The Trophy

He was easily the biggest buck I have ever seen in the Ozarks if you are talking about antler size. And there he was filling up the scope of my rifle at 45 yards, broadside and stone-still. I watched him for more than a minute, until he turned and walked back into the woodlands. I

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2026 El Dorado Springs Senior Night

Continued from last week Cheer We now recognize our first cheerleading senior, Kylie Boone. Kylie is the daughter of Marci and Drew Boone. Kylie has been a member of cheer for three years of high school. Kylie plans to attend college to pursue a degree in Interior Architecture. Thank you Kylie! We now recognize Clayton

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A Pilgrim’s Progreee: Pastor Joe’s Camino Chronicles

Blog for September 25, 2023 Terradillo de los Templares to Bercianos del Real Camino Today, I experienced a first on the Camino de Santiago. I experienced my very first average cup of coffee.  Now, it wasn’t horrible — I’ve made much worse at home — but for the high standards that the Camino baristas have,

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A Little Bit Like Home

See You in a Few Days Richard was already late for school when Henry suggested they go to California. It was October 1947 in Hopkins, Missouri, a northwest Missouri town of less than a thousand people. At 15, Richard had about $25 left from a summer job and apparently saw no reason to consult a

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Sun Poll opens discussion about local power and accountability

From the El Dorado Springs Sun A question about power in local government prompted El Dorado Springs Sun readers to discuss public trust, government oversight, and whether everyday citizens feel comfortable speaking up. The newspaper’s Facebook poll asked, “Does power corrupt—even at the local level?” It opened Friday, Oct. 23, and at the newspaper’s 10:30

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Halloween compliance checks

On Oct. 31, 2026, deputies with the Cedar County Sheriff’s Office, along with officers from the Stockton Police Department and El Dorado Springs Police Department, will be conducting Halloween compliance checks on registered sex offenders throughout Cedar County. These checks are conducted to ensure registered sex offenders are complying with applicable Halloween restrictions and to

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Best one yet

CHAMBER INTRODUCES FALL CLASSIC – The El Dorado Springs Chamber of Commerce introduced the Fall Golfing Classic on Friday, October 23. Twenty teams of four and 30 sponsors helped to raise about $5,100.

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