R2 School District announces new superintendent

The El Dorado Springs Board of Education is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Jason Irwin as the district’s new Superintendent of Schools, effective July 1, 2026. Mr. Irwin brings 24 years of experience in education. He has spent the past 17 years in the Sheldon School District, with seven years as principal and

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Trussell now Police Dept Chaplan…complete with badge

Local pastor Joe Trussell was made Chaplain of the El Dorado Springs Police Department at the Monday, Feb. 16, meeting of the El Dorado Springs City Council. Trussell was presented his custom-made badge by Lt. Randall.  Calvin Gish was sworn into the Police Department as a corporal. He had been a member of the reserves.

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Valentine’s Day 2026

VALENTINE’S DAY AT COMMUNITY SPRINGS HEALTHCARE – We celebrated Valentine’s Day a couple of days early with an Italian dinner served by our Dietary Department and snacks prepared by our Activities crew and a few other helpful volunteers. We crowned our Valentine’s King and Queen tonight. Our King is Roy Dennis and our queen is

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The Rock Wall

I was at the grocery store last week and taking my groceries to my car when my cell phone rang. I answered and realized that talking on the phone and navigating a shopping cart was quiet a challenge. I did Ok until I put the phone in my purse. The cart took off for the

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Not monkeying around

CHAMBER RIBBON CUTTING – The El Dorado Springs Chamber of Commerce proudly welcomes Chris and Rayann and their new business, Ninja Monkeys, to our community. Guided by their motto, “Don’t like it? Change it,” Ninja Monkeys is dedicated to helping people improve their health and well-being. They offer nutritional counseling, walking classes, Jiu-Jitsu, and a

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Creepin’ It Local

Pest Control Is a Partnership Professional steam is used here as one available Bed Bug treatment option, targeting active insects in sleeping areas. Most people discover Bed Bugs only after they have moved in. Bites appear, sleep disappears, and stress rises quickly. By the time signs become obvious, the problem has already grown. That moment

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Looking for love even after Valentine’s Day? Look out for scams

Scammers use fake online dating profiles to pursue a relationship with someone and gain their trust. They will eventually ask for money or present an investment opportunity, sometimes after spending weeks or months building a relationship. Investment scams and romance scams are among the riskiest reported to BBB. Both are high-stakes scams where strong trust

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Rural Justice Report

Tracking Local Crime and Court Cases This is a Crime Page dedicated to keeping our community informed about court cases and legal matters occurring in Cedar County and the surrounding areas. As residents of rural America, it is essential to stay aware of the issues affecting our neighborhoods. Knowledge fosters safety and community engagement. Through

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KORONER’S KORNER: STILL LEARNING

Lessons learned this last week; as I continue to learn and I recalled how someone had told me when you stop learning or stop wanting to learn, you stop living.  I will begin this week with a lesson taught to me by an older gentleman, whom I consider to be a mentor in my life. 

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National FFA Week Feb. 21-28, 2026

State Degrees STATE DEGREES – We had 12 students earn their state degrees at the 2025 Missouri State Convention, these students have put in the work to achieve these degrees through their SAE’s, their participation, and the activities they have gone to and done. Photo: (L to R) Back row: Andrew Hall, Gavin Heuser, Ryland

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