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July 8 Deadline Approaching for Missouri Voter Registration

From the El Dorado Springs Newsroom With the August 4 Primary Election just weeks away, Missourians who are not yet registered to vote have until Wednesday, July 8, to register to vote. The deadline applies to anyone who has never registered to vote, has recently moved, changed their name, or needs to update their voter

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Fire report for week of June 21

On Thursday, June 25, at 6:37 p.m. the fire department was dispatched to a smoke showing structure fire on E. Gentry. Two trucks and 15 firefighters responded. A short time later at 7:37 p.m. the department was dispatched to a vehicle fire at a business on E. Hwy 54. Three trucks and 11 firefighters responded

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Help inspire the next generation of Americans

Support Constitution Week in Vernon & Cedar County Schools As America celebrates its 250th Anniversary, please consider making a tax-deductible donation to the local Elizabeth Carey Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) to support local Constitution Week educational programs. With your generous support, the chapter will provide new, factual, beautifully illustrated children’s history books

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A Pilgrim’s Progress – Pastor Joe’s Camino Chronicles

Blog for September 9, 2023 Zubiri to Pamplona After 3 full days on the Camino, I have learned a couple of things.  One is to keep your eyes peeled for signs that you are still on the right trail.  Sometimes the clue is a yellow arrow, sometimes it is a painted yellow scallop shell, sometimes

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A Little Bit Like Home

In the Shadow of the Flag I’ve crossed that parking lot hundreds of times. It’s the same route on the same stretch of pavement, focused on my car as I walk. Most days it’s just another small transition between work and whatever waits on the other sid e of the day. But one day recently,

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Kindness is something we get and something we give

TOPS Chapter 9319 El Dorado Springs met in The Firefly Services building 700 E. Hospital Rd., on Thursday, June 25 for their regular weigh-in and meeting. Warren called the meeting to order. Linda H led us in singing “It’s Not Too Late.” We said our TOPS & KOPS pledges. Waren led us in roll call,

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Join TOPS

TOPS Chapter 9319 El Dorado Springs met in The Firefly Services building 700 E. Hospital Rd, on Thursday, June 13, for their regular weigh-in and meeting. Warren called the meeting to order Carol and Phyllis led us in singing “Topsi Doodle”. We said our TOPS & KOPS pledges Waren led us in roll call, 14

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Rural Justice Report

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, it is essential to stay aware of the issues affecting our neighborhoods. Knowledge fosters safety and community engagement. Through

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KORONER’s KORNER: Not the Way to Say Goodbye

The last articles have been focused on the process of writing obituaries.  This and possibly the next article will be showing one of the dark sides that sometimes rears its ugly head after a death.  My mom’s husband Larry told me that nothing divides a family quicker than a death in the family.  Funeral home

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Cedar County Memorial Hospital Board reviews tech partnerships, service expansion, strategic IT upgrades

Natalie Eberhard Marketing Specialist natalie.eberhard@cedarcomem.com 417-876-3745 The Cedar County Memorial Hospital (CCMH) Board of Trustees met on June 17 to review strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing patient care, improving operational efficiency, and maximizing federal reimbursements. All board members attended. The meeting began with a presentation from Leah Burke of VersaBadge, a company specializing in Critical

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