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Natalie Eberhard Marketing Specialist natalie.eberhard@cedarcomem.com 417-876-3745 The Cedar County Memorial Hospital (CCMH) Board of Trustees met on June 17 to review strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing patient care, improving operational efficiency, and maximizing federal reimbursements. All board members attended. The meeting began with a presentation from Leah Burke of VersaBadge, a company specializing in Critical

Natalie Eberhard Marketing Specialist natalie.eberhard@cedarcomem.com 417-876-3745 The Cedar County Memorial Hospital (CCMH) Board of Trustees met on June 17 to review strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing patient care, improving operational efficiency, and maximizing federal reimbursements. All board members attended. The meeting began with a presentation from Leah Burke of VersaBadge, a company specializing in Critical

By Teresa Lyness As we move closer to the June 26-28 production dates, all of the Lighthouse Children’s Theatre board members are hard at work getting ready, but probably none more so than the directors. Since our community is so fortunate to have these talented individuals pouring their knowledge into our youth, over the next

Blog for September 8, 2023 Roncesvalles to Zubiri An Early Start Today I felt the need to get up and start my walk earlier than necessary. It was one of those days where I sensed a need for some alone time before other pilgrims began their journey. For at least one hour, in a very

Beyond the Ropes Long before I could swim to it, I knew exactly where I wanted to go. Out beyond the roped-off swimming area at the Lake of Three Fires sat a floating platform with a slide and diving board. To most people, it probably wasn’t much to look at. To me, it might as

On Thursday, June 11, at 1:59 p.m. the fire department was dispatched on a medical assist mutual aid call with the police department on S. Summer St. Three firefighters responded. Later that night at 9:49 p.m. the department was dispatched to put out a debris fire on E. Fields. One truck and nine firefighters responded.

Why Missouri Is Watching Screwworm The New World Screwworm fly is recognized by its orange eyes and metallic blue-green body. Although Missouri has no confirmed cases, agricultural officials are closely monitoring its spread. Photo courtesy of USDA. For decades, New World Screwworm was considered one of agriculture’s greatest success stories. Through a massive cooperative effort,

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

I last wrote about how attached some folks are to their four-legged family members.  I also pointed out how much of a difference in life expectancy between husband and wife would result in the probability of the wife living alone for possibly decades after the death of her husband.  At some point, I plan on

By Teresa Lyness A week of theatre day-camp ending with three performances includes some intense hard work, but it also includes an incredible amount of fun, fellowship and friend making. With her youthful energy and beautiful smile, no one inspires these friendships more than LCT’s director, Emily Bridges. Emily lives in Lee’s Summit and serves