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The February El Dorado Springs Chamber of Commerce luncheon at Camp Galilee featured the Bright Futures organization and their honorees Bright Futures representative Dr. Theresa Christian (R-2 Schools) and Heather Brown  (chamber president and Bright Futures Board) honored the Fraternal Order of Eagles represented by Gary Smith and Danny Newman as the “Community Partner of

On Feb. 13, the Fraternal Order of Eagles #4279 in El Dorado Springs held a benefit auction and gun raffle for the Hope Center food pantry. Approximately 100 people braved the cold to attend. The generous folks who attended raised $9,400. Pictured from left, front row is – Greg Long (Eagles president), Brinda Stroer, Dan

Just last week before this frigid weather joined us, CEO Jana Witt welcomed El Dorado Springs R-2 School staff, Dr. Tracy Barger and Associate Elementary Principal Ashley Wolfe when they dropped by to pick up some “cold weather” gear to help kiddos that might need an extra layer of warmth. Cedar County Memorial Hospital typically

6:30 Closed session The Board may consider business in closed session relating to: • Personnel pursuant to 610.021(3) 7 p.m. Open session • Call to Order and Approval of Consent Agenda • Meeting Agenda • Approve Minutes: Meeting #371 , January 14, 2021 • Approval of Bill Payment, Transfers • Communication, Patron Comments, and Recognition

On Sunday, Jan. 31, at 9:49 a.m., the fire department was dispatched to a house fire at Gentry and Allison Rd. The structure was fully engulfed upon arrival. Trucks 2, 3, 4 and 5 and 21 firefighters responded. On Tuesday, Feb. 7, at 2:20 p.m., the fire department was dispatched to a motor vehicle accident

Thank you to Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home for their kindness and thoughtfulness, Brent, Randy and Silas. And to the men for the military honor and to all that honored Glenn in their own way. Thank you all for your kindness and thoughtfulness. Family of Glenn Tuder The family of Bonnie Lee Bishop would like to thank

TOPS Chapter 9319 El Dorado Springs met in the Bethel Free Will Baptist Church, 1300 S Summer St, El Dorado Springs on Thursday Feb. 4, for their weekly weigh-in and meeting. Linda Hall, Leader called the meeting to order. Carol led us in singing To TOPS We Go.” We said our TOPS and KOPS pledges.

2021 marks the 50th anniversary for OATS Transit, a nationwide leader in rural public transportation systems. The company is headquartered in Columbia MO and serves 87 counties in the state of Missouri. What started in 1971 with three vehicles and five drivers serving eight counties, quickly grew to encompass much of the state of Missouri.

On Monday, Jan. 25, at 8:03 a.m. the Fire Chief responded to the Lions Club pre-school to a reported smell of gas. Spire Gas Company responded and took care of the problem. On Monday, Jan. 25, at 5:44 p.m. the Fire Department was dispatched to a residence on N. Jackson to help the ambulance crew

Reported cases since beginning of COVID-19 pandemic (1060) Active COVID-19 cases (59) Total # of cases requiring hospitalization Current # of hospitalized cases # of deaths(17) Total Cedar County Test Count (total of negative line list + # positive cases) Negative Cedar County Test Count (10939) Positive Cedar County Test Count (1060)