February 7, 2026
Close to the end of the Monday, Sept. 17, hospital board meeting Cedar County Memorial Hospital CEO Jana Witt said that the hospital’s former CNO, Drew Alexander, had requested the digital frequencies from the ambulance dispatch several months ago so the hospital emergency room could track where the ambulances were going. Witt said, “Since they’ve
RODEO ROYALTY- (from left) Brodi McNeece and Kenley Widener were crowned Land of Lakes Youth Fair Rodeo Princess and Queen respectively on Friday, Sept. 17 at the fair grounds. Along with crowns they received numerous gifts for themselves and their horses. The pair reigned over the two-day event. The was the second annual Youth
by Sherry Wiseman El Do Youth Inc. Board Secretary The El Do Youth Inc. Board is currently exploring options for the future of the El Do Youth Center. In April, the three year Youth Opportunities Program Grant expired. The after-school program ended in May. As a result, the Center is now available for rent during
The Spring City Revitalization Group‘s annual Chili Cook-Off is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 20. This will be the 14th year for this annual El Dorado Springs tradition that brings the community downtown to sample some of the best chili on the planet (At least we think so.) Contact Kimball Long at the Sun office for
Cedar County Memorial Hospital will host a “Luau on the Lawn” from 5 – 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 27, on the west lawn of the hospital at 1401 S. Park Street in El Dorado Springs. It’s the hospital’s 10th Annual Fundraiser and everyone is invited to attend to enjoy food and music with friends, along
September is National Suicide prevention month. The VFW Auxiliary would like to share these behavior signs that may mean someone is at risk for suicide. Risk is greater if a behavior is new or has increased and if it seems related to a painful event, loss, or change. Watch for these signs and help that
CANDIDATES RAISE MONEY FOR COMMUNITY – The Schell City Fall Festival crowned this year’s royalty on Friday, Sept. 7. Candidates sold tickets for $1 each for a chance to become the Prince, Princess or Queen. This year’s crowned heads are, (from left) Lil Prince Chet Hubbard, Lil Princess Mackenzie Lee, Queen Lynn Souza, Princess Kiersten
Missourians practice ‘Drop, Cover, Hold On’ during exercise that draws one-half million participants Registration is now open for the 2018 Great Central U. S. “ShakeOut” earthquake drill on Oct. 18. More than one-half million Missourians participated in last year’s ShakeOut, which teaches people how to protect themselves during an earthquake. More than 300,000 are already
Latest developments for the El Dorado Springs Community Garden include new efforts to obtain funding for the initial startup of bed-building and beautification efforts. Several ideas for a garden entryway and sign were discussed. We decided an archway or pagoda-type arbor might be nice for the entry to the garden. A design for a sign
BOOT BLOCK RAISES MONEY FOR MDA – The annual El Dorado Springs Fire Department’s Boot Block for the Muscular Dystrophy Association collected $4,100, up from $2,375 last year. The El Dorado Spring Volunteer Firefighters spent their day at the corner of Hwy. 54 and Main receiving the donations.
