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Welcome to Everyday El Dorado, where we focus on "the fine art of living well" in El Dorado, Kansas and we highlight individuals and organizations who have made, and are making, significant contributions to our community.

Deanna Sams Bonn


    • Jul 21, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
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    National Night Out 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2024 3:00


    The El Dorado Police Department is hosting the National Night Out, on Tue., Aug. 6th, from 5-7 p.m. at East Park. This is an annual community-building campaign aimed at fostering police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie. National Night Out is a nationwide initiative that works to bring neighbors together and enhance the relationship between law enforcement and the communities they serve. “The goal is to help get the community involved with local law enforcement,” said El Dorado Police Officer Kyle Warrington, coordinator of the event. 

    Downtown District Assembly 25

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2023 23:54


    El Dorado Main Street held its quarterly Downtown Assembly on Tuesday, Aug. 8th at Charley's Appliances. The meeting was initiated by Jeff Christensen, the President of the El Dorado Main Street Board and he began by introducing Tyler Norris, a board member from the Branches Pregnancy and Family Resource Center. Norris updated attendees on their building renovation at 107 N Main in El Dorado. Following Norris, Thea Howard-Dickson, Executive Director of the Coutts Museum of Art, spoke about the museum's ongoing renovation. City Engineer, Scott Rickard, then provided an update on several downtown El Dorado infrastructure projects. Christensen asked Officer John Thompson of the El Dorado Police Department about the initiative to collect contact details from the business community. Sierra Marie Bonn, El Dorado Main Street Communications Project Manager, detailed forthcoming Main Street events. Christensen wrapped up the meeting, underscoring the significance of the "Thankful Thursday" events Downtown.

    Shining a Stellar Light on C.A.N.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2023 5:27


    First Baptist Church in El Dorado is holding Vacation Bible School (VBS), July 10-14th. This year's theme is "Stellar" and the kids will be learning about and supporting the Community Aid Network (C.A.N.) throughout the week.

    Flint Hills Fiddler

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2022 8:15


    Flint Hills Fiddler, Derrick Doty, gave his presentation "The Magic Lantern & Instruments Show" at the Butler County History Center Home of the Kansas Oil Museum. He shared little known stories of the history of music and musicians in Kansas. Doty can be found by visiting his website: https://flinthillsfiddler.wordpress.com/ Learn more about the Fine Art of Living Well Everyday in El Dorado by visiting our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@everydayeldorado

    Voter Turnout

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2022 4:42


    Learn more about the Fine Art of Living Well Everyday in El Dorado by visiting EverydayElDorado.com

    Butler County Legislative Coffee

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2022 44:00


    On Saturday, March 5, 2022 the El Dorado Chamber of Commerce hosted a Legislative Coffee sponsored by the Butler County Farm Bureau Association. In attendance were District 12 Representative Doug Blex, District 75 Representative Will Carpenter and District 14 Senator Mike Fagg. They spoke to Butler County residents about the work they are currently doing on their behalf and answered questions. EverydayElDorado.com

    El Dorado Chamber News 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2022 13:37


    The El Dorado Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, Phil Benedict, sat down with me to share some of the exciting new changes to the Chamber of Commerce for the new year.

    What is Art? at the Coutts Museum of Art

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2021 6:35


    I recently had the opportunity to visit the Coutts Museum for their current Museum-wide exhibit “What is Art?” The exhibit features: Sculpture and 2D work from Dallas Dodge Prints from Jennifer Callaway Jewelry from Jillian Marsh Graffiti from Belle Rausch - Wichita Weavers, Spinners, and Dyers Guild As well as an installation piece from curator Sheila Yrjanainen The exhibit runs from August 5 - October 28, 2021 Visit EverydayElDorado.com to learn more about the people, places and things to do in El Dorado, Butler County, Kansas.

