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All I Lack is Finishing Up Blog for Sept. 7, 2023 I guess I would call the day exhilarating — the feared and famous “cross the Pyrenees mountains” day can be checked off of my list. Done! Even though they don’t have the elevation of the Rockies, they are tough.  There are several crosses along

More Than a Throw This time of year, you expect to hear stories about fathers. This isn’t one of those stories. At least not in the usual way. My senior year, I needed a physical education credit to graduate. One of the units we did was golf—in the gym. Using a wiffle ball designed to

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

Municipal Band to Play it’s 2nd Weekend this Summer    The El Dorado Springs Municipal Band would love to play for you this weekend. We have a special program on Sunday to honor Flag Day, so come on out to help us celebrate. We play every Friday and Saturday evening from 8 to 9 p.m.

Behind Every Front Door This monument in El Dorado Springs City Park recognizes local residents whose surveying careers left a lasting impact, reminding us that every name has a story behind it. One unique part of my work is seeing places up close daily. I step onto front porches and walk through local businesses. Most

On Tuesday, Jun 2, at  9:55 p.m. the fire department was dispatched to a fire near Blue Ridge Church on Hwy. 82 in St. Clair County. A  law enforcement officer reported that it was a control burn. The incident was canceled.

Spain and France Blog for September 6, 2023 Well, after my wife dropped me off at Kansas City International Airport, and after a long trip across the Atlantic Ocean to Madrid, and after a 4-hour train ride and then another hour in a taxi, I arrived in St-Jean-Pied-de-Port, France. What a quaint little village!  First

It Started With a Song Some opportunities don’t start with you. They start with someone else coming home and telling you about something you’ve never seen or heard of. I remember the night my mom and dad came back from a concert with our minister and his wife, Dan and Dee King. They talked about

A Plan Built For You Warm weather brings increased pest problems across Missouri neighborhoods each year. Ants begin trailing through kitchens while Wasps gather around porches, patios, and garages. Mosquitoes also become far more aggressive once temperatures remain consistently warm outside. Many people wait too long before dealing with pest problems around their homes. Small

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