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On Sunday, Aug. 30, at 12:29 p.m. the fire department was dispatched to a natural cover fire on E. 680 Rd. Four trucks and 19 firefighters responded.  Later that afternoon at 3:56 p.m. the department was dispatched to a small fire in a residence on E. Marshall. Fire was out upon arrival. One truck and

Tracking Local Crime and Court Cases This Crime Page is dedicated to keeping our community informed about court cases and legal matters occurring in Cedar County and the surrounding areas. As residents of rural America, it is essential to stay aware of the issues affecting our neighborhoods. Knowledge fosters safety and community engagement. Through this

Last week I wrote about how mid-August had been an especially tough five days for three mothers, who had all lost their sons.  It really caused me a lot of reflection as each life’s situation was different, yet they had all ended up with the son dying before the mother.  Another lady, who lost her

The Cedar County Historical Society met at the museum on Stockton on Monday, Aug. 31. The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. Members in attendance were: President Judy Nichols, Vice President Sheila Griggs, Secretary Connie Maupin, Treasurer Linda Betlock, Members:  Judi Cain, Ellis Benham, Joe B. Phillips, Bob Phillips, Carl Reeves, Bob Estes, Anna

Pig Races and Hot Dog Shootouts My first experience as an announcer did not involve helmets, pads, bats, horses, or engines. It involved pigs. Between my junior and senior year of high school, our FFA chapter held pig races, and I served as the track announcer. While I struggle to remember even a few of

Blog for September 16, 2023 Nájera to Santo Domingo de la Calzada I have tried to not bring up the snoring matter for a few days, but it is still a sore subject!  I deal with this night after night after night. So be gentle with me if I mention it again, but last night

On Sunday, Aug. 23, at 6:04 a.m. the fire department was dispatched to a small fire in an apartment on S. Park. The fire self-extinguished before the trucks arrived. Two trucks and 12 firefighters responded. On Monday, Aug. 24, at  1:38 p.m. the department was dispatched to grass fire that threatened and damaged a trailer

Hello, My name is Laura Woody, and I am an Angel Family member from El Dorado Springs, Missouri who lost my son, Jimmy Woody, to an illicit fentanyl poisoning. I have been invited to attend the Commemoration for Drug Overdose and Poisoning Awareness Week, hosted by the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy,

Tracking Local Crime and Court Cases This Crime Page is dedicated to keeping our community informed about court cases and legal matters occurring in Cedar County and the surrounding areas. As residents of rural America, it is essential to stay aware of the issues affecting our neighborhoods. Knowledge fosters safety and community engagement. Through this

I remember when my sons were growing up.  I was gone so much of the time I missed a great part of their lives.  I do remember when they reached eighteen and either went to college or enlisted in the military.  When my first son moved out to college, it was a chance for the