Community

Three fun ideas to do this weekend

Thursday, March 27 – 90’s Trivia Night Quizbowl – MS/HS Cafeteria, 901 S. Grand Ave. – Entry fee for teams of up to 5 players – Questions and to register kstantorf@eldok12.org. Friday, March 28 – Annual Community Awards Banquet “Passport to Adventure” – Nevada Eagles Hall – Doors open at 5:30 – Traveling Bingo, Silent

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Rural Justice Report

Tracking Local Crime and Court Cases 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,

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Fire report for week of March 16

On Monday, March 17, at 3:54 p.m. the fire department was dispatched to a porch fire at a residence on S. Vernon St. Two trucks and eight firefighters responded. On Tuesday, March 18, at 2:34 a.m. the fire chief responded to a residence on S. 365 Rd. for a carbon monoxide alarm sounding. The house

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CCMH Auxiliary holds March meeting

If you missed the March General Meeting on the 20th., you missed a very competitive trivia contest presented by guest speakers from the Senior Life Solutions Dept. with team 1 being victorious by one point and earning beautifully decorated, scrumptious cupcakes! Terry Nichols brought the group up to date on some of the challenges facing

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Stockton Chamber hosts annual banquet, honors local businesses and leaders

by Melanie Chance The Stockton Area Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual banquet Saturday evening at the Ray H. Zumwalt Expo Center, drawing a strong turnout of community members and business leaders for a night of recognition, celebration, and connection. The event kicked off with a presentation of the colors by the American Legion Color

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Weekly Fishing Report

Taberville Report by Bobby Dains Dains Fish Farm 417/432-3391 Spoonbillers are still catching fish between here and the railroad bridge. Those that go up river seem to be coming back with one or two fish. They are buying crappie minnows so they are catching crappie somewhere. You’d have to find a place out of the

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TOPS announces best losers and Queen for 2024

TOPS Chapter 9319 El Dorado Springs met in The Firefly Services building, on Thursday, March 20, for their regular weigh in and meeting. Our leader, Warren called the meeting to order, Carol led us in singing “Take Me Out” Warren led us in our TOPS and KOPS Pledge. Warren then led us in Roll Call.

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West Central Missouri Community Action Agency faces challenges due to federal funding freezes

Recent federal funding freezes and delays are significantly impacting West Central Missouri Community Action Agency (West Central) and New Growth programs, threatening essential services for thousands of individuals and families across the region. These challenges underscore the urgent need for Congress to reauthorize the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) and restore funding to key programs.

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Fire report for week of March 9

On Sunday, March 9, at  4:32 p.m. the fire department was dispatched to a natural cover fire in a ditch on US 54 near the Vernon/Cedar County line. Three trucks and 17 firefighters responded. On Monday, March 10, at 2:19 p.m. the fire department was dispatched to a control burn that had gotten out of

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Rural Justice Report

Tracking Local Crime and Court Cases 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,

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