April 15, 2026
Stockton and El Dorado Springs community foundations are offering up to $10,000 in grants to address health and wellness in Cedar County. The grants are available to any 501(c)3 organization such as a church, school, city or county entity. Any organization with an idea which will benefit the community’s health and wellness, and can collaborate
The Cedar County Ambulance Board met Monday, Aug. 20, in the new headquarters building in Stockton. Present were Rusty Norval, Keith Kasco, Diana Johnson, Evelyn Boyle and John Wilson – presiding. Nadine Sinclair was absent. In the financial report by Kalena Kenney, it was revealed that due to bank and recording fees for the loan,
The Missouri State Medical Association today released the following statement: The Missouri State Medical Association opposes the three “medical” marijuana ballot questions that will be offered to Missouri voters in November. MSMA acknowledges there are a limited number of patients who may receive limited relief from minor pain and nausea, but numerous studies have identified
BUILDING SELLS – The Leeper family is pleased to announce the sale of our downtown Main Street building to the Gayman family (CWG Properties LLC). We are excited to see the high level of professional skill and love-of-downtown we have heard from the new owners, as they plan to add new energy and growth in
The only thing “soft” about the opening and ribbon cutting at Pappy’s new restaurant Tuesday evening was the name, officially billed the Chamber of Commerce exclusive dedication dinner and ribbon cutting celebration but called a “soft” opening. It was hard to find a parking place and a vacant chair inside the 170 seating capacity structure.
The El Dorado Springs R-II Board of Education met Aug. 16. Present were Chad Whitesell, Bennie Brower, Terry Shepard, Josh Floyd and Darrell Eason – presiding. Absent were Greg Beydler and Mark Burley. In the closed session prior to the 7 p.m. public meeting, the board voted to approve Rick Calbert as the freshman boys
Charges have been filed against two Sheldon, Mo residents after a home outside of Sheldon was raided early Thursday morning by multiple agencies. According to officials, investigators with the Sheriff’s Office developed information during a drug investigation that led to the execution of the search warrant. Members of the Nevada Police Department and Bates County
Two people have been taken into custody following a search warrant in Milo Tuesday morning. According to officials, a team raided a Milo home as part of an ongoing investigation by the investigations unit. According to Vernon County Sheriff Jason Mosher, suspected methamphetamines, multiple firearms, and stolen property were recovered during the search warrant. Mosher
The Board of Directors of Cedar County Memorial Hospital will meet at 11:30 a.m. Monday, Aug 20, in the classroom at Cedar County Memorial Hospital, 1401 S. Park St. in El Dorado Springs. New Business will include a tax rate hearing followed by the regular meeting items.
Governor Mike Parson recently signed legislation to modify age requirements for marriage licenses in Missouri that will take effect on Aug. 28. Senate Bill 655, which was passed by the Missouri Legislature and signed into law, prohibits marriage licenses from being issued if either party is under 16 years of age. Additionally, the legislation bars
