September 20, 2026
From the El Dorado Springs Newsroom A major infrastructure project is taking shape at the El Dorado Springs Memorial Airport as crews move forward with a complete reconstruction of the airport’s approximately 3,200-foot runway. The project is currently estimated to be completed around Christmas Eve 2026. That date remains an estimate, however, and could change
From the El Dorado Springs Newsroom Cedar County Commissioners have approved a one-year moratorium involving data centers, large-scale solar energy systems, wind energy conversion systems and battery energy storage systems, giving county officials time to conduct further research before such developments move forward. Presiding Commissioner Kenneth Thornton announced the action in a public statement, saying
SCHELL CITY FALL FESTIVAL – King and Queen: Shelby and Maryellen Vantellman, Prince: Caden Crocker, Princess: Vanessa Simental, Lil’ Prince: DJ Cooey, Lil’ Princess: Kinsley Baer. Gary and Shirley Vickers are the Grand Marshals and Jake Harms was Citizen of the year.
The FCA, a student led group, will have their annual ‘See You At The Pole’ on Wednesday, Sept 23 at the high school flag pole on the El Dorado Springs R II campus. FCA stands for Fellowship of Christian Athletes and it sets out to instill leadership and other positive traits into the lives of
Bells Across America The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution invite you to join with them in celebrating the signing of the American Constitution which occurred on September 17, 1787. Participate in Bells Across America, Sept. 17 at 4 p.m EST, 3 p.m. CST to join our national celebration with one minute
FIREMEN COLLECT MONEY DURING BOOTBLOCK – The El Dorado Springs Volunteer Fire Department collected around $5,700 during their hours spent out on Hwy 54 on Monday, September, Sept. 7. The money is collected on behalf of the Muscular Dystrophy Association. The Bootblock is a yearly event always on Labor Day. According to El Dorado Springs
Bells Across America The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution invite you to join with them in celebrating the signing of the American Constitution which occurred on September 17, 1787. Participate in Bells Across America, Sept. 17 at 4 p.m EST, 3 p.m. CST to join our national celebration with one minute
Larry Zimmer will celebrate his 90th birthday on Tuesday, Sept. 15. He is unable to get out much and would love to hear from his former students, colleagues, extended family and friends. Please send messages and cards to: PO Box 306, El Dorado Springs, MO 64744. Thank you in advance for your kindness.
Stockton Community Foundation presented a check to Project Linus recently from their Summer grant cycle. Project Linus is a new non-profit to Stockton whose purpose is to give handmade blankets to ill and/or traumatized children to provide a sense of warmth and security. Other projects include “Quilted Hug” shawls, Christmas stockings filled with items and
CONGRATS TO THE BOARD MEMBERS, OFFICERS AND VOLUNTEERS OF THE CCMH AUXILIARY – If you attended the wonderful appreciation luncheon hosted by the hospital on Sept. 3, you heard CEO Don Carpenter express his appreciation and gratitude for the many volunteer hours provided by members of the auxiliary. Two members who were unable to attend
