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James (Jimbob) McCrary, the current Cedar County Sheriff, is running unopposed for re-election.

Mike Bush, incumbent, has filed for the one three year seat available on the El Dorado Springs Special Road boaord.

The Cedar County Library Branches will remain closed through the month of April due to CoVid-19.  Effective April 1, employees will no longer be working or answering telephones but please look to Facebook or the Cedar County Library website for resources and information. In order to support our dedicated staff and the Cedar County economy

On Saturday, March 28, 2020, a Citizens Memorial employee tested positive for COVID-19. The employee works in Bolivar, but lives in Cedar County. To protect the privacy of the employee and their family we will not release individually identifiable details. The employee does not have direct contact with patients or residents, has been recovering at

Nick Allison, El Dorado Springs native and current Cedar County Director of Economic Development, has filed as a Republican to run for the Missouri House of Representative in the 125 District. Nick is a graduate of the El Dorado Springs High School and Truman State University in Kirksville. He is the son of Davin Allison

During the Cedar County Memorial Hospital Board meeting on March 16, CEO Jana Witt read an unsigned letter regarding the Exercise Center in Stockton.  The letter from “very concerned citizens” complained that “men grunting and groaning while lifting weights is uncouth and revolting.” The letter writers felt the issue needed to be addressed. They also

The Cedar County Sheriff’s Office in cooperation with Woods Super Market, is offering grocery pickup and delivery to elderly, disabled persons, veterans or anyone who has an elevated health risk, anywhere in Cedar County. People wanting this service can call the Sheriff’s Office at 417-276-5133 or you may call the Sheriff Directly at 417-276-8466. There

The El Dorado Springs R-II School Board, at its March 10 meeting, decided to extend spring break until at least April 6. Officials will reassess the Coronavirus situation at that time and decided when to reconvene classes. According to reports, the Kansas governor has cancelled the rest of his state’s school year. Board members present

JULY 18 WADE HAYES – will be the 2020 Picnic Saturday night headliner.  The Picnic Committee will pay him $6,500 to perform. He was born and raised in Bethel Acres, OK. His father, Don Hayes, also a professional country musician, inspired him to begin Hayes had learned to play the mandolin but later switched to