CEDAR COUNTY SHERIFF

Friday 07/16/2021 • RP call out of Jerico to report a theft at her dads house. RP not sure of missing items as of call. Stated they had no trespassing signs up and game cameras.  Deputy dispatched and took statement. • RP call out of Eldo to report a theft of a jewelry box. Deputy

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VERNON COUNTY SHERIFF

July 19, driving while intoxicated at E. H Hwy., Richards. July 19, identity theft at E. Walnut St., Nevada. July 19, vandalism at E. Grange Dr., Harwood. July 20, assault at E. Infantry Pass, Nevada. July 20, suspicious activity at E. Austin Blvd., Nevada. July 21, vandalism at S. 900 Rd., Richards. July 21, suspicious

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Trust The Whisper

by Cassie Downs, Christian Blogger I can hear it. The soft whisper of the Holy Spirit speaking to my heart. A whisper penetrating deep in my heart, my soul, and my bones. It’s like a fire burning on my insides. That feeling of knowing, really knowing. There is no guesswork needed because I’m SO sure

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Anthony Louis (Tony) Van Dyk

Anthony Louis (Tony) Van Dyk, 66, El Dorado Springs, passed away July 20, 2021.  Tony was born on Jan. 26, 1955, in Benoni South Africa to Anthonie Edward and Susarha Fredrika Van Dyk. Tony attended Benoni Technical High School and attained his Electrical license and also worked as a Contract Engineer at GEC Machines.  He

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Aretta Mae (McAllister) Peach

Aretta Mae (McAllister) Peach passed away on July 19, 2021 in Lowry City, Mo. She was born Dec. 19, 1927, in Jerrico Springs. Services will be held at the Clintonville Cemetery on July 23, 2021 at 1:00 PM under direction of the Sheldon Funeral Home.

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Roy Parkison Jr.

Roy Parkison Jr., 84, passed away July 23, 2021, at Nevada Medical Lodges after a lengthy battle with cancer. Roy was born Dec. 14, 1936, in Harwood, to Roy Snow and Irene Parkinson. He graduated from Schell City High School in 1955. Upon graduation Roy worked for a short while in Wichita welding at the

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Springfield man charged with bank robbery

A Springfield man who was identified when his photo was broadcast by local TV stations was charged in federal court today with bank robbery. Charles Edgar King Jr., 56, was charged in a criminal complaint filed in the U.S. District Court in Springfield on Tuesday, July 20. His initial court appearance was heldand King remains

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Ozark man pleads guilty to assaulting postal carrier

An Ozark man pleaded guilty in federal court today to assaulting a postal carrier who was delivering his mail. Peter Harrington, 55, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge M. Douglas Harpool to one count of assaulting an employee of the United States. By pleading guilty today, Harrington admitted that he assaulted a U.S. Postal carrier

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Carl Junction man pleads guilty to sexual exploitation of a child

A Carl Junction man pleaded guilty in federal court Monday to the sexual exploitation of a 14-year-old victim. Damion Spillman, 28, pleaded guilty before U.S. Chief Magistrate Judge David P. Rush to the sexual exploitation of a child. By pleading guilty, Spillman admitted  to enticing a 14-year-old victim to give him a pornographic video and

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Management time to reduce the incidence of anaplasmosis in cattle herds

“Summer time brings on factors that lead to anaplasmosis in cattle operations,” says  Patrick Davis MU Extension Livestock Field Specialist.  Anaplasmosis can negatively impact cattle operation performance due to calf abortions, decreased weight gain, bull infertility and animal death.  Therefore, Davis urges cattle producers to manage cattle operations to reduce the incidence of anaplasmosis.  Below,

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