Lots of Water To Fish

Last week, I let the waters I normally fish recede, and fished some farm ponds. And though they were all full, the bass didn’t seem to mind. If you want to catch a good-sized bass from a pond or small lake in the present situations, use big spinner bait, something with a 2- or 3-inch

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Fishing report

Taberville Report by Bobby Dains Dains Fish Farm After hours 660-781-8020 The river is at the top of its banks and still raising. It’s at the top of the boat ramp. We’ll have to see what the water level is in the morning. You can’t fish from the bank. Snagging should get good in a

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A Little Bit Like Home

Saving Green Stamps Going to the grocery store used to be a big deal, probably because it usually happened on Saturday night, and Saturday night meant a trip to Maryville with Mom, Dad, and my brother Joe. The evening started with supper and ended at the grocery store. Shopping often turned into a divide-and-conquer operation.

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Missouri Federation of Republican Women holds spring meeting in Cedar County

By Melanie Chance The Missouri Federation of Republican Women 4th District Spring Meeting was held Saturday at the Family Restoration Center in Cedar County, bringing together members and guests from across the region. From left: State Rep. Ann Kelley and Laura Woody hold signs during the Missouri Federation of Republican Women 4th District Spring Meeting

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The Rock Wall

I came back from the annual meeting of the Preserve Our Past Society in time to watch Davis film part of the storm in the northwestern sky. We initially heard that it was heading for Butler. He showed me the radar and the hook that indicates tornadic activity. Years ago Kenny, Adrian and Davis and

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Starting over

ELDO SCHOOL BOARD DISBANDS OLD BOARD AND SWEARS IN NEW MEMBERS– Craig Carpender, Ethan McPeak and Mark Burley,by phone, were sworn in as the new board members of the El Dorado Springs School board at a brief meeting on Monday, April 13. in the library. The board certified the election results and elected Josh Floyd

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City wide Garage Sale next weekend

Mark your calendars for Friday and Saturday, April 24 and 25, for this annual Spring event. Register your sale with the Chamber of Commerce either by text or phone call- 417-876-4154;email – director@eldoradospringschamber.com; or in person – 102 W 54 Highway. If you register with the Chamber of Commerce, there is no fee to the

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ElDo students and families invited to travel to Germany, Italy, and Switzerland in 2028

El Dorado Springs and the surrounding area students, families, and community members are invited to learn more about an incredible educational trip to Germany, Italy, and Switzerland, departing in the summer of 2028 through EF Educational Tours. The program offers students a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience diverse European history, culture, and cuisine firsthand. Repeat travelers

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Cedar County in the Spotlight: A Story of Strong Fathers and Stronger Families

From the El Dorado Springs Newsroom In the heart of Southwest Missouri, something powerful has been quietly taking root. In Cedar County—across communities like El Dorado Springs and Stockton—a group of dedicated leaders has been investing in something that changes everything: fathers. Recognized by Good Dads as one of its standout chapters, the Good Dads

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