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On Friday, Sept. 1, Mo-Kan Square Dancers will have a dance with Jay Wright as caller. The dance will be held from 7:30 to 10 p.m. in the Dining Hall at the Vernon County Fairgrounds, Nevada. Admission is $7 per dancer. All dancers and interested persons are welcome to attend. For more information, call The

There will be Homecoming services at Concord Missionary Baptist Church Sunday, Aug. 27. Our regular Sunday School at 10 a.m. and preaching by our Pastor, Brother Alan Collins will be held. There will be a basket dinner at the noon hour, followed by afternoon preaching by our former Pastor, Brother Howard Hamilton. Everyone is welcome

What do native sunflowers and Vincent van Gogh have in common? Come to Prairie State Park and explore the world of native sunflowers and how they relate to some of van Gogh’s most famous paintings. This program will be held Friday, Aug. 25, from 10 a.m. to noon and is designed for adults and children

Make your way to Roaring River State Park Saturday, Aug. 19, for Kids Free Fishing Day. Everyone 15 and under will be able to get free tags the day of the event from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. A section of the river, from the first low-water crossing up toward the hatchery, will be specially

Make your way to Weston Bend State Park’s West Ridge Trail to enjoy a mindful morning walk beginning at 8:30 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 27. Life is so hectic, so why not slow down and take in the calming forest? Bring water, sun protection, comfortable walking shoes and bug spray. Participants will walk approximately 1.5 miles

On Friday, Aug. 18, the Mo-Kan Square Dancers will have a dance with Kenton Sullivan calling. This will be held from 7:30 to 10 p.m. in the Dining Hall at the Vernon County Fairgrounds, Nevada. Admission is $7 per dancer and all interested persons are welcome. For more information, call Alice Garber at 417-876-7298 or

Stockton State Park is set to host a tree scavenger hunt from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 19. Visitors can go on an adventure through the park looking for the different trees that grow in the area. Day-use visitors and overnight guests alike can explore all areas of the park in order to

The City of Walker Board of Aldermen will hold a public hearing on Monday, Aug. 14, in the Walker Community Building. The hearing will begin at 6:45 p.m. and is being held for residents to hear the proposed property tax rates to be set by the city of Walker. Proposed property tax rates may be

In closing of the Special Election held on Tuesday, August 8, 2023, a public test of the vote tabulating equipment will be conducted in the Associate Courtroom, of the Cedar County Courthouse on Friday, August 11, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. The public is welcome to attend.

The Missouri State Fair’s public campground, sponsored by Missouri State Parks, is now open. The 60-acre campground is located west of the fairgrounds on Clarendon Road. Unreserved spot rental is $35 per day, per vehicle/unit. There are approximately 60 full hook-up sites available for first-come, first-serve. These spaces are in the white section and offer