August 12, 2026
The R-II School Board had to stop its May 10 closed session to install Josh Floyd so it would have a quorum Present were Chad Whitesell, Greg Beydler, Terry Shepard and Floyd. Mark Burley and Bennie Brower were absent. During that closed session, Tara Drabant, Elementary, resigned. The board hired Bailey Fleming – HS/MS Choir,
NEW CCAD MEMBER INSTALLED – During the Monday, May 21, ambulance board meeting Secretary Tami Ringler installed Diana Johnson (left) to the District 4 seat left vacant by the resignation of Kenny Turner. The photo gives you a view of the new meeting room.
NEW AMBULANCE HEADQUARTERS – The Cedar County Ambulance District took possession Monday of its new headquarters building in Stockton. It has four sleeping room to accommodate two crews and enough parking space for three ambulances. It is located next to the Senior Center at 319 Englewood.
Tomato Trouble Several readers are having trouble getting tomato seeds started this year and for good reason. Not only has it been record cold but we have jumped from winter to summer with little spring in between. Tomatoes are very close to my heart. I wrote a speech in high school about tomatoe’s first name,
TOPS Chapter 9319 El Dorado Springs met in the Methodist Church on Thursday, May 17, for their weekly weigh in and meeting. Leader, Sheryl Ann called the meeting to order and Carol led us in singing “TOPSI DOODLE”. Marilyn presented her yellow rose she got at SRD to Margie. Marilyn then led us exercise by
The Family Gathering by Robyn Carr – Continues the story of residents and visitors to the rustic campground of Sullivan’s Crossing. A Nantucket Wedding by Nancy Thayer – The long-awaited nuptials of a woman to the love of her life are thrown into turmoil and drama by family dynamics involving her daughters, including the one
The Cedar County Memorial Hospital board of Trustees met in special session on Friday, May 11.Trustees in attendance via conference call were Judy Renn, Carla Griffin and Marvin Manring. Trustees John Walker, Julia Phillips and Jana Witt hospital CEO, Carla Gilbert and Terri Heitz were present. After returning from executive session the board announced the
PAPE CELEBRATES MOTHERS – On Sunday, Pape Christian Church celebrated mothers through all the services. Carl read several scriptures of mothers and other women of the Bible who followed and traveled with the Disciples and Jesus, caring for them as mothers do. After Sunday School we celebrated with Pat Martin and sang, “Happy Birthday,” for
The Hospital Auxiliary would like to thank those who purchase salad lunch tickets, attended the lunch and joined in on the auction. It is only with your help that we are able to support our hospital with purchases of wish list items that would otherwise not be possible. Again, thank you for supporting our Hospital
EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER NAMED BREASTFEEDING FRIENDLY WORKPLACE – The El Dorado Springs RII School District Early Childhood Center has joined a growing number of Missouri businesses be becoming a Missouri Breastfeeding Friendly Worksite. Breastfeeding friendly employers proactively support employees who choose to breastfeed their infants. They provide time, space and other benefits to maintain breastfeeding
