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Twin Oaks new site plan approved for expansion of facility
Twin Oaks new site plan approved for expansion of facility
Doug Compton owns the property south of Dairy Queen and plans to build apartments on the land.
New apartments being planned near Nottingham Center
Banking on a legacy: Hoover family begins transition of Kaw Valley State Bank
Banking on a legacy: Hoover family begins transition of Kaw Valley State Bank
Sonic closed after minor fire
Sonic closed after minor fire
CPA Picnic parade
CPA Picnic parade
Twin Oaks new site plan approved for expansion of facility
Twin Oaks new site plan approved for expansion of facility
EFD responded to trash fires, illegal burns and serious medical injury on July 4
EFD responded to trash fires, illegal burns and serious medical injury on July 4
City completes next step in Pilla Park grant
City completes next step in Pilla Park grant
Woman taken to hospital following accident on Main
Woman taken to hospital following accident on Main
UPDATED: Commission ends City Manager Kevyn Gero’s contract
UPDATED: Commission ends City Manager Kevyn Gero’s contract
high school file photo
District continues to explore solutions to students skipping school
Moeckel presented updated totals to the School Board of how many students used the free breakfast program.
Board discusses first full year of free breakfast for all students
Submitted photo. Ally Rietcheck was named one of the six FFA state officers during the state convention. She will serve in the sentinel position for the next year alongside five officers.
Eudora graduate selected as first FFA state officer from town
Tony Barron, Travis McCormick and Shawna Vetter filed for School Board candidacy Monday. Kenny Massey has withdrawn from the race.
New candidates file, Massey withdraws from School Board race
Randy Foos will retire from the district at the end of the school year. His wife, Lori, will stay for another four years.
“A good man to have around”: Foos retires from district for second time
Fourth of July 2025
Fourth of July 2025
2025 graduate Ethan Feuerborn aims to shoot during a Cardinal Clays practice Wednesday before nationals.
Cardinal Clays aim high for nationals next week
Laura Smith to step down but continue to be Eudora “puzzle piece”
Laura Smith to step down but continue to be Eudora “puzzle piece”
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Peter Grassl, Heather Zwiener and John More will participate in an educational program about the American Revolution and the Declaration of Independence on the Fourth of July.
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A Saturday summer slam
A Saturday summer slam
Local officials begin discussing economic impact of 2026 World Cup
Local officials begin discussing economic impact of 2026 World Cup
Submitted photo. Athletes Ethan Folks and Grayson Mack competed in track and field events at the state Summer Games for Special Olympics, representing the Douglas County team with program coordinator Jacqui Folks.
Eudora Special Olympics athletes compete at summer games
“The kids have shown up as competitors across the board,” Swann said.
Cardinals win track state titles, girls team claims second
Seniors Katie Courter, Alexia Born, Reese Pattison, Jaiden Burris and Samantha Claire line up before the state championship final. Those five, alongside seniors Maddy Arnold and Kaylyn Carpenter, played their last high school game Friday.
Cardinals seniors celebrate second-place state finish
Former teacher continues to serve students, advocate for food security
Former teacher continues to serve students, advocate for food security
Eudora’s top dog volunteer is a town staple
Eudora’s top dog volunteer is a town staple
Sharing food and conversation to create community
Sharing food and conversation to create community
Providing care through medical support and crafting
Providing care through medical support and crafting
Newcomer focused on learning, collecting local history
Newcomer focused on learning, collecting local history
The Community Newspaper for Eudora, Kansas - Eudora Times

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An evening for history

MAYA SMITH
June 6, 2025

Eudora Community Museum Executive Director Ben Terwilliger hosted a historic walking tour downtown Friday evening in partnership with the Watkins Museum of History.

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Fourth of July 2025
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2025 graduate Ethan Feuerborn aims to shoot during a Cardinal Clays practice Wednesday before nationals.
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Laura Smith to step down but continue to be Eudora “puzzle piece”
Laura Smith to step down but continue to be Eudora “puzzle piece”
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Peter Grassl, Heather Zwiener and John More will participate in an educational program about the American Revolution and the Declaration of Independence on the Fourth of July.
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Special City Commission meeting to discuss fire department
Brownie cookies are soft and chocolaty with a little crunch from mini M&Ms. They’re a great cookie to share with friends.
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Submitted photo. Jerry and Ken Keiter traveled to Plevna, Kansas, alongside other volunteer Kansas Lions Club members. Jerry Keiter is the only non-Lions Club member.
Former fire chief lends a hand after tornado
File photo of CPA Picnic parade.
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MAYA SMITH
MAYA SMITH, Reporter
Maya Smith is a sophomore at KU and was born and raised in Lawrence. She is studying multimedia journalism with a minor in political science. She has worked for the Kansas Reflector as a freelance reporter. In her free time, she enjoys photography and spending time with friends.