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By Melanie Chance We’ve reached the end of James Clear’s Atomic Habits, and these final chapters brought the book full circle. They aren’t about quick tricks. They are about going deeper — finding the habits that fit who you are, learning how to stay motivated, and knowing how to keep growing even when life gets

During the Sept 11 School Board meeting High School Principal David Rotert mentioned the success of using the phone pouches for students. He highlighted the success by mentioning that the cafeteria was actually noisy- students communicating with each other without their phones. Assistant Superintendent Tracy Barger said that the school was making progress in their

Elevate Cedar County, the organization that started several months ago, has changed their name to Rock Bottom Missions due to the cost of becoming affiliated with the Elevate program. Angie Williams with the group was at City Council meeting on Monday, Sept. 15. She said the group appreciated the city allowing them to use the

Presented by Elizabeth Carey DAR Chapter Thrty-three amendments to Constitution have been proposed by the United States Congress and sent to the states for ratification since the Constitution was put into operation on March 4,1789. Twenty-seven of those, having been ratified by the requisite number of states, are part of the Constitution. The first ten

The Missouri Department of Transportation’s Focus on Bridges program has advanced as a finalist in the 2025 America’s Transportation Awards competition. The project, which took first place in the regional competition, is now in the running for the top two prizes: the Grand Prize and the People’s Choice Award, the latter of which is determined

My cat died. Jack lost his long time friend, Dian, last Tuesday. She went out on the deck in the morning, found a comfortable place under the Picnic table and died sometime around noon. She was a sleek, black kitty that I will miss. OC (other cat) one of our new additions at the office

Camp Galilee will celebrate their 70th Birthday this Saturday with a Car Show at 899 E. Martin in El Dorado Springs. What is now known as Camp Galilee and Lake Galilee started in the 1890’s as Wonder City Lake. The lake and property had several owners until 1950 when the Southwest Missouri Conference of the

Sept. 17-23 – Constitution Week ring a bell Wednesday, Sept. 17 at 3 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 18 – Christian School Back to School BBQ 5 p.m. front parking lot Thursday, Sept. 18 – Mid-Missouri Bank Community Appreciation Day 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 18 – El Dorado Springs Community Blood Drive – Church of Christ fellowship

Just five months ago, Dave and Lou Ferguson purchased “Downtown Laundry” on N. Main Street. In a remarkably short time, their presence has been felt far beyond the hum of washing machines and dryers—they have brought hope and care to the community in ways few businesses do. From the beginning, the Fergusons were determined to