September 9, 2026
Joe Esparza stepped up to be the new Picnic Emcee for this year’s Picnic Thanks to all the businesses that helped make some child’s picnic happy: The following businesses paid for arm bands for children: Cedar County Abstract, Shannon and Associates, Mid Mo Bank, Stockton MO Farmers Market Cedar County, Inc, Belinda Turner Untied Country-
By Doug Crews MPA Legislative Director On Monday, July 13, Governor Mike Kehoe completed signing legislation that had been passed by the General Assembly earlier this year. Included among those bills signed by the Governor were four bills that Missouri Press Association had promoted during the session. “Today’s bill signings follow a thorough review of
Missouri Promise PAC today announced the release of all four episodes of the “Missouri Road to Zero” Podcast, a series designed to help Missouri voters better understand Amendment 5 ahead of the August 4 statewide election. Hosted by Stephanie Bell, the series examines the economic principles behind tax reform, explains the provisions of Amendment 5,
Sunday’s Concert will be at Community Springs Nursing Home It was great getting to see so many folks at the Picnic. At this time of year, our little town comes to life and people don’t get very much sleep! Most of us are probably settling back down into our normal routines again now. This Friday
From the El Dorado Springs Newsroom As Election Day draws closer, campaign season across all of Missouri has entered its most heated stage. Mailboxes are filled with campaign literature, social media feeds are flooded with political posts, and local online groups have become battlegrounds where facts, opinions and accusations often collide. For many voters, this
New this year is The Wind Tunnel, a row of high-velocity fans that will create one of the coolest spots on the grounds throughout all three nights of the Picnic. The community cooling station is made possible through the generosity of local businesses and community leaders who have sponsored each fan. Sponsors include Snodgrass Greenhouse,
TRAFFIC ALERT Where: U.S. Route 54 between St. Clair Route K and Route V west of Collins When: Until further notice What: MoDOT and contractor crews removing sliding rock resulting from recent heavy rain Traffic Impacts: • All lanes of U.S. Route 54 CLOSED around the clock until further notice • No signed detours •
Who – El Dorado Springs pilots serving food to their community. What – Family flights and hot dog lunch for the community. When – Friday 24 July – 7:30 -10:30 a.m. – flying… 10:30 – 12 – food. Where – 87K – El Do Memorial Airport. Why – Have a fun opportunity to meet some
The El Dorado High School Alumni Association will hold its annual meeting at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 25, in the High School Library. All EHS graduates are welcome. Please use the west door.
Picnic Week Has Finally Arrived! Everyone has been waiting for the Picnic and it has finally arrived! After Band Sunday afternoon, we saw some big trucks hauling rides come rolling down Main Street, so we know this is really true! Oh my goodness, we wish this heat would let up a little bit. But, no
