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Cedar County 4-H hosted a fun and engaging Clover Kid Day on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at the Land O’ Lakes Fairgrounds, welcoming young participants for a day filled with hands-on learning, laughter, and new friendships. The event provided Clover Kids with opportunities to explore new activities while experiencing the spirit of 4-H. Youth members

When a Tick Bite Changes a Life Most pest control calls involve nuisance pests around homes. Ants, Wasps, and Spiders usually top the list of complaints. These pests create frustration, but they rarely change someone’s life. Most service visits focus on treatments, schedules, and prevention. A Lone Star Tick, identified by the white spot on

Tracking Local Crime and Court Cases This is a Crime Page 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, we must stay aware of the issues affecting our neighborhoods. Knowledge fosters safety and community engagement. Through this platform,

After more than two decades of faithful leadership, Cammie Housh has concluded her service on the El Dorado Christian School Board, marking the end of a remarkable 25-year tenure from 2000 to 2025. During that time, Housh also held a unique place in the school’s leadership history as the only woman to have served on

TOPS Chapter 9319 El Dorado Springs met in The Firefly Services building 700 E. Hospital Rd, on Thursday, March 12, for their regular weigh in and meeting. Our Leader, Warren called the meeting to order. Carol led us in singing “TOPS Success.” We said our TOPS & KOPS pledges. Warren led us in roll call,

The Smell Waiting at the Bottom of the Stairs We didn’t call them potlucks. At our church, they were carry-in dinners. You could smell them before you ever reached the bottom of the basement stairs. The aroma would drift upward, meeting you halfway: baked ham, scalloped potatoes, vegetables in creamy sauces, and just enough sweetness

For 33 years, we have met monthly for dinner and to talk about our cars and car club business. The 54 Cruisers currently have 56 members. On May 9, 2026, we will host our 33rd annual 54 Cruisers Car Show. Our members attend parades, cruise-ins and car shows in other towns. We visit local businesses

From the El Dorado Springs Newsroom Brenden Kelley, a candidate for Missouri State Representative in the 127th District, was the guest speaker on March 10 at the monthly meeting of the Cedar County Republican Women’s Club, held at the Stockton Library. The club meets on the second Tuesday of each month at the Stockton Library

On Sunday, March 1, at 8:20 p.m. the chief responded to a residence on W. Martin for a carbon monoxide alarm sounding. After checking the house with the four gas meter, no problem was found. The gas company was notified. On Tuesday, March 3, at 11:48 a.m. an assistant chief responded to a residence on

When Pests Wake Up in Spring Asian Lady Beetles often become active as temperatures rise in spring and may appear on exterior walls or inside homes. Many homeowners notice pest activity increase as winter fades and temperatures begin to rise. Warmer days signal the end of dormancy for many insects. What appears sudden often began