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Leaving with a love of small towns and community journalism
Leaving with a love of small towns and community journalism
Cutbacks coming to the Eudora Times
Cutbacks coming to the Eudora Times
Panasonic plant starts mass production
Panasonic plant starts mass production
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Panasonic to delay full production at Kansas battery plant as electric car sales decline, policies shift
Twin Oaks new site plan approved for expansion of facility
Twin Oaks new site plan approved for expansion of facility
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Editorial: City manager hiring must be transparent this time
Library Board discusses support for community navigator position
Library Board discusses support for community navigator position
Jessica Mortinger, with the Lawrence-Douglas County Metropolitan Planning Organization, presented data to commissioners about a safety plan for transportation.
New fees for credit, debit city payments approved by commission
City leaves option open to later increase mill levy by one mill
City leaves option open to later increase mill levy by one mill
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City to discuss budget, transportation safety
School Board approves free breakfast for another year
School Board approves free breakfast for another year
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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 Kenny Massey has withdrawn from the race.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
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Good Neighbor: Community Events and Announcements
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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Good Neighbor: Community Events and Announcements
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
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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
Submitted photo.

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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