The Rock Wall

Is there a name, like Indian Fall, for the unseasonably mild weather we have been enjoying?  Cain and Adrian played the weather perfectly. They drove up here from Baton Rouge in stages: to his hometown of Lake Providence, LA, one day, then on to Branson the next day, then to Springfield, then to our house.

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El Dorado Springs man jailed in death of baby

Dewey Foster, 34, El Dorado Springs, is being held in the Cedar County Jail, where he is about to be charged with Class A felony child abuse in the death of his son on Nov. 24, 2019, according to Cedar County Prosecutor Ty Gaither. Foster was arrested on Christmas day according to El Dorado Springs

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MO Route 32 Near Stockton closed

Up to 14 Days Beginning Dec. 30 to Complete. Work on Bridge Project/Road Straightening. Where: Missouri Route 32 approximately four miles west of Stockton. When: Morning of Monday, December 30, for up to 14 days. What: Contractor crews connecting existing segments of Route 32 to the new bridge and the newly straightened segment of Route

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Year-end report from the presiding commissioner

On Thursday, the Sun spoke with Cedar County Presiding Commissioner Marlon Collins about what the county has accomplished in 2019. We finished a 40 ft. bridge over Brush Creek. We did that with our own people. We can apply 80% of the cost of that bridge as part of our soft match toward another bridge. 

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Need local control of our recourses

Editor: Our Cedar County Commissioners will sue the state of Missouri in January or February for reasonable guidelines on concentrated animal farming operations. The cim is not to put anyone out of business, but to maintain fair limits on corporate farming. Our county needs all kinds of farming; it is very important to our economy,

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BBB discusses New Year’s resolutions

Are you considering a New Year’s Resolution to lose weight or save money for retirement? What about resolving to be a savvy consumer as well? Better Business Bureau suggests trying out new habits that can help you avoid scams and find trustworthy businesses that offer the services or products you need. BBB Scam Tracker is

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Statement by Missouri Director of Agriculture Chris Chinn

“The last month has been packed full with positive news on agriculture trade. There’s no better time than the holiday season for my fellow farmers and ranchers in Missouri to receive the great news from Washington today that we are one step closer to ratifying the gold standard trade agreement that is USMCA. “We know

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Central Methodist University announces Dean’s List

Following the end of the 2019 Fall semester, Central Methodist University has released its most recent Dean’s List. To make the CMU Dean’s List, students must maintain a minimum grade point average of 3.50 or above for the semester, among other criteria. The following local students met those criteria and were named to the list:

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CEDAR COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL RECOGNIZES YEARS OF SERVICES RECIPIENTS

CEDAR COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL RECOGNIZES YEARS OF SERVICES RECIPIENTS – During the holiday and year-end activities, Cedar County Memorial Hospital recognizes their employees for years of dedicated service – so we have recognized some very important people lately. A sincere “Thank You” to these employees who care for this community. Pictured (back of line to

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