R-II School conducting survey

The El Dorado Springs R-2 School District is seeking input from patrons and parents in the community. The District has created a survey through Google Forms and would like for all patrons and parents within the District to take a few minutes and answer the questions. Here is the link to the survey: https://goo.gl/forms/XbhQsgO9eUGegSVC3. If

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Automatically elected for April 3, 2018 municipal election

Memorial Hospital Board, 1 position, 5 year term – Marvin Manring Ambulance Board District #5 – John A. Wilson Jr. Special Road District Commissioner – Bear Creek, Robin Fischer; Bethel, John Clemons, II; Caplinger, Daisy Johnson; Dogwood, Dennis Richardson; El Dorado, Lalan Cole; Independence, Benny Bough; Koncord, Fred “Skip” Casper; Korth, Reynold Sandberg; Madison, Steve

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Corner of Spring and Main

WHAT YEAR? – I believe this is a photo of downtown El Dorado Springs, but were there two banks across from each other. Does anyone know about what year this might be? You may print this if you wish. Thanks, Neoma Foreman.

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SPELLING CHAMP

SPELLING CHAMP – Lauren Julian won the El Dorado Springs Elementary 4th and 5th Grade Spelling Bee. Lauren will compete in the Joplin Globe Spelling Bee in the spring. See Page 3

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If only…

Editor: Can you remember when JRK was our president? We were all so proud of the fine young man for our President. He told the people they must keep each other honest and self motivated to do the best they could. He expected everyone to look out for each other, no matter color, gender or

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Why the change?

Editor: We, who on the Calico Clippers Veterans quilt project, were very disappointed to learn that our charitable organization was going to be charged to use the community room at CCMH Stockton Health Center. We as a group want to express our concern and displeasure. As the Veterans quilt project we have functioned for seven

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Providing information

ANGINA Q: I have an extensive history of heart problems in my family. My dad died at 50 with a heart attack. I have been having some chest pain and am worried about it. What should I do? A: This is a good topic considering that February is almost here and it is Heart Month.

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Governor Greitens announces support for “Champ’s Law”

Statement from Governor Eric Greitens: “Today, after some meetings in Kansas City, I stopped by for a workout with some Kansas City police officers. We were joined by guys from the Cass County Sheriff’s office—and Champ, one of the K-9s who works with them. He’s a German Shepherd who has been with the Cass County

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Cedar County Republican Party to meet

The Cedar County Republican Party Central Committee will meet at 4:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 5, in Room 5 of the Cedar County Courthouse. The purpose of this meeting is for the preparation of the Lincoln Day Banquet and the upcoming election cycle. Are you among the many Americans who have once again had their hope

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Cards of Thanks

Cedar County has the kindest group of EMTs, firefighters, ambulance crew, deputies and medical people who waited for our children’s arrival Dec. 28, 2017. No words can relay our appreciation for all the love and respect paid to our Dean. The St. Jude donations, food, flowers, cards, calls and home visits and donations for Panky

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