    SBA Celebrates 90 Years

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2021 4:07


    Susan B. Allen Memorial Hospital opened its doors on September 19, 1931. Ninety years later, they celebrated their continued service to El Dorado and the surrounding communities with an employee appreciation luncheon. On Monday, September 20, 2021, a birthday celebration was held on the lawn in front of the section of the hospital building that houses the original structure. Learn more at EverydayElDorado.com

    Mayor's Prayer Breakfast & LEPC

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2021 7:06


    May 6th is this year's National Day of Prayer and the day will begin in El Dorado with the Annual Mayor's Prayer Breakfast. Robin Forpahl is the guest speaker at this year's event which will be held at the Civic Center. The Butler County Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) meets quarterly to give partners an opportunity to stay up to date with one another and plan for Hazard Materials training. Keri Korthals, Butler County Emergency Management Director tells more about the committee and it's function. Learn more at EverydayElDorado.com

    BCC Student & Teacher Awards

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2021 10:46


    Butler Community College instructors Larry Friesen and Amanda Hadley have been named recipients of the John and Suanne Roueche Excellence Awards for 2021. Each year the awards are presented by the League for Innovation in the Community College. EverydayElDorado.com

    El Dorado Community Programs

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2021 7:03


    "Crossroads: Change in Rural America" is a Smithsonian Traveling Exhibit and Butler County Historical Society Home of the Kansas Oil Museum is a partner site and host to "The Changing Faces and Place in Butler County." Community Aid Network (CAN) is a local resource to help those in financial need and volunteers Barbara Day, Joy Cushman and Dorthy Beer shares with me about the services provided. Numana hosts a monthly "Serve Local" food packing event and I spoke with Event Coordinator Rachel Lacerda to learn more. Learn more at EverydayElDorado.com

    The Great Indian Doctor - Nancy Cowley Griggs

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2021 61:00


    Nancy Griggs, according to an article in the Walnut Valley Times in 1895, was described as a women who “…came of that sturdy, rugged pioneer stock, whose indomitable will, honesty and courage laid the foundation of this nation and paved the way, through untold hardships for a civilization, the broadest and highest in the worlds history. This was the atmosphere in which she was reared and these were the environments in which she grew to womanhood.” When Nancy (Johnson) Cowley Griggs came to Kansas Territory, with her first husband Matthew Cowley in 1857, it was home to several tribes of Native American’s who were at war with each other and with the incoming settlers. According to reports, she won their confidence, ministered to the sick, fed the hungry and became famous among them.  She acquired a practical knowledge of their use of herbs as medicine and became adept in their application. She studied nature and nature’s remedies and went on to marry Albert (A.O.) Griggs on October 25, 1874.  Following their marriage, Nancy moved her healing practice into town where she became known as the Great Indian Doctor. Learn more at EverydayElDorado.com

    BCC Culinary Arts Program Receives Gift

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2021 2:57


    The Culinary Arts program at Butler Community College is moving forward with what some are calling “Culinary 2.0.” Scott Redler, co-founder and COO of the fast-casual restaurant franchise, Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers, and wife Betsy announced Thursday, that they and Vantage Point Properties, Inc. are making significant donations to the Butler Community College Foundation to support the growth and expansion of Butler’s award-winning Culinary Arts program. The cash and land gifts prepare Butler’s Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management programs to make significant enhancements. The result will be a brand-new teaching and entertaining facility in Andover’s hottest development area on Kellogg. The building will serve as a state-of-the-art training facility for the Culinary and Hospitality program while providing students the opportunity to showcase their unique cuisines to the public. Learn more at EverydayElDorado.com

    Early Founder Frank Gordy - "The Man, the Myth, the Legend"

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2021 49:36


    Frank Gordy is the namesake of Gordy Park and Gordy Street, both located in the heart of El Dorado, Kansas. The 140 acre tract which comprised the original townsite was entered on March 23, 1868, by B. Frank Gordy, and a plat of the townsite filed for record in the succeeding month. Shortly after entering his claim, Gordy sold a fifth interest each to Henry Martin, Samuel Langdon and Byron O. Carr, and with them formed the El Dorado Town Company. Town lots were laid out and sold to all who would improve them, at the rate of $10 per lot. In this episode, we learn a little more about Gordy and his contribution to El Dorado's history. Visit EverydayElDorado.com as well celebrate 150 years in El Dorado.

