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Missouri Federation of Republican Women holds spring meeting in Cedar County

By Melanie Chance The Missouri Federation of Republican Women 4th District Spring Meeting was held Saturday at the Family Restoration Center in Cedar County, bringing together members and guests from across the region. From left: State Rep. Ann Kelley and Laura Woody hold signs during the Missouri Federation of Republican Women 4th District Spring Meeting

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Rural Justice Report

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 this platform, we aim to shed

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April is the time for new beginnings

TOPS Chapter 9319 El Dorado Springs met in The Firefly Services building 700 E. Hospital Rd, Thursday, April 09, for their regular weigh-in and meeting. Our Leader, Warren called the meeting to order. Carol led us in singing “You Are My Song.” We said our TOPS & KOPS pledges Warren led us in roll call,

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Creepin’ It Local

Where Creativity Takes Center Stage A Bourbon Street themed gallery highlights student creativity during the EHS Art Gala in El Dorado Springs. Photo by Sheila Benham. Some events demand attention immediately. Others earn it over time. The EHS Art Gala managed to do both. It held focus without ever forcing it. Held April 10 and

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A Little Bit Like Home

A Farm Kid At the White House Each spring, farm broadcasters from across the nation gathered in Washington, D.C., for our annual meeting. For those covering agriculture policy, the schedule was equal parts education and exhaustion. Days began early, ended late, filled with briefings from commodity leaders, USDA officials, and members of Congress whose decisions

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Cedar County Memorial Hospital names Chief Operations Officer

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

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Cedar County Memorial Hospital announces nursing leadership transition

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

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Creepin’ It Local

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

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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: A Musical About the Dead? Or the Living?

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

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