June 24, 2026
Not All Pest Control Is Equal Most people assume pest control is all the same. A truck arrives, a spray is applied, and the problem is gone. It sounds simple, and sometimes it looks simple. A focused inspection along the foundation helps identify entry points and conditions before any treatment is applied. But what happens
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
While it seems like most of my articles are about someone dying and their body being placed into the ground, this article is aimed at exactly the opposite; someone dead and coming to life out of the ground. If you are not a person of faith, you may not want to read any further. Anything
TOPS Chapter 9319 El Dorado Springs met in The Firefly Services building 700 E. Hospital Rd, Thursday, April 2, for their regular weigh-in and meeting. Our Leader, Warren called the meeting to order. Carol led us in singing “Easter Song”. We said our TOPS & KOPS pledges Warren led us in roll call, 17 members
On Saturday March 28 nine year old Thea Jones daughter of Chase and Felecia Jones, grand daughter of. Gary and Debbie Jones along with Jackie Strydom traveled to Springfield to compete in the Silver division of the 2026 USAG advanced state meet at Ozark Empire Fair. Ninety three young ladies from all over the state
Hot Laps in the Parking Garage Every once in a while, you run into someone from an earlier chapter of life who reminds you of something you hadn’t thought about in years. Not because it wasn’t important, but because life kept stacking new memories on top of the old ones. That happened to me recently
Contact: Aaron Scott, ascott@cfozarks.org or 417-864-6199 For a second year, Vital Farms is supporting a grant program administered by the Community Foundation of the Ozarks. The Vital Farms Local Impact Grantmaking Program reflects the company’s purpose to improve the lives of people, animals and the planet through food and a commitment to supporting the communities
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
PREPARING FOR THIS MY ENTIRE LIFE Last article, I wrote how some advised to see if you could find three words that sum up a life lived. I also quoted a website recommending six words “Six Words To Describe A Life?” (https://www.obituaryguide.com/review-six-words-to-describe-a-life.php). These words could be at the end of the obituary and used elsewhere,
On Monday, March 23, at 12:55 p.m. the fire department was dispatched to a grass and natural cover fire on S. 501 Rd. Four trucks and 12 firefighters responded. On Tuesday, March 24, at 9:45 p.m. the fire department was dispatched to a truck fire on SW Hwy 82 near SW O Hwy. in St.
