September 20, 2026
NEW LIFE FOR AN OLD POOL – Peggy Kenney and Melissa Gallette over look the “room” that will be the MRI and CT Suite. CEO Carpenter said the new suite would prevent patients from having to go outside for an MRI and 1⁄2 way across the hospital for a CT. The development of this area
Summer Band season is almost over for 2026! Summer concert season is rapidly drawing to a close and students are quickly being pulled back into their school activities. We only have three weekends of band concerts left, so I hope folks can find the time to come on down to the bandstand to hear us
The city council appointed Gabby Kinnett to represent the city on the Kaysinger Basin Regional Planning Commission: There are three applicants and to fill the one vacancy on the council. Submit applications for consideration before 8/17/26 at 4:30 p.m.. Then current council will appoint a member to complete the term expiring on April 6, 2027.
Neal’s Restaurant was the target for an early morning “robbery” last week when Alex Martin walked into the restaurant, took the tip jar which contained less than $200– and walked out. He was charged with misdemeanor theft. According to Cedar County prosecutor Ty Gaither the incident didn’t meet the statutory requirement for theft and Martin
Khrystel Ehlers, an educator in El Dorado Springs, MO, tackled tough history this summer. Mrs. Ehlers participated in an intensive Holocaust education program, called KC to DC, sponsored by the Midwest Center for Holocaust Education (MCHE). The highlight of KC to DC was a trip to tour the exhibitions at the United States Holocaust Memorial
Band Officially Getting Smaller as Members Head Back to School We are slowly beginning our summer shrinking act as band members begin their move back to school now. We don’t like to let them go, but we always wish them well as they work hard on their studies – and we look forward to the
Joe Esparza stepped up to be the new Picnic Emcee for this year’s Picnic Thanks to all the businesses that helped make some child’s picnic happy: The following businesses paid for arm bands for children: Cedar County Abstract, Shannon and Associates, Mid Mo Bank, Stockton MO Farmers Market Cedar County, Inc, Belinda Turner Untied Country-
By Doug Crews MPA Legislative Director On Monday, July 13, Governor Mike Kehoe completed signing legislation that had been passed by the General Assembly earlier this year. Included among those bills signed by the Governor were four bills that Missouri Press Association had promoted during the session. “Today’s bill signings follow a thorough review of
Missouri Promise PAC today announced the release of all four episodes of the “Missouri Road to Zero” Podcast, a series designed to help Missouri voters better understand Amendment 5 ahead of the August 4 statewide election. Hosted by Stephanie Bell, the series examines the economic principles behind tax reform, explains the provisions of Amendment 5,
Sunday’s Concert will be at Community Springs Nursing Home It was great getting to see so many folks at the Picnic. At this time of year, our little town comes to life and people don’t get very much sleep! Most of us are probably settling back down into our normal routines again now. This Friday
