Council hears plans to convert trash service

During the Monday, Aug. 15, City Council meeting, Dan Boley with GFL discussed the plans to switch from the current residential waste service to an automated trash service. Boley said that currently the driver of the trash truck must exit his vehicle each time a cart needs to emptied. An automated vehicle can be operated

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Land-O-Lakes Rodeo this weekend

The Land-O-Lakes Rodeo is scheduled for 8 p.m. on Friday, August 19 and Saturday, Aug 20 at the Land – O- Lakes Fair Grounds. Contact Dannie Newman at 417/876-1121 or Gary Smith at 417/876-7500.

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Warrant issued

The office of the Cedar County Prosecutor announces a charge and warrant for rape in the first degree against Jeffrey Spies of Humansville. If anyone has information regarding this matter, please contact the Cedar County Sheriff Office’s. The charge of an offense is not evidence, and the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty. Ty

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School Board sets tuition

On Thursday August 11, the El Dorado Springs Board of Education met in regular session. At 6:15PM, the board had a meal with the new teachers to the district. The meeting convened at 7PM. After approval of the consent agenda, the new teachers were introduced to the board. A presentation from Dake Wells architects outlined

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The official end of summer

POOL CLOSED FOR THE SEASON, AUG. 15 – The El Dorado Springs City Council would like to recognize these businesses who donated day passes for the City Pool: Patriot Land Works – 35 kids, Home Store – 35 kids, State Farm – 35 kids, Mine Splits Surlus – 50 kids, Dawson & Dawson Law Firm

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Rodeo tickets available at the Sun

Tickets for the Osceola Labor Day Rodeo area available at the El Dorado Springs Sun, 125 N. Main in El Dorado Springs and at Harper Services in Osceola. Or call 417/432-3279.

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The Rock Wall

You’ve probably seen me on my walker. I have to use it to stay upright. It has been my constant companion day and night for at least the past year, probably longer. I don’t sit in it, but I park it beside my bed and when Kimball calls me to breakfast in the morning, I

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BBB helps you find trustworthy contractors

As summer comes to a close, you may be thinking of fitting in some home improvements before the seasons change. Maybe you want to add a patio or deck, make over your kitchen or renovate a spare bedroom as a guestroom. While some people may feel comfortable tackling the jobs themselves, many homeowners hire contractors

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FIDELITY COMMUNICATIONS AWARDS GRANT TO BRIGHT FUTURES

Bright Futures of El Dorado Springs was awarded a grant from Fidelity Communications in the amount of $6,000 to present to Hunger Warriors of El Dorado Springs. Hunger Warriors provides weekend food bags to students in our district. Pictured are: Back row: Heather Brown, Bright Futures; Jordan Payne, Bright Futures; Terry Burns, Hunger Warriors; Nelmay

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