Community

HOUSH CONCLUDES 25 YEARS OF SERVICE ON ECS BOARD

After more than two decades of faithful leadership, Cammie Housh has concluded her service on the El Dorado Christian School Board, marking the end of a remarkable 25-year tenure from 2000 to 2025. During that time, Housh also held a unique place in the school’s leadership history as the only woman to have served on

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TOPS presents recipes for weight loss/appetite control

TOPS Chapter 9319 El Dorado Springs met in The Firefly Services building 700 E. Hospital Rd, on Thursday, March 12, for their regular weigh in and meeting. Our Leader, Warren called the meeting to order. Carol led us in singing “TOPS Success.” We said our TOPS & KOPS pledges. Warren led us in roll call,

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A Little Bit Like Home

The Smell Waiting at the Bottom of the Stairs We didn’t call them potlucks. At our church, they were carry-in dinners. You could smell them before you ever reached the bottom of the basement stairs. The aroma would drift upward, meeting you halfway: baked ham, scalloped potatoes, vegetables in creamy sauces, and just enough sweetness

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Route 54 Cruisers: Who we are and what we do

For 33 years, we have met monthly for dinner and to talk about our cars and car club business. The 54 Cruisers currently have 56 members. On May 9, 2026, we will host our 33rd annual 54 Cruisers Car Show. Our members attend parades, cruise-ins and car shows in other towns. We visit local businesses

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Kelley speaks at Cedar County Republican Women’s Club meeting

From the El Dorado Springs Newsroom Brenden Kelley, a candidate for Missouri State Representative in the 127th District, was the guest speaker on March 10 at the monthly meeting of the Cedar County Republican Women’s Club, held at the Stockton Library. The club meets on the second Tuesday of each month at the Stockton Library

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Fire report for week of March 1

On Sunday, March 1, at 8:20 p.m. the chief responded to a residence on W. Martin for a carbon monoxide alarm sounding. After checking the house with the four gas meter, no problem was found. The gas company was notified. On Tuesday, March 3, at 11:48 a.m. an assistant chief responded to a residence on

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Creepin’ It Local

When Pests Wake Up in Spring Asian Lady Beetles often become active as temperatures rise in spring and may appear on exterior walls or inside homes. Many homeowners notice pest activity increase as winter fades and temperatures begin to rise. Warmer days signal the end of dormancy for many insects. What appears sudden often began

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Rural Justice Report

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

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KORONER’s KORNER: Obituary Writing Tips

Here are some tips I found online about writing an obituary.  Hints are that it should be accurate, lively, and memorable.  You can easily find more if you have online access, but I know that many in our community depend on (and sometimes have more trust in) the newspapers for their information. Accurate and Complete

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Best loser for the month of February is Erin

TOPS Chapter 9319 El Dorado Springs met in The Firefly Services building 700 E. Hospital Rd, on Thursday, March 5, for their regular weigh-in and meeting. Our Leader, Warren called the meeting to order. Carol led us in singing “Topsi Doodle”. We said our TOPS & KOPS pledges Warren led us in roll call, 15

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