May 25, 2026
From the El Dorado Springs Newsroom It may be an off-year election, but the familiar signs of campaign season are already emerging across the region. Voter turnout in off-year elections is traditionally lower, yet campaign activity often increases as candidates seek to make early impressions. Elected officials become more visible, community events draw more handshakes,
From the El Dorado Springs Newsroom Community members turned out in large numbers on Friday, Jan. 10, for a Chili Benefit Dinner and Silent Auction held in memory of Michael Mason, former chief of police of Humansville. The event was held in Humansville, with all proceeds benefiting the Mason family. Organizers reported a strong turnout
Dear Community, We need your help. Progress Club is actively seeking a location to prepare and sell the Memorial Day flowers as we have done for the past several years. There are basically four requirements for us to continue – large building available year around, water, electricity and restrooms. We would love for someone to
The El Dorado Springs City Council has added three items to the planned splash pad that is part of the pool renovation project. The above ground features include a 6’-4’ Cool Stick that shoots water from all sides, a 13’-8” Just-A-Bucket a device that fills a bucket at the top of the device with water
The El Do Christmas Basket Committee wishes to thank everyone who so generously donated money, toys, and time to make Christmas bright for 232 local families including 289 children. Many thanks go to the organizations who adopted families and collected socks. Special thanks to the many volunteer sorters and wrappers, to Fugate’s who collected 879
From the El Dorado Springs Newsroom As the final edition of 2025 goes to press, the year leaves behind a familiar rural record — one shaped by accountability questions, athletic milestones, civic debate, enduring traditions, and the everyday moments that define life in Cedar County. From courtrooms and council chambers to wrestling mats, school gyms,
The Missouri Primary Care Association (MPCA) and Missouri Community Health Centers commend Governor Mike Kehoe for his leadership in securing significant resources for Missouri through the federal Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) program. This achievement will deliver $216,276,818 to fund a statewide initiative designed to transform the delivery and sustainability of rural healthcare. The award
From the El Dorado Springs Newsroom The Vernon County Sheriff’s Office has released additional details following a shots fired call that resulted in a suspect being taken into custody and a victim suffering multiple gunshot wounds. According to the Vernon County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a report of shots fired in the Montevallo area
Grand Prize winner – 321 W. Hickory – Cassandra Hird 1st Place winner – 1405 S Summer – Lisa Barnett 2nd Place winner – 307 S. Grand – Jim Gray 3rd Place winner – 215 W Pine – David and Sherry Levine
From the El Dorado Springs Newsroom A Stockton man is being held in the Cedar County Jail following his arrest on a charge of first-degree sexual abuse and a separate allegation that he is a fugitive from justice. According to Cedar County Jail booking records, Corey Dobbs was arrested Dec. 15 by the Cedar County
