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It had to be a record

The El Dorado Springs City Council met for approximately six minutes on Monday, Jan 6. All councilmembers were present: Logan Friar, Allen Hicks, Alvan Reasoner, Gabby Kinnett and Mayor Nathan Murrell. Also present were City Manager Bruce Rogers and City Clerk Britney Spencer. Rogers said that the first of two basketball tournaments has been scheduled

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Allegations and Accountability

Cedar County Memorial Hospital’s Governance Crisis by Melanie Chance Cedar County Memorial Hospital is currently navigating a complex legal and governance situation that has sparked significant discussion within the community. Central to this controversy is Dr. Russell R. Kemm, a local physician who has initiated a defamation lawsuit against several members of the hospital’s Board

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Producers in Missouri encouraged to apply now for USDA conservation programs

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is encouraging agricultural producers and forest landowners in Missouri to participate in voluntary conservation programs and adopt climate-smart practices in fiscal year 2025. USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is accepting applications for the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), which helps a wide variety of producers, including urban and

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Jerico Springs man faces multiple charges following arrest

From the El Dorado Springs Newsroom Arthur Greydanus appeared in court on December 26, 2024, following his arrest two days prior on December 24. A warrant had been issued for his arrest, and he now faces serious charges, including second-degree harassment, resisting arrest, and first-offense peace disturbance. According to court documents, the incidents leading to

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Attention Cedar County residents

by Melanie Chance Cedar County Residents Encouraged to File for Hospital and School Board PositionsCedar County is calling on its residents to take an active role in shaping the future of the community. Candidate filing for the Cedar County Hospital Board and the Stockton and El Dorado School Boards is now open, running from (December

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SANTA CLAUS VISITS COMMUNITY SPRINGS

Community Springs Healthcare Facility has spent the month of December preparing for and celebrating the Christmas holiday. Santa dropped by with a bag full of gifts to add to the holiday cheer. A special “Thank You” is extended to those who supported our “Adopt-a-Grandparent” event which funds the gift-giving for all of the residents!

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2024 City of El Dorado Springs Christmas Holiday events

Ten! – Nine! – Eight! – was the chant as the countdown ensued at the 2024 Chamber of Commerce Christmas Lighting Celebration. El Dorado Springs is now illuminated from Spring Street Park to Main Street, and Highway 32 as well as US Highway 54 for the holiday season!  Generation 3 introduced Miss Merry Christmas and

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Like Magic

LITTLE MR. AND MISS SANTA CROWNED – Madison Dawson and Ma’Leik Owens were recognized as the youngest members of the Christmas Parade royalty when their names were announced at 1 p.m. in the Community Building on Parade Day. Miss Merry Christmas 2024 Jennie Seitz was on hand to help with the crowning. Little Mr. and

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Experience counts

NEW CITY CLERK SWORN IN – Resolution24-34, appointing Britney Spencer as the El Dorado Springs, MO City Clerk, was read and passed by the city council at their meeting on Monday, Dec.16. The resolution was read by Mayor Nathan Murrell. All council members were present: Logan Friar, Allen Hicks, Gabby Kinnett, Alvan Reason and Murrell

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