September 21, 2026
CHATTING WITH MARK ALFORD – City Manger Bruce Rogers and Chairman of the Cedar County Ambulance Board Rusty Norval visited with Mark Alford on Monday, Jan 26, at the Sun Office. Rogers discussed funding for the new Police Station. Norval asked about possibly getting funding to help with ambulance operations. Alford was quick to praise
On May 5, 2025, Davis Long was arrested and handcuffed in front of his kids without knowing why. He was driven in a police car to the El Dorado Springs Police Department and then on to Stockton. He hasn’t seen his kids in nine months. This story will unfold starting next week and run until
The Cedar County Memorial Hospital Board met in regular session on Wed, jan21 and discussed regular things like finances and the minutes of the past meeting. They discussed a sign to place on the building that sits in the middle of the parking lot at the Medical Mall that would indicate exactly where the Medical
By Melanie Chance Cedar County Commissioners recently sat down with the El Dorado Sun for an extensive interview to reflect on major actions, challenges, and transitions during the 2025 calendar year, addressing topics ranging from courthouse security upgrades and elected office transitions to infrastructure projects, opioid settlement funds, and ongoing county operations. Several courthouse security
CALDWELL AND LAMB OVERSEE BULLDOG/TIGER GAME – Senior Koal Caldwell and Senior Arysa Lamb were crowned King and Queen of the Bulldog’s Court Warming on Friday, Jan 16 in the upper gym. Flower Girl Olivia Cantrell and Crown Bearer Wylee Hudson accompanied the Bulldog royalty. The crowning was held between the Boys JV and Boys
By Melanie Chance Cedar County officials say progress is being made toward resolving ongoing tax refund delays, following concerns raised by residents during a recent county commission meeting. Presiding Commissioner Kenneth Thornton told the El Dorado Springs Sun this past weekend that county officials have made contact with the county’s tax software provider, and the
The El Dorado Springs Fire Department held its annual banquet at the Church of God (Holiness) Fellowship Hall on Saturday, Jan. 17. Special recognition was given to J.T. Jackson as his name is now listed in the plaque as being inducted into the Fire Department Hall of Fame. He was remembered for his great love
From the El Dorado Springs Newsroom Candidate filing for local offices and political party committee positions will open at 8 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 26, and close at 5 p.m. Tuesday, March 30. All filings must be completed in person at the Cedar County Clerk’s Office. The filing period applies to local county offices and to
Tanya Molz, with the El Dorado Springs Picnic Committee approached the El Dorado Springs City Council asking for matching funds for their Mouse Races, a Picnic Entertainment fund raiser. She mentioned that the city has given them a $2,500 match for the committee’s Golf Tournament each year and asked if the council would approve a
By Melanie Chance Katie’s House Pregnancy Center held its second annual Sanctity of Life Rally on Saturday, Jan. 17, and Sunday, Jan. 18, bringing community members together for a weekend focused on prayer, worship, and support for life-affirming efforts. Katherine Miles, founder of Katie’s House Pregnancy Center, speaks during the two-day Sanctity of Life Rally.
