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Cedar County Memorial Hospital (CCMH) is pleased to announce the promotion of Matthew Pruitt, MBA, MLS (ASCP), to the position of Chief Operations Officer. Pruitt, who has served as the hospital’s Laboratory Director and Corporate Compliance Officer since 2023, will now join the executive leadership team to oversee ancillary services and strategic operations. In his

Cedar County Memorial Hospital (CCMH) announces a transition in its clinical leadership. Effective April 1, BreAnn Jackson, RN, BSN has concluded her service as Chief Nursing Officer. CCMH Administration expresses their sincere gratitude to Jackson for her years of service and her many contributions to the organization. The hospital team wishes her much success in

Not All Pest Control Is Equal Most people assume pest control is all the same. A truck arrives, a spray is applied, and the problem is gone. It sounds simple, and sometimes it looks simple. A focused inspection along the foundation helps identify entry points and conditions before any treatment is applied. But what happens

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

While it seems like most of my articles are about someone dying and their body being placed into the ground, this article is aimed at exactly the opposite; someone dead and coming to life out of the ground.  If you are not a person of faith, you may not want to read any further.  Anything

TOPS Chapter 9319 El Dorado Springs met in The Firefly Services building 700 E. Hospital  Rd, Thursday, April 2, for their regular weigh-in and meeting. Our Leader, Warren called the meeting to order. Carol led us in singing “Easter Song”. We said our TOPS & KOPS pledges Warren led us in roll call, 17 members

On Saturday March 28 nine year old Thea Jones daughter of Chase and Felecia Jones, grand daughter of. Gary and Debbie Jones along with Jackie Strydom traveled to Springfield to compete in the Silver division of the 2026 USAG advanced state meet at Ozark Empire Fair. Ninety three young ladies from all over the state

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