July 26, 2026
CLOSE TO 100 YEARS OF BULLDOG PRIDE – There were hugs all around for retiring Brad Steward, Tracy Barger. Kathy Schwalm and David Rotert at the June 22, El Dorado Springs School Board meeting. From left Superintendent Brad Stewart – 26 years at El Dorado – 29 total; Kathy Schwalm – Bookkeeper for the district
The city had the right to fire Bruce Rogers. My issue was the way it was done. As far as I know he wasn’t doing anything illegal or dangerous. If he was, I’d like to know. But why on earth did not one of those people on the council have the courtesy or grace to
The El Dorado Springs City Council held a special session on Monday, July 22. Numerous citizens expressed concern over the city’s aging sewer system. Ryan Snow, Kim Neal, Gabby Kennitt, Peggy Carter and Mayor Allen Hicks were present as well as City Manager Cory Gayman. The Council appointed Judi Baldwin as a member of the
Contact: Tom Brand Richardson & Company Press Email: info@richardsonpress.com Website: www.richardsonpress.com Readers who have spent time with Tom Brand’s A Little Bit Like Home column will find familiar roads, familiar faces, and familiar lessons in his newest book, You Have to Leave If You Want to Come Back. The new collection brings together stories and
U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) took to the Senate Floor to reaffirm America’s Declaration of Independence ahead of our country’s 250th birthday. Senator Schmitt explained how the United States’ Founding Fathers penned the Declaration of Independence—risking everything to defy an empire, affirming their inalienable rights and establishing a new nation of free people. As America
City Band Preparing Last Concerts for Month of June The City Band would love to have you come on down to the Bandstand this coming weekend so we could play some songs for you. It is hard to believe this is already the last weekend of June. NEXT weekend we will celebrate the 4th of
A 4 – 1 vote in executive session by the El Dorado Springs City Council got long time city manager Bruce Rogers a police escort out of city hall and a one-way ticket home. Police Chief Brett Dawn locked Rogers’ office. City Manager Cory Gayman When asked about the ambush Rogers said that there were
Governor Mike Kehoe announced that he has signed proclamations placing Amendment 1, Amendment 2 (HJR 23/3), Amendment 4 (HJR 3), and Amendment 5 (HJR 173/174) on the August primary election ballot. The primary election will take place on August 4, 2026. “With several significant issues set to appear before Missouri voters this year, it is
THE WAIT IS OVER! Introducing the Limited Edition 145th Annual El Dorado Springs Picnic Shirt! First things first… the people have spoken, and the winning Comfort Color shirt is: BERRY This year’s design is a little different. For a generation, Ron, Judi and Debbie have been part of what makes the El Dorado Springs Picnic
The family of Lolis Rosbrugh invites you to share in the celebration of her 90th birthday (June20) with a card shower. Please send cards to: Lolis Rosbrugh c/o Ruth Pendelton, 418 W 30th St., Joplin, MO 64804-2503. Or, If you wish to send e-mail greetings, send it to RosyLion_One@yahoo.com. We will copy it into a
