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Picnic in the Park, Annual Meeting & Awards Just $15/person Includes pulled pork and pulled chicken with baked beans, a variety of cold sides, dessert, drink and a raffle ticket. Contact the chamber to RSVP, email or call (417) 876-4154.

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2021 El Dorado Springs Community Foundation Awards $7,050 in Scholarships

Mya White-Briscoe was selected as the recipient of the Doc and Bonnie Bender Memorial scholarship which is a three year scholarship totaling $2,250. This scholarship was created by the Bender family to honor their parents, Doc and Bonnie, and represents their legacy of philanthropy, encouragement, and love for one’s home community by supporting an opportunity

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Updated MDC website gives users new look and easier navigation

The Missouri Department of Conservations (MDC) announces it has updated its website to offer a new look and better navigation for site users. According to MDC, the majority of web content will remain where it was while other content has been moved to better fit where visitors expect to find it. MDC had about 6.8

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New jobs for chamber directors

It’s been almost nine years that Jackson Tough has served the El Dorado Springs Chamber of Commerce. He considers his time there as an honor and a privilege. Together with the help and support of our chamber members and community the chamber has done some pretty amazing things, he said Tough said,”We united to better

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Hospital Board begins with Bozarth self-introduction

The Cedar County Memorial board of Trustees met for their regular monthly meeting on Monday, May 17, 2021 with all trustees in attendance: President Michelle Leroux, David Bozarth, Marvin Manring, Judy Renn and Julia Philips. After the call ot order, approval of the agenda and approval of the minutes of the April meeting, Bozarth introduced

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Parson helps dedicate Patriot Parkway

GOVERNOR HELPS WAVE THE FLAGS – Missouri Governor Mike Parson was in town on Wednesday, May 12, for the dedication of the Patriot Parkway – The 48 American Flags now waving on Hwy 54. He praised El Dorado Springs for believing in freedom and the American Dream.

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Board to offer assistant superintendent to Dr. Tracy Barger

The El Dorado Springs R-2 Board of Education met in regular session on May 13, 2021. After approving the consent agenda and hearing the COVID-19 Status Update, the board looked at results from the ESSER funds survey sent to staff. The board then discussed some strategies to reduce annual, ongoing operating overhead for the district—paying

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Last weekend began with prayer

Area pastors participated in the El Dorado Springs Chamber of Commerce National Day of Prayer Thursday, May 6. The Fine Arts Gala entertained a well dressed crowd. The Wayside Inn Museum began Saturday morning with breakfast. The Lodge made sure no one went hungry. The 54 Cruisers decorated Main Street with its colorful cars.

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MDC encourages people to be bear aware this spring

With spring underway, Missouri’s growing population of about 800 black bears have left their winter dens with some wandering great distances in search of food, territory, and mates. With bears active and on the move, the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds people to “Be Bear Aware.” Missouri is home to only black bears, but

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Missing boy home and safe

A 13-year-old boy, Dusty Rock, who was reported missing several months ago, has been located safe and unharmed in another state. Details are hard to learn because it involves a juvenile but the Cedar County Sheriff’s department handled the case.

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