September 26, 2023
by Maddie Balding, 9 Kentley Rieder, a junior at El Dorado Springs R-2 School, will be representing our school at the Black Walnut Festival in Stockton on Sept. 30. She has been actively involved in school activities for three years, including cheerleading, choir and student council. Kentley’s decision to participate in the Black Walnut Festival
Mark your calendars for Saturday, Oct. 21, for the Wayside Museum Annual Chili Cook-Off and Fall Festival in beautiful downtown El Dorado Springs. We are anxious to sign up teams for the cook-off and vendors for the street. It is assured to be a great day of activities in our community. Fees for the cook-off
GIRL SCOUTS GET BUSY – Troop 72075 leaders Ashley Rector, Michelle Becquart and Catie Taffner along with Scouts Bonnie, Paige, Adele, Emma, Gwen, Grace, Hannah, Jeannie, Emmalee, Kyla, Natalie and Shaila went to the Wings Refuge Shelter on Aug. 26 of this year to use grant money they had been awarded. The troop landscaped the
The El Dorado Springs High School FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes) would like to invite all community members, parents, church groups, students and school faculty to participate in Prayer at the Pole at 7:15 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 27. Participants will congregate around the flagpole located on the west side of the high school, outside of
GRAND MARSHALLS OF WALKER FUN DAYS 2023 – The Walker Community Betterment Association elected Gilbert and Eleanor Willson to be the Grand Marshalls of Walker Fun Days 2023. Gilbert is a Vernon County native being born and reared near Metz where he graduated in 1959. His great-grandfather, Robert Louis Willson, and great-grandmother, Agness Bickett married
LOCAL RESIDENTS CHOSEN AS MISSOURI FARM FAMILY FOR CEDAR COUNTY – Trevor and Holly Bough and family of Stockton were among the families honored during the 66th annual Missouri Farm Family Day, Aug. 14 at the Missouri State Fair. The Bough family was selected as the Cedar County Missouri Farm Family by University of Missouri
SCHELL CITY ROYALTY – Jim and Sharon Goodman served as King and Queen over the School City Fall Festival this past weekend. Prince and Princess were Rex Davis and Lisa Bailey and Little Prince and Princess were Raceyn Hobbs and Kambrie Baer. This was the 152 anniversary of the founding of Schell City. The theme
For years, the American television game show “The Price Is Right” was hosted by the famous Missourian Bob Barker. With his recent passing, I couldn’t help but think of Mr. Barker’s signature catchphrase, “Come on down!”, as it relates to Missouri’s upcoming unclaimed property auction. In his honor, as State Treasurer, I want to extend
RECOGNIZED – Nicole Keith was honored with being named the Citizen of the Year at the opening ceremonies for the Schell City Fall Festival. The award was presented by Schell City Mayor David McCubbin. Also noted were the winners of Yard of the Year: 1st place – Victoria Barker, 2nd place Pam Walker and 3rd
The Cedar County Emergency Management Director and the Cedar County Commission are implementing a countywide burn ban for Cedar County, due to insufficient rainfalls reestablishing drought conditions. This ban is in effect as of this date until, or unless conditions improve to remove the ban, at which time notice will be provided to the public.
