August 9, 2026
The city council appointed Gabby Kinnett to represent the city on the Kaysinger Basin Regional Planning Commission: There are three applicants and to fill the one vacancy on the council. Submit applications for consideration before 8/17/26 at 4:30 p.m.. Then current council will appoint a member to complete the term expiring on April 6, 2027.
Neal’s Restaurant was the target for an early morning “robbery” last week when Alex Martin walked into the restaurant, took the tip jar which contained less than $200– and walked out. He was charged with misdemeanor theft. According to Cedar County prosecutor Ty Gaither the incident didn’t meet the statutory requirement for theft and Martin
Khrystel Ehlers, an educator in El Dorado Springs, MO, tackled tough history this summer. Mrs. Ehlers participated in an intensive Holocaust education program, called KC to DC, sponsored by the Midwest Center for Holocaust Education (MCHE). The highlight of KC to DC was a trip to tour the exhibitions at the United States Holocaust Memorial
Band Officially Getting Smaller as Members Head Back to School We are slowly beginning our summer shrinking act as band members begin their move back to school now. We don’t like to let them go, but we always wish them well as they work hard on their studies – and we look forward to the
Joe Esparza stepped up to be the new Picnic Emcee for this year’s Picnic Thanks to all the businesses that helped make some child’s picnic happy: The following businesses paid for arm bands for children: Cedar County Abstract, Shannon and Associates, Mid Mo Bank, Stockton MO Farmers Market Cedar County, Inc, Belinda Turner Untied Country-
By Doug Crews MPA Legislative Director On Monday, July 13, Governor Mike Kehoe completed signing legislation that had been passed by the General Assembly earlier this year. Included among those bills signed by the Governor were four bills that Missouri Press Association had promoted during the session. “Today’s bill signings follow a thorough review of
Missouri Promise PAC today announced the release of all four episodes of the “Missouri Road to Zero” Podcast, a series designed to help Missouri voters better understand Amendment 5 ahead of the August 4 statewide election. Hosted by Stephanie Bell, the series examines the economic principles behind tax reform, explains the provisions of Amendment 5,
Sunday’s Concert will be at Community Springs Nursing Home It was great getting to see so many folks at the Picnic. At this time of year, our little town comes to life and people don’t get very much sleep! Most of us are probably settling back down into our normal routines again now. This Friday
From the El Dorado Springs Newsroom As Election Day draws closer, campaign season across all of Missouri has entered its most heated stage. Mailboxes are filled with campaign literature, social media feeds are flooded with political posts, and local online groups have become battlegrounds where facts, opinions and accusations often collide. For many voters, this
New this year is The Wind Tunnel, a row of high-velocity fans that will create one of the coolest spots on the grounds throughout all three nights of the Picnic. The community cooling station is made possible through the generosity of local businesses and community leaders who have sponsored each fan. Sponsors include Snodgrass Greenhouse,
