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Wednesday, Oct. 1 – American Legion Post 233 Ham & Bean or Taco Soup Fundraiser 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Cost is donation Call Dennis at 417-296-0336 to place delivery orders Saturday, Oct. 4 – Wayside Inn Annual Chili Cook-off Downtown El Dorado Springs 25 + vendors Cooking starts at 7:30 a.m. Judging at 11

On September 24, 2025, students, faculty, and community members came together for the annual “See You at the Pole” event at El Dorado Springs High School and El Dorado Christian School. This global, student-led day of prayer encourages young people to gather around their school flagpoles to lift up their schools, friends, families, churches, and

By Melanie Chance After taking the summer off, the Good Dads Strong Schools program will restart on Wednesday, Oct. 15, and continue on the second Wednesday of each month through May. Dads of elementary-aged children are invited to join their kids at the elementary cafeteria from 6:50 to 7:30 a.m. for a free breakfast, time

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

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 crucial to stay informed about the issues affecting our neighborhoods. Knowledge fosters safety and community engagement. Through

From the El Dorado Springs Newsroom The 65th Annual Black Walnut Festival brought three days of fun, food, and community spirit to El Dorado Springs as crowds gathered to celebrate a tradition that has grown into one of the area’s most anticipated fall events. Taking center stage Saturday night was the crowning of the 2025

On Thursday, Sept. 25,  6:03 p.m. the fire department was dispatched to the airport to set up and protect a landing zone for a medical aircraft. Two trucks and 11 firefighters responded. On Friday, Sept. 26, at 8:59 a.m. the department was dispatched to the airport to set up a landing  zone. The incident was

By Melanie Chance I’m excited to begin a new book for this month’s Between the Covers: The Art of Letting Go by Nick Trenton. I already feel like Trenton is talking straight to my tangled mind. Chapter 1 wastes no time — it forces you to look at how much mental clutter we carry and

TOPS Chapter 9319 El Dorado Springs met in The Firefly Services building Thursday, Sept. 25, for their regular weigh-in and meeting. Our Leader, Warren called the meeting to order. Carol led us in singing “I Must Attend My Meeting”. We said our TOPS & KOPS pledges Marilyn led us in some stretching exercises. Warren commented

We had a great turnout for our Grandparents Day Celebration. So many family members celebrating loved ones, enjoying homemade goodies and punch. Thanks so much to all in attendance. It means so much to family members who are our beloved residents. So many smiles.