Opinion

Once again area Scouts, parents and leaders did the most fantastic job of giving up two Saturdays in a row to help the needy of the Eureka Springs area. Once again the people responded with kindness and generosity. Your help in donating to the Scouting for Food Drive was greatly appreciated!

To the Editor: We all know grocery prices are going up, and many local families are struggling. At Flint Street, we’re seeing this firsthand, as more and more of our neighbors walk through our doors each week. Just since the first of 2025, we’ve provided food assistance to 545 households in Eureka Springs and Carroll County, The Scouts of Troop 67 are once again conducting their annual Scouting for Food Drive. This food drive is so important to us at Flint Street as it usually gathers enough non-perishable items to keep our shelves stocked through the winter, but we are expecting a much greater need in the coming months, and we need your donations more than ever this year.

Dear Editor, I’ve been reading the news lately regarding the Eureka Springs Hospital (some good, some bad) but I felt it was important to write this letter on my recent and unexpected visit to the hospital.

Eureka Springs is a town with soul, charm, and vision— but we’re missing a critical tool: a comprehensive plan.

“Milena and Margarete”

Thank you for the opportunity to respond to the comments from the Hospital Commission Chair made at yesterday’s City Council meeting.