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Shooting for the stars

THROWN FOR A HOOP – Last week, during the Lady Bulldogs basketball game with Marshfield, Macie Mays, daughter of Jarrod and Tammy Mays reached a milestone in her high school basketball career scoring her 1000th point as a sophomore. She is pictured with her younger sister, 7th grader McKinli, and her older sister Madison. Jarrod

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March 8 open house: Women’s Business Center

Celebrate the launch of the 15-county New Growth Women’s Business Center, to be based right here in El Dorado Springs. https://www.newgrowthmo.org/region-wins-womens-business-center/. El Dorado Springs is the site of the first of five open house events 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, March 8, at the Liston Center, 508 N. Main St. Speakers, food, and inspiration

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All city taxi customers required to wear masks

City Manager Bruce Rogers told the El Dorado Springs City Council at their regular meeting on Monday, Feb 22, that all riders on the city taxi will be required to wear a mask because the city receives federal funds for the vehicle. Gayman asked if the driver would turn away anyone that wasn’t wearing a

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Ready for his close-up

RED BIRD OF HAPPINESS – This little guy knew how to pick the perfect spot to brighten a cold, drab winter’s day. He looks Christmasy and Patriotic at the same time. Photo by Sandy Chambers via Facebook.

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Notice of annual fire service charges

El Dorado Springs Rural Fire Due By March 15, 2021 The City of El Dorado Springs has established the following charges for rural fire service and dues. Annual Renewal Charge for Present Member – $65. New Member or Rejoin Fee – $75 Plus Annual Charge of $65. Charges are calculated on the basis of one

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Cedar County COVID-19 stats for Feb. 22

Reported cases since beginning of COVID-19 pandemic (1109) Active COVID-19 cases (5) Total # of cases requiring hospitalization Current # of hospitalized cases # of deaths (17 confirmed PCR, 5 by antifen) Total Cedar County Test Count (total of negative line list + # positive cases) Negative Cedar County Test Count (12,492 on Feb. 22)

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first Film Fest

The first annual Wayside Film Festival corresponds with the 140th annual El Dorado Springs Picnic. A three night event in late July, the Picnic hosts 25,000 people from around the area, offering a large potential audience for filmmakers. The Wayside Film festival is open to any independent film makers interested in submitting their work. Our

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