The Rock Wall

I was feeling bullet proof after taking all the recommended virus prevention shots. Nevertheless, a week ago Friday, I felt awful o much so hat when Kimball offered to call he ambulance, I agreed with hesitation. The ambulance came from Osceola and got me to CCMH by way of Tiffin. I didn’t recognize the ER

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ID on remains found on S. First St.

On September 29, 2021, officers responded to the 1300 block of South First Street, El Dorado Springs, concerning human remains. Upon arrival officers located human skeletal remains in an undeveloped area of the city.  The remains were removed by the Cedar County Coroner’s Office and are pending identification. The Cedar County Sheriff’s Office and Investigators

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ElDo Christmas Basket Project 2021

Friday is the last day to drop off $15 to $20 toys at Fugate Motors for the El Do Christmas Basket Project. Gift wrappers are needed Tuesday, Dec. 14 at 9 a.m. at the First Baptist Life Center.  Bring your scissors and your holiday spirit. Wrapping is usually finished around 11, depending on the number

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Fire report for week of Nov. 28

On Monday, Nov. 29, at 11:13 p.m. the Fire Department was dispatched to assist law enforcement in search of a missing juvenile. The young person was located and turned over to law enforcement. Ten firefighters assisted. On Friday, Dec. 3, at 4:08 p.m. the Fire Department was dispatched to an apartment at 800 N. Main

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Cedar County Health Dept. COVID-19 stats for Dec. 6

Reported cases since beginning of COVID-19 pandemic (1,905-54 new cases this past week) Active COVID-19 cases (38) Cases in Stockton (23) Cases in El Dorado Springs (27) Cases in Jerico Springs (1) Cases in Dadeville (3) Cases in Fair Play(0) # of deaths (33 confirmed PCR, 8 by antigen. Updated Dec. 2). Total Cedar County

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El Dorado Springs Christmas Parade 2.0

4 p.m. Dec. 18 Downtown N. Main St.   Float contest after parade – $5 entry fee Payout depends on how many entires. Lineup at 3 p.m. Sign in at Library   Call or text Justin Swager for registration @ 417/296-6287

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BBB warns scammers lurk online this holiday season

As the economy continues to rebound from the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic, the National Retail Federation predicts holiday spending will set new records this year, coming in between $843.5 billion and $850 billion. For the sake of both safety and convenience, many Americans will spend those funds with online retailers. “Shopping online may save

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100 YEAR OLD HOUSE GOES UP IN FLAMES

Early Monday morning, Dec 6, the house at 114 West Broadway burned to the ground. No one lived in the house and there had been no utilities to the house in about 10 years. The house, built in 1920, was owned by Eileen Gooden. Photo provided by Scott Roe

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Congress must pass the Freedom to Vote Act

We live in Missouri, so there is a very good chance a bridge or highway near us is in really bad shape. And for those of us in rural Missouri, slow or nonexistent internet makes our lives difficult. But now, thanks to the recently passed Infrastructure Bill, there is money to address all of these

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Letter from prison

My name is Danny Crawford. I grew up and went to school in El Dorado Springs. I’ve had my very fair share of problems with the law, drugs and the “prison system.” I’m currently in Federal prison in Greenville, IL. I usually do not comment or have much of an opinion about other people’s legal

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