April 22, 2026
During the Monday, June 4, meeting of the El Dorado Springs City Council the council approved a certificate of completion for the rebuilding of the Electric Substation. The insurance proceeds were $1,132,750 and the cost of the project was $926,000 leaving the city with a gain of approximately $206,000. City Manager Bruce Rogers mentioned that
THE BAND PLAYED ON – Appropriately, the first song the El Dorado Springs Municipal Band played for the beginning of its 132nd season Friday night was, “The Band Played On.” It drew applause from those listening in the Park and horn honks from spectators in their cars. The band is managed by Teri Biddlecome and
RIBBON CUT ON SOLAR FARM – On Thursday, MC Power Companies cut the ribbon on the solar farm it constructed, owns and operates on 20 acres it purchased from the City of El Dorado Springs in the east Industrial Park off Hwy. 54 for $5,000 per acre. This is the 10th solar farm like it
Missouri Governor Eric Greitens held a press conference Tuesday at 4:30 p.m. stating his resignation will become effective at 5 p.m. Friday, June 1. That means that Lt. Governor Mike Parson will step into the top leadership role at that time. Mike is no stranger to El Dorado Springs and Cedar County, visiting here frequently
OLDEST VFW IN MO CONDUCTS ANNUAL EVENT – At the conclusion of the annual Memorial Day event at the El Dorado Springs City Cemetery on May 28, the oldest VFW in Missouri, El Dorado Springs Spicer-Grimsley Post 257, honored the fallen men and women of the United States military with a representation of a 21
El Dorado Springs Fire Chief Owen Elliot told the city council at their regular meeting Monday, May 21, that he plans to retire from the job on July 1 of this year. Elliot has been with the Fire Department for 48 years and has been chief for the last 12. Elliot is hoping to stay
CHAMBER HOSTS RIBBON CUTTING FOR RISING SUN TAEKWONDO – On Friday, May 25, the new Rising Sun Taekwondo studio, owned by Jeff and Christina Behl, was honored with a ribbon cutting by the El Dorado Springs Chamber of Commerce. The studio is located at 111 South Main Street. Call 417/872-5910 for more information. The picture
The second annual Dinner in the Park Opera House Arts Council fundraiser is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 9, in City Park. Sam and Ron, The Tunesmiths, will entertain as well as the Municipal Band. Catering by Count on Us. Dinner tickets are $20 each and are available at Allison’s Quick Lube, Fugate
The public is invited to the dedication of the El Dorado Springs Solar Farm at 1 p.m. on Thursday, May 31. The facility is located off of Airport Road.
The Cedar County Ambulance Board held it first meeting in its new headquarters building on the day it took possession, Monday, May 21. All board members were present: John Wilson – chairman, Rusty Norval – vice chairman, Keith Kasco – secretary/treasurer, Nadine Sinclair and Evelyn Boyle. The board soon approved the application of Diana Johnson
