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Ty Hendon stands in front of workout equipment on Friday at the Defiant Fitness studio.
Defiant Fitness plans launch of meal service
Gene's apples sale
Gene’s apples sale
Behind the scenes: Old Methodist church
Behind the scenes: Old Methodist church
Gene's grapes sale: Oct. 22-28
Gene’s grapes sale: Oct. 22-28
Visitors at Schaake’s Pumpkin Patch walk through the crowd carrying various sizes of pumpkins.
Schaake’s celebrates 50th anniversary weekend
City and bank confidentially settle lawsuit
City and bank confidentially settle lawsuit
Developer Michel Borchardt speaks to city commissioners Monday. Borchardt is a Eudora resident hoping to fill out the remaining lots in the Nottingham Center with apartments, food and services.
City Commission advances first step for Nottingham development
Pilla Park, development proposals on city agenda
Pilla Park, development proposals on city agenda
Breaking news: Developer interested in remaining Nottingham lots
Breaking news: Developer interested in remaining Nottingham lots
Library Board sets closing date for new location
Library Board sets closing date for new location
Queen Halle Hammes and King Cage Crabill
Homecoming 2025 royalty
Middle school performs fall concert
Middle school performs fall concert
Board members from the Future Farmers of America talked about their success last school year and hopes for the current school year.
School district hopes to recruit more students outside of Eudora
Homecoming 2025
Homecoming 2025
Shanda Hurla smiles as Renee Mueting discusses how she will use her $3,894 grant.
Prize Patrol awards $42,000 in grants
Trunk or Treat 2025
Trunk or Treat 2025
545 W 20th St.
Ghost of the town: Residents go all out with haunted houses
Good Neighbor: Community Events and Announcements
Good Neighbor: Community Events and Announcements
Featuring salty peanuts, along with a peanut butter and marshmallow base and homemade caramel on top, this pie, inspired by Payday candy bars, is a must for any peanut lover.
Spice Up Your Life: Payday Pie
Trunk or Treat set for this week as Halloween spending tops record
Trunk or Treat set for this week as Halloween spending tops record
Soccer's season ends in rainy battle at Louisburg
Soccer’s season ends in rainy battle at Louisburg
Football bracket released
Football bracket released
Volleyball falls to Hayden at substate
Volleyball falls to Hayden at substate
Cross country teams statebound
Cross country teams statebound
Frontier League champions
Frontier League champions
Senior tailgate night coming soon
Senior tailgate night coming soon
At the hop
At the hop
Obituaries: John Patrick Gronniger
Obituaries: John Patrick Gronniger
Friday Fun Day
Friday Fun Day
Rec Center accessibility, property tax rebates discussed for seniors
Rec Center accessibility, property tax rebates discussed for seniors
The Community Newspaper for Eudora, Kansas - Eudora Times

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A solar project will soon take up part of Astra Enterprise Park, formerly the Sunflower Ammunition Plant. 

Solar project approved for space near Panasonic plant

ABBY SHEPHERD
April 8, 2023
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Individual taken to LMH Health after threatening self harm

ABBY SHEPHERD
March 23, 2023
Mayor Tim Reazin and Commissioner Alex Curnes will take on the role of selecting a search firm to recruit candidates for city manager. Commissioners also discussed updates to city boundaries and the city employee handbook during Monday's meeting.

City Commission discusses next steps in city manager search

ABBY SHEPHERD
December 20, 2022
The City Commission will discuss upgrading Pilla Park during a work session Monday night.

Commission to discuss city manager search, city employee salaries, Pilla Park

ABBY SHEPHERD
December 18, 2022
Commissioners entered into a work session to discuss proposed water and wastewater rate changes. The water rate will increase by 1.5%, and wastewater by 7%. (Courtesy of City of Eudora)

City Commission update: Matite resigns; Scooter’s may come to town

ABBY SHEPHERD
November 28, 2022
Mayor Tim Reazin said there is a balance to be struck between Eudora’s atmosphere and the growth that will occur because of Panasonic. Reazin and city commissioners regularly talk about the city’s future growth at their meetings.

