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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

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

This final installment in helping to write an obituary has a template and last set of guidelines to use while writing to ensure you have covered all the important items.  The guidelines at the end will repeat some information already published.  Here is a single paper you can use as an outline, checklist, sample format,

For those suffering from lingering long-COVID symptoms, Cedar County Memorial Hospital (CCMH) is offering hope through specialized pain management procedures that are helping patients recover their sense of smell and taste while relieving chronic symptoms that have persisted for months or even years after their initial infection. Wallace Ralston, a certified registered nurse anesthetist and

TOPS Chapter 9319 El Dorado Springs met in The Firefly Services building 700 E. Hospital Rd, on Thursday, March 19, for their regular weigh-in and meeting. Our Leader, Warren called the meeting to order. Carol led us in singing “Hey Look Me Over.” We said our TOPS & KOPS pledges. Warren led us in roll

A Few Days with a Pink Rabbit Opening Day has always felt like a second New Year’s Day for baseball fans. It arrives with hope, fresh grass, clean uniforms, and the quiet belief this might finally be the year everything comes together. Every year when Opening Day rolls around, I think about the spring when

From the El Dorado Springs Newsroom The first installment of refunds tied to Cedar County’s tax overcollection audit has now been mailed to residents, marking the beginning of what county officials say will be a multi-step process to repay more than $1.2 million in property taxes that were incorrectly collected between 2020 and 2023 due

On Monday, March 9, at 9:17 a.m. Three firefighters were dispatched to a residence on E. Hospital Rd. to assist in a search for a missing person. The person returned to the area before the search dog arrived. On Tuesday, March 10, at 3:08 p.m. the fire chief responded to the west side of the

Cedar County 4-H hosted a fun and engaging Clover Kid Day on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at the Land O’ Lakes Fairgrounds, welcoming young participants for a day filled with hands-on learning, laughter, and new friendships. The event provided Clover Kids with opportunities to explore new activities while experiencing the spirit of 4-H. Youth members

When a Tick Bite Changes a Life Most pest control calls involve nuisance pests around homes. Ants, Wasps, and Spiders usually top the list of complaints. These pests create frustration, but they rarely change someone’s life. Most service visits focus on treatments, schedules, and prevention. A Lone Star Tick, identified by the white spot on