May 3, 2024
Hummingbirds fascinate humans for a variety of reasons. The way these tiny birds hover at feeders and dart back and forth makes them a favorite of many people. People interested in learning more about these birds that charm and captivate us should sign up for the Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) virtual program “Hummingbirds.” MDC’s
Reported cases since beginning of COVID-19 pandemic (2,600) Cases reported in April (6) Stockton (2) El Dorado Springs (2) Humansville (2) # of deaths (43 as reported March 17) Negative Cedar County test count is no longer report to county Positive Cedar County test count (2,600)
MELINDA GUMM RETIRES – Cedar County Circuit Court Clerk Melinda Gumm officially retired this past weekend, but was given a party honoring her 23 years of service on Wednesday, April 27, in the Cedar County Courthouse lobby. Friends, relatives and co-workers shared cake, punch and memories. After 25 years working in law offices, Melinda decided
Visitors can enjoy native grassland vistas and early-season wildflowers blooming when the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) hosts a free Prairie Day event from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 14, at the Wah’Kon-Tah Prairie Conservation Area near El Dorado Springs. MDC staff and partners will showcase the prairie’s natural life and the
On April 30, 2022 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the El Dorado Springs Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will give the public an opportunity to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs. Bring your medications for disposal to the
Housh Family Dentistry is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Garrett Craigmiles to their team. Dr. Craigmiles, a native of Butler, MO, earned his Bachelor of Science in Biology from Missouri State University in 2018, and will be receiving his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from UMKC in May. He was raised on a
The City of El Dorado Springs now has all their ordinances online. You can find what you’re looking for by going to the city website – cityofeldoradosprings.com. Click on the City Departments tab and scroll dawn until you see building codes. Click on building codes. In the first paragraph you see codes and ordinances. Click
According to the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC), Missouri is home to an estimated 800 black bears with most being in the southern part of the state. As spring gets underway, these magnificent mammals leave their winter dens in search of food. MDC reminds Missourians to “Be Bear Aware.” MDC Black Bear/Furbearer Biologist Nate Bowersock
COUNCIL PREPARES TO GET DOWN TO WORK – The El Dorado Springs City Council met on Monday, April 18, and made history by seating two women at the council table. Gabby Kinnett, second from left, was selected to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Brett Entrikin and Glenda Baker, (third from right) was
Cory Gayman was elected mayor of the El Dorado Springs City Council on a motion by Glenda Baker, second by Gabby Kinnett and Nathan Murrell was elected mayor pro-tem at the Monday, April 18, meeting of the City Council The council heard the yearly Independent Audit by KPM. The city was given a clean opinion.