What’s ahead? Local officials forced to reckon with Panasonic impact

ABBY SHEPHERD
November 26, 2022
Library Board member Kenny Massey, President Eric Magette, Vice President Mike Keltner and Library Director Carol Wohlford discuss a community survey to determine why voters struck down a new library proposal last spring.

Library board discusses potential election, community survey

ABBY SHEPHERD
November 16, 2022
Mayor Tim Reazin and other commissioners met with the city’s Planning Commission Monday night to discuss planning surrounding the Panasonic development. Reazin said he sees the STAR Bond project as purposeful growth.

City approves spending to go toward STAR Bond planning

ABBY SHEPHERD
November 15, 2022
The man who killed 10-year-old Brooklyn Brouhard in a hit-and-run crash in May was sentenced to 68 months in prison. The sentencing occurred at the Douglas County Judicial & Lawrence Enforcement Center.

Man sentenced after hit-and-run of Eudora 10-year-old

ABBY SHEPHERD
November 8, 2022
Planning commissioners Josh Harger and Grant Martin listen to Planning Consultant David Knopick discuss a potential quarry. Members of the public can attend a Nov. 16 Lawrence-Douglas County meeting to comment on the quarry. 

Application for new quarry stirs public interest at Planning Commission meeting

ABBY SHEPHERD
November 3, 2022
Gov. Laura Kelly and Rep. Sharice Davids are among the area leaders who helped break ground on the Panasonic plant Wednesday.

Panasonic breaks ground on future $4 billion plant

ABBY SHEPHERD
November 2, 2022
From 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day itself, Nov. 8, the Eudora Baptist Church, the community center and City Hall will be open for voting.

How likely is it to have voter fraud in Kansas? Not likely, we found out.

ABBY SHEPHERD
October 29, 2022
Mayor Tim Reazin asked Public Works Director Branden Boyd how the Shared Use Path will affect the city’s realignment plan for Church Street. Boyd said discussions can occur in the future with KDOT to determine this. 

Agreement for K-10 and Church Street path grant approved

ABBY SHEPHERD
October 25, 2022
This map shared during Wednesday’s presentation shows where the new development will be located in relation to K-10.

Talks on new $40 million sports arena continue

ABBY SHEPHERD
October 13, 2022
Lois Hamilton. Photo courtesy of Ben Neis.

Lois Hamilton leaves legacy of generosity, kindness in Eudora

ABBY SHEPHERD
October 8, 2022
Jeff Hill, executive vice president of Mid America Bank, spoke to commissioners at Monday night’s meeting. Hill said the bank will be an essential part of the community ahead of the Panasonic project.

New bank approved for Eudora, construction may start early 2023

ABBY SHEPHERD
September 27, 2022
City commissioners will consider approving a Nottingham Center pad sale offer from Mid America Bank.

City preview: Commission to discuss new bank, audit

ABBY SHEPHERD
September 24, 2022
Laura Smith, Eudora’s Community Navigator, spoke with Marc Veloz Thursday night at the resource meeting. Smith said the resources available for seniors in the Eudora are impressive. 

Resources on housing, mental health and more shared at community meeting

ABBY SHEPHERD
September 23, 2022
Photo: The Rev. Ross Baker and Krista Kiger both serve in the Eudora Fire Department as chaplains. They plan to provide support following traumatic events for first responders and community members.  

Fire chaplains to provide counseling for first responders, community members

ABBY SHEPHERD
September 14, 2022
Courtesy City Commission meeting packet.

Commission approves next year’s city budget, property taxes to increase

ABBY SHEPHERD
September 13, 2022
Alex Curnes stands in front of Eudora City Hall, where he was sworn into the City Commission in June.

Eudora Times talks with new City Commissioner Alex Curnes

ABBY SHEPHERD
September 1, 2022
File Photo. City Manager Barack Matite recently provided The Eudora Times with updates on several developments in Eudora, including the Nottingham development and the Panasonic Energy facility.

