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Toilet(s) in the Front Yard We moved to St. Joseph in the late 1990s, into a house built in the 1950s. The previous owner, Suzy, was only the second person to live there and had stayed for decades. She taught swimming lessons at the local Y and had a pool built in the backyard. It

By Melanie Chance The Family Restoration Center is preparing for a full calendar of programming in 2026, highlighting its role as a growing hub for faith-based resources, community support, and family restoration. The center is launching a yearlong initiative, Hope for the Family in 2026, a monthly speaker series featuring individuals who will share personal

TOPS Chapter 9319 El Dorado Springs met in The Firefly Services building 700 E. Hospital Rd, on Thursday, Jan. 15, for their regular weigh-in and meeting. Our Leader, Warren called the meeting to order. Erin led us in singing “Onward TOPS and KOPS.” We said our TOPS & KOPS pledges. Warren led us in roll

January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, with National Human Trafficking Awareness Day taking place on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026. With employees working on the state’s roads every day, the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is on the front lines of our state’s fight against human trafficking. This January, MoDOT asks everyone to help prevent

Listening, Leading, Serving El Dorado Springs This past July, the 144th Annual Picnic in El Dorado Springs was alive with energy. Rides spun, contests kept everyone laughing, and local vendors showcased their crafts. Heather Brown introduces Ryan Snow, who announced his candidacy for El Dorado Springs City Council on Thursday, Jan. 8, during the Chamber

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

Wednesday, Jan. 7, at 4:13 p.m. the fire department was dispatched on a mutual aid given hay bale fire with Caplinger Mills FD near county roads E. 1000 and S. 1471 in the Caplinger Mills – Stockton area. Two trucks and 12 firefighters responded. Friday, Jan. 9, 9:26 p.m. the fire department was notified of

Compass Health Network is pleased to announce that Prevention Consultants of Missouri (PCM) joined the organization, strengthening Compass’s prevention efforts across the state, as of January 1, 2026. As part of this integration, Jamie Myers, Executive Director of Prevention Consultants of Missouri, will oversee all Department of Mental Health (DMH)–contracted prevention programming for Compass Health

From the El Dorado Springs Newsroom Ryan Snow announced Thursday that he is running for the El Dorado Springs City Council in the April 7, 2026, municipal election. Snow made the announcement Jan. 8, 2026, during the El Dorado Springs Chamber of Commerce luncheon. “I am announcing my candidacy for the El Dorado Springs City

Aaron Scott, CFO, ascott@cfozarks.org 417-864-6199 Beginning Jan. 1, 2026, students in Springfield and across the region can apply for more than $1.7 million in scholarships administered by the Community Foundation of the Ozarks. By starting at cfozarks.org/applyforscholarships, students can use the CFO’s universal application to efficiently apply for multiple scholarship opportunities. The universal application is