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On Sunday, July 13, at 6:29 p.m. the fire department was dispatched to an apartment on N. Main St. for a reported oven fire. Two trucks and 13 firefighters responded. On Saturday, July 19, at 7:15 a.m. the fire depatment was dispatched to Nevada to assist Nevada Fire on a mutual aid structure fire. Three

GRAND CHAMPION SENIOR ARCHERY – Hanna Tomlinson RESERVE CHAMPION SENIOR ARCHERY – Jevin Guthrie RESERVE CHAMPION MARKET STEER – Libby Toliver RESERVE CHAMPION MARKET GOAT – Shiloh Morgan GRAND CHAMPION MARKET LAMB – Shiloh Morgan RESERVE CHAMPION MARKET LAMB – Connor Bradley RESERVE CHAMPION MARKET HOG – Nadya Bock GRAND CHAMPION MARKET STEER – Clara

Those attending were; front row from left: Carol Capps, Pam Alexander, Rajohn Bishop, Donna Morley, Karen Eaves, Jody Brown, Gloria Highley, Michelle Houk, Patty Henry, Janet Troyer, Cherie Hewitt and Jan Gilpin. Back row from left: Jim Pruitt, Joe Solomon, L.D. Witt, Scott Kennon, Larry Bland, Mike Bush, Larry Carter, Roger Zartman, Bob Floyd, Dwayne

by Sheila Griggs The Cedar County Historical Society met on Monday, June 30 at the museum in Stockton. Members present were: President Judy Nichols, Vice President Chris Barber, Assistant Secretary Sheila Griggs, Frank Stranimier, Virginia Barber, Ellis Benham, Bob Phillips, Joe Phillips, Bob Estes, Sharyl Henry and Judi Cain. The meeting was called to order

TOPS Chapter 9319 El Dorado Springs met in The Firefly Services building, on Thursday, July 17, for their regular weigh-in and meeting. Our leader, Warren, called the meeting to order.  Linda H led us in singing “Walk to Stay Fit” We said our TOPS & KOPS pledges. Warren led us in Roll Call. Twelve members

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 Tuesday, July 8, 4H & FFA members from Cedar & St Clair counties arrived at the Land O Lakes Youth Fairgrounds to participate in the 2025 Land O Lakes Youth Fair, which spanned over 4 days.  Exhibitors shared their talent in areas such as Horticulture, Woodworking & Cake Decorating as well as in livestock

Matt DuMond, executive director of franchise development for Simple Simon’s Pizza, was at the El Dorado Springs Chamber of Commerce meeting on Thursday, July 10 with a franchise opportunity for the El Dorado Springs area. DuMond said that the franchise owner in Stockton had retired, and he (DuMond) had come to El Dorado Springs to

On Tuesday, July 8, at 4:07 p.m. the fire department was dispatched on a mutual aid structure fire for Caplinger Mills Fire Department. Three trucks and 11 firefighters responded. On Friday, July 11, at 9:03 a.m. the fire department was dispatched on a mutual aid structure fire for Walker Fire Department. Two trucks and six

by Caleb Jones  |  cjones@amec.coop It was a quiet Saturday morning in Missouri – or so I thought. I was standing on the sidelines watching my son, Max, play goalkeeper in a soccer game. The sun was out, the game was close and I was trying to keep one eye on the ball and the