City provides update on Nottingham Center, Panasonic

ABBY SHEPHERD
August 30, 2022
Ben Terwilliger, executive director of the Eudora History Museum, presents his biannual report to City Commissioners at Monday’s meeting. He said the museum welcomed a record number of students in the past year.

Eudora to join alliance of nearby cities ahead of battery plant construction

ABBY SHEPHERD
August 23, 2022
Eudora High School senior Campbell McNorton presents a plan to City Commissioners to fix aspects of the CPA Shelter. 

City Commission plans to interview three candidates for vacant seat

ABBY SHEPHERD
May 10, 2022
File photo.

Six applicants submit letters of interest for City Commission seat

ABBY SHEPHERD
May 9, 2022
Local officials share advice for severe weather season

Local officials share advice for severe weather season

ABBY SHEPHERD
May 4, 2022
School yearbooks help tell the story of early girls' sports history in Eudora.

Eudora alumni discuss history of girls sports

ABBY SHEPHERD
May 2, 2022
Parks and Recreation Director Sally Pennington announced several changes regarding the community pool, including its expanded hours and the tentative opening date, set for May 31.

No applications for City Commission seat turned in yet

ABBY SHEPHERD
April 25, 2022

Text-to-911 rolls out in Douglas County

ABBY SHEPHERD
April 22, 2022
Police officers John Mathews and Daniel Fulks were hired by the Eudora Police Department in the past year. Both said the experience has been interesting, with Fulks calling it a "rewarding" career.

Police department welcomes new officers, continues search for final candidate

ABBY SHEPHERD
April 21, 2022
A handful of the church's windows have broken glass.

Holy Family receives $29K grant for stained glass restoration

ABBY SHEPHERD
April 20, 2022
Library Director Carol Wohlford announced the library will no longer charge late book fees, as they generated insignificant revenue.

Board discusses possibility of expanding, remodeling current library

ABBY SHEPHERD
April 20, 2022
Shanda Hurla is honored for her work over the past year on the Lawrence-Douglas County Public Health Board.

Public Health awaits news on child vaccines, Hurla recognized for work on board

ABBY SHEPHERD
April 18, 2022
City Manager Barack Matite presented information about a recent grant proposal to the commission. Matite said proposed improvements along Church Street will be a "game changer."

City Commission discusses process for replacing Hughs

ABBY SHEPHERD
April 12, 2022
To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain, Song of Solomon by Toni Morrison and Native Son by Richard Wright are books included on the American Library Association’s top 100 banned books. They have been banned across the country for various reasons, including language and depictions of violence.

Local librarians discuss recent national book banning trend

ABBY SHEPHERD
April 9, 2022
Hughs works during a recent City Commission meeting.

Ruth Hughs reflects on 50 years in Eudora

ABBY SHEPHERD
April 4, 2022
Deadline nears for Eudora property owners to contest appraisals

Deadline nears for Eudora property owners to contest appraisals

ABBY SHEPHERD
March 29, 2022
Mayor Tim Reazin sits next to Vice Mayor Ruth Hughs. Hughs announced her resignation from the City Commission at Monday's meeting, citing her move to Lenexa after May as the reason.

Vice Mayor Ruth Hughs announces resignation from City Commission

ABBY SHEPHERD
March 29, 2022
Vice Mayor Ruth Hughs gives a state of the city address. In her speech, Hughs highlighted areas of growth in the Eudora community, which includes the new businesses in town.

Chamber of Commerce awards Citizen, Business of the year at annual dinner

ABBY SHEPHERD
March 27, 2022
Public Health Director Dan Partridge addresses the Lawrence-Douglas County Public Health board during Monday's meeting. Partridge discussed the decline in county COVID-19 cases. 

Public health board discusses declining COVID-19 cases, potential spike due to new variant

ABBY SHEPHERD
March 22, 2022
Wyatt VanDusen of Gene’s Heartland Foods said the last two years have been difficult due to the pandemic.

