Extended hours for absentee voting and no excuse absentee voting

Voters may cast their absentee ballots in person in the office of the County Clerk, Heather York, through November 7, 2022, the day prior to the election. No Excuse Absentee Voting has begun!  From October 25, 2022 through November 7, 2022 you may vote a “no excuse” absentee ballot.  Absentee voting with a reason is

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DECA to Host 26th Veteran’s Day Assembly

The El Dorado Springs DECA chapter cordially invites you to the 26th Veterans Day Assembly. The assembly will be held on Friday, November 11, 2022 at 1:30 p.m. in the Upper Gym with a reception to follow in the MS/HS Library. Veterans and community members are encouraged to attend as we take the time to

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The Rock Wall

I’m sitting down for our weekly chat on Halloween, Oct. 31, which is our 47th wedding anniversary. I have had the pleasure today of talking to two outstanding individuals – Terry Nichols, the new CEO at Cedar County Memorial Hospital, and my long-time friend, J. D. Stephens, who I had not seen in several years

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GETTING BETTER CLOSE TO HOME

Swingbed services at CCMH. Longtime Cedar County resident Lola Ehlers recently spent some time in the Cedar County Memorial Hospital Swingbed Program recovering from procedures done to treat compression fractures of her spine. Many of us know her from the nearly thirty years that the Ehlers family have owned and operated Ehlers Variety & Hardware

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Fire report for week of Oct. 23

On Sunday, Oct. 23, at 9:02 a.m. the fire department was dispatched to a convince store on W. US 54 Hwy. to a large gasoline spill. Three trucks and 13 firefighters responded. On Monday, Oct. 24, at 12:41 p.m. the fire department was dispatched on a mutual aid call with Olympia Fire Department to a

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC PRE-TEST

In preparation for the General Election to be held on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, a public test of the vote tabulating equipment will be conducted in the basement of the Cedar County Courthouse on Wednesday, November 2nd, 2022 at 1:30 p.m.  The public is welcome to attend.

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Marriage Applications:

Recorder of Deeds Office Cedar County Melissa Heskett Recorder Justin Connor Battles, 27, Jerico Springs, and Sarah Beth Cartwright, 24, Jerico Springs. Jerome Floyd-Thomas Hetherington, 36, El Dorado Springs, and Mary Ann Loane, 19, El Dorado Springs. Bart David Harper, 58, El Dorado Springs, and Wilma Jean Allen, 52, El Dorado Springs.

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VERNON COUNTY SHERIFF

Oct. 21, ex-parte violation and assault at Birdseye, Milo Oct. 21, careless and imprudent driving at I49 NB, Nevada. Oct. 22, trespassing at S. 1450 Rd., Nevada. Oct. 23, domestic dispute at E. Infantry Pass, Nevada. Oct. 23, vandalism at E. Veteran Rd., Nevada. Oct. 24, theft at N. Tower, Milo. Oct. 24, property damage

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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 October 24, 2022. Present were: Marlon Collins, Presiding Commissioner; Don Boultinghouse, Northern Commissioner; Ted Anderson, Southern Commissioner; Heather York, County Clerk.  Met with Assessor Staff Requests to process court order #27989-27996 to add-on the assessed valuation of newly purchased personal property.  Viewed a request from a resident to reconsider the

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