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Hospital holds first afternoon meeting

The Cedar County Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees held their first afternoon board meeting at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 15. All board members were present with Davis Bozarth arriving at 5:05 p.m. President Michelle LeRoux opened the meeting and had a vote to approve the agenda. Kimball Long from the El Dorado Springs Sun

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Saturday, Oct 9 – chili cook-off

It’s back! The not-so-annual Chili Cook-off originally begun in 2003 is now under the auspices of the Preserve Our Past Society. Set up and cooking starts at 7 a.m. Public tasting begins at 11 a.m. Tickets are $5 and available at the event or from any Wayside Inn Museum Board Member. All activities are on

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Sun misread Facebook about Sheriff

Applications are now being accepted for the Annual El Dorado Springs Community Foundation Grants.  Only online applications can be accepted.  To apply please go to the following website and search for El Dorado Springs Community Foundation: https://www.grantinterface.com/Process/Apply?urlkey=cfozarksgrants. Applicants must be a 501-c3 not for profit organization.  Applications are being accepted from Oct. 1, through Nov.

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ElDo Springs Community Foundation offers $12,000 in grant funds

Applications are now being accepted for the Annual El Dorado Springs Community Foundation Grants.  Only online applications can be accepted.  To apply please go to the following website and search for El Dorado Springs Community Foundation: https://www.grantinterface.com/Process/Apply?urlkey=cfozarksgrants. Applicants must be a 501-c3 not for profit organization.  Applications are being accepted from Oct. 1, through Nov.

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Sunday, Oct.10, Chiefs VS Bills

It is another hometown KC Chiefs Football Game. Sunday, Oct. 10, make plans to attend the Chiefs vs Bills game out at the old drive-in lot west of Fugate Motors. The game starts at 7:20, gates open whenever. It is a home game, so if you can’t make it to Arrowhead, you can make it

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Cedar County Memorial Hospital Fundraiser Oct. 7

By Jeanne G. Hoagland, Marketing Director Cedar County Memorial Hospital is looking ahead with plans for the 13th annual fundraiser slated for the evening of Thursday, Oct. 7, from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. on the west lawn of the hospital. (Alternate weather date is Wednesday, Oct. 13.) With much to celebrate we have themed

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Cedar Co. COVID-19 stats for Sept. 20

Reported cases since beginning of COVID-19 pandemic (1624) Active COVID-19 cases (10) # of deaths (30 confirmed PCR, 8 by antigen. Updated Sept. 14). Total Cedar County Test Count (total of negative line list + # positive cases) Negative Cedar County Test Count (28431 reported to CCHD on Sept. 19). Positive Cedar County Test Count

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Senior Center re-opening Oct. 18

Hello friends: We have some important news! We are preparing to reopen the El Dorado Springs Senior Center at 604 South Forest on Monday, October 18 for in-person dining, services, and recreation. We want to welcome all our old and new friends for lunch from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The center will be open

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Volunteer Board Members needed

The Lighthouse Children’s Theatre is looking for new volunteer board members. The recent pandemic required us to take an unexpected break from our annual performances, but we would like to see kids back on stage by next summer. We are currently seeking adults who are interested in making an impact in the lives of the

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