New rules on facemasks

The El Dorado Springs School District will remain in “Yellow Status” through Thanksgiving weekend. The expected first day of “Green Status” is Monday, November 30. When students return to in-person learning, masks will be required of all students, K-12. The change in the district’s mask policy is in light of a recent decision by state

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Lost Bulldog Megaphone Finds its Way Home

HOME AT LAST – Former Bulldog cheerleader Michelle Houk Hunt, ’75, made a special trip to El Dorado Springs from Columbia to retrieve her megaphone that she hadn’t seen in about 20 years. The souvenir of Michelle’s High School years was found in a Lamar antique store by Jill Atchison Uptegrove, who recognized and bought

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Better Business Bureau urges caution selling items online

Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, consumers might not be able to hold a yard sale and are looking to sell some unwanted items through other avenues. Consumers planning to sell items online should be careful so they don’t become scam victims. The Internet offers a number of different sites where people can sell their goods.

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Kansas man dies in Osage River

Chad Boswell, 46, Arma, KS, was recovered from the Osage River, about a mile west of Taberville almost 24 hours after the boating accident that resulted in his death. St. Clair County Coroner Randy Sheldon pronounced him at the scene at 1:55 p.m. Sunday, Oct.25. The 15 ft. Monark launched Saturday, Oct. 24, with four

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Fire report for week of Nov. 8

On Tuesday, Nov. 10, at 10:52 a.m. the Fire Department was dispatched to a trash fire on S. Grand St. Truck 5 and five firefighters responded. On Wednesday, Nov. 11, at 7:29 p.m. the Fire Department was dispatched on a mutual aid call to aid the Caplinger Mills fire Department for a large chicken barn

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Missouri receives national innovations in state government award

Wednesday, the National Association of State Chief Administrators (NASCA) awarded one of four 2020 Innovations in State Government Awards to Missouri, the state’s first time receiving the award. Missouri was recognized for distinctiveness and innovation in the “Personnel Best Practices” category for its professional development transformation. Criteria included program innovation, transferability to other state governments,

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Governor Parson announces changes in state’s K-12 school quarantine guidance

Thursday, Governor Mike Parson, the Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) and the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) announced modifications to Missouri’s K-12 school reopening and operating guidance. The large number of students and school staff members quarantined in recent weeks has presented a significant strain for educators, school leaders, and Missouri

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Love note from Jeff City

Greetings, my fellow Missourians This past Saturday was the bi-annual Osceola Heritage Tour and Fish Fry. This event is a fundraiser and is sponsored by the Colonial John T. Coffee Sons of Confederate Veterans Camp. Richard “Rick” Reed and his wife, Deona are very generous hosts to this living history tour. Rick is the tour

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EL DORADO SPRINGS MUNICIPAL COURT

Robert Chastain, c&r driving, endanger welfare child, child restraint devices,$251.50. Barbara Cochran, expired license plates, $76. Richard Harper, driving while suspended, wrong license plates, $76. Kristin Houston, dog at large, $76. David Keen, driving while intoxicated, fts proof insurance, no operator’s license, $601.50. Tagger Kellum, atv prohibited, $75.50. Jonathon Nickerson, no license plates, $50.50. Eric

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CEDAR COUNTY SHERIFF

11/08 • RP states that trespassers on kayaking on this archeological site on Hwy 32 and Sac River Bridge Stockton.  Report taken, • RP reported female sitting in ditch on S 1525 Rd Stockton.,  Code 4.  HBO • RP stated a vehicle is driving up and down a dead-end road on E 550 Rd Stockton. 

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