July 19, 2026
El Dorado Springs and the surrounding area students, families, and community members are invited to learn more about an incredible educational trip to Germany, Italy, and Switzerland, departing in the summer of 2028 through EF Educational Tours. The program offers students a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience diverse European history, culture, and cuisine firsthand. Repeat travelers
From the El Dorado Springs Newsroom In the heart of Southwest Missouri, something powerful has been quietly taking root. In Cedar County—across communities like El Dorado Springs and Stockton—a group of dedicated leaders has been investing in something that changes everything: fathers. Recognized by Good Dads as one of its standout chapters, the Good Dads
WITH WITT AND WISDOM – Barry Witt was the guest speaker at the Preserve Our Past Society (POPS) annual meeting on April 13 at the Wayside Inn Museum. Witt shared the story of how his family, beginning with his grandparents, Omer and Virgie Witt, basically began the Witt Prining business in their home in Blackjack.
The El Dorado Springs City Council voted to hire Craig Campbell for $12,500 on Saturday night of the Picnic and Jordan Isakson for 3,000 on Friday night. During the public forum, Sheila Benham got permission from the council to hold the Gala in the old Community Building on Friday, April 10, and an art sale
The Easter Bunny was busy last week, hiding eggs at the hospital, Community Springs and in the Park.
On February 23, 2026, the Missouri State Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors issued a Complaint and Notice of Violations to Respondents Charles “Randy” Sheldon and his funeral establishments. Disciplinary Order Having considered the evidence presented, the Board orders the following disciplinary action: A. SHELDON’S INDIVIDUAL LICENSES: The funeral director license and preneed agent registration
From the El Dorado Springs Newsroom The Missouri Public Service Commission (PSC) will hold a virtual public hearing at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 16, 2026, to receive comments regarding a proposed power generation project by The Empire District Electric Company, doing business as Liberty. The application, filed in October 2025, seeks a Certificate of Convenience
With warming weather and the many wonders of nature awakening in spring, the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds people to be BearWise. Missouri’s estimated 1,000+ black bears are waking up and are focused on fattening up after a long winter’s sleep. Unsecured food sources around homes and outbuildings could attract the attention of a
Last Monday, March 23, the local VFW Post 257 held their annual banquet and awards ceremony for students from area schools. The first recognized were students from El Dorado Christian Middle School, Roscoe Middle School and El Dorado Springs Middle School; 6th – 8th graders who participated in the Patriots Pen program. Award winners received
By Melanie Chance An updated list of candidates who have filed for the August 4, 2026, Primary Election in Cedar County has been released, showing two contested races at the county level so far as the March 31 filing deadline approaches. According to the latest candidate proofing report, several individuals have filed for county offices.
