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NEVER TOO EARLY – The El Dorado Springs Municipal Band got in the spirit of the season this summer with their annual Christmas in July  performance. Here Santa, Mrs. Santa and a trusty elf practice their Christmas Cheer.

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

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.

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

Governor Mike Parson signed HB 397 and SB 514. Both bills fixed an oversight in the Affordable Care Act related to youth formerly in foster care. One of the most popular provisions of the Affordable Care Act is the ability for children to stay on their parents’ health insurance until they turn 26. “I want

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

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

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

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