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Scholarship season begins

El Dorado Springs Community Foundation announces scholarships offered through Community Foundation of the Ozarks. Students can now apply for $1.7 million in scholarships administered by the CFO. By completing the new universal application, students can more efficiently apply for scholarship opportunities. The universal application is a comprehensive online form with a series of questions unique

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El Dorado Cycle & Outdoor Equipment Announces Closing via Social Media Post

In a poignant social media announcement, El Dorado Cycle & Outdoor Equipment, LLC, revealed that it will be permanently closing its doors on January 31. The team expressed their heartfelt appreciation for the loyal customers who have supported them over the years. As a final gesture to the community, the shop is offering all inventory—including

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Mystery Mugger in Black

NEVADA POLICE SEEK HELP AFTER LATE-NIGHT HOLDUP – From The El Dorado Springs Newsroom In a plot twist worthy of a B-movie, the Nevada Police Department is reaching out to the public for assistance in identifying an elusive suspect who orchestrated an armed robbery at the Cash-N-Dash convenience store late Friday night. If this sounds

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1st in Missouri Sparks a New Era

LUCKY 13 – The El Dorado Springs R-2 School District held a public ribbon cutting Tuesday, Jan 21, to introduce 13 electric school busses to the public. The following are the remarks made by R-I2 Superintendent Brad Steward, Administrator Jay Martin and student Jennie Seitz. Thanks to everyone for coming to this event My name

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54 Cruiser Scholarship deadline nears

March 15, 2025 is the deadline to apply for the 54 Cruisers Scholarship. There will be three $2,000 scholarships to area high school seniors annually. Each scholarship is for one year. Applicants must by one of the following: enrolled in El Dorado Springs, Stockton, Nevada, or Vo-tech, Northeast Vernon County school districts or a family

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Madalyn Crocker Benefit planned

The Schell City community is rallying around their longtime friend, owner/operator if Madalyn’s Kitchen a wh is fighting an aggressive form of breast cancer. Donations began Dec.1 with an account at Community Bank El Dorado Springs titled Madalyn Crocker Benefit. Anyone can deposit into  this account or Venmo, The account will close Feb, 28, 2025.

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American Legion Fundraiser scheduled for Feb. 5

American Legion Post 233, 201 N. Kirkppatrick (Corner of Broadway and Kirkpatrick)  will hold a Ham and Bean or Taco Soup Fundraiser from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Post. Cornbread, drink and dessert are included. Cost is by donation. Everyone is welcome. Call Patti 417/684-7512 to place delivery orders. Call or text Dennis

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Suspicious death leads to homicide charges

Multiple agencies collaborate in the investigation, ensuring a thorough pursuit of justice A quiet rural community is shaken as the investigation into a suspicious death in November has escalated to homicide charges against a Rich Hill resident. On November 14, 2024, deputies from the Bates County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call at a residence

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First Day

RYAN NAMED DIRECTOR – Tom Ryan spent Tuesday, Jan 7, as his first day as the EMS Director for the Cedar County Ambulance District.  Ryan was the Western Regional Operations Manager for CMH for 12 years before taking the job as CCAD Director. He has already contracted with a company that does ambulance billing and

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CCAD marks April 1, 2025 as transition date

The Cedar County Ambulance District will have their own logo on the district’s five ambulances on April 1, 2025. For the past 12years the district has contracted with Citizens Memorial Hospital in Bolivar, Mo to run the ambulances for Cedar County, Last week the Sun sat down CCAD Board President Rusty Norval and new director

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