2026 Homcoming Royalty
Senior Homecoming King and Queen Addyson Bowen and Donovan Flower girl – Kirkham Abigail Austin and Crown Bearer – Kreed Steward. The Bulldogs won their Homecoming game against Sherwood, 28-18
Verdict: Retirement; Sentence: Life
Join us for a Courtroom Farewell Party celebrating Greg’s 41 years of service. When: 4 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1. Where: City Hall Let’s celebrate Honorable Judge Gregory Beydler and the many cases he’s closed.
He wasn’t lion
MR. ROSIE MAKES OFF WITH THE MINTS. Long time El Dorado Springs Lions member James Rosbrugh came by the Sun office last week and left with the display of Lions Mints – that exact display was something that has been on our front counter for about 40 years… it had its own dedicated space that
Stockton celebrates 66 years of tradition at Black Walnut Festival
From the El Dorado Springs Newsroom For 66 years, the Black Walnut Festival has brought people to Stockton for a celebration rooted in small-town tradition, agriculture, and community — and this past weekend, it added another chapter to that history. The 66th Annual Black Walnut Festival was held Sept. 24-26 in Stockton, with three days
Checking out the progress
HOSPITAL BOARD TAKES A TOUR OF THE NEW CLINIC – The Cedar County Memorial Hospital Board took a break between open and executive sessions to take a look at the new oncology and infusion clinic on September 28. The hospital is currently taking referrals and will be completely staffed in the near future. CEO Don
GRADUATED
On Sept. 10, 2026, Officer Taylor and K-9 Saber graduated from Sector K-9 Handler’s course. Officer Taylor and K-9 Saber completed and are certified through Animal Working Dog Association. K-9 Saber is certified in narcotics detection on vehicles and residential searches. Officer Taylor and K-9 Saber began their first shift as a team on Sept.
Up Close with Democracy: A Mother and Son’s Day in American Politics
By Melanie Chance Vice President JD Vance visited the Kansas City area on Monday, Sept. 14, for a day that blended official duties with campaigning ahead of the November midterm elections. Earlier that day, Vance attended an event in Kansas City, Missouri, centered on fraud related to federal COVID-era loan programs. He then headed across
100 years young
COME CELEBRATE WITH US – You are invited to attend the 100th birthday celebration for Jewell Ellerman, given by her daughter, Helen Ellerman and some close friends. It will be held from 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 4, at the VFW Hall on the corner of Pine and First St, El Dorado Springs. No chocolate items
Council/Museum consider new name for pool
During the September 21 City Council meeting, Wayside Inn Museum president Faye Koger said that the museum board was agreeable to possibly changing the name of the pool from Virginia Ryan Strain Pool to something historical but different. The name Grindstone Beach was suggested as a possibility – Grindstone because that is the name of
Daughters of the American Revolution
The U.S. Constitution is the world’s oldest written national constitution still in effect. It was signed on Sept. 17, 1787, and went into effect 1789. That makes it especially significant as America celebrates its 250th anniversary. Some countries have governmental traditions or constitutional arrangements that are older, but they do not operate under a single
