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Pasture workshop Jan. 23

There will be an MU Extension workshop titled “Strategies to improve pasture and grazing management” on Jan. 23 at the Vernon County Fairgrounds Diner in Nevada. The workshop will run from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.  The teachers for the workshop is Patrick Davis Cedar County MU Extension Regional Livestock Specialist and Pat Miller Vernon

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Basic wood carving classes offered

The only wood carving club in the area, the Tri County Whittlers and Wood Carvers at Nevada is once again offering basic wood carving classes starting Jan. 17. The seven-week class offers free instruction, but makes available all the tools and supplies for the club’s cost of $80. The kit includes a bench knife, v-tool,

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Apply for Missy North Memorial Scholarship on swine related field

The Missouri Pork Association is now accepting applications for the Missy North Memorial Scholarship. The winning candidate will receive a $2,500 scholarship to further their education in a swine related field. The scholarship was created to honor the late Missy North, wife of Missouri pork producer Bob North. Missy loved raising hogs, and was very

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Ambulance Board to meet Monday

The Cedar County Ambulance District board is scheduled to meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 19, in the Stockton Ambulance Barn. Items on the agenda include a tower update, inventory and insurance for repairs to the Stockton barn.

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Square Dance around Christmas tree

On Friday, Dec. 16, the Mo-Kan Squares will have Christmas Dance with Jay Wright calling.  This will be held from 7:30 to 10 p.m. in the Home Ec Building on the Vernon County Fairgrounds, Nevada.  Admission is $5 per adult dancer and $3 per youth dancer.  All area dancers and interested persons are invited. For

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ElDo Bands concerts Saturday

The Band is having their annual Christmas Concert at 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17,  in the High School gym. The concert will start with the 6th Grade Band (which has only been playing for three months), the JH Band (which has really started to sound great in the last few weeks), and finish with the

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Bulldogs to host wrestling Tri-meet Tuesday

On Tuesday, Dec. 20, we will host a Wrestling Tri. In addition to ElDo we will have Springfield Catholic and Hollister. This will start at 5:30 p.m. We will recognize our Senior Wrestlers that night. We would like to fill the stands. Admission will be $4 for adults and it will be free for students.

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