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The El Dorado Springs Christmas Parade is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 16. This year’s parade theme is Star Spangled Christmas Parade, honoring our VFW, the oldest Veterans of Foreign Wars post in the State of Missouri. Parade entry deadline is Friday, Nov. 8. Parade categories are Automobile, Civic, Youth, Business, Church, Motorcycles, Equestrian and Musical.

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Soup Kitchen and Food Pantry need help

The Food Pantry and Soup Kitchen, 217 N. Main, is in need of community assistance. There are many in our community who use the Pantry and Kitchen to keep food on the table. The Pantry and Kitchen offer a hand up to those in need. It is not their desire to enable or to be

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New Councilman

ENTRIKIN NAMED TO ELDO CITY COUNCIL – Brett Entrikin was appointed to the El Dorado Springs City Council on Monday, Nov. 4, at the regular Council meeting to fill a vacancy on the council created by the resignation of Brad True. Entrikin will serve until the next election in April 2020. All councilmen were present:

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Two local banks recognized as RMI Platinum Elite Lenders

Mid-Missouri Bank and Simmons Bank are two of two dozen financial institutions in the central region that have been recognized as Elite Lenders by RMI Business Finance of Jefferson City for their work in partnering on SBA 504 business Loans. Mid-Missouri and Simmons are Platinum Elite Lenders. Lenders had to maintain a minimum of eight

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DECA to host Veterans Day Assembly Monday

The El Dorado Springs High School DECA chapter cordially invites you to the 24th Annual Veterans Day Assembly beginning at 1:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 11 in the Upper Gym. Join us as we honor our veterans and recognize those who are currently serving in one of the branches of our nation’s military. This year to

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Statewide winter weather drill set for Nov. 7

Even though MODOT road crews have already been out this year battling winter weather in certain parts of the state, the department will still hold its annual winter operations drill on Nov. 7. Motorists may notice increased numbers of MoDOT vehicles on state routes during the drill. In rural areas, crews will deploy after 8

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The Rock Wall

Sunday afternoon, Kimball had already told me the outcome of the Kansas City/Vikings football game but I was watching the recording after she got home from taking a photo of the Miss Merry Christmas candidates. She was not in the room when a fantastic play occurred. Later in the game, when she returned to within

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Veteran’s Day veterans charities

Throughout November, Americans honor military veterans who served in the United States Armed Forces. Better Business Bureau is advising consumers to be careful when donating to charities that emphasize heartbreaking stories of disabled veterans. There are many well-run, legitimate charities who do help veterans, but there are others that fail to live up to their

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2019 Little Mr. and Miss Santa Contest

Sponsored by G.F.W.C. Generation III Eligible – Kindergarten and First Graders Only GFWC is accepting candidates for this years contest. If your child would like to participate please submit 2 (same photo) wallet or 4×6 photos with their name, grade, parents, address, and contact number on the reverse side of the photo. Photos may not

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Help deliver meals to seniors

It’s the holiday season and there are many seniors in our town who simply do not have enough to eat. Some are home bound and totally dependent on the home delivered meals they receive from us. Normally, when they receive their meals, it’s the only time they see or speak with another person. Like Jim,

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