June 9, 2026
U.S. Senator Roy Blunt On an early September morning last year, a Springfield mom walked into her daughter’s bedroom and experienced a tragedy no parent should ever have to face. Following a four-year battle with opioid addiction, her 20-year old daughter, a former high school cheerleader, was face-down in her bed after suffering a fatal
The Sac Osage Board of directors voted on Dec. 22, 2017, to increase electric rates by $4 per meter beginning April 1, 2018. This will be done by raising the availability charge. For example, residential availability charges will go from $26 to $30. Residential “seasonal” availability charges will go from $29 to $33. This change
Governor Eric Greitens announced that for the first time in Missouri history a portrait of an African-American will be displayed at the Governor’s Mansion. The portrait, depicting George Washington Carver, was painted by a Missouri artist, Joanna Reid. “We hang this portrait today because George Washington Carver is one of us. He is a Missourian
I would like to post an announcement: 100 year old celebration. Please join us to celebrate Eunice Smith’s 100th birthday at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 24, at the Eagles Lodge south of El Dorado Springs. In lieu of gifts, we are hosting a card shower. You may bring them on March 24 or mail if
The City of El Dorado Springs will auction 80 guns at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 8, in the Civic Center in downtown El Dorado Springs. City Manager Bruce Rogers said at the Monday, Feb. 19, City Council meeting that the firearms include handguns, rifles and shotguns. According to Rogers, Shannon Mays has agreed to
In December, a few weeks before he graduated at semester, Ryan Raddatz entered the Christopher Columbus DAR essay contest. His essay won first place on the local level (high schools in Vernon, Cedar and Barton counties) and was submitted in January for state competition. Ryan entered through the Elizabeth Carey Chapter of the DAR which
The 6th Annual Daddy-Daughter Evening will be Saturday, April 7. This year’s theme is Red Carpet Event. Enjoy an evening of music, dancing, refreshments, crafts, photos and fun. Tickets are $25 for a Daddy-Daughter with additional daughter tickets for $5 each. They go on sale March 19 through March 30 exclusively at Community Bank. Cash
The City of El Dorado Springs has established the following charges for rural fire service and dues. Annual renewal charge for present member – $65. New member or Rejoin Fee – $75 plus annual charge of $65. Charges are calculated on the basis of one membership charge of $75 and one annual charge of $65
Do you have a fantastic photo that makes a statement about our community or the area? The winner will be featured on the cover of the 2018-2019 Discover! El Dorado Springs Magazine, the Chamber’s Community and Business publication! From history, people or nature, and events like the Picnic, youth fair, park scenes, parades or wildlife
CELEBRATION – After Makinsey Conner (right) scored her 1,000th point Head Coach Jenny Allard (center) stopped the game for a photo with the star and Assistant Coach Brian Burlingame. Photo by Neoma Foreman.
