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Compass Health Network is pleased to announce that Prevention Consultants of Missouri (PCM) joined the organization, strengthening Compass’s prevention efforts across the state, as of January 1, 2026. As part of this integration, Jamie Myers, Executive Director of Prevention Consultants of Missouri, will oversee all Department of Mental Health (DMH)–contracted prevention programming for Compass Health

From the El Dorado Springs Newsroom Ryan Snow announced Thursday that he is running for the El Dorado Springs City Council in the April 7, 2026, municipal election. Snow made the announcement Jan. 8, 2026, during the El Dorado Springs Chamber of Commerce luncheon. “I am announcing my candidacy for the El Dorado Springs City

Aaron Scott, CFO, ascott@cfozarks.org 417-864-6199 Beginning Jan. 1, 2026, students in Springfield and across the region can apply for more than $1.7 million in scholarships administered by the Community Foundation of the Ozarks. By starting at cfozarks.org/applyforscholarships, students can use the CFO’s universal application to efficiently apply for multiple scholarship opportunities. The universal application is

Why character still matters in leadership In El Dorado Springs, leadership is often quiet. It is not measured by headlines or public meetings. Showing up, listening, and taking responsibility when it matters most reveals a person’s character. These actions quietly build trust and strengthen the bonds within the community. Strong leadership is reflected in the

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

I see a lot of people getting old, retiring from work and the next thing you know, they’ve given up the hobbies that kept them active and young their whole life.  I came across a YouTube video the other day that really hit home with me.  It reminded me of Jim Walker, the Missouri State

On Saturday, Jan. 3, at 2:23 p.m. the fire department was dispatched to a structure fire on S. U Hwy. with mutual aid given by Caplinger Mills Fire Department. Four trucks and 15 firefighters responded from the ElDo Fire Department.

TOPS Chapter 9319 El Dorado Springs met in The Firefly Services building 700 E. Hospital Rd, on Thursday Jan. 1, 2026 for their regular weigh-in and meeting. Our Leader, Warren called the meeting to order. Carol led us in singing “This Is My Lose Year” We said our TOPS & KOPS pledges Warren led us

Voices Worth Hearing The radio was always on when I was growing up—in the house or shop, on farm equipment, and even the hog house. More often than not, it was tuned to KMA radio out of Shenandoah, Iowa. That signal carried market prices, weather forecasts, voices we trusted, and information that mattered long before

By Melanie Chance Frustration over delayed tax payments, refunds, and shifting property assessments dominated a tense, at times emotional, Cedar County Commission meeting this week, as residents and business owners pressed officials for answers and accountability. As discussion intensified, and multiple residents began speaking at once, Michael Saathoff, a resident and business owner, requested that