June 16, 2026
The Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) are actively planting Liberty Trees across the United States as part of the America 250 commemoration for the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, culminating on July 4, 2026. Local members planted a Liberty Tree, a Princeton American Elm, in the El Dorado Springs, MO park on Saturday,
From Rep Mark Alford, “… in El Dorado Springs, we are investing in a new Public Safety facility so Police and firefighters can better serve their Community” The Cedar County Commission is pleased that Congressman Alford‘s efforts helped pass a $4.5 million rule community grant which our County has a share in. The Cedar County
Cedar County Memorial Hospital (CCMH) is pleased to announce that Matthew Pruitt, MBA, MLS (ASCP), Chief Operations and Compliance Officer, has earned the Certified in Healthcare Compliance (CHC) credential through the Health Care Compliance Association (HCCA). Pruitt is the hospital’s former lab manager. To achieve this certification, Pruitt successfully passed the Compliance Certification Board examination,
Cancer Survivors Month is a time to recognize and celebrate the strength, courage, and resilience of those who have faced cancer and continue moving forward. Amongour employees and riders are individuals whose journeys through diagnosis,treatment, recovery, and survivorshipinspireus every day. Their determination, perseverance, and positive spirit serve as a reminder of the incredible strength people
A new resource for individuals experiencing hardship has opened in downtown El Dorado Springs. The Rock Bottom Community Shower, located at 114 St. James Street, was established by Lucas Quamme to provide access to basic necessities for people in need. The facility is open 24 hours a day and offers a shower, sink, refrigerator, microwave,
OK, Captain is continuing his assault on the chipmunks. He got one the other day. Poor little thing. He chased it all around and got really hot and bothered doing it, too. He was out on the driveway panting and really, really hot. Then I opened the door to put Captain in. Jack ran out,
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
Municipal Band to Play it’s 2nd Weekend this Summer The El Dorado Springs Municipal Band would love to play for you this weekend. We have a special program on Sunday to honor Flag Day, so come on out to help us celebrate. We play every Friday and Saturday evening from 8 to 9 p.m.
Missouri Stream Teams are encouraging Missouri businesses to participate in Plastic Free July: A Missouri Business Challenge in July in celebration of July being Missouri’s “Lake Appreciation Month.” Plastic pollution is an increasingly urgent and widely recognized problem in Missouri. We see it everywhere—from local parks and sports facilities to schools and grocery stores. Between
Our regular session ended on May 15th. It was a very busy and productive last session for me. A total of thirteen bills that I handled or filed were passed. Three of them have already been signed into law by Governor Kehoe. He has until July 14th to make a decision on the rest of
