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John L. Culler, 67, born Feb. 9, 1952, passed away Thursday, June 27, 2019, in Nevada. Services were Tuesday, July 2, in the Sheldon Funeral Home, El Dorado Springs. Burial was in the El Dorado Springs City Cemetery.

Melba Louise Belcher Whitmer, formerly of Virgil City, passed away on March 1, 2019, in Lee’s Summit. A graveside service will begin at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 13, in Hazel Dell Cemetery.

A graveside service for John Terry, son-in-law of Melba Louis Belcher Whitmer, will begin at 11:10 Saturday, July 13, in Hazel Dell.

Met AR goals all 4 quarters: Macy Stauffer (medalist–63 books read), Avery Acevedo, Perry Allison, Tackett Arnold, Allie Ashlock, Brayden Baker, Myka Barger, Cody Beisley, Alexandria Bishop, Alivia Bowen, Dayton Brooks, Darren Burchett, Allison Carpenter, Jastin Coleman, Corban Collins, Jazmyn Daniels, Lacy Duncan, Ryan Eiskina, Matthew Esparza, Paris Gallette, Gaje Gilbert, Tag Gurley, Wade Hartman,

I want to express my appreciation for the wonderful care I have received at Cedar County Memorial Hospital and for the diagnosis and treatment of my problems by both Dr. Casey and Dr. Wamsley. I urge everyone to use our local clinics and hospital. The small hospitals are having to struggle to meet all the

The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) shared its initial plan for a limited elk-hunting season with the Missouri Conservation Commission at the Commission’s public meeting June 28 at MDC headquarters in Jefferson City. The Commission gave its initial approval of the proposed plan, and MDC is asking for public comments. According to MDC Elk and

The Stockton Lake Wild-Life challenge begins at 7 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 4. The Sprint course is a 500 meter swim, 10.4 mile bike and a 5K run. The Olympic Course is a 1,000 meter swim, 20.8 mile bike and 10 K run. All courses are on U.S. Army Corps of Engineers property at Stockton Lake.

Thousands of Americans do it every day: have lunch at their work desk. According to the American Dietetic Association, a majority of Americans do not have time for a regular lunch break. In fact, the ADA estimates that as many as 70 percent of Americans eat lunch at their desk several times per week. According

Approx. 175 species in North America north of Mexico. Lampyridae (fireflies) in the order Coleoptera (beetles) Description: There are a number of firefly species in our state. The adults of most species are readily identified by their brown or black, soft bodies, somewhat leathery forewings, and a usually red or orange pronotum (a shieldlike plate)

Judi is accepting registrations for the 2019 talent contest starting July 5.  The talent contest will start at 8:30 on July 18.  Contact Judi by calling 417-876-2691.  Auditions are not needed however advance registration is required.  It is necessary to have each contestant name (first & last), age(s), what the talent is name of music