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SNIP, SNIP, SNIP

The sound of scissors snipping hair was one of many at the third Annual Back to School Extravaganza held Monday, August 9, at the First Baptist Church in El Dorado Springs. Included with the free haircut were backpacks with supplies, eye exams, dental care, and lunch for the entire family. Sponsors for the event included

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WELCOME – TODD A. BROWN, M.D., F.A.C.S. – GENERAL SURGEON

Cedar County Memorial Hospital is pleased to welcome Todd A. Brown, M.D., F.A.C.S. – General Surgeon to our “family” of providers. Dr. Brown received his medical degree from the University of Kansas School Of Medicine. His postgraduate training and fellowships have included: General Surgery Resident – University of Kansas School Medicine in Wichita and the

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TOPS Laura receives a looser certificate

TOPS Chapter 9319 El Dorado Springs met in the Bethel Free Will Baptist Church, 1300 S Summer St, El Dorado Springs, on Thursday, Aug. 5, for their weekly weigh-in and meeting. Linda Hall, Leader, called the meeting to order. Carol led us in singing “Rock Off the Pounds” We said our TOPS and KOPS pledges.

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Springfield Nature Center changes August program schedule

Rising concerns about COVID-19 has caused the Springfield Conservation Nature Center to cancel its in-person Insect-O-Rama event, which was scheduled for Friday, Aug. 13. “Because it’s highly anticipated and one of our most popular events, we are disappointed about having to cancel this event because nature center staff and volunteers have as much fun as

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Stebbins, Withem, Anderson reunion held

The families of the late Mabel Plouch Stebbins and Evelyn Withem Anderson met at the Eagles Lodge on July 25, 2021. There was 79 family members present. Prizes were given for the oldest, youngest, look-alikes, most family members there and the one that came the farthest. Attending from Florida – Edna Pereire; Utah – Ev

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CMH welcomes counselor to the addiction recovery program

Citizens Memorial Hospital and the CMH Addiction Recovery Program in Bolivar welcome licensed professional counselor Dawnielle Robinson to the medical staff. She joins Kurt Bravata, M.D., FACC, medical director and Kelly Watson, FNP-BC at the CMH Addiction Recovery Program. Robinson previously worked as a school-based clinician for Burrell Behavioral Health, was a member of the

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Fire report for week of July 25

On Tuesday, July 27, at 9:06 a.m. the Fire Department was dispatched on a mutual aid call with the Collins Fire Department to a semi trailer fire east of the Sac River Bridge on Hwy. 54. Three trucks and five firefighters responded.

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Cedar Co. COVID-19 stats for Aug. 2

Reported cases since beginning of COVID-19 pandemic (1416) Active COVID-19 cases (44) # of deaths (21 confirmed PCR, 7 by antifen. Updated July 9) Total Cedar County Test Count (total of negative line list + # positive cases) Negative Cedar County Test Count (23,324 on July 29) Positive Cedar County Test Count (1416)

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Cedar County Library director resigns

The Cedar County Library Board of Trustees is saddened to announce that Elaina Daniels has resigned her position as Cedar County Library Director.  Elaina has served the library and our community for the past year as Library Director and has done an excellent job in promoting the library and its services, creating programs for children

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Talent Show Winners

12 – UNDER 1st place, Isley Chilton dancing to the song “Dream” by Priscilla Ahn. 2nd place, Bella Sayler singing “My Favorite Things” from the Sound of Music. 3rd place, Wilson Burchett and Henry comedy routine. 13 – 18 1st place, Kylie Ast singing “Shallow.” 2nd place, Taryn Dipman singing a song from the movie

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