April 23, 2025
January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, with the national awareness day on Jan. 11. The month is dedicated to educating the traveling public on human trafficking, what to look for, and what everyone can do to help stop it. Missouri is a transportation hub for the central United States, with large amounts of freight
Hundreds of students in El Dorado Springs R-2 Schools are riding new electric buses (ESBs) to and from school. The district, in partnership with transportation provider First Student, is transitioning its entire fleet of regular education bus routes to electric, deploying 13 ESBs to better serve students, their families and the community. The electric school
The El Dorado Springs Senior Center will hold a breakfast fundraiser from 7-9:30 a.m. (or until we run out) Friday, Jan. 17. Menu: Regular biscuit and gravy – $3; Large biscuit and gravy – $4; Breakfast sandwich: biscuit, sausage, egg and cheese – $3
From the El Dorado Springs Newsroom In a significant law enforcement operation, Cassie Schwabe and Jeremy Bledsoe were arrested in Milo, Missouri, as part of a narcotics investigation targeting illegal drug distribution within the community. The operation was a collaborative effort between the Vernon County Sheriff’s Office and the Nevada Police Department, sparked by credible
Farmers and Linemen Stand Strong as Winter Storm Hits Cedar County by Melanie Chance As severe winter weather approached Cedar County, local farmers and linemen prepared for the challenges that would lie ahead. For farmers, this crucial time of year demands heightened vigilance as they ensure their livestock, such as newborn calves, can withstand the
As we step into the chilly first week of 2025, we are so grateful for your support in making 2024 a year of growth and impact for rural communities across west central Missouri. This past year, we achieved success and celebrated milestones not possible without the strength of our communities. Together, we have: Empowered entrepreneurs
The El Dorado Springs City Council met for approximately six minutes on Monday, Jan 6. All councilmembers were present: Logan Friar, Allen Hicks, Alvan Reasoner, Gabby Kinnett and Mayor Nathan Murrell. Also present were City Manager Bruce Rogers and City Clerk Britney Spencer. Rogers said that the first of two basketball tournaments has been scheduled
Cedar County Memorial Hospital’s Governance Crisis by Melanie Chance Cedar County Memorial Hospital is currently navigating a complex legal and governance situation that has sparked significant discussion within the community. Central to this controversy is Dr. Russell R. Kemm, a local physician who has initiated a defamation lawsuit against several members of the hospital’s Board
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is encouraging agricultural producers and forest landowners in Missouri to participate in voluntary conservation programs and adopt climate-smart practices in fiscal year 2025. USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is accepting applications for the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), which helps a wide variety of producers, including urban and
From the El Dorado Springs Newsroom Arthur Greydanus appeared in court on December 26, 2024, following his arrest two days prior on December 24. A warrant had been issued for his arrest, and he now faces serious charges, including second-degree harassment, resisting arrest, and first-offense peace disturbance. According to court documents, the incidents leading to
