RODEO ROYALTY

The Land-O-Lakes Youth Fair Royalty crowned their Queen and Princess on Saturday, Aug. 29, at the Fairgrounds. Queen Brodi McNeece, daughter of Doug and Kristin McNeece, is a freshman at the El Dorado Springs High School. Princess Kylee Walker, daughter of Kensey Esry, is in the eighth grade at the El Dorado Springs Middle School.

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El Dorado Springs Municipal Band Over for 2020

The El Dorado Springs Municipal Band just completed it’s 135th consecutive summer of performances. Brent Hillsman has been taking our group picture for many years, and did not disappoint in 2020. Thank you again Brent. We would like to thank everyone who came out to listen to our music this summer. We hope you enjoyed

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The good, the bad and ugly

Editor: The good: The new business buildings in town are a welcome sight and the brand new businesses are wonderful for our growth and diversity. The new sidewalks and landscaped benches are really a nice tidy touch to our town. The new school and childcare facilities make the statement that we care about our kids

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Keep em coming

Editor: Thank you so much for the article and picture celebrating my 90th birthday. My family gave me a drive-by of 15 cars of family and friends. I received 53 cards and they are still arriving. Thanks again Waneta Roby Hardman

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Critical basement repairs call for careful research on contractors

If your basement is leaking or suffering from foundation issues, it can affect your whole house’s integrity, including structural decay, high humidity levels, and mold and mildew growth. It’s critical that you find a quality and trustworthy contractor to make these repairs — particularly after a storm, when unscrupulous contractors sometimes prey on homeowners in

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Fire report for week of Aug. 23

On Sunday, Aug. 23, at 5:51 p.m. the Fire Department was dispatched to a location S. 251 Rd. to set up and maintain a landing zone for medical aircraft. Trucks 2, 4 and 5 and 14 firefighters responded. On Wednesday, Aug. 26, at 6:42 p.m. the Fire Department was dispatched to assist the ambulance with

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Double trouble

Badgers and coyotes sometimes hunt together. These toothy teammates spell trouble for ground squirrels. If a squirrel scurries from its burrow, the crafty coyote pounces on it. But if the squirrel stays put, the burly badger digs it up for dinner.

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Ambulance Board meets

Board meeting minutes Date: 8-17-20 Cedar County Ambulance District, 319 Englewood, Stockton Mo 65785 Location: Stockton Ambulance Facility Meeting called to order at 6:33 Roll call Present: Rusty Norval, Chairman Nadine Sinclair Vice Chairman Keith Kasco, Sec/Tres Evelyn Boyle Diana Johnson Robert Graves Agenda Approval: A motion was made by Kasco to approve agenda, seconded

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Sac Osage sends four to Louisiana

Nolan Davis, line superintendent, at Sac Osage Electric, told the Sun that he sent four men and two trucks to Derrider, LA, to help restore the hurricane damage. He expects them to be there 10 to 12 days. “We had a little storm up here the day we sent them out. Our guys worked about

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Council notes absence of public at public hearing

The El Dorado Springs City Council held the annual tax rate hearing on Monday, Aug 31, setting the tax rate (per $100.00) at 1.0915 for a projected tax revenue of $354,974. The tax for municipal purposes breaks down like this: General – .06156, Band – .01481, Recreation – .1000 and Park .22278. There were no

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