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By Melanie Chance When I read chapters 1 and 2 of Let Them last week, it felt like Mel Robbins had leaned across the table, looked me in the eye, and said, “Melanie, you’ve got to stop trying to control what isn’t yours to control.” That alone was a lot to process. But this week,

Welcome totes being assembled at the Chamber of Commerce to be gifted to new teachers on August 7. As summer fades and the new school year approaches, El Dorado Springs eagerly prepares to welcome new educators to El Dorado Christian School and El Dorado Springs Public Schools. These teachers are essential to shaping the future

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

On Sunday, July 27, at 11:52 a.m. two fire officers responded to a residence on Clayzell St. to investigate a reported natural gas leak. Situation had been reported to the gas company for their services. On Monday, July 28, at 12:42 p.m. the fire department was dispatched for a grass fire at U Hwy. and

GRAND CHAMPION INTERMEDIATE ARCHERY – Penelope Kinette RESERVE CHAMPION INTERMEDIATE ARCHERY – Brandon Geigley GRAND CHAMPION JUNIOR ARCHERY – Isaiah Deck SENIOR BEEF SHOWMANSHIP – Clara Farran JUNIOR BEEF SHOWMANSHIP – Megan Farran JUNIOR POULTRY SHOWMANSHIP – Jud Lawson SENIOR SHEEP SHOWMANSHIP – Macy Stauffer INTERMEDIATE SHEEP SHOWMANSHIP– Libby Colvin SENIOR SWINE SHOWMANSHIP – Marshall

Citizens Memorial Hospital will host a special exhibit Thursday, Aug. 7, showcasing the ION Robotic Bronchoscopy System, now available at the CMH Pulmonology Clinic. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the clinic’s parking lot 1165 N. Butterfield Road, Bolivar. As part of the interactive exhibit, attendees can explore Intuitive’s

TOPS Chapter 9319 El Dorado Springs met in The Firefly Services building, on Thursday, July 31, 2025 for their regular weigh in and meeting. Our leader, Warren, called the meeting to order. Carol led us in singing “To TOPS Club We Will Go”. We said our TOPS & KOPS pledges. Warren led us in Roll

By Connie Maupin The members of the Cedar County Historical Society held their yearly election of officers and business meeting on July 28, at the Cedar County Museum in Stockton. Present were President Judy Nichols, Vice President Chris Barber, Secretary Connie Maupin, Treasurer Anna Hopkins, Judi Cain, Frank Stranimier, Virginia Barber, Ellis Benham, Bob Phillips,

By Melanie Chance I’ll be honest—when I picked up Let Them, I didn’t expect it to hit me this hard, this fast. Two chapters in, and I already feel like Mel Robbins is sitting across the table with a cup of coffee, saying, “Melanie, you’ve got to stop trying to control what isn’t yours to

Friday, Aug. 1 – Mo-Kan Square Dance with Jay Wright calling – 7:30-10 p.m. Vernon County Fairgrounds dinning hall, Nevada. Info Harolds 417-465-2241 or Eberts 417-684-2794 Friday, Aug. 1 – Sunday, Aug. 3 – Buckles, Barrels and BBQ On My Own fundraiser Live auction – Raffle Lucky J Steakhouse and Arena 11664 E. Fir Rd,