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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
FILE PHOTO
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
Gov. Laura Kelly addresses the crowd at a July 9, 2025, celebration of a new Water Plan Task Force at the Sternberg Museum of Natural History in Hays. (Sherman Smith/Kansas Reflector)
Kansas lawmakers outline vision for finding solutions to water crisis
Thomas Jesus Romero. Submitted photo.
EHS alumnus graduates from Marines boot camp
Police response on Main
Police response on Main
city hall file
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
University of Kansas geologist Rolfe Mandel previously worked on a historical survey of Kansas that examined exposed streambanks.
“A big part of our history”: Archaeologists conducting historical survey of Douglas County
Uncertainty around funding leads to state migrant education program changes
Uncertainty around funding leads to state migrant education program changes
School Board approves free breakfast for another year
School Board approves free breakfast for another year
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
Washboard cookies are like a lightly spiced sugar cookie. They get their name from the use of a fork to create light hashmarks on their surface before baking them.
Spice Up Your Life: Washboard Cookies
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Good Neighbor: Community Events and Announcements
Goodneighbor112
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
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
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
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
Providing care through medical support and crafting
Providing care through medical support and crafting
The Community Newspaper for Eudora, Kansas - Eudora Times

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Gary Hinman standing alongside his sculpture with Bill Gordon, who made the base for the sculpture, installed it and contributed stonework. Photo courtesy of The Lawrence Times.

Longtime local artist, teacher gives back with sculpture

LUCIE KRISMAN
September 6, 2021
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New pet groomer aims for “paw”-some experience

LUCIE KRISMAN
May 15, 2021
Douglas County will begin vaccinating 12- to 15-year-olds at the end of this week pending federal approval on Wednesday. 

Douglas County to begin vaccinating 12- to 15-year-olds against COVID-19 pending federal approval

LUCIE KRISMAN
May 11, 2021
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City Commission approves real estate agreement for new water treatment facility

LUCIE KRISMAN
May 11, 2021
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Planning Commission approves expansion to Twin Oaks Golf Course

LUCIE KRISMAN
May 6, 2021
County commissioner Patrick Kelly thanked the volunteers who made the Douglas County Fairgrounds mass vaccination clinics possible at the last one today. 

Douglas County Health Department hosts last Fairgrounds clinic, thanks volunteers for serving community

LUCIE KRISMAN
April 28, 2021
Commissioners approved the waiving of event permit fees Monday for a parade down Main Street on Eudora High School's prom night.

City Commission approves event fee waiver for Main Street prom parade

LUCIE KRISMAN
April 27, 2021
Out of 7,849 residents in the 66025 zip code area that includes Eudora, 2,873 have been vaccinated, according to the most recent public health reports.

Douglas County to shift vaccination efforts, focus on reaching unvaccinated residents

LUCIE KRISMAN
April 20, 2021
The Douglas County Commission heard from county health officials about the updated public health order in place until May 26 at last night's meeting. 

Douglas County mask mandate will continue until May 26

LUCIE KRISMAN
April 15, 2021
The City Commission approved an agreement Monday to partner with an engineer on the impending 10th Street sidewalk project.

City Commission takes step toward sidewalk improvements, reviews plan for new Casey’s

Lucie Krisman
April 13, 2021
This is a rendering of the future store.

Planning Commission sees final plan for new Casey’s General Store

Lucie Krisman
April 8, 2021
The city of Eudora is looking for a new city clerk with comprehensive knowledge of the functions and organization of municipal government, skill in preparing reports and utility billings, and skill preparing city ordinances and resolutions.

City of Eudora to hire city clerk

Lucie Krisman
April 7, 2021
Residents can register to receive the vaccine at AuBurn Pharmacy in Eudora by filling out a form with their basic information. 

AuBurn Pharmacy pauses first doses to focus on second shots

Lucie Krisman
March 31, 2021
Public Health Officer Thomas Marcellino receives the COVID-19 vaccine. 

Douglas County public health officer reflects on a year of COVID-19, outlines thoughts on future

Lucie Krisman
March 30, 2021
As assistant manager, Kevyn Gero will report to City Manager Barack Matite. Her responsibilities include human resources operations, city project development and evaluation of city operations.   

Eudora hires new assistant city manager

Lucie Krisman
March 27, 2021
Health board members participate in a meeting via Zoom.

City Commission discusses American Rescue plan funding, new Main Street redevelopment

City Commission discusses American Rescue plan funding, new Main Street redevelopment

LUCIE KRISMAN
March 23, 2021
A year after the surge in toilet paper purchases, Gene's Heartland Foods is now able to consistently keep it in stock.

After 12 months, many Eudora businesses are still working through what operating under a pandemic means for them. Keeping items in stock at the grocery store is easier now than in the early months of the pandemic.

[Photo] “Learning as we go”: Eudora businesses reflect on one year of operating under COVID-19

March 17, 2021
After 12 months, many Eudora businesses are still working through what operating under a pandemic means for them. Keeping items in stock at the grocery store is easier now than in the early months of the pandemic.

“Learning as we go”: Eudora businesses reflect on one year of operating under COVID-19

Lucie Krisman
March 17, 2021
City Manager Barack Matite celebrates the news earlier Thursday that new manufacturing jobs are coming to Eudora.

Following Gov. Laura Kelly's announcement of state vaccination progress, Douglas County will complete Phase 2 and draft plans for Phases 3 and 4 of vaccine distribution.

County nears end of Phase 2 vaccinations, prepares for future phases

Lucie Krisman
March 15, 2021
Customers shop earlier this month at Quilting Bits & Pieces. As people spend more time at home, more are working on quilt projects.

This year, Tim Reazin took on a new task not in the job description for mayor: navigating the city through a global pandemic.

City staff and commissioners gather for the groundbreaking of what will be the Nottingham Center.

There will be three polling locations open in Eudora Tuesday.

Eudora residents participate in a mass testing event at the Eudora Community Center for asymptomatic individuals Sunday.

At the beginning of the testing event, around 15 cars were in line to receive PCR saliva tests.

Eudora residents can now scan a QR code to access virtual workouts while using the Bluejacket Trail.

Jay Musick prepares brisket, one of the popular items on Barbwire Barbecue's menu.

Ribs, chicken wings and more will be among the items Jay Musick and the Musick family will be preparing for the restaurant's Super Bowl packages.

The Eudora Chamber of Commerce named Lauri Kuntz its Person of the Year and Westerhouse Heating and Cooling its Business of the Year.

The Eudora City Commission discussed city pavement projects for 2021 and CDBG funding to Eudora businesses at its meeting Monday.

City Commission discusses street projects, CDBG grants

Lucie Krisman
March 9, 2021
Eudora received state funding to put almost a mile of new sidewalk along 10th Street, connecting to Eudora Elementary.

Eudora receives $1.1 million toward new sidewalk project

Lucie Krisman
February 24, 2021
Commissioners discussed an agreement with KwiKom Communications Monday at a board meeting.

City Commission approves new internet service provider

Lucie Krisman
February 23, 2021
The Eudora Chamber of Commