Cedar County Sheriff’s Office honors fallen deputy

From the El Dorado Springs Newsroom The Cedar County Sheriff’s Office took to social media Saturday, Nov. 2, to honor the memory of Deputy Matthew Scott Chism, who was killed in the line of duty 11 years ago. Deputy Chism, 25, was fatally shot in the early morning hours of Nov. 2, 2014, following a

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We want to hear from our veterans

The El Dorado Springs Sun is preparing a special Veterans Day section to honor the men and women who have served our country. Are you a veteran or an active-duty service member? This is a unique way to be recognized and to let our community say thank you. It is free to be included. Please

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Missouri Cold Weather Rule takes effect Nov. 1

The Missouri Public Service Commission (PSC) has announced that the Missouri Cold Weather Rule, designed to help customers maintain heat-related utility service during cold temperatures, begins on November 1, 2025. The rule will remain in effect through March 31, 2026. The Cold Weather Rule applies to natural gas and electric investor-owned utilities under PSC jurisdiction

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Halloween Spirit Comes Alive on South Jackson

By Melanie Chance Suppose you heard screams and laughter echoing from South Jackson Street last week. In that case, you weren’t imagining things — the Lumley family and friends transformed their yard into a full-scale Halloween haunt, complete with animatronics, jump scares, and a cauldron for community donations. The display, which ran October 29 through

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The Rock Wall

I may have learned something about my sister this week. Her funeral folder was laying on the kitchen counter, I read it: “For Margaret Ellen Gough.” I said, “Where did the Ellen come from?” Kimball said, “Wasn’t there an Aunt El?” Suddenly it all fell in place; My grandma, Nettie Long, had a sister called,

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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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MU Mobile Sim Lab provides advanced training to CCMH nurses

This week the University of Missouri (MU) School of Medicine’s Mobile Sim truck was on site at Cedar County Memorial Hospital (CCMH). The Sim unit provides medical simulation training with advanced technology. Outreach Education Coordinator, Dan Lund, MBA in coordination with CCMH Clinical Educator, Todd Tiedemann, RN offered hands-on education to nursing staff throughout the

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2025 El Do Christmas Basket important dates

Christmas Basket Applications must be returned no later than Nov. 14 at noon or postmarked no later than Nov. 10.  Applications may be picked up at the local library, filled out online at https://forms.gle/sFg64SPNWJi8RstKA or on our Facebook page under “El Dorado Springs Christmas Basket Program.” (www.facebook.com/eldochristmasbasketprogram). Toys for children ages 3 months to 11

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Stronger Together

At El Dorado Springs High School on October 25, 2025, students of all ages performed in harmony, showing how our community comes together to support the next generation. Here in El Dorado Springs, we know the meaning of community. We see it in the way neighbors wave from their porches, in the way local businesses

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