March 7, 2026
Donations as follows: Oak Grove Community Club, Brandi Cameron, Cindy Pippin, Doris Fortney, Anna Barker, Marjorie Fields, Pauline Hlavacek, Doyle White, Kristi Tolivar, Howard Nikodim, Melody Madewell, Duane White, Tom Cheek, Delmar Fast, Lola Dunfield, Frances West, Geraldine West, Joe Nikodim, Vicki Marcum, Mary Hymer, David Hymer, Judy Lasley, Don Williams, Jim Nikodim, M.L. McGuire,
THAT’S MY DAD – On Saturday, May 13, Derrill Price III saw for the first time his dad’s name listed on the Wall that Heals. Derrill III was 5 1⁄2 months young when his dad was killed on May 24, 1969. He has learned what he can about his father from photos and stories told
Lieutenant Governor Mike Parson served as keynote speaker at two veteran events in Polk and Cedar Counties on Saturday. The Lieutenant Governor spoke at the Veterans Welcome Home Ceremony in Bolivar and at the opening ceremony of the Vietnam “Wall That Heals” traveling exhibit in Stockton. “I am proud of my service in the U.S.
TOPS Chapter 319 El Dorado Springs (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) met in the Church of Christ Meeting Room on Thursday, May 11. Robbie opened the meeting and Kay led us in singing “Hand In Hand”. We said our TOPS & KOPS pledges. Marilyn led us in a series of exercises. Robbie led us in Roll
Spent Spring Bulb Care It’s raining again as I write this so I am going to postpone, yet again, covering a long list of May gardening chores. We would all just get frustrated since we can’t get most of them done right now so let’s focus instead on one of them that is very pertinent,
CHOLESTEROL Q: My doctor told me my cholesterol is too high. What does this mean? What can I do to lower my cholesterol? A: High cholesterol is when you have too much fat in the blood. High cholesterol can significantly increase your risk of heart attacks, strokes, and other problems. Because of this risk, you
On Perfect Life by Lisa Scottoline – A single mom’s efforts to support her shy star athlete son’s recruitment into a Division I college are violently complicated by a secretly disturbed young man from an affluent family and a new teacher with a mysterious agenda. The Night The Lights Went Out by Karen White –
TIFFIN BAPTIST CHURCH CELEBRATES ITS 125TH ANNIVERSARY – The Tiffin Baptist Church celebrated it’s 125th anniversary on Sunday, May 7. The morning message was by James Smith, who pastored there from 1980 to 1982. Following the carry-in lunch, the afternoon program allowed former pastors and members the opportunity to share their memories of their time
MAY IS MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH – In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, employees and auxiliary members at Cedar County Memorial Hospital came together to form a “human” green ribbon, the logo for mental health awareness. Our hospital is proud to invest in the mental health of our community through the Senior Life Solutions
DATE NIGHT – Community Springs Healthcare Facility in El Dorado Springs recently started a new program called “Date Night” for residents with a spouse or significant other. During “Date Night” couples are offered their choice of meals and can enjoy it with their special someone in a private and loving environment. Couples are able to
