AUXILIARY DONATES TO HOSPITAL

During a meeting last week of the Cedar County Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, Peggy Carter, Auxiliary Treasurer presented a $5786 check to hospital CFO Carla Gilbert for the purchase of a Hill-Rom Centrella Smart Bed for the hospital medical floor. They hospital is so thankful for all of the efforts put forth by the Auxiliary for

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MDC Creature Feature: Missouri’s annual cicadas

It wouldn’t be a Missouri summer without the pulsating hum of its annual cicadas. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) encourages you to learn more about these bug-eyed insects and the important role they play in the ecosystem. Periodical cicadas are making headlines this year as numerous states will be visited by Brood X after

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R-2 Schools Board to meet June 10

6:30 P.M. OPEN SESSION I. Call to Order and Approval of Consent Agenda a. Meeting Agenda b. Approve Minutes: Meeting #376,377, May 13, May 20, 2021 c. Approval of Bill Payment, Transfers II. Communication, Patron Comments, and Recognition a. MSBA Recognition of the Early Childhood Center b. 2021 State Track & Field Championship Recognition c.

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Biden’s border initiatives are cruel, not compassionate

When I landed in El Paso, I had an idea what to expect. With each passing month, Americans learn more and more about the growing number of illegal border crossings our U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents encounter. April saw a 20-year record: more than 178,000 illegal immigrants in one month. This brought the five-month

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ST. CLAIR COUNTY SHERIFF

The Complete St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office  News Release May 25th, 2021 through May 31st, 2021 Text Caster Sheriff Lee Hilty would like to share more information about the Text Caster partnership. Upon signing up for the service, citizens will be able to get alerts on road closings, weather alerts directly from the National Weather

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VERNON COUNTY SHERIFF

May 29, driving while revoked at N. Osage Blvd., Nevada. May 30, dog bite at S. 2nd St., Walker. May 30, domestic dispute at S. BB Hwy., Nevada. May 30, domestic dispute at E. K Hwy., Nevada. May 30, theft at S. 2825 Rd., El Dorado Springs. May 31, domestic dispute at E. 3rd St.,

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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 May 24, 2021. Present were: Marlon Collins, Presiding Commissioner; Don Boultinghouse, Northern Commissioner; Ted Anderson, Southern Commissioner; Heather York, County Clerk. Met with John Clemons Sr. and Lachelle Clemons to discuss CAFO Ordinance Provided documentation of cost spent to date for a free range organic chicken CAFO. Gravel work has

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Tent Revival location moved

The tent revival originally scheduled for the Danny Shoemaker place behind the old school in Collins has been moved to a location south of the Amish Store in Collins. The revival started June 7 and will continue at 7:30 p.m. every night. Everyone Welcome Brother Bobby Budd (417/876-7478 and Case Jones (417/733-5158).

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Final Destination

Cassie Downs, Christian Blogger Collect moments, not things. This is the Downs mantra. This is what we aim to live by on this side of heaven. It’s been several years now since we shifted the way we live, creating more moments rather than collecting more things. And so we’re clear, I love things, but what

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