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The deadline for signing up to participate in the Missouri Steer Feedout for steer calves born after July 1, 2016, is May 10. Actual pickup of steers is June 6, and they must be weaned at least 30 days, preferably 45 days before pickup date. An entry consists of at least five steers that will

The Calico Clippers quilters will hold a quilt show – the Colors of Stockton – on Friday, April 28, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday, April 29, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Zumwalt Expo Center in Stockton. The event features gorgeous quilts, vendors, raffles, door prizes and good hot food.

The Cedar County Memorial Hospital Auxiliary will have their 2017 Spring Salad Luncheon and Baked Goods Auction on Friday, April 28, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the El Dorado Springs Christian School Gym, 1600 S. Ohio. Tickets are $5 and available at the door, at the hospital gift shop or from any Auxiliary

On Friday, April 21, the Mo-Kan Square Dancers will have a dance with Rod Krehbiel (from Kansas) calling. This will be held from 7:30 to 10 p.m. in the Home Ec Building at the Vernon County Fairgrounds in Nevada. Admission is $5 for adult dancers and $3 for youth dancers,  Area square dancers are invited.

The Chamber of Commerce and Ministerial Association are hosting the annual National Day of Prayer event May 4  in El Dorado Springs. The event will feature a prayer breakfast this year at the ElDo Youth Center, 501 North Main Street. Breakfast will start at 7:30 a.m. and then prayer starting around 8:00 a.m. The public

Pleasant Ridge (Pacetown) Missionary Baptist Church will host the Cedar County 5th Sunday services on April 28 and 29. The program  will be: Friday, April 28, at 7:30 p.m.: Brother Tim Cooper – devotional; Brother Byron Smith – sermon; Brother Ron Pitts – alternate. Saturday, April 29, at 10:30 a.m.: Brother Alan Collins – devotional;

The annual meeting for Pleasant Springs Cemetery was held on April 11, 2017. The decision was made to rehire Mike Guffey for mowing. Several have commented on how nice the cemetery looks. John Keeton was re-elected to a second three-year term on the board. Current checking account balance is $43,05.57.  Expenses were $1,790, donations totaled

Five Loaves, a free life skills seminar hosted by the Dederick Christian Church will begin at 6:30 p.m.Tuesday, April 25. This will be an evening to share information and to learn while having fun. The theme for the evening is Grandma’s Recipes and will feature recipes made by our grandmothers. Cooking tips are always a

For $10 you can have a meal from chicken Mary’s that includes 2 pieces of chicken (one white and one dark) creamy slaw, potato salad, water and a cookie by Angie and help a family with medical expenses. Dinners can be picked up from 4:30 – 6:00 at the Church of Christ, 302 E. Hospital

The annual Schell City Easter egg hunt will begin at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 15, in Schell City Park. Age categories: 0-10 years of age. Come join us for the Annual Easter Egg Hunt and see the Easter Bunny. Sponsored by Schell City Community Betterment. Questions call (417) 391-6433.