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2017 Holiday Home Decorating Contest winners

It’s easy to see the holiday season is upon us! The Wonder City of west central Missouri is lit in all its festive glory and home owners are adding to the splendor with their own Christmas lights, décor, music and other elements. Chamber CEO Jackson Tough said “The Chamber of Commerce Holiday Home Decorating Contest

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First stuffed animal toss Thursday nite

The first ever Cedar County Teddy Bear Toss which will occur during halftime of the girls varsity basketball game versus Stockton on Thursday, Dec. 14. Game time is at 6 p.m. and Pup Squad will also perform. The cost of entry into the game will be one new stuffed animal per person wishing to attend.

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Christmas Baskets delivered next week

Signs that Christmas is just around the corner are all around us. Here in El Dorado Springs we are helping to share the holiday spirit. Thanks to the donations of food, toys and time, the holiday will be brighter for some families that have struggled to make ends meet this year. Some happy children will

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Every little bit helps

CHRISTMAS BASKETS: A WORK IN PROGRESS –   Volunteers at the ElDo Youth Center organize the donated goods for the yearly El Dorado Springs Community Christmas Baskets. The program is no longer taking individual food donations. The money collected will be  used to buy  most of the perishable goods that round out the Christmas dinner

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ElDo Fire Department celebrates 125 years

The El Dorado Springs Volunteer Fire Department would like to invite the public to our 125th Anniversary celebration.  This will be held from 12 – 3 p.m. Dec. 16, at 1207 South Main Street, El Dorado Springs. Please come and view pictures of our past as we look forward to our continued service to our

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Three chances for food and holiday entertainment this weekend

Local revelers can take their pick of Christmas entertainment this weekend. The El Dorado Springs Choir Backers will hold their 26th Annual Christmas Dinner and Show, “The World For Christmas,” Friday, Dec. 8, and Saturday, Dec. 9. The pre-show begins at 6:30 in the El Dorado Springs Multi-Purpose Room with the dinner and the main

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Council hears update

The El Dorado Springs City Council heard updates on the substation, water tower and the deep water well at their Monday, Dec. 4, meeting. All council members were present: Mayor Brad True, Jim Luster, Nick Bland, Randy Bland and Jerry Baldwin. City Manager Bruce Rogers and City Clerk Lisa Allison were also present. The council

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CCMH to sponsor Socks/Sweats/Gloves/Hat Drive

During this holiday season, Cedar County Memorial Hospital is sponsoring a Socks/Sweats/Gloves/Hats Drive to benefit the youth in area Cedar County schools which will include the El Dorado Springs R-2 schools and Stockton R-1 schools. From Dec. 1 through Dec. 31donations of new socks, sweats (suitable for boys OR girls), gloves and hats will be

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Schell City man arrested on warrant for failure to register

Members of the Sheriff’s Office took a wanted fugitive into custody Wednesday afternoon after several days of searching. Sheriff’s officials said they had been on the search for Richard L. Covey, 57, of Schell City, since Monday when a warrant was issued for Covey charging him with failure to register as a sex offender. According

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Just in time for Christmas

Music in the Park finally arrives in El Dorado Springs As of Tuesday, Nov. 28, the El Dorado Springs Park will be filled with the joyful tunes of the Christmas season from 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Hours might be extended through the Holidays. Phase I of the system, made possible by a $5,000 grant

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