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Riding high

RODEO ROYALTY – Seven-year-old Kashly Berning was crowned the 2019 Land of Lakes Rodeo Princess and 12-year-old Clara Kate Farran took the Queen’s crown at the coronation on Saturday, Sept. 14. Kashly is the daughter of Kandice Berning and Jhon Nelson. Clara Kate’s parents are Travis and Melanie Farran. The girls won their titles by

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Hospital to host fundraiser next Thursday

The 11th Annual Cedar County Memorial Hospital Fundraiser is on the calendar for 5:00 – 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 26, on the hospital lawn, with this year’s theme being “Fall in to Healthy Living”. We plan to serve Philly cheesesteak sandwiches, smoky baked beans, classic pasta salad and chips along with a taste tempting cookie

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School Board clarifies ban on dual sports

At its regular Sept. 12 meeting, the El Dorado Springs School Board approved the dual sport participation policy on a 5-2 vote. Motion by Mark Burley, second by Terry Shepard. All members were present: Shepard, Burley, Nathan Murry, Benny Brower, Chad Whitesell, Josh Floyd and Darrell Eason presiding. This is the approved dual sport participation

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Walker Fun Days this weekend

The City of Walker will hold special activities for Fun Days beginning Friday, Sept. 20, through Sunday, Sept. 22. Planned events include movie night in the park and a Pulled Pork Dinner Friday night, booths, and games on Saturday to include a silent auction, baby show, children’s games, bike show, garden tractor pull beginning at

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The Beaches of Cedar Creek’s Cross Farm

CENTURY FARM RECOGNIZED – The Annual Farm Bureau meeting held Thursday, Sept. 12, at the Family Life Center of the First Baptist Church in El Dorado Springs featured the 100- year-old Cross Farm at Wagoner. In February 21, 1919, Warren Cross, his wife, Tressie Elizabeth (Preston) Cross, and their five-year-old son, Preston, purchased 180 acres

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Fish Fry scheduled for Friday, Sept. 20

Join the fun at the Stoney Creek and Walnut Creek Amish School fundraiser at Fair Haven Park on Friday, Sept. 20. From 4 – 7 p.m. enjoy a dinner of deep fat fried fish and southern style hush puppies, baked beans and cole slaw along with homemade bread and butter. Dessert features freshly cranked ice

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Crappie Masters Team of the Year

MATTHEW AND BRUCE ROGERS ROLL TO ONE POLE VICTORY – In what could be called one of the best runs in years in tournament fishing, Matthew and father, Bruce Rogers, put a stamp on it by winning the Crappie Masters sponsored by the renewable Fuels Association Ethanol Fueled with Pride; American Ethanol and Bass Pro

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VFW to celebrate 100 years

Spicer-Grimsley VFW Post 257 will celebrate their 100 anniversary at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 21, at the Land-of Lakes Fairgrounds. Join the Post members for a free meal cooked by the Stewards (formerly County Line BBQ). Invitation list includes several local, state and national officials and the local citizenry. Come out to the Fairgrounds

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Mike Parson announces run for Missouri Governor in 2020

Governor Mike Parson announced his bid for the Missouri Governor’s Office on Sunday in Bolivar, in the county he had previously served as sheriff before he successfully ran for State Representative, then for State Senator then for Lt. Governor. He then moved into the Governor’s office upon the resignation of former Governor Eric Greitens. Parson

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SCHELL CITY CROWNS FESTIVAL ROYALTY

SCHELL CITY CROWNS FESTIVAL ROYALTY – Five citizens of the Schell City area were crowned the Schell City Fall Festival Royalty on Friday, Sept. 6. They are (from left) Prince Elton Armstrong, Princess Brooklyn Foreman, Lil Princess Arayah Copes-Chambers, Lil Prince Aiden Terry and queen Kayla Goodman.

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