May 18, 2025
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
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by Melanie Chance Cedar County Residents Encouraged to File for Hospital and School Board PositionsCedar County is calling on its residents to take an active role in shaping the future of the community. Candidate filing for the Cedar County Hospital Board and the Stockton and El Dorado School Boards is now open, running from (December
Community Springs Healthcare Facility has spent the month of December preparing for and celebrating the Christmas holiday. Santa dropped by with a bag full of gifts to add to the holiday cheer. A special “Thank You” is extended to those who supported our “Adopt-a-Grandparent” event which funds the gift-giving for all of the residents!
Ten! – Nine! – Eight! – was the chant as the countdown ensued at the 2024 Chamber of Commerce Christmas Lighting Celebration. El Dorado Springs is now illuminated from Spring Street Park to Main Street, and Highway 32 as well as US Highway 54 for the holiday season! Generation 3 introduced Miss Merry Christmas and
