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Friday night lights begins
Friday night lights begins
Let the games begin
Let the games begin
Meet the fall staff
Meet the fall staff
Sheila, Kelby and Sharla all have their own roles at their family farm during the pumpkin season. This year marks the 50th year for Schaake's Pumpkin Patch.
50 years of family: Schaake’s Pumpkin Patch carves decades of holiday memories
Sara Maloney
An invitation to Sara’s send-off
Ben Terwilliger, executive director of the Eudora Area Historical Society, provided a biannual update on the museum and historical society at Monday's City Commission meeting.
Process moves forward for grant to renovate Barbwire Barbecue
City manager’s proposed budget outlined to commissioners
City manager’s proposed budget outlined to commissioners
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City to see presentation of city manager proposed budget
Library Board discusses need for more financial support
Library Board discusses need for more financial support
City outlines budget priorities for 2026
City outlines budget priorities for 2026
Giving at the garden
Giving at the garden
More clarity coming for future of state program to help agricultural workers
More clarity coming for future of state program to help agricultural workers
File photo.
Students safe after police respond to call near district office
Colton Jenkins holds his Wheel Assembly project from the state competition that he won in April. Jenkins said at the state competition, he was given a poorly made drawing and had to correct it. His adviser, Scott Lickteig, said Jenkins’ drawing was 95% accurate. Jenkins is also wearing his Kansas shirt given to him by SkillsUSA. All delegates had to wear their state shirt on the first day of the national competition.
Eudora High student places sixth in national technical drafting competition
The School Board agreed AI is here to stay, and the district needs to be proactive in addressing it.
School Board begins discussions on AI in the classroom
Great Kaw Adventure Race returns with easier route, more events
Great Kaw Adventure Race returns with easier route, more events
De Soto Days 2025
De Soto Days 2025
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Good Neighbor: Community Events and Announcements
Spice Up Your Life: Apple Strudels
Spice Up Your Life: Apple Strudels
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De Soto Days begins Thursday
Fall sports previews
Fall sports previews
Landon Harper will step into the role of head baseball coach after four years as an assistant. Harper will bring experience as a college and professional baseball player to the Cardinals’ baseball team.
Landon Harper to be new head baseball coach
Free parking, bus rides offered for KU football games
Free parking, bus rides offered for KU football games
Cody VandeWeerd lifts in adult barbell deadlifts Saturday.
“Pound for pound:” Show of Strength contest brings out local powerlifters
Gavin Frazier will play at the 2025 All American Games baseball tournament in Florida.
Giving it his all: Youth baseball player headed to All American Games
Rec Center accessibility, property tax rebates discussed for seniors
Rec Center accessibility, property tax rebates discussed for seniors
Crystal Hinman interacts with a resident at Homestead, which she said is her favorite part of volunteering for the Giving Garden.
“Community is what it’s all about”: Giving Garden volunteers brighten days
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
The Community Newspaper for Eudora, Kansas - Eudora Times

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Library staff member Crystal Hinman helped organize the Team Up to Clean Up event, where community members will pick up trash around Eudora from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday.

Teaming up and cleaning up: Community invited to collect trash Saturday

JENNA BARACKMAN
April 26, 2023
Senior Sophia Nichols, who has played flute since fifth grade, practices her flute solo. She said performing is exhilarating and earned a 2 rating at regionals.

“A universal language:” High school band members share a passion for music

JENNA BARACKMAN
April 18, 2023
Members of the Senior Foundation of Eudora met Friday for their monthly fun day. 

From seniors to seniors: Eudora seniors give advice to 2023 graduating class

JENNA BARACKMAN
April 15, 2023
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High school’s Science Olympiad team is returning state champ

JENNA BARACKMAN
April 4, 2023
The Giving Garden reopened for its third growing season Tuesday at its Volunteer Kick-Off Day.

Giving Garden plants roots for third growing season

JENNA BARACKMAN
March 31, 2023
Sixteen people provided public comment, with 12 testifying against the quarry, Wednesday night at the Douglas County Commission meeting. Commissioners unanimously struck down the proposed quarry.

Douglas County commissioners unanimously deny quarry permit

JENNA BARACKMAN
March 30, 2023
Freshmen Adria Chrislip and Jason Ditty build a project that triggers a signal occurring at equally spaced time intervals ahead of Science Olympiad’s state competition, where they will answer questions related to time and show their project in It’s About Time.

“Forging their own path”: Science Olympiad teams return to state

JENNA BARACKMAN
March 25, 2023
Of the 20 people who provided public comment at Wednesday night's meeting, only one was in favor of the quarry.

Planning Commissions recommend denial of quarry permit for second time

JENNA BARACKMAN
February 23, 2023
Jag-K students must complete 10 hours of community service each semester. The organization frequently visits Homestead Assisted Living & Memory Care of Eudora, where they play bingo with residents.

Jag-K sets students up for success after high school

JENNA BARACKMAN
February 17, 2023
Scouts hope for high cookie sales

Scouts hope for high cookie sales

JENNA BARACKMAN
February 10, 2023
Senior Abby Keltner and junior Norah Oehlert practice rolling a patient onto a lift with guidance from registered nurse and health science teacher Danielle Young. Oehlert said she pulled a lot of valuable information out of the labs throughout the course.

Preparing the next generation of health care providers

JENNA BARACKMAN
January 27, 2023
Keith Turnbaugh spoke against the quarry that would lie just outside city limits on Wednesday night at the Douglas County Commission meeting.

County Commission defers vote on quarry permit

JENNA BARACKMAN
January 19, 2023
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Santa Claus spills Christmas secrets, answers first grade questions

JENNA BARACKMAN
December 10, 2022
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Taste of Eudora Episode 3: Kate Weston

JENNA BARACKMAN
December 10, 2022
Taste of Eudora Episode 2: Chef Jack Low

Taste of Eudora Episode 2: Chef Jack Low

JENNA BARACKMAN
December 2, 2022
State environmental and health officials identify few concerns for the Panasonic plant, but other environmental experts and local fire stations worry what this could mean for local communities.

Economic development will reshape local environment

JENNA BARACKMAN
November 30, 2022
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What are you thankful for?

JENNA BARACKMAN
November 23, 2022
Submitted Photo. The floriculture team of recent Eudora chapter alumni received a gold ranking at FFA nationals.

Going for Gold: Eudora teams shine at FFA nationals

JENNA BARACKMAN
November 12, 2022
Kyleigh Musick, Natalie Karten, Allison Allison and Sawyer Schreiner rehearse Thursday night for the high school’s production of “Cinderella.”

High school musical “Cinderella” opens next week

JENNA BARACKMAN
November 4, 2022
Sushi chef Joseph Chang prepares a Dynamite Roll, which is topped with hot Cheetos, at the American Fresh Sushi grand opening Saturday at Gene’s Heartland Foods. He said the launch was successful.

American Fresh Sushi comes to Gene’s Heartland Foods

JENNA BARACKMAN
October 29, 2022
Senior Emiri White and freshman Ben Martin practice cross-examination at debate and forensic practice Wednesday at Eudora High School. Martin said is among the influx of freshmen on the debate team this year.

Debate and forensics team welcome new freshmen debaters

JENNA BARACKMAN
October 27, 2022
The Rev. Ryon Sander preached his first sermon at 10 a.m. Sunday at Refuge Christian Church. Sander, who is serving in the role in the interim, said he has always loved music and wanted to make it central in his services.

Refuge Christian Church hires interim pastor

JENNA BARACKMAN
October 23, 2022
Library Director Carol Wohlford and board members Tim Pringle and Eric Magette agree the Library Board should review all possible options for a new library at Tuesday’s board meeting.

Board discusses new proposal for expanding library

JENNA BARACKMAN
October 19, 2022
FFA Vice President Allyson Rietcheck announces the FFA will attend and compete at the National FFA Convention and Expo for the first time in the club’s history. The club’s adviser, Abigail Snyder, said this is a huge achievement for the club.

FFA will compete at nationals

JENNA BARACKMAN
October 15, 2022
Bruce Wayne was one of the pets to be blessed Sunday.

Local pets blessed during Eudora United Methodist Church service

JENNA BARACKMAN
October 10, 2022
Junior Rebekah Owens chops jalapenos in preparation to serve pulled pork nachos. Owens said the best part of culinary class is eating the food after making it.

High school’s culinary program receives $5,000 grant

JENNA BARACKMAN
October 2, 2022
Photo 2:  Addison Shockley and his wife, Lydia, sell a variety of furniture, received from donations and overstock companies, at their store Ready for Good Co.

Ready for Good Co. gives job experience to at-risk kids

JENNA BARACKMAN
September 26, 2022
Board members Heather Whalen and Joe Hurla voice support Thursday at the School Board meeting for new renovations to the track and field practice area.

School Board approves renovations to track and field area

JENNA BARACKMAN
September 9, 2022
Angie Miller, the parish manager, explains what happened after lightning struck Holy Family Catholic Church last month. 

Lightning strike at Holy Family Catholic Church disrupts services

JENNA BARACKMAN
September 7, 2022
The new bench in the Giving Garden is the result of the Lions Club collecting over 500 pounds of soft plastics. 

Lions Club will continue soft plastics collection

JENNA BARACKMAN
September 5, 2022
Joe Pickett competes Sunday in the Kansas State Fiddling and Picking Championships and reflects on playing decades of music.  

“Really, all I want to do is play”: Joe Pickett reflects on the impact of folk music

JENNA BARACKMAN
August 30, 2022
Jeremy Cluck, Logan Miller, Katherine Barnard and Hannah Wenger await the reveal of their class’s legacy project.

“I felt super proud”: Fifth graders reveal legacy project

JENNA BARACKMAN
April 21, 2022
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