April 24, 2026
A benefit fundraiser for Ryan Lutes will be held this Saturday, Aug. 17, in the Nevada Eagles Lodge, 3313 East Austin Blvd. A dart tournament will start at 3 p.m. A pool tournament will start at 4 p.m. A pulled pork dinner will be from 6 – 8 p.m. Silent auction from 6 – 8:30
On the Nov. 2 fifth anniversary of the on-duty death of Cedar County Deputy Matt Chism, the 2nd annual Project 288 (his badge number) co-ed slow pitch softball benefit tournament will take place at the city ball fields in El Dorado Springs. The fee is $150 for each 7/3 format team (Three girls on each
On June 3, 2019, Coach Kelley Beckner officially took the leash of the El Dorado Springs Bulldog football team bringing with him a winning record that includes a No. 2 finish in the state championship game in Class 3 in 2017. Coach Beckner spoke with the Sun by phone on Friday, Aug. 2. Q. Tell
The former director and the former bookkeeper of the Vernon County Ambulance District have been sentenced in federal court for embezzling more than $270,000 from the district. Tina L. Werner, 53, and James D. McKenzie, 54, both of Nevada, were sentenced on Friday, July 26, by U.S. District Judge Roseann Ketchmark. Werner was sentenced to
El Dorado Springs R-2 Schools Board of Education will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 8, in the HS Library. Introduction of new teaching staff. • New Business • Adopt Elementary, Middle School, and High School Student Handbooks. • Set date for tax rate hearing. • Approve transportation of students outside of District (Roscoe students)
In closing of the Special Election held on Tuesday, Aug. 6, a public test of the vote tabulating equipment will be conducted in the Cedar County Courthouse at 2 p.m Friday, Aug. 9. The public is welcome to attend.
The El Dorado Springs Senior Center is looking for venders for our Craft Fair Fundraiser scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 14, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Venders will supply their own 10×10 table at $20 per space; $25 per space if electric is required. Venders must pre-register and pre-pay. Deadline: Friday, Aug. 30. For further information
The Children’s Trust Fund of Missouri has awarded a Home Visiting Expansion Grant to the El Dorado Springs R-2 School Parents As Teachers Program in the amount of $94,300.08. The Home Visiting Grant will help to provide funding for the El Dorado Springs R-2 Parents As Teachers Program to expand home visits by increasing quality
Tickets are still available for “Summer in ElDo” Trivia Night this Saturday, Aug. 3, at 7 pm. Cost is $40 for a team of 4 or fewer. Additional team members up to a total of 7 per team may be added at $10 per person. As in past trivia matches, the first 5 questions will
Kathern Celiah (Wert) Grubb, age 103, of El Dorado Springs, passed away Sunday, July 28, 2019, at Community Springs Healthcare. Graveside services began at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 31, 2019, at Ft. Scott National Cemetery. Arrangements were under the direction of Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home. Online condolences may be left at: www.blandhackleman.com.
