August 15, 2026
TOYS FOR TOTS TRUCK – HALF EMPTY OR HALF FULL – With the deadline of Friday, Dec 11, swiftly approaching, the Toys for Tots truck at Fugate Motors is still in need of gifts, especially for birth – one year-olds and 12 – 16 year-olds. This year, there are more area children who could use
The El Do Christmas Basket Project needs gift wrappers Tuesday, Dec. 15 at 9 am. Bring your scissors, mask, and holiday spirit and join us at the First Baptist Church Life Center. Feel free to bring any gift boxes you have. All participants must wear a mask at all times. If you are unable to
The resolution by the Cedar County Health Department, encouraging the use of masks in public places where you cannot social distance, has not been widely followed by the residents of Cedar County. Four months since it passed, we are seeing daily positive cases and have nearly 10 deaths in Cedar County. In many situations, individuals
On Nov. 12, 2020, Governor Parson announced changes to school guidance from Missouri’s Departments of Health and Education (DHSS and DESE) due to the strain placed on educators, school leaders and families in recent weeks from the large number of students, teachers and school staff members quarantined. In response to this information, and the negative
As LPHAs (local public health agencies) across the State of Missouri have been tasked with COVID-19 activities related to public safety, we have been working closely with our neighboring counties that are a part of the Southwest Region. A pandemic cannot be controlled if every county has their own way of managing it, without concern
Justin Swager missed the annual El Dorado Springs Christmas Parade so much, he decided to do his own. The parade is scheduled for 3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 12, along the normal parade route – down Main Street between Fields and Broadway. Swager has obtained all permits he needs from the El Dorado Springs Police
El Dorado Springs Superintendent Heath Oates said the first day back at school after the Covid 19 and Thanksgiving break went “great.” He said some students were absent “but not a lot, a few people but not many.” Q. What’s your assessment of it? “I think it went great,” Supt. Oates said.
NEW TWINKLES IN THE PARK – The Spring Park Gazebo and surrounding benches and trees, got a new Christmas wardrobe courtesy of the Chamber of Commerce.
The El Dorado Springs Chamber of Commerce opted to cancel the “Angels Among Us, Celebrating Our Healthcare Heroes” Christmas Parade, Holiday Expo and Lighting Celebration. Late last Thursday afternoon the chamber received a call from the Cedar County Health Department with updated El Dorado Springs public health information as well as information from the Missouri
MISS MERRY CHRISTMAS AND FRIENDS – Kraysen Leonard was crowned the 2020 Miss Merry Christmas at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov 21 along with Little Mr. Santa Nolan McCormick and Little Miss Santa Addison Hamm. The trio were originally scheduled to ride in the hastily scuttled Christmas Parade later in the day. Maybe next year.
