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From the El Dorado Springs Newsroom This past Saturday, Oct. 11, families gathered at the Stockton Assembly of God for the annual Harvest Fair — a fall favorite filled with food, games, prizes, inflatables, face painting, pumpkin decorating, and giveaways. But the event’s biggest hit wasn’t a game or a prize — it was the

The twilight garden club met at the home of Jean Lovewell for their October meeting. There were seven members present. Ursula Fuller led us in roll call; each member told their fall garden activities. Minutes were read and approved. Treasures report was given by Marilyn, Dues in the amount of $200 were collected and deposited.

The Heart of a Lion Award is given by local Lions Clubs to recognize individuals, businesses or organizations who demonstrate exceptional kindness, service, and a commitment to improving their community. The EDS Lions Club deeply appreciates Mike & Joe’s for their consistent support of club service projects and fundraisers. Pictured L-R: club president Cassy Hird,

Halloween is just around the corner, and the only visitors you want at your door should be trick-or-treaters — not pests! With a few simple tips, you can get your home ready for the season while keeping it festive and pest-free. Keep candy indoors until trick-or-treaters arrive to avoid attracting Ants, Wasps, or Rodents. As

By Melanie Chance After taking the summer off, the Good Dads Strong Schools program will restart on Wednesday, Oct. 15, and continue on the second Wednesday of each month through May. Dads of elementary-aged children are invited to join their kids at the elementary cafeteria from 6:50 to 7:30 a.m. for a free breakfast, time

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

My last two articles were entitled, ‘Living and Dying with Cancer’ and ‘Successful Dying’.  This article is entitled Coming Home for two reasons.  One, because we are truly home now and don’t have to drive or fly thousands of miles home to attend funerals and two; because being home puts a whole new face on

By the El Dorado Springs Newsroom While this case unfolded thousands of miles away in Wiltshire County, England, it raises familiar concerns for many Cedar County residents who’ve witnessed dogs—of all breeds—escaping their yards and roaming rural roads. In the U.K., a woman named Rosa Tennant, 32, was recently sentenced after her American XL Bully

From the El Dorado Springs Newsroom Last Saturday, Cedar County Memorial Hospital hosted its first-ever Community Health Fair, welcoming over 50 residents for a morning of free health screenings, fitness challenges, and family activities. Participants received complimentary lab testing, bone density checks, and grip strength assessments, with Occupational Therapist Annie Thorpe leading the grip challenge

From the El Dorado Springs Newsroom The Cedar County Republican Women’s Club met last month at the Cedar County Library in Stockton and is inviting like-minded women across the county to get involved. The group meets on the second Tuesday of each month in Stockton and plans to alternate meetings in El Dorado Springs if