December 10, 2025
On behalf of Community Diaper Outreach, Inc. a non-profit, we are excited to invite you to join us as a valued partner in supporting families in need across Cedar, Vernon and St. Clair Counties. Children under four years old living in the El Dorado Springs and Northeast Vernon County School Districts, who are enrolled in
Cedar County Clerk speaks out on audit fallout After $1.2 million in tax miscalculations, Heather York explains the mistake, the fix, and what it means for Cedar County residents. by Melanie Chance | From the El Dorado Springs Newsroom In an exclusive interview with The El Dorado Sun, Cedar County Clerk Heather York has publicly
by Kenneth Wayne Long with research by Donald Ray Boultinghouse, Margaret Ellen Long Gough, Deborah Hydeman Swirczynski and Joyce (Mrs. Bill) Ingram We just celebrated the annual Miller-Boultinghouse reunion on the third Sunday in September in the El Dorado Springs city hall with a carry-in dinner at noon like we do every year. For awhile,
by Melanie Chance | The El Dorado Sun Cedar County Assessor Leah Morton sat down for an exclusive interview this week to address growing public frustration over significant property valuation increases affecting residential and commercial property owners in 2025. Morton, who has served in the role since 2021, explained that the steep changes—capped at 14.99%
The roar of engines wasn’t the only excitement buzzing through the city park on Saturday, May 10th. Twenty-three eager youngsters descended upon the 32nd Annual Car Show for a thrilling Hot Wheels car find, turning the park into grassy car hunt fun. Among the pint-sized car enthusiasts, 1-year-old, Kneedleigh Whitlock emerged as the lucky champion.,
by Melanie Chance | El Dorado Springs Sun A recently released state audit has revealed that Cedar County residents were overcharged more than $1.2 million in property taxes from 2020 to 2023 due to calculation errors made by the Cedar County Clerk’s Office, led by Heather York. According to State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick, the office
by Melanie Chance Clay Jeffries, Chief Deputy of the Cedar County Sheriff’s Office, made his annual journey to Jefferson City this week to attend the Missouri Law Enforcement Memorial events. The somber tradition, held at the state capital, serves as a time of remembrance for fallen officers across Missouri—including Cedar County’s own heroes. “Each year
For 32 years he 54 Cruisers have provided a Saturday of entertainment, cars/trucks, auction items, raffles, 50/50 pot and concessions. This year the event is Saturday, May 10 and as usual in downtown El Dorado Springs. Pre-registration cost is $20, $25 to register at the show. The Cruisers will have dash plaques for the first
The El Dorado Springs City Council, with a unanimous vote designated El Dorado Springs as a Blue Shield City. All councilmembers were present: Peggy Carter, Allen Hicks, Gabby Kinnett, Mayor Nathan Murrell and Alvan Reasoner City Manager Bruce Rogers and City Clerk Britney Spenser were also present. Police Chief Brett Dawn explains the advantages of
We will sell Memorial Day flowers at the old DASH Floor Covering building, 211 and 213 S. Main in El Dorado Springs. Come by and see us for a flower arrangement for your loved one’s headstone. We will be here from May 8-24. Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Saturday from
