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Everyday El Dorado

Everyday El Dorado

By Deanna Sams Bonn

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

Everyday El DoradoSep 16, 2020

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Downtown District Assembly 25

Downtown District Assembly 25

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.

Aug 13, 202323:55
Shining a Stellar Light on C.A.N.

Shining a Stellar Light on C.A.N.

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.

Jul 02, 202305:27
Flint Hills Fiddler
Dec 16, 202208:16
Voter Turnout
Aug 06, 202204:42
Butler County Legislative Coffee
Mar 08, 202244:01
El Dorado Chamber News 2022

El Dorado Chamber News 2022

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.



Jan 12, 202213:37
What is Art? at the Coutts Museum of Art
Oct 18, 202106:35
SBA Celebrates 90 Years
Sep 23, 202104:07
Mayor's Prayer Breakfast & LEPC
Apr 28, 202107:06
BCC Student & Teacher Awards
Apr 21, 202110:46
El Dorado Community Programs
Apr 19, 202107:03
The Great Indian Doctor - Nancy Cowley Griggs
Apr 07, 202101:01:01
BCC Culinary Arts Program Receives Gift
Apr 06, 202102:57
Early Founder Frank Gordy - "The Man, the Myth, the Legend"

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

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. 


Mar 24, 202149:36
El Dorado's History within the Miss America Organization
Mar 17, 202103:45
Hildebrand - Horse Thief or Holy Roller? - part 2
Nov 18, 202042:55
Hildebrand - Horse Thief or Holy Roller?
Nov 11, 202059:33
Early Founder Series - Judge Lambdin
Nov 04, 202042:07
Halloween Episode
Oct 28, 202001:00:19
Brigadier General Alfred W. Ellet - Part 2
Oct 21, 202052:11
Brigadier General Alfred W. Ellet
Oct 14, 202057:32
Free State or Bust - Part 2
Oct 07, 202040:00
Free State or Bust
Sep 23, 202041:20
All Roads Lead to El Dorado (or is it Eldorado) & the Search for Gold
Sep 16, 202001:12:19
El Dorado or Eldorado ?
Sep 15, 202006:35
Examining History and Veracity of the Tales We're Told
Sep 09, 202001:08:40
El Dorado to Emporia in 1870
Sep 06, 202003:50
Founded - Celebrating 150 Years in El Dorado
Sep 03, 202004:47
Truth, Fiction or Conspiracy? - Celebrating 150 Years in El Dorado
Sep 02, 202004:25
eldoRADIO | Sheriff Endorses Sharp
Jul 27, 202004:22
Memorial Day Tribute
May 28, 202004:38
COVID-19 Mobile Testing Site
Apr 29, 202004:54
Butler County COVID-19 Response
Mar 20, 202009:36
State of the City 2020 | eldoRADIO
Feb 11, 202005:28
Community Developments with David Alfaro
Feb 05, 202013:20
It Had to be You

It Had to be You

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.


Dec 07, 201931:24
Mayor Young Installation
Dec 03, 201929:10
Fireside Chats with Jeff Turner
Nov 07, 201905:59
Community Celebrations
Nov 03, 201907:59
eldoRADIO, IPS Update & Butler County Government Day 2019
Oct 27, 201914:02
New Editor Finds Himself at Home in Butler County
Aug 12, 201919:60
Next Chapter Bookstore & HollyFrontier Western Celebration

Next Chapter Bookstore & HollyFrontier Western Celebration

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


Jul 29, 201906:42
BMW & 4-H Goat Milking Contest
Jul 23, 201917:24
Kansas Honor Flight Donation & Drums Across Kansas

Kansas Honor Flight Donation & Drums Across Kansas

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.  

Jul 17, 201908:30
Mayor's Prayer Breakfast | National Day of Prayer
May 03, 201948:08
El Dorado Senior Center, Butler County Fair, B.A.S.E. and Employment 1st
Apr 25, 201908:02
Senator Dole Visits WW2 Veterans and Butler County City & School Elections
Apr 12, 201905:06
Clarifications, IPS Update & Driving on K254

Clarifications, IPS Update & Driving on K254

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



Mar 27, 201919:05
First Responder Appreciation & EMS Annual Report

First Responder Appreciation & EMS Annual Report

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

Feb 14, 201944:17
ELDOKS | New Website and Mother, Son Bowling Event
Feb 07, 201904:22