    El Dorado's History within the Miss America Organization

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2021 3:45


    On this episode, we hear from El Dorado native Sierra Marie Bonn, Miss Southwest 2020, as she shares a bit of history on scholarship programs through the years in Kansas, including a fun fact about El Dorado's connection with the Miss Kansas Organization.  Learn more about Sierra by visiting documentary.sierrabonn.com

    Hildebrand - Horse Thief or Holy Roller? - part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2020 42:55


    William Hildebrand is listed as the first white settler in Butler County. He is also identified as a horse thief. Nothing else is mentioned about him in the history books. But there is always more to a story... Celebrating 150 Years in El Dorado is brought to you through a partnership with Everyday El Dorado in conjunction with Golden Road Studios, Butler County Historical Society Home of the Kansas Oil Museum, the City of El Dorado, KBTL 88.1 The Grizz and our series sponsor, Linda Baines, Realtor with SunGroup Real Estate and Appraisals. Visit us on the web at EverydayElDorado.com

    Hildebrand - Horse Thief or Holy Roller?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2020 59:32


    William Hildebrand is listed as the first white settler in Butler County. He is also identified as a horse thief. Nothing else is mentioned about him in the history books. But there is always more to a story... Celebrating 150 Years in El Dorado is brought to you through a partnership with Everyday El Dorado in conjunction with Golden Road Studios, Butler County Historical Society Home of the Kansas Oil Museum, the City of El Dorado, KBTL 88.1 The Grizz and our series sponsor, Linda Baines, Realtor with SunGroup Real Estate and Appraisals. Visit us on the web at EverydayElDorado.com

    Early Founder Series - Judge Lambdin

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2020 42:07


    Judge J.C. Lambdin was the Chairman of the Board of Eldorado Town Company in September 1871, when election was first held for Mayor, Council Members and Sheriff. This election on September 12, 1871, marked the date we officially recognize as the founding of El Dorado but was not the town's beginning. The beginning is documented as June 15, 1857 when a group of men from Lawrence headed West to expand the voting district for the Free State Party. They eventually settled along the West Branch of the Walnut River and named their settlement Eldorado and incorporated the Eldorado Town Company with the Kansas Territorial Legislature on February 6, 1858 Lambdin originally arrived in Butler County in August of 1857 and helped to form Chelsea. This series is brought to you through a partnership with Everyday El Dorado in conjunction with Golden Road Studios, Butler County Historical Society Home of the Kansas Oil Museum, the City of El Dorado, KBTL 88.1 The Grizz and our series sponsor, Linda Baines, Realtor with SunGroup Real Estate and Appraisals. Visit us on the web at EverydayElDorado.com

    Halloween Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2020 60:18


    A special Halloween episode featuring a story in the headlines on October 31, 1904 This series is brought to you through a partnership with Everyday El Dorado in conjuction with Golden Road Studios, butler County Historical Society Home of the Kansas Oil Museum, the City of El Dorado, KBTL 88.1 The Grizz and our series sponsor, Linda Baines, Realtor with SunGroup Real Estate and Appraisals. Visit us on the web at EverydayElDorado.com

    Brigadier General Alfred W. Ellet - Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2020 52:10


    Brigadier General Alfred Washington Ellet was born on October 11, 1820 and the 200th anniversary of his birth is this year (2020). Ellet began investing in El Dorado in 1873 and made many trips to visit his son, Edward (E.C.) Ellet, before finally locating Butler County. Along with his son Edward, and friend Nathan Frazier, he helped organize the Bank of El Dorado, which eventually became Farmers and Merchants Bank. His last name may sound familiar to many because it was bestowed on the building he had built for El Dorado - The Ellet Opera House. The Ellet Opera House opened in 1884, and became the cultural heart of the city. It was the location of most public entertainment, from lectures by prominent speakers and political speeches to commencement ceremonies and church services. The Ellet Opera house was also host to talent shows and grand balls, as well as opera singers and eventually vaudeville. A display featuring memorabilia donated to the museum by descendants of Ellet is planned as part of El Dorado’s 150th birthday celebration. This series is brought to you through a partnership with Everyday El Dorado in conjuction with Golden Road Studios, butler County Historical Society Home of the Kansas Oil Museum, the City of El Dorado, KBTL 88.1 The Grizz and our series sponsor, Linda Baines, Realtor with SunGroup Real Estate and Appraisals. Visit us on the web at EverydayElDorado.com

