October 24, 2026
QUIT SMOKING – Vapaholics, a Vapor Lounge at 115 N. Main, hosted an official Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting in their honor on Tuesday, Dec. 6. Owner Lucas Quamme invites his customers to sample 100 e-juice flavors. Pictured are: (from left) Chamber Board Member Jason Woods, Chamber Executive Director Jackson Tough, Board Member Dr. Neil
With the possibility of snow and frigid temperatures in the forecast starting Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 7, Missouri Department of Transportation crews are prepared for the return of harsh winter weather to southwest Missouri. Crews are watching weather forecasts and are standing by for the forecasted inclement weather. Snow plows are ready and loaded with salt
by Megan Richner The Cedar County Cattleman’s Association kicked off the Christmas season by hosting a toy drive in conjunction with their member meeting on Dec. 1 in the Ray H. Zumwalt Expo Center, Stockton. Over 60 toys were donated and will be distributed to children in need in the El Dorado Springs and Stockton
VETERANS GO TO BRANSON – On each Nov. 11, Veteran’s Day, you find thousands of people gathered to show respect and thanks to veterans from all wars. Branson rolls out the carpet for vets. Hundreds of vets join in the parade and help fill the sidewalks along the parade route, of which it is said
HALF WAY THERE – The Sidewalk to the Future, Phase II project is half way to the goal of $44,000 with $22,000 in pledges as of Tuesday, Dec. 6. According to El Dorado Springs Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Jackson Tough, all pledges must be in by Dec. 28. Pictured are (from left) Cedar County
Youth, 1st – EHS FFA Chapter Students Civic, 1st – Lions Club Church, 1st – Community Church Youth, 2nd – Girl Scouts Civic, 2nd – Nine Wonders Optimist Club Church, 2nd – First Baptist Church Business, 2nd – Community Springs Health Care Youth, 3rd – EHS/EMS Journalism Students Civic, 3rd – El Dorado Springs Optimist
TOPS Chapter 319 El Dorado Springs met in the Church of Christ meeting room on Thursday, Dec. 1. Kay led us in singing “Deck The Fridge.” Robbie announced the winners of her Thanksgiving Challenge. The TOPS who lost 2 lbs or more after the Thanksgiving holiday were, Warren, Susan and Emily. They won free dues.
by Connie Maupin The Nov. 17 meeting Cedar County Historical Society was called to order by President Judy Nichols. Members present were President Judy Nichols, Vice President Bob Phillips, Assistant Treasurer Shirley Potts, Interim Secretary Connie Maupin, Luella Phipps, Sharyl Henry and Kenneth Potts. Nichols reported work is in progress for the reprinting of “Lyceum
Christmas and Thanksgiving Cactuses GTD If I had to guess based on the stories people have shared with me, one out of every two homes in the area where I live have either a Thanksgiving or Christmas cactus. They can become like members of the family, passed down from one generation to the next with
The family of Larry and Cheryl (Faubion) Wheeler of Arcola request a card shower in honor of the couples 50th anniversary on Dec. 15. Larry and Cheryl are celebrating with a trip to Tennessee in December and then a trip with the entire family this summer. The couple have four children – Paula (Terry) Rodabaugh
