27, Stockton, and Jorden Nichole Heryford, 34, Stockton. Garrett Taylor Giles, 29, Independence, MO, and Marissa Lauren Jones, 25, Independence. Joseph Shayne Williams, 22, Humansville, and Madalyn Rose Zitting, 22, Humansville.

VERNON COUNTY Shelly Baldwin, Recorder of Deeds Dalton Lee Adams, 23, El Dorado Springs, and Kaylen Michelle Mings, 22, El Dorado Springs. Mark Allen Steward, 39, Nevada, and Gabbrielle Victoriae Poulsen, 23, Nevada. Daniel E. Gingerich, 20, Adamsville, TN, and Fannie E. Hershberger, 23, El Dorado Springs. Jared Wesley Stidham, 34, Nevada, and Jillian Marie

ST V ROYCE GENE CUMMINGS, BROOKLINE, MO, Failure to register motor Vehicle. Count 1 – Defendant sentenced to Fine $50.50 and Court Costs. LVNV FUNDING LLC V CARMELITA ACOCK, JERICO SPRINGS, Jgmt Transcribed Circuit Court $2,004.72. CAPITAL ONE, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY V MARILYN D LYONS, STOCKTON, Judgment Entered $19,070.55. ST V RYAN DAVID MESSICK, LEE’’S

Sept. 21 – 28 Total Calls for Service: 123 Calls for Service Request EMS – 21 Medical Calls – 12 Information Calls – 9 Traffic Stops – 7 Medical Transfers – 6 Fire Calls – 5 Animal Calls – 5 Civil Process – 5 Theft – 3 Fraud – 3 Alarm Calls – 3 Disturbance

The Cedar County Commission met September 14,2026. Present: Kenneth Thornton; Presiding Commissioner; Ted Anderson, Southern Commissioner, Ron Alumbaugh, Northern Commissioner, Peggy Kenney, Training Advisor; Carla Lowe, Treasurer. Minutes from Sept. 8, 2026, were approved and signed Lisa Nelson, Collector presented court orders 124440-124455 for the matter of adjusting tax books James McCrary, Sheriff presented weekly