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Council approves Campbell and Isakson for Picnic entertainment

The El Dorado Springs City Council voted to hire Craig Campbell for $12,500 on Saturday night of the Picnic and Jordan Isakson for 3,000 on Friday night. During the public forum, Sheila Benham got permission from the council to hold the Gala in the old Community Building on Friday, April 10, and an art sale

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Funeral Home Notified of Violations

On February 23, 2026, the Missouri State Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors issued a Complaint and Notice of Violations to Respondents Charles “Randy” Sheldon and his funeral establishments. Disciplinary Order Having considered the evidence presented, the Board orders the following disciplinary action: A. SHELDON’S INDIVIDUAL LICENSES: The funeral director license and preneed agent registration

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Missouri PSC Sets Virtual Public Hearing for Liberty CCN Request

From the El Dorado Springs Newsroom The Missouri Public Service Commission (PSC) will hold a virtual public hearing at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 16, 2026, to receive comments regarding a proposed power generation project by The Empire District Electric Company, doing business as Liberty. The application, filed in October 2025, seeks a Certificate of Convenience

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MDC reminds people to be BearWise about black bears

With warming weather and the many wonders of nature awakening in spring, the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds people to be BearWise. Missouri’s estimated 1,000+ black bears are waking up and are focused on fattening up after a long winter’s sleep. Unsecured food sources around homes and outbuildings could attract the attention of a

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VFW continues Voice of Democracy Tradition

Last Monday, March 23, the local VFW Post 257 held their annual banquet and awards ceremony for students from area schools. The first recognized were students from El Dorado Christian Middle School, Roscoe Middle School and El Dorado Springs Middle School; 6th – 8th graders who participated in the Patriots Pen program.  Award winners received

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Updated candidate filing list released in Cedar County

By Melanie Chance An updated list of candidates who have filed for the August 4, 2026, Primary Election in Cedar County has been released, showing two contested races at the county level so far as the March 31 filing deadline approaches. According to the latest candidate proofing report, several individuals have filed for county offices.

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Cedar County Memorial Hospital reports profit in February

The Cedar County Memorial Hospital (CCMH) Board heard positive news during the financial report at the regular Board of Trustees meeting on Wednesday, March 18. Expenses were down and revenue was up in February compared to the same month in 2025, resulting in a slight net profit for the month. CARPENTER AND COMPANY–  New hospital

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CORRECTION

When we make a mistake, we correct it in the same place the mistake was made. Last week we reported that Lucas Quamme said he hated City Manager Bruce Rogers. Actually he said he didn’t like Rogers, but as one of God’s creatures he also loved him.

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Candidate filing open for county and state offices — Deadline March 31

By Melanie Chance Residents who have ever considered running for county or state office still have time to file for the upcoming 2026 election cycle, as candidate filing remains open through March 31. The current filing period applies to county offices, township positions, and state legislative races, not city offices. Municipal elections are held separately,

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