    Brigadier General Alfred W. Ellet

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2020 57:31


    Brigadier General Alfred Washington Ellet was born on October 11, 1820 and the 200th anniversary of his birth is this year (2020). Ellet began investing in El Dorado in 1873 and made many trips to visit his son, Edward (E.C.) Ellet, before finally locating Butler County. Along with his son Edward, and friend Nathan Frazier, he helped organize the Bank of El Dorado, which eventually became Farmers and Merchants Bank. His last name may sound familiar to many because it was bestowed on the building he had built for El Dorado - The Ellet Opera House. The Ellet Opera House opened in 1884, and became the cultural heart of the city. It was the location of most public entertainment, from lectures by prominent speakers and political speeches to commencement ceremonies and church services. The Ellet Opera house was also host to talent shows and grand balls, as well as opera singers and eventually vaudeville. A display featuring memorabilia donated to the museum by descendants of Ellet is planned as part of El Dorado’s 150th birthday celebration. This series is brought to you through a partnership with Everyday El Dorado in conjuction with Golden Road Studios, butler County Historical Society Home of the Kansas Oil Museum, the City of El Dorado, KBTL 88.1 The Grizz and our series sponsor, Linda Baines, Realtor with SunGroup Real Estate and Appraisals. Visit us on the web at EverydayElDorado.com

    Free State or Bust - Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2020 40:00


    This is the second part to the episode "Free State or Bust and the Political Climate in Kansas surrounding the founding of El Dorado" Guest and Historical Consultant, Ken Spurgeon helps to give a bigger picture of the state of affairs in the Kansas Territory leading up to the founding of Eldorado as a town, in 1858; Kansas as a state, in 1861; and some of the factors that led to the Civil War. Founded as a city of the third class on September 12, 1871, El Dorado was first founded as Eldorado Town Company on February 6, 1858 by an act of the Kansas Territory Legislature. El Dorado's history has been past down through the history books, but is it accurate? This series will take a look at the stories we've been told and uncover the stories we haven't been told that were lost to time. Subscribe to the podcast to join us as we hunt for history and revive the ghosts of El Dorado's past. This series is brought to you through a partnership with Everyday El Dorado in conjuction with Golden Road Studios, butler County Historical Society Home of the Kansas Oil Museum, the City of El Dorado, KBTL 88.1 The Grizz and our series sponsor, Linda Baines, Realtor with SunGroup Real Estate and Appraisals. Visit us on the web at EverydayElDorado.com

    Free State or Bust

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2020 41:19


    Free State or Bust and the Political Climate in Kansas surrounding the founding of El Dorado. Guest and Historical Consultant, Ken Spurgeon helps to give a bigger picture of the state of affairs in the Kansas Territory leading up to the founding of Eldorado as a town, in 1858; Kansas as a state, in 1861; and some of the factors that led to the Civil War. Founded as a city of the third class on September 12, 1871, El Dorado was first founded as Eldorado Town Company on February 6, 1858 by an act of the Kansas Territory Legislature. El Dorado's history has been past down through the history books, but is it accurate? This series will take a look at the stories we've been told and uncover the stories we haven't been told that were lost to time. Subscribe to the podcast to join us as we hunt for history and revive the ghosts of El Dorado's past. This series is brought to you through a partnership with Everyday El Dorado in conjuction with Golden Road Studios, butler County Historical Society Home of the Kansas Oil Museum, the City of El Dorado, KBTL 88.1 The Grizz and our series sponsor, Linda Baines, Realtor with SunGroup Real Estate and Appraisals. Visit us on the web at EverydayElDorado.com

    All Roads Lead to El Dorado (or is it Eldorado) & the Search for Gold

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2020 72:19


    Do you say El-Door-A-doh or do you say El-door-Ah-doh? How did the founding father's say it and has it remained the same or changed over the years? In this episode, we discover the road taken to arrive in El Dorado and what the original settlers found when they got here. Founded as a city of the third class on September 12, 1871, El Dorado was first founded as Eldorado Town Company on February 6, 1858 by an act of the Kansas Territory Legislature. El Dorado's history has been past down through the history books, but is it accurate? This series will take a look at the stories we've been told and uncover the stories we haven't been told that were lost to time. Subscribe to the podcast to join us as we hunt for history and revive the ghosts of El Dorado's past. This series is brought to you through a partnership with Everyday El Dorado in conjuction with Golden Road Studios, butler County Historical Society Home of the Kansas Oil Museum, the City of El Dorado, KBTL 88.1 The Grizz and our series sponsor, Linda Baines, Realtor with SunGroup Real Estate and Appraisals. Visit us on the web at EverydayElDorado.com

    El Dorado or Eldorado ?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2020 6:35


    Do you say El-Door-A-doh or do you say El-door-Ah-doh? How did the founding father's say it and has it remained the same or changed over the years? This excerpt is from our upcoming episode title "All Roads Lead to El Dorado (or Eldorado) and the Search for Gold" to air on KBTL 88.1 locally Wednesday, September 16th at 12 p.m. and can be heard by streaming online at kbtl.butercc.edu Founded as a city of the third class on September 12, 1871, El Dorado was first founded as Eldorado Town Company on February 6, 1858 by an act of the Kansas Territory Legislature. El Dorado's history has been past down through the history books, but is it accurate? This series will take a look at the stories we've been told and uncover the stories we haven't been told that were lost to time. Subscribe to the podcast to join us as we hunt for history and revive the ghosts of El Dorado's past. This series is brought to you through a partnership with Everyday El Dorado in conjuction with Golden Road Studios, butler County Historical Society Home of the Kansas Oil Museum, the City of El Dorado, KBTL 88.1 The Grizz and our series sponsor, Linda Baines, Realtor with SunGroup Real Estate and Appraisals. Visit us on the web at EverydayElDorado.com

    Examining History and Veracity of the Tales We're Told

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2020 68:40


    We are beginning a new series here on Everyday El Dorado in celebration of El Dorado's 150th year. Founded as a city of the third class on September 12, 1871, El Dorado was first founded as Eldorado Town Company on February 6, 1858 by an act of the Kansas Territory Legislature. El Dorado's history has been past down through the history books, but is it accurate? This series will take a look at the stories we've been told and uncover the stories we haven't been told that were lost to time. Subscribe to the podcast to join us as we hunt for history and revive the ghosts of El Dorado's past. This series is brought to you through a partnership with Everyday El Dorado in conjuction with Golden Road Studios, butler County Historical Society Home of the Kansas Oil Museum, the City of El Dorado, KBTL 88.1 The Grizz and our series sponsor, Linda Baines, Realtor with SunGroup Real Estate and Appraisals. Visit us on the web at EverydayElDorado.com

    El Dorado to Emporia in 1870

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2020 3:49


    This excerpt from the premier episode of "Celebrating 150 years in El Dorado" discusses the Souther Kansas Stage Company that conducted four-horse coaches between Emporia and El Dorado beginning in 1870. Trail ruts from this road that brought immigrants and visitors to Eldorado can still be seen today on the North end of El Dorado. The full episode can be heard on Wednesday at 12 p.m. on local radio KBTL 88.1 or by streaming the channel online. Learn more about the history of El Dorado by following Everyday El Dorado's podcast channel and hearing new episodes as they become available. Be sure to visit the website to learn more about the "Fine Art of Living Well, Everyday in El Dorado." EverydayElDorado.com

    Founded - Celebrating 150 Years in El Dorado

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2020 4:47


    We are beginning a new series here on Everyday El Dorado in celebration of El Dorado's 150th year. Founded as a city of the third class on September 12, 1871, El Dorado was first founded as Eldorado Town Company on February 6, 1858 by an act of the Kansas Territory Legislature. Subscribe to the podcast to join us as we hunt for history and revive the ghosts of El Dorado's past. This series is brought to you through a partnership with Everyday El Dorado in conjuction with Golden Road Studios, butler County Historical Society Home of the Kansas Oil Museum, the City of El Dorado, KBTL 88.1 The Grizz and our series sponsor, Linda Baines, Realtor with SunGroup Real Estate and Appraisals. Visit us on the web at EverydayElDorado.com

    Truth, Fiction or Conspiracy? - Celebrating 150 Years in El Dorado

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2020 4:25


    We are beginning a new series here on Everyday El Dorado in celebration of El Dorado's 150th year. Founded as a city of the third class on September 12, 1871, El Dorado was first founded as Eldorado Town Company on February 6, 1858 by an act of the Kansas Territory Legislature. El Dorado's history has been past down through the history books, but is it accurate? This series will take a look at the stories we've been told and uncover the stories we haven't been told that were lost to time. Subscribe to the podcast to join us as we hunt for history and revive the ghosts of El Dorado's past. This series is brought to you through a partnership with Everyday El Dorado in conjuction with Golden Road Studios, butler County Historical Society Home of the Kansas Oil Museum, the City of El Dorado, KBTL 88.1 The Grizz and our series sponsor, Linda Baines, Realtor with SunGroup Real Estate and Appraisals. Visit us on the web at EverydayElDorado.com

    eldoRADIO | Sheriff Endorses Sharp

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2020 4:21


    In this episode, I speak with Butler County Sheriff Kelly Herzet who shares why he endorses Jay Sharp as the next Sheriff. Visit EverydayElDorado.com to keep up with the "Fine Art of Living Well, Everyday in El Dorado."

    Memorial Day Tribute

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2020 4:37


    Captain Edgar Dale American Legion Post #81 erected markers and flags on the graves of veterans, at each of the three cemeteries in El Dorado which are Belle Vista, Sunset Lawns and Walnut River on Friday and Saturday mornings, prior to Memorial Day. On Monday, an American Legion Honor Guard presented a 21-Gun Salute and played Taps at Sunset Lawns. Read more about it and see photos by visiting the website: EverydayElDorado.com

    COVID-19 Mobile Testing Site

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2020 4:53


    The State of Kansas in partnership with eTrueNorth and Walmart to bring a mobile drive-through COVID-19 testing site to communities across the state. It is open to all healthcare providers and first responders and anyone who is exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19, at no cost to the individual. All appointments will be drive-through observed with self-collection. To be tested, individuals must be in a car and have a scheduled appointment through eTrueNorth at www.DoINeedaCOVID19test.com; On-site scheduling will also be available. Where: El Dorado State Park, 1714 NE Shady Creek Access Rd, El Dorado, KS 67042 When: The official testing schedule launches Monday, May 4, 2020.

    Butler County COVID-19 Response

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2020 9:35


    Stay up to date with the most recent information by visiting the Butler County COVID-19 Resource page at www.bucoks.com Visit our website at Everyday El Dorado

    State of the City 2020 | eldoRADIO

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2020 5:27


    Mayor Bill Young and City Manager David Dillner spoke at the State of the City address on February 4, 2020. According to Mayor Young, the state of the city is strong. EverydayElDorado.com

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    Community Developments with David Alfaro

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2020 13:20


    David Alfaro speaks with us regarding IPS and Economic Development funds being returned to the State. EverydayElDorado.com

    It Had to be You

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2019 31:23


    Ruby Virginia Frisby and Pleas George Ball "Junior" met when she was 13 years old and working on the Nuttle Cattle Ranch. Their romance bloomed through letters the couple wrote to each other beginning in 1940 and continued during WWII while Junior was stationed in the South Pacific, and Virginia worked as a Rosie the Riveter for Boeing in Wichita, Kansas. This is their story.

    Mayor Young Installation

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2019 30:32


    Installation of Mayor Bill Young and Commissioners Gregg Lewis and Kendra Wilkinson were held on December 2, 2019 at the El Dorado City Commission meeting. Opening the meeting was the Flint Hills Rock and Rollers who sang the National Anthem and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Learn more about the fine art of living well everyday in El Dorado at EverydayElDorado.com

    Fireside Chats with Jeff Turner

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2019 5:59


    The El Dorado Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with El Dorado inc., hosted their first "Inspire Butler - Fireside Chats" on November 6, 2019. Following a networking social, guest speaker Jeff Turner, former CEO of Spirit Aerosystems, shared his thoughts on business success in an intimate gathering with local business leaders. EverydayElDorado.com

    Community Celebrations

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2019 7:59


    This week's episode is about the recent Trick or Treat Down Main Street event, El Dorado First Baptist Church's Hallelujah Carnival and the upcoming events surrounding the Celebration of Freedom week in El Dorado. EverydayElDorado.com

    eldoRADIO, IPS Update & Butler County Government Day 2019

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2019 14:01


    Learn more about the "fine art of living well" everyday in El Dorado and the happenings in and around Butler County by visiting the website EverydayElDorado.com

    New Editor Finds Himself at Home in Butler County

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2019 19:59


    There’s a new face in town and you may see his name pop up from time to time. I am referring to the new Editor for the Butler County Times-Gazette, Clinton Dick. But, he says, we can call him Clint. Read the article at EverydayElDorado.com

    Next Chapter Bookstore & HollyFrontier Western Celebration

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2019 6:41


    Errin Moore of The Next Chapter Books & Novelties explains why they are closing the business. Tabitha Sharp, Chairman of the HollyFrontier Western Celebration, shares details on this year's event. The Miss Frontier Pageant will be held on Sunday, August 4th at 3p at the Performing Arts Center. Arena events begin Friday, August 9th

    BMW & 4-H Goat Milking Contest

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2019 17:24


    The Second Annual Butler Mission Week (BMW) celebrated the weeklong event with a free community Block Party on Friday, July 19th. The Block Party was held on the lawn of Susan B. Allen Memorial Hospital. Over 227 volunteers worked in multiple shifts each day throughout the week, following the biblical command “Love Thy Neighbor.” They did so by participating in community service projects and intentional acts of kindness. According to program director, Andrea Van Auken, the goal was simple, to “Take care of the town we live in.” At Board of Butler County Commissioners meeting, Commissioner Ed Myers, reported on the results of the Butler County 4-H Fair Celebrity Goat Milking Contest held on July 22, 2019 Visit EverydayElDorado.com to learn more about the "Fine Art of Living Well" everyday in El Dorado.

    Kansas Honor Flight Donation & Drums Across Kansas

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2019 8:30


    Family and friends of Howard Cool, Jr gathered at the Butler County Freedom Memorial to make a donation to the Kansas Honor Flight in his memory. Anthony DiCarlo, Touring Manager of Drum Corps International gives insight to the scoring of the Drum and Bugle Corps teams during Drums Across Kansas.

    Mayor's Prayer Breakfast | National Day of Prayer

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2019 48:07


    National Day of Prayer was May 2, 2019 and Mayor Vince Haines hosted the Mayor's Prayer Breakfast in partnership with the El Dorado Chamber of Commerce. Kimberly Fross, Executive Director of the Pregnancy and Family Resource Center, was the guest speaker. Read more about the event by visiting EverydayElDorado.com

    El Dorado Senior Center, Butler County Fair, B.A.S.E. and Employment 1st

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2019 8:01


    In this week's episode, I speak with four (4) different non-profit organizations on their current and upcoming events.  Mary Mays is the President of the El Dorado Senior Center.  Connie Chillcot is with Bluestem Association for Student Education (B.A.S.E.) and is the Secretary for the Butler County Fair Association. Macy Collins is with Resource Center for Independent Living (RCIL) and is on the board for Employment 1st Butler County. EverydayElDorado.com highlights the "Fine Art of Living Well" everyday in El Dorado. 

    Senator Dole Visits WW2 Veterans and Butler County City & School Elections

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2019 5:05


    This week’s episode, we hear from Senator Bob Dole at the dedication of the new cafe at the Robert J Dole VA Hospital. El Dorado resident, Virginia “Rosie the Riveter” Ball was invited to be a guest at the ceremony along with other WW2 veterans. And we spoke to Butler County Clerk Tatum Stafford regarding the filing deadline for the upcoming elections. To see the full list of position openings

    Clarifications, IPS Update & Driving on K254

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2019 20:27


    At the recent Board of Butler County Commissioner's meeting, Community Development Director David Alfaro addressed questions and accusations regarding the request for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for a property within Lincoln Township. He also gave an update on the progress being made by Integrated Plastics Solutions (IPS). Finally, District 4 Commissioner Mike Wheeler commends Butler County Sheriff Herzet and his Officers on the increased presence on K254, helping to ensure safe driving. To read the article accompanying this podcast, visit: http://everydayeldorado.com

    First Responder Appreciation & EMS Annual Report

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2019 45:39


    Read more about the appointment of Frank Williams to Director of Butler County Emergency Management Services.

    ELDOKS | New Website and Mother, Son Bowling Event

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2019 5:43


    In this week's episode, we visit with Molly Denton at the El Dorado Convention and Visitors Bureau about the new city website design. We also hear about the Mother-Son Bowling event from Brian Urton of the Parks and Recreation Department. Check out the new city website

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