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Injunction Provides Relief for Cedar County Health Department

On Nov. 29, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri issued a preliminary injunction against the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) Omnibus COVID-19 Health Care Staff Vaccination Interim Final Rule (the Rule). The order was entered in response to a challenge filed by 10 states, led by Missouri Attorney General

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ID on remains found on S. First St.

On September 29, 2021, officers responded to the 1300 block of South First Street, El Dorado Springs, concerning human remains. Upon arrival officers located human skeletal remains in an undeveloped area of the city.  The remains were removed by the Cedar County Coroner’s Office and are pending identification. The Cedar County Sheriff’s Office and Investigators

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ElDo Christmas Basket Project 2021

Friday is the last day to drop off $15 to $20 toys at Fugate Motors for the El Do Christmas Basket Project. Gift wrappers are needed Tuesday, Dec. 14 at 9 a.m. at the First Baptist Life Center.  Bring your scissors and your holiday spirit. Wrapping is usually finished around 11, depending on the number

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Fire report for week of Nov. 28

On Monday, Nov. 29, at 11:13 p.m. the Fire Department was dispatched to assist law enforcement in search of a missing juvenile. The young person was located and turned over to law enforcement. Ten firefighters assisted. On Friday, Dec. 3, at 4:08 p.m. the Fire Department was dispatched to an apartment at 800 N. Main

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Cedar County Health Dept. COVID-19 stats for Dec. 6

Reported cases since beginning of COVID-19 pandemic (1,905-54 new cases this past week) Active COVID-19 cases (38) Cases in Stockton (23) Cases in El Dorado Springs (27) Cases in Jerico Springs (1) Cases in Dadeville (3) Cases in Fair Play(0) # of deaths (33 confirmed PCR, 8 by antigen. Updated Dec. 2). Total Cedar County

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El Dorado Springs Christmas Parade 2.0

4 p.m. Dec. 18 Downtown N. Main St.   Float contest after parade – $5 entry fee Payout depends on how many entires. Lineup at 3 p.m. Sign in at Library   Call or text Justin Swager for registration @ 417/296-6287

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Breezy

FIVE BUSINESSES HIT – LITERALLY – Five El Dorado Springs businesses had objects large enough to shatter glass thrown into their offices sometime early on Wednesday, Nov. 24. Businesses at 120 West US Hwy. 54, 305 South Main, 103 South Main, 118 North Main and (pictured above) 125 N. Main, the El Dorado Springs Sun

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Judge blocks vaccine mandate for health care workers in ten states

In a 32 page order on Monday, Nov. 29, US District Judge Matthew Schelp in the Eastern District of Missouri halted the vaccine mandate for health care workers in Alaska, Arkansas, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wyoming. These ten states had sued the Biden Administration over the rule requiring

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El Do Christmas Basket updates

Children’s toys and gifts for teens (up to $20 value, please) may be dropped off at the Toys for Tots Drive at Fugate Motors through Friday, Dec. 10. Cash donations used to buy food and gifts to supplement the community’s donations may be sent to committee treasurer, Steve Wiseman, 884 S 275 Rd, El Dorado

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Lights of Galilee Dec. 10 – 18

The Lights of Galilee will be open from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday. Dec 10 through Saturday, Dec. 18. Monday – Thursday come out and enjoy a chili supper for a free will donation. Special performances include Dec. 11 – El Dorado Springs Bulldog Show Choir and Middle School Choir: Dec 15th – Caroling

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