Cedar County COVID-19 stats for Jan. 14

Reported cases since beginning of COVID-19 pandemic (927) Active COVID-19 cases (52) Total # of cases requiring hospitalization Current # of hospitalized cases # of deaths (13) Total Cedar County Test Count (total of negative line list + # positive cases) Negative Cedar County Test Count (9173) 1/10/21 Positive Cedar County Test Count (927)

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Buffalo Royalty

ECS CROWNS COURTWARMING KING AND QUEEN – Juliet Kama, daughter of Krystal and Andy Wyant and Chad Murray, son of Rachel and Craig Murray became the El Dorado Christian Courtwarming Queen and King on Friday. Jan 8. Princess was Emersyn Johnson, daughter of Karen and Craig Johnson. Prince Asher Daniel, son of Darla and Chad

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Governor Parson announces $68 million in Federal funding for higher education institutions

Governor Mike Parson announced over $68 million in Federal Budget Stabilization Fund appropriations for infrastructure and capital improvement projects at Missouri’s public universities and State Technical College of Missouri. Releasing these funds will help address major repairs and restore campus buildings to maintain a safe environment. “Public universities play a major role in their local

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The Rock Wall

It has been seven years since I attempted the Rock Wall. The only reason I do, is because Kenny isn’t feeling well. That leaves the newspaper to me and Davis and Gwen – veterans of taking up the slack and getting things done that Kenny would have otherwise done. Now it is me behind the

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BBB advises consumers to research tax preparers

With tax season just getting under way, some consumers rush to file taxes as soon as their employers provide a W-2. While you may get your refund fast that way, you could be missing important deductions or leave yourself in a position where you need to file an amended return. Better Business Bureau advises consumers

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Fire report for week of Jan. 3

On Sunday, Jan. 3, at 8:48 p.m. the Fire Department was dispatched on a mutual aid call for Jerico Springs Fire Department to a structure fire (hay barn). Tankers 1 and 2 and six firefighters responded. On Thursday, Jan. 7, at 2:50 p.m. the Fire Department was dispatched to a residence on S. Park to

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Missouri Welding Institue to hold competition in Nevada

Missouri Welding Institute’s 11th annual welding competition will take place Thursday, Jan. 28 and Friday, Jan. 29 in Nevada. More than 150 students are set to compete at this year’s competition, with high school students kicking off the event on Thursday. Vo-tech students will compete Friday, January 29. Scholarships and prizes will be awarded at

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MDC offers free virtual backpack camping workshop Jan. 22

Online session will teach about trails, safety and comfort Walking into the wild with shelter and food in a backpack is a good way to experience Missouri’s unspoiled natural places. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) will offer a free virtual backpacking workshop from 1 to 2 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 22. This event for

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CMH to host second annual Galentine’s Night online in February

Citizens Memorial Hospital will host the second annual Galentine’s Night online in February. “Galentine’s Night is dedicated to improving the health and wellness in women and taking time for self-care,” says Wren Hall, director of community relations. “Most women tend to focus on everyone else first and have a hard time making themselves a priority,

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Hartzler statement on House certification of 2020 election results

Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler (MO-04) issued the following statement as Congress undergoes the Constitutional process of certifying the 2020 presidential election results: “The assault on the United States Capitol building was appalling and something one would expect from a third world coup – not from people who consider themselves patriots. It was thuggery, plain and simple,

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