Special Road board meets

The commissioners of the El Dorado Springs Special Road District met on Tuesday, July 25, in their district headquarters building on South First Street. Present were Commissioners Ron Swopes, Mike Bush and Lalan Cole – presiding. The bookkeeper, Linda Breeden, said the bills were only $2,100.96 this month but District Employee Steve Woody is expecting

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Picnic race champion

TYLER GOATLEY WINS RUN FOR A REASON RACE – About 100 runners tackled the 5 kilometer race Saturday morning of the 2017 Picnic. Tyler Goatley, fresh from his conquests at the MSHAA races, led wire-to-wire finishing in 16 minutes 32 seconds. The second place runner was not even in sight when Tyler crossed the finish

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CMH to also make proposal on July 31

At its 6:30 p.m. Monday, July 31, meeting in the El Dorado Springs Ambulance Barn, the Cedar County Ambulance District Board (CCAD) will have two proposals to consider for supplying ambulance service to Cedar County. At the June meeting, Cedar County Memorial Hospital submitted a written proposal to take over as the district’s service provider.

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Bar-B-Que in the Park

You’re invited to join us for a free hamburger and hot dog bar-b-que in the El Dorado Springs City Part at 5 p.m. Sunday, July 30. See you there.

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Public post test

In closing of the Special Election held on Aug. 8, 2017, a public test of the vote tabulating equipment will be conducted in the Courthouse at 2 p.m. Friday,  Aug. 11.  The public is welcome to attend.

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Much appreciated

POLICE CHIEF, MAYOR RECOGNIZED. El Dorado Springs Police Chief Jarrod Schiereck and Mayor Brad True were recognized at the Picnic by Shawn Abell and Dog’s Nation for the City of El Dorado Springs’ acceptance of the pit bull breed. They were each given certificates that thanked the community and local businesses for  “embracing our special

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R-II Board to interview construction management firms

The El Dorado Springs R-2 Board of Education will hold a special meeting beginning at 530 p.m. Thursday, July 27, to interview construction management firms. The board will meet with Dake Wells architects first then with Universal Construction Company, Rich Kramer Construction. Crossland Construction and Branco Enterprises for 45 minutes each Then the board may

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Be prepared for the next big storm

Be prepared for the next big storm before it happens in your area. “That means having a safe place, with a supply of food, water and other items ready to use when and where you may need them,” says University of Missouri Extension nutrition and health education specialist Janet Hackert. “If an underground shelter is

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