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Broke winch keeps Ferris Wheel at home

Attendance for the 2019, 139th El Dorado Springs Picnic was down some, probably because of the oppressive heat wave that had afternoon temperatures in the mid – 90s. Evening temperatures were still in the high 80s with high humidity. Picnic Committee chairperson, Judi Baldwin, estimated the Saturday night crowd, usually the highest, at 12,000 to

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New surgeon at CCMH

Cedar County Memorial Hospital is pleased  to welcome General Surgeon Dr. Leslie Landau, D.O., to our medical staff. He is now accepting patients and will begin office hours on July 25, 2019. For an appointment please call (417) 876-3154.

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Creativity can help you overcome summer boredom

When the sun is shining and the weather is nice how could anyone be bored? It is a question that seems like fantasy but to some it is all too real. “We become bored when our everyday lives become dull or monotonous or we don’t have goals,” said David Burton, county engagement specialist with University

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ALL STAR CAST

ALL STAR CAST – The ElDo All-Stars performed Thursday night of the Picnic after the talent show. Performers included: Jeremy Barger-Bass; Sandra Stewart-Keys; Erin Crocker-Soprano; Ron Alumbaugh-Drums; Nathan Vickers-Tenor; Ryan Smith-Guitar,Tenor; Shayne Daniel-Bass; Jordan Ehlers-Tenor; Donna Elliott-Violin, Alto; Mark Koca-Trumpet; Janna Barger Farmington-Alto; Sherre King-Alto; Sarah King-Soprano; Bentley Allison-Guitar, Soprano; Ron Pitts-Tenor, harmonica; Amanda Pitts

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It’s Picnic time again

Once more it is picnic time again, in fact the 138th Annual Picnic.  Each year we pause to remember day’s gone bye, renew old friendships, meet new friends, have some school class reunions, and enjoy the carnival and entertainment in our City Park and our downtown area.  Certainly, we at the Police Department want to

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Fairest of the Fair

2019 LAND O LAKES YOUTH FAIR ROYALTY – The 2019 Royalty Coronation was held on July 9 at the Land O Lakes Fairgrounds. The eight contestants were escorted by brothers and friends for a great evening. Michaela Hicks was the guest speaker for the eve ning and focused her points on the impact that student leadership

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MDC agents make arrests in walnut timber theft cases

The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and cooperating agencies including the El Dorado Springs Police department and the Sheriff’s Departments in Cedar St. Clair and Vernon Counties have conducted multiple investigations of walnut timber theft in three counties. These investigations have led to multiple felony and misdemeanor charges against eight suspects. Most of the thefts

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Picnic Armband Winners

   SUN ANNUAL ARMBAND HUNT – The Winners of the Picnic Armbands for 2019 are: (from left) Justin Swager,(didn’t take him long to figure out the first clue);  double winner Jami Crouch, (she correctly interpreted clues two and four); Jessica LaFalce (picked up the third armband) and Darin Lumley, winner of armband number 5 (he

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El Do Youth announces partnership with West Central

El Do Youth, Incorporated, is proud to announce a partnership agreement with West Central Missouri Community Action Agency which will bring new and expanded programming to community and area residents. The El Do Youth Board is responsible for the renovation of one of El Dorado Springs’ most well-known buildings, the old Liston School at 508

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