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By Melanie Chance Cedar County officials say progress is being made toward resolving ongoing tax refund delays, following concerns raised by residents during a recent county commission meeting. Presiding Commissioner Kenneth Thornton told the El Dorado Springs Sun this past weekend that county officials have made contact with the county’s tax software provider, and the

If you haven’t seen our new awning, please drive by (or come in) and take a look. Then turn the corner and look at our “welcome door” that’s on our north wall. It has been hanging out in my hall way here at the office for several months. The board at  the top is sort

The El Dorado Springs Fire Department held its annual banquet at the Church of God (Holiness) Fellowship  Hall on Saturday, Jan. 17. Special recognition was given to J.T. Jackson as his name is now listed in the plaque as being inducted into the Fire Department Hall of Fame. He was remembered for his great love

From the El Dorado Springs Newsroom Candidate filing for local offices and political party committee positions will open at 8 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 26, and close at 5 p.m. Tuesday, March 30. All filings must be completed in person at the Cedar County Clerk’s Office. The filing period applies to local county offices and to

Tanya Molz, with the El Dorado Springs Picnic Committee approached the El Dorado Springs City Council asking for matching funds for  their Mouse Races, a Picnic Entertainment fund raiser. She mentioned that the city has given them a $2,500 match for the committee’s Golf Tournament each year and asked if the council would approve a

By Melanie Chance Katie’s House Pregnancy Center held its second annual Sanctity of Life Rally on Saturday, Jan. 17, and Sunday, Jan. 18, bringing community members together for a weekend focused on prayer, worship, and support for life-affirming efforts. Katherine Miles, founder of Katie’s House Pregnancy Center, speaks during the two-day Sanctity of Life Rally.

They have been chosen by their teachers as best representing the 5th line of the Optimist Creed.  “To think only of the best, work only for the best and to expect only the best.” They are: Elementary: William Hurshman, Olivia Robertson; Middle School: Samuel Kinnett, Nevaeh Bracy and High School: Rylun Mays, Kaysen Strauch. Representing

Where Winter Pests Hide When temperatures drop, many people assume pest problems disappear until spring. In reality, winter simply changes where pests live. Cold weather forces pests to seek stable indoor environments. Small gaps along roof lines and soffits can allow mice to enter attics during winter as they search for warmth and shelter. Instead

A new year brings a fresh start! Many people look for subscriptions that might help them kickstart their New Year’s resolutions, such as a gym membership, meal delivery or budgeting service. You might also be cashing in on a holiday gift: Roughly 70% of millennials and Gen Z said they’d like to receive a subscription

Tracking Local Crime and Court Cases This is a Crime Page dedicated to keeping our community informed about court cases and legal matters occurring in Cedar County and the surrounding areas. As residents of rural America, it is essential to stay aware of the issues affecting our neighborhoods. Knowledge fosters safety and community engagement. Through