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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.

This past Saturday evening, the community of El Dorado Springs gathered at the city park for a Community Resource Event sponsored by Rock Bottom Missions. The event aimed to connect residents with local organizations offering practical support and guidance. The event officially began at 6:00 PM and welcomed families, seniors, and individuals from across the

On Sunday, Sept. 14, at 1:09 p.m. the fire department was dispatched to a mutual aid structure fire with Walker Fire Department on S 1900 Rd. in Vernon County. Two trucks and nine firefighters responded. On Monday, Sept. 15, at 6:57 p.m. the fire department was dispatched to a grass fire on S 801 Rd.