June 13, 2026
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
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
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
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
GIVE NOW – For 11 years the Toys- For-Tots toy drive at Fugate Motors in El Dorado Springs has been providing Christmas cheer for underprivileged kids in our community. The Toys-For-Tots collection and distribution is done in conjunction with the El Dorado Springs Food Baskets program. Each year hundreds of toys are donated.
On Nov. 26, El Dorado Springs officers responded to 600 South Grand, Grace Fellowship Church, concerning a reported burglary. The investigation revealed the theft of three computers and the church’s surveillance system. A report taken and the investigation continues. On Nov. 26, officers responded to, 300 East Freeman Street, First Assembly of God Church, concerning
The El Dorado Springs Ministerial Association is in need of Salvation Army Bell Ringers. Kettles will be at Woods Supermarket. One hour shifts are scheduled from 9 a.m,. – 7 p.m. daily through Dec. 24. Contact Jared Kouba at jkouba@dederickch or call 417/279-5533.
Don’t miss the chance to hear Nick Sibley and the Lighthouse players perform on Saturday, Dec. 2, at the Family Life Center in El Dorado Springs. The Diner Theatre production is a joint project of the Opera House Arts Council and the Lighthouse Children’s Theatre. Cost is $30 and begins at 5:30 p.m. For reserved
An early morning cup of coffee was likely a lifesaver for two men in El Dorado Springs. El Dorado Springs Fire Chief Owen Elliott said that Karen Schwalm, a next door neighbor, walked out on her deck about 4:15 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 9, “the way I understood it, with a cup of coffee and
CCMH WINS – Cedar County Memorial Hospital won 1st place in the Business Division at the conclusion of the El Dorado Springs Christmas Parade on Saturday, Nov. 18. They were also awarded Grand Prize honors. More pictures on Page 8.
