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Hospital Board hears audit, discusses meeting time and day change

The Cedar County Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees heard the presentation of FY 2021 Audit from their accounting firm CliftonLarsonAllen LLP, at their regular board meeting on Monday, June 21. Board members Michell Leroux. David Bozarth, Marvin Manring and Judy Ren where present as were attorney Brian Brackenridge, CNO Marie Mitchell, CFO Carla Gilbert, Secretary

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Tough luck – for us

HONORED FOR NINE YEARS OF DEDICATION –  Past and present executive board members and staff wished executive director Jackson Tough well and honored Jackson with a plaque for his service and dedication to the chamber organization and to the community. Tough said of the comments “It was one of the few times I was speechless.

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City Council hires Barnstormers for Street Dance

The El Dorado Springs City Council voted to hire Barnstormers for $600 for the Picnic’s Wednesday Night Street Dance. Council members Brett Entrikin, Jim Luster, Nick Bland and Mayor pro-tem Cory Gayman were present along with City Manager Bruce Rogers and City Clerk Kandi Baldwin. Mayor Nathan Murrell was absent. During the public forum, Terri

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The Band Plays On

Three Special Concerts for the Band this Weekend! The Band will be especially busy this weekend with three special concerts to perform. On Friday we will be playing for the Chamber of Commerce members after “Picnic in the Park”. Then on Saturday we will have Lillian Sunderwirth Night, playing songs that were her favorites! We’ll

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R-II Board hires new Elementary Principal

by Supt. Heath Oates The El Dorado Springs R-2 Board of Education met in regular session at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 10, in the high school gym. Three important recognition items were on the agenda after the call to order and approval of the consent agenda: • To recognize the El Dorado Springs R-2 Early

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Picnic lineup

We’re Excited about the El Dorado Springs Picnic performers this year! The Picnic Committee has some really good entertainers slated! • Wednesday, July 21 – Spring Park Dance – Barnstormers (A local favorite) • Thursday, July 22 Headliner – Members Only (Talented 1980’s tribute band) • Friday, July 23 Headliner – Midnight Rodeo (Kansas City

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MDC reminds people to celebrate safely this summer

As people celebrate this summer, the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds everyone to be careful with fireworks, campfires, and other sources of fire that could cause a wildfire. Fireworks: Don’t light fireworks in any areas where the sparks could ignite dry grass, leaves, or other potential fire fuel. Always have an approved fire extinguisher

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Play Ball

TEACHING TO HIT AND STEAL– The El Dorado Springs summer ball program only has a few weeks left. Parents and volunteers help the sometimes distracted baseball youngsters with the basic ins-an-outs of the game.

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A first for ElDo

EL DORADO SPRINGS TRACK TEAM LEAVES MARK ON THE CLASS 3 MISSOURI STATE TRACK AND FIELD CHAMPIONSHIPS – by Brian Goatley. The Missouri Class 3 State Track and Field Championships were held on Saturday, May 29, with the 13 members of the El Dorado Springs high school track team in attendance. From the Sectional meet

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Council renews trash contract with WCA

At the regular meeting of the El Dorado Springs City Council meeting on Monday, June 7, the council voted to renew the city’s solid waste collection services with WCA, the current provider. The five-year contract will increase everyone’s bill by $1.81. Under the new contract everyone will be provided with a poly cart that they

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