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Hot Laps in the Parking Garage Every once in a while, you run into someone from an earlier chapter of life who reminds you of something you hadn’t thought about in years. Not because it wasn’t important, but because life kept stacking new memories on top of the old ones. That happened to me recently

Contact: Aaron Scott, ascott@cfozarks.org or 417-864-6199 For a second year, Vital Farms is supporting a grant program administered by the Community Foundation of the Ozarks. The Vital Farms Local Impact Grantmaking Program reflects the company’s purpose to improve the lives of people, animals and the planet through food and a commitment to supporting the communities

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

PREPARING FOR THIS MY ENTIRE LIFE Last article, I wrote how some advised to see if you could find three words that sum up a life lived.  I also quoted a website recommending six words “Six Words To Describe A Life?” (https://www.obituaryguide.com/review-six-words-to-describe-a-life.php).  These words could be at the end of the obituary and used elsewhere,

On Monday, March 23, at 12:55 p.m. the fire department was dispatched to a grass and natural cover fire on S. 501 Rd. Four trucks and 12 firefighters responded. On Tuesday, March 24, at 9:45 p.m. the fire department was dispatched to a truck fire on SW Hwy 82 near SW O Hwy. in St.

Liam, a lifelong resident of Cedar County, has been given the opportunity to study abroad in South Korea this summer through a 6-week program at Korea University. Having grown up in the community, Liam has long valued giving back in meaningful ways. From organizing bake sales at a young age to support the local dog

TOPS Chapter 9319 El Dorado Springs met in The Firefly Services building 700 E. Hospital Rd., on Thursday, March 26, for their regular weigh-in and meeting. Our Leader, Warren called the meeting to order. Carol led us in singing “Rock Off The Pounds.” We said our TOPS & KOPS pledges. Warren led us in roll

The Communion Table There’s a moment at the end of the movie Places in the Heart that’s always stayed with me. It’s quiet and absolutely disarming. Communion is being passed down a church row—bread, cup, hands extended and received. But what’s remarkable isn’t the act. It’s the faces. Sitting side by side are characters who,

Missed in Plain Sight The Cathedral-Basilica in Mobile, Alabama, involved in a $25.8 million termite case. Everything  looked  normal. Service was active, visits were scheduled, and nothing seemed out of place. Then the damage was found. Most people assume ongoing protection means problems are being actively prevented at all times. That belief feels reasonable when

On Wednesday, March 18, at 5:45 a.m. the fire chief was dispatched to a residence on E. Thompson for a carbon monoxide alarm going off. The gas was detected and the incident was turned over to the gas company. Later that afternoon at 3:45 p.m. the department was dispatched on a mutual aid call for