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School Board holds final meeting of fiscal year

The El Dorado Springs R-II School Board held its final meeting of the fiscal year on June 29 to change the budget figures to actual as requested by the auditors. Board members present were Benny Brower, Mark Burley, Terry Shepherd, Greg Beydler and Darrell Eason – presiding. Chad Whitesell and Josh Floyd were absent. The

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Tough honored by Chamber Executives

ANOTHER WIN FOR ELDO-El Dorado Springs Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Jackson Tough has been honored as the 2017 Jim Anderson Professional Torch Award and Scholarship recipient by the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE).   The Missouri and Illinois Chamber Executives Award is based on leadership and mentor contributions, professional development goals and

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Register for the Talent Show

Judi is currently accepting registrations for the Picnic talent show (July 5). Please call 417/876-2691 to enter. An answering machine is available for you convenience. Please leave your name, age, what you plan to perform (song/music) and a contact phone number. You are NOT registered until you have spoken with Judi.

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Upcoming blood drive in ElDo

The CBCO will be at the El Dorado Springs Church of Christ, 302 E. Hospital Rd., from 1:30 to 6 p.m.,Thursday, July 13. Each donation will be awarded LifePoints as a part of CBCO’s donor rewards program.  LifePoints may be redeemed online for a variety of gift cards, or points may be assigned to other

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El Dorado Springs Picnic coming soon

The 136th annual El Dorado Springs Picnic will take place on July 20-22. Official set up will begin at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, July 19. Trailers should plan on arriving early, preferably 30-60 minutes. Check in with a committee person immediately upon arriving. Tents or booths need not arrive as early because trailers will be

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Celebrate!

Rich Hill Keeping the Spirit Alive Marriot Amusements open each night and on the 4th June 30 Events begin at 5:30 p.m. July 1 Events begin at 7 p.m. July 2 Events begin at 11 a.m. July 3 Events begin at 7 p.m. July 4 Events begin at 11 a.m Nevada July 1 6 p.m.

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Jury finds Moulder not guilty in death of his mother

Following a four-day trial, on Friday, the jury found Robert Michael Molder not guilty in the shooting death of his mother, Margaret Molder.  Cedar County Prosecutor Ty Gaither released the following statement, “The office of the Cedar County Prosecuting Attorney wishes to thank the jury for their time and deliberations on this difficult matter.” “The

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Three Nights of Carnival Wrist Bands

The Picnic committee and Pride Amusements, Inc, are offering three nights of carnival wrist bands for the 136th Annual El Dorado Springs Picnic. Wrist band tickets for each night may be purchased for $21 in advance from city hall during regular business hours beginning Monday, July 17, until Friday, July 21. Cash only will be

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Fireworks only legal in city July 4

Just a reminder to everyone, that the only time fireworks can be discharged within the City Limits, is on the 4th of July, between the hours of 10 a.m. and 10 p.m. The possession of fireworks and use of fireworks on City Property and in the City Parks are prohibited. Impeding traffic with fireworks use

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Vernon County Deputy fatally shoots suspect

by Nick Wright nickwright.ndm@gmail.com Brandon Lukenbill, 33, of Nevada, was shot and killed after an altercation following a lengthy pursuit involving a Vernon County Sheriff’s deputy Wednesday morning according to Missouri State Highway Patrol Sgt. Shawn Griggs, Division of Drug and Crime Control. Griggs said the MSHP was called to the scene of an officer-involved

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