VERNON COUNTY SHERIFF

Aug. 4, theft at S. 6th St., Sheldon. Aug. 5, burglary at E. Austin Blvd., Nevada. Aug. 5, identity theft at E. Quantrill Rd., El Dorado Springs. Aug. 6, domestic dispute at E. Molly Rd., Nevada. Aug. 6, suspicious activity at S. 2075 Rd., Sheldon. Aug. 6, harassment at S. 1700 Rd., Milo. Aug. 7,

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EL DORADO SPRINGS POLICE REPORT

In the case of all arrests, it must be remembered that the charge is merely an accusation and all defendants are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty. NOTE: Anyone having information concerning any alleged crimes are encouraged to contact the police department at 876-TIPS (8477) Law enforcement activities The El Dorado Springs Police Department

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CEDAR COUNTY COMMISSION

The Cedar County Commission met July 26, 2021. Present were: Marlon Collins, Presiding Commissioner; Don Boultinghouse, Northern Commissioner; Ted Anderson, Southern Commissioner; Kendra Householder, Deputy County Clerk. Met with Chad Pyle, Assessor Requests to process court order #26827-26837, to add-on the assessed valuation of newly purchased personal property. Met with Sheriff James McCrary Inmate Housing

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Gerald (Jerry) W. Coy

Gerald W. Coy, 70, better known as Jerry, passed away late Wednesday night, Aug. 4, 2021, at his home near Harwood after a battle with pancreatic cancer. Jerry was born June 28, 1951, in the rural Sheldon area to Croal Wendell Coy and Murial Marie Birch. He was a member of the Sheldon Baptist Church,

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Sylvia “Susie” Jane Foster Bolander

Sylvia “Susie” Jane Foster Bolander, 94, of Sonora, CA, passed away June 14, 2021. Susie was born Sept. 29, 1926, in Flora, IL. Susie lived a long and full life. She was born and raised in Flora, Il. At age 17, she married Clifton Dean Bolander in Bolivar. They remained married for 62 years until

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Carol Juanita (Shellhorn) Robison

Carol Juanita Shellhorn Robison, 78, of El Dorado Springs, passed away Aug. 6, 2021 at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, surrounded by her children. Carol was born on March 23, 1943, to Preston and Ruby Shellhorn at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. She spent most of her childhood growing up on the family farm near

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World record big head carp shot in Lake Perry

Matt Neuling of Perryville shot a monstrous 125-pound, 5-ounce fish at Perry Lake. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) confirms Matt Neuling of Perryville is the latest state record holder under alternative methods after shooting a colossal 125-pound, 5-ounce bighead carp. Neuling was bowfishing with a friend July 24 when shot the mammoth at Lake

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Registration for Glow Paddle at Wakonda State Park is now open

Wakonda State Park staff invites the public to its Glow Paddle kayaking instruction at from 8-10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 21. Kayaks will be supplied and decorated with glow sticks, and the almost full moon will help to provide light for the adventure, allowing participants to experience being on the water at night. Participants must be

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Fire report for week of Aug. 1

On Sunday, Aug. 1, at 5:45 the Fire Department was dispatched to a residence on S. High St.. for a garage on fire. Two trucks and 11 firefighters responded. On Friday, Aug. 6, at 5:54 p.m. the Fire Department was dispatched to a building fire at a car dealership on Hwy 32 south of town.

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