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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Front of the Line Every once in a while, life hands you a moment that makes no sense at the time, but years later you can see the fingerprints of the people who made it possible. Twenty-three years ago, I was broadcasting from the Midland Empire Farm Show at the St. Joseph Civic Arena, where

Crayton Thorell and Hailey Thomas competed in the Nine Wonders Optimist Club oratorical contest on Sunday March 1. Thorell was the first place winner but both girls will compete at the next level zone competition in Osceola, MO on Sunday, April 12 at 2 p.m.   Judges for the event were Dane Diehl, James Brackridge

The annual Tri-Lakes Aerie 4279 Eagles Benefit Auction was Saturday afternoon February 28, at the El Dorado Springs Eagles Club. The benefit raised $7,615 for the Hope Center, our local food pantry. Several businesses and individuals donated items for the auction as well as monetary donations. The Auxiliary ladies had a noon lunch available, donating