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Community Blood Center of the Ozarks (CBCO), the sole supplier of blood, platelets, and plasma to patients at 44 area healthcare facilities, needs blood donors to help ensure a strong summer blood supply to help avoid typical summer blood shortages for local use. As a sweet, summer treat, successful donors will receive a free ice

All former employees of Nelly Don, Junior House and J.H. Collectibles are invited to a Dutch treat breakfast at 9 a.m. Wednesday, July 12, at the 54 Café, Nevada.

If you’re looking for something to do in the month of July, Bennett Spring State Park has you covered. Fly Tying Demonstrations: July 12, 19, 26 from 9 to 11 a.m. – Join volunteers Danny Goldsmith and Donald Ohler at the Bennett Spring Church of God annex building for a community fly tying demonstration. This

West Central Missouri Community Action Agency (“West Central”) is working to collect input about community needs across the region. To ensure the community has a voice in the process, West Central invites residents to participate in a Community Needs Assessment Survey, available online at wcmcaa.org. The purpose of the 2023 Needs Assessment is to identify

Ron and Mae Emons, of Gresham, formerly of El Dorado Springs/Virgil, will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary early next month on July 5. Family members include Ron and Margaret Emons, of Omaha; Robin Emons, of Gresham; Jason and Melissa Emons, of Hastings; eight grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Cards may be sent to them at P.O.

On July 1, at 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. we will participate in a POST work day. This is a time to get to know our members and enjoy the spirit that makes the American Legion what it is while conducting minor repairs and maintenance of our building and equipment. Members bring some tools and

2023 Talent Show Auditions will be held at the El Dorado Springs Community Center on Thursday July 6 and Monday July 10, 4pm-7pm. Also we will accept Video until July 1. Send to EldoPicnicTalentShow@gmail.com.

Ha Ha Tonka State Park is set to host Junior Explorer Day Camp from 9 to 11 a.m. daily June 20-23. In this program intended for children ages 6-12, participants will discover the amazing natural resources Ha Ha Tonka features and learn about the plants and animals that call the park home. Participants should meet

Today, in response to worsening drought conditions throughout the state and upon the advice of the Missouri Drought Assessment Committee, Governor Mike Parson announced the availability and process for Missouri family farms to obtain emergency hay and water: Boat ramps at 25 Missouri state parks will be open for farmers to collect water with almost

Mastodon State Historic Site will host a series of educational programs each Friday through Aug. 11. Starting at 2 p.m., guests can join interpreters on a free guided walk on the half-mile Wildflower Trail where they will learn about the excavations of the Bone Bed. Following at 3 p.m., visitors to the museum are invited