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All Cedar County offices closed Friday, June 2 at noon

By order of the Cedar County Commission, ALL Cedar County offices, including the Circuit Court, but excluding necessary Sheriff Office staff will be closed at noon (12:00 p.m.) on Friday, June 2, to attend the funeral of our County Assessor, colleague and friend, Mr. Chad Pyle, and will resume operations on Monday, June 5. We

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Genealogy at Stockton FamilySearch Center

Every Tuesday and Wednesday from noon to 4 p.m. and WednesdayGenealogy at Stockton FamilySearch Center evening from 6 to 8 p.m., the free Stockton Ward FamilySearch Center, 1433 South St., of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, is open to the public as an aid in finding ancestors. Patrons need to come to

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Revival at Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church

A revival started at Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church on Monday, May 29.  Services are at 7 pm each night with Brother Wade Hicks, pastor and Troy Smith Evangelist. Pleasant Grove is located eight miles north of El Dorado Springs on Y Hwy. Everyone welcome.

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Old fashion tent revival in Collins

An old fashion tent revival started on Monday, May 22, west of Buzz’s Supermarket in Collins. Services are at 7:30 p.m. every night. For more information, call: Elder Bobby Budd – 417/876-7478: Brother Randy McCoy – 417/298-1395 or Brother Josh Klaiber at 417/876-7366. Everyone welcome.

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‘Amazing Race’ challenge comes to Crowder State Park June 3

Are you up for an outdoor challenge? If you like to run or hike trails, kayak and complete mental challenges quickly and accurately, then come out to Crowder State Park Saturday, June 3. This Amazing Race-style challenge takes place on portions of the park’s trails and on the lake. Registration begins at 8 a.m. at

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Washington State Park hosts events to celebrate National Trails Day

Washington State Park will host a series of events from 2 to 8 p.m. Saturday, June 3, to celebrate National Trails Day. Petroglyph Tour: 2 p.m. at Petroglyph Site Washington State Park team members will offer a tour of the petroglyphs, the park’s history carved in stone! Learn about the Mississippian-era carvings, the culture and

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Nights at the Campground return to Annie and Abel Van Meter State Park

Annie and Abel Van Meter State Park is happy to announce the return of Nights at the Campground, a series of evening interpretive programs where attendees can learn about a variety of topics with the park naturalist. Programs are Saturday nights at 8 p.m. at the park’s large shelter house. Program schedule: June 3: The

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Free Fishing Days at Roaring River State Park

The Missouri Department of Conservation has designated the weekend after the first Monday in June as Free Fishing Days in Missouri. Missouri residents and nonresidents alike will be able to fish without state permits from 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. June 10 and 11, at Roaring River State Park. Anglers who fish the trout parks

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Resurfacing project on Rt. 54 in Vernon, Cedar Counties to begins May 15

Vernon and Cedar Counties – Drivers can expect lane closures and occasional traffic delays on U.S. Routes 54 in Cedar and Vernon counties for a resurfacing project beginning the week of May 15, the Missouri Department of Transportation said. Contractor crews will add an overlay of new asphalt along U.S. Route 54 from near I-49

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