May 26, 2026
Picnic’s over… for most folks, but not for us. We’re sorting through photos, selecting and printing shots and writing cutlines. We plan to publish photos of the various winners this week except for the Run For A Reason. We have to get those identified for publication next week or later. For Finley Keen, our summer
MONEY FOR THE SOUND OF MUSIC – The Opera House Arts Council received $5,000 from Shelter Insurance Saturday, July 22, during a ceremony at the Picnic. The money will be used to purchase a sound system for the Park. Every year Shelter Insurance has a “Thankful for my Community” essay contest. Debbie Vickers essay about
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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
