September 20, 2026
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
EL DORADO SPRINGS POLICE DEPARTMENT TO GET NEW DRUG DOG – In late August, Officer Ashley Taylor will meet up with drug dog Saber in Laredo, Texas and the two will spend 15 days together as Ashley is being trained to the 2 year old German Shepard. R and R Plumbing and Remodeling purchased the
From The El Dorado Springs Sun As Missouri’s Aug. 4 Republican primary approaches, the campaign season has shifted into high gear across Senate District 28. Mailboxes are filling with political advertisements, television and digital ads are increasing, polling is underway, and candidates and volunteers continue knocking on thousands of doors throughout the district. Political advertising
YOUTH FAIR ROYALTY – Three local young ladies helped the Land of Lakes Youth Fair run smoothly. From left: Jr, Princess Pauly Compton, Princess Abbie Casey and Queen Olivia Graves.
SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS – Marshall Stauffer and Connor Bradley each were presented a $1,000 scholarship from the Fair Board. More Fair info next week.
