It happened at City Council Meeting

The city council appointed Gabby Kinnett to represent the city on the Kaysinger Basin Regional Planning Commission: There are three applicants and to fill the one vacancy on the council. Submit applications for consideration before 8/17/26 at 4:30 p.m.. Then current council will appoint a member to complete the term expiring on April 6, 2027.

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NEAL’S TARGETED FOR BREAKFAST HEIST

Neal’s Restaurant was the target for an early morning “robbery” last week when Alex Martin walked into the restaurant, took the tip jar which contained less than $200– and walked out. He was charged with misdemeanor theft. According to Cedar County prosecutor Ty Gaither the incident didn’t meet the statutory requirement for theft and Martin

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Local Educator Travels to USHMM

Khrystel Ehlers, an educator in El Dorado Springs, MO, tackled tough history this summer. Mrs. Ehlers participated in an intensive Holocaust education program, called KC to DC, sponsored by the Midwest Center for Holocaust Education (MCHE). The highlight of KC to DC was a trip to tour the exhibitions at the United States Holocaust Memorial

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The Rock Wall

I’m sitting down for this chat with you because we printed something in an obituary that wasn’t true and I knew I had a way to check it. And to tell you where my sister’s middle name, Ellen, came from. In the June 25, 2026, issue, we published the obituary of Gary Wayne Henry, a

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The Band Plays On

Band Officially Getting Smaller as Members Head Back to School We are slowly beginning our summer shrinking act as band members begin their move back to school now. We don’t like to let them go, but we always wish them well as they work hard on their studies – and we look forward to the

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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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Missouri S&T awards degrees during spring commencement

More than 1,000 graduates received degrees from Missouri University of Science and Technology at the close of the spring semester. The graduates were honored during ceremonies held May 15 and May 16 on the campus in Rolla. Missouri S&T awards bachelor of science, bachelor of arts, master of science and doctor of philosophy (Ph.D.) degrees.

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Missouri S&T announces dean’s list

Missouri University of Science and Technology announces the names of students who made the dean’s list for the spring 2026 semester. The dean’s list recognizes undergraduate students who earned at least a 3.5 grade point average for the semester and passed all classes. Aidan Robert McFarland, senior, mining engineering, El Dorado Springs and Wyatt A

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TOPS discusses breaking the cycle of cravings

TOPS Chapter 9319 El Dorado Springs met in The Firefly Services building 700 E. Hospital Rd, Thursday, July 30, for their regular weigh-in and meeting. Warren called the meeting to order Carol and Phyllis led us in singing “Oh Give Me A Loss”. We said our TOPS & KOPS pledges Warren led us in roll

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