August 10, 2026
From Rep Mark Alford, “… in El Dorado Springs, we are investing in a new Public Safety facility so Police and firefighters can better serve their Community” The Cedar County Commission is pleased that Congressman Alford‘s efforts helped pass a $4.5 million rule community grant which our County has a share in. The Cedar County
Cedar County Memorial Hospital (CCMH) is pleased to announce that Matthew Pruitt, MBA, MLS (ASCP), Chief Operations and Compliance Officer, has earned the Certified in Healthcare Compliance (CHC) credential through the Health Care Compliance Association (HCCA). Pruitt is the hospital’s former lab manager. To achieve this certification, Pruitt successfully passed the Compliance Certification Board examination,
Cancer Survivors Month is a time to recognize and celebrate the strength, courage, and resilience of those who have faced cancer and continue moving forward. Amongour employees and riders are individuals whose journeys through diagnosis,treatment, recovery, and survivorshipinspireus every day. Their determination, perseverance, and positive spirit serve as a reminder of the incredible strength people
A new resource for individuals experiencing hardship has opened in downtown El Dorado Springs. The Rock Bottom Community Shower, located at 114 St. James Street, was established by Lucas Quamme to provide access to basic necessities for people in need. The facility is open 24 hours a day and offers a shower, sink, refrigerator, microwave,
ELDO STUDENT GRADUATES FROM NOTRE DAME – El Dorado Springs students graduate from college each year. Their parents are proud. But what makes Daelen Ackley’s a little different is the fact that his parents Sylvia and Earl Ackley took him into their home when he was 9 and had a great love for him and
The Lighthouse Children’s Theatre (LCT) is proud to announce their 2026 productions of The Lion King Kids and Legally Blonde the Musical Jr. This year’s audience will enjoy two productions for the price of one! Both performances will occur three times, back to back over three separate days of June 26, 27, and 28th. One
A Betsy Ross Presentation by local member Pat Taylor will be made at 10 a.m. and 10:30 am on June 6, at the corner of Main and Spring Streets in El Dorado Springs. Join us to learn about the First Flag Made for George Washington, Betsy Ross and the Revolutionary War. In addition, 250 logo
(Left) Larry Buckles and wife, Vicky, celebrate 60 years as a member of the NRLCA. (Right) Retired Representative Debra Rayfield presents Larry Buckles with his 60 year pin. Larry Buckles of Nevada, MO, has been honored with the NRLCA 60-Year Membership Award, recognizing a lifetime of dedication to the rural carrier craft and his community.
Q – Questioner/ Interviewer A – Davis Long AVA – Alleged Victim/Accuser Q: What happened in that first court appearance? A: It was an arraignment. I was finally given more insight into what was happening, but it wasn’t much. I was handed several sheets of paper. One was the probable cause statement, and the others
From the El Dorado Springs Newsroom Over the past several months, community conversations have intensified surrounding the Cedar County Clerk’s Office, tensions between elected officials, and financial concerns tied to a previously discussed overpayment error. Following a recent public forum, additional controversy emerged after a newly filed federal lawsuit involving Cedar County Clerk Chrislynn Price
