The Rock Wall

I talked to Monday to Wyatt Graves about his part in the East-West All Star game over the weekend and wrote an article based on our conversation. Then, I received an email from his mom, Jodi, in much more detail and mentioning the entire family. I told her that her version was much more complete

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City makes money on substation fire

During the Monday, June 4, meeting of the El Dorado Springs City Council the council approved a certificate of completion for the rebuilding of the Electric Substation. The insurance proceeds were $1,132,750 and the cost of the project was $926,000 leaving the city with a gain of approximately  $206,000. City Manager Bruce Rogers mentioned that

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Same song, 132nd verse

THE BAND PLAYED ON – Appropriately, the first song the El Dorado Springs Municipal Band played for the beginning of its 132nd season Friday night was, “The Band Played On.”  It drew applause from those listening in the Park and horn honks from spectators in their cars. The band is managed by Teri Biddlecome and

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Let the sunshine in

RIBBON CUT ON SOLAR FARM – On Thursday, MC Power Companies cut the ribbon on the solar farm it constructed, owns and operates on 20 acres it purchased from the City of El Dorado Springs in the east Industrial Park off Hwy. 54 for $5,000 per acre. This is the 10th solar farm like it

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“The Band Plays On”

Saturday Evening – Dinner in the Park On Friday evening, the El Dorado Springs Municipal Band will play from 8-9 as usual. Saturday will be a special treat as Sam and Ron, the Tunesmiths, hammer out some smooth old songs and folks eat a meal catered by Count on Us Catering. This special evening begins

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Illegal Aliens

Editor: It is funny that the liberal thugs on the left and their mudstream media should attack this administration’s dealings with illegal immigrants. What makes it hilarious is that they used a photo of children being kept in a cage of some sort. This photo was taken in 2014, during Obama’s term in office. The

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Providing information

FATIGUE Q: I am tired all the time. I never want to get out of my chair. What can I do? A: Now, that is a complaint that I do hear frequently. Fatigue is a feeling of tiredness or lack of energy. You can feel fatigue is you get too much or not enough exercise.

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Picnic booth space available

There is still space available for Picnic booths. We are accepting applications from local clubs and organizations as well as out-of-town, commercial vendors selling a variety of foods, merchandise etc. Contact Judi, 417/876-2691 or stop by City Hall to pick up an application.

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Counterfeit goods

Imagine getting a great deal on a jersey featuring your favorite sports team or athlete, only to receive an item that feels cheap, has a logo that’s slightly off or even misspells the athlete’s name. Worse yet, imagine that it wasn’t a bargain at all – imagine that you paid top dollar for such an

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May 2018 set to make history as warmest on record

May 2018 is set to go down in history as the warmest on record in Missouri, and perhaps the nation, said University of Missouri Extension climatologist Pat Guinan. Every day in May charted above normal in Missouri, Guinan said. Many days registered more than 10 degrees Fahrenheit above normal, with preliminary data indicating an average

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