Gene’s employees reflect on pandemic, role as essential workers

ABBY SHEPHERD
March 14, 2022
Beth Fortner Moseley, on left, is pictured next to her niece, Venecia Eubanks Sutton Price, on right. Fortner Moseley lived in Eudora from 1917 to 1923, when there was a large Black community.

New book tells life story and highlights Eudora’s Black community

ABBY SHEPHERD
March 10, 2022
Library board member Amy Durkin and library campaign co-chair Don Grosdidier listen to discussion during Tuesday’s meeting. This was the first board meeting since the failed library proposal in early March

Library Board regroups after new library proposal fails

ABBY SHEPHERD
March 9, 2022
Codes Administrator Curt Baumann discusses the permits he issued in January during Wednesday night's Planning Commission meeting.

New parking lot plan approved, quarry expansion discussed at Planning Commission

ABBY SHEPHERD
March 3, 2022
New library proponents reflect after election loss

New library proponents reflect after election loss

ABBY SHEPHERD
March 1, 2022
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Proposal for new library fails in city vote

ABBY SHEPHERD
March 1, 2022
Mayor Tim Reazin and Vice Mayor Ruth Hughs, along with the rest of the commission, listen to Alleigh Weems present and answer questions on the Downtown Grant Program. 

City Commission focuses on downtown revitalization

ABBY SHEPHERD
February 28, 2022
About 32% of new library ballots returned as deadline nears

About 32% of new library ballots returned as deadline nears

ABBY SHEPHERD
February 28, 2022
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Local first responders support bill that would help those with PTSD

ABBY SHEPHERD
February 26, 2022
About 30% of ballots for new library election returned

About 30% of ballots for new library election returned

ABBY SHEPHERD
February 25, 2022
County Counselor John Bullock (right) and County Clerk Jamie Shew (center) discuss the potential ballot language with the commission.

County Commission may increase to five seats after November election

ABBY SHEPHERD
February 23, 2022
Public Health Director Dan Partridge gives his director’s report at Monday’s Public Health Board meeting.

Mask mandate, future of pandemic guidance discussed at public health meeting

ABBY SHEPHERD
February 21, 2022
Voters can drop their ballots off at three separate dropboxes around Douglas County, including the one outside of City Hall.

Ballots for new library election must be in by March 1

ABBY SHEPHERD
February 17, 2022
Mary Kirkendoll discusses via Zoom the benefits of her new role during Wednesday's County Commission meeting.

Funding to support new United Way program approved by County Commission

ABBY SHEPHERD
February 16, 2022
The playground equipment at Pilla Park has been in place for decades and will be replaced soon. Parks and Recreation Assistant Director Jimmy Kegin expects the new equipment to be in place by August.

Pilla Park to undergo renovation, set to be ready by August

ABBY SHEPHERD
February 16, 2022
City workers listen as City Manager Barack Matite speaks with Scott Emley of High 5.

City Commission approves extension for High 5 financing, adds two city-recognized holidays

ABBY SHEPHERD
February 15, 2022
Lawrence-Douglas County Public Health Director Dan Partridge testifies Wednesday before the County Commission.

County commissioners extend mask mandate to March 2

ABBY SHEPHERD
February 9, 2022
Wohlford’s personal ties to Dole bring back fond memories. In this personal photo, she visits the Dole Institute.

Library director reflects on husband’s work with Bob Dole

ABBY SHEPHERD
February 1, 2022
File photo of downtown Eudora.

Chamber will hold off hiring new director until 2023

ABBY SHEPHERD
February 1, 2022
Don Grosdidier, co-chair of the new library campaign, presents plans for the proposed library at Monday's City Commission meeting. Ballots for the vote on the library will be sent out to voters between Feb. 9 and 19, and will need to be returned to the county clerk's office by March 1.

New library supporters present plans to city commissioners

ABBY SHEPHERD
January 25, 2022
File photo. Dr. Thomas Marcellino

Resignation of Douglas County health officer announced at board meeting

ABBY SHEPHERD
January 19, 2022
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