Talent Contest Guidelines

The Talent Show will be held at the El Dorado Springs Picnic on Friday, July 24 at 7 p.m. in the city park. 1. Eligibility: Contestants may enter one time only as a solo performer, group, or act. The contest is open to non-professional performers only. 2. Performance: Each contestant or group is limited to

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Lip Sync Contest Guidelines

The Lip Sync Contest will be held at the El Dorado Springs Picnic on Saturday, July 25th at 7:00 PM in the city park. 1. Music: A professional sound system will be provided. Contestants must email their downloadable music (.mp3 or .wav) file to eldopicnic@gmail.com and include their name, age, phone number, song title, and

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The Band Plays On

City Band to Celebrate the 4th all Weekend! The program for your City Band will be a little different this weekend. I made up a list of songs as usual, but we are going to have several band members missing on the 4th. So Gary is going to pick and choose whatever songs he wants

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The Rock Wall

This year’s limited edition Picnic shirt has been wildly popular. So popular that Davis is setting it up to where people can order their own from the manufacturer and have it shipped to their house. We had to start putting people on the waiting list and we don’t want anyone to miss out on something

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Orthopedic Surgeon Returns to Cedar County Memorial Hospital

Cedar County Memorial Hospital (CCMH) announces the return of Richard White, MD, to its roster of expert physicians. A board-certified orthopedic surgeon fellowship-trained in orthopedic sports medicine, Dr. White will offer clinic on a twice per month basis beginning this July with the potential to increase days as patient load increases. Dr. White briefly practiced

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Sandy Crawford Capitol report

July 4 is Independence Day, and many of us will celebrate by hosting barbecues, attending parades and watching fireworks light up the sky. Let us not forget the reason we celebrate this very special day: it marks the moment in history our forefathers signed the Declaration of Independence. On July 4, 1776, the signing of

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Getting the Job Done: Back to Basics in Congress

By Mark Alford What’s Going On in Washington—Every year, Congress has one of the most basic responsibilities outlined in the Constitution: fund the federal government. It sounds simple. But for years, Washington has fallen into a bad habit: missed deadlines, last-minute deals, and massive spending packages that few people have time to read. That’s not

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How caregivers tell if loved ones are talking to a scammer

This Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month is a good time to revisit the scam safety advice that Better Business Bureau® (BBB®) promotes year-round. Older adults living with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia may be more susceptible to scams. Scam awareness is a complex mental task, and it’s harder for those who have a condition that impacts

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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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Stockton man sentenced for child pornography

A Stockton, Mo., man was sentenced in federal court today for distributing child pornography. Brian Lee Cox, 39, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Stephen R. Bough to 230 months in federal prison without parole. The court also ordered Cox to serve a 10-year term of supervised release following his incarceration. Cox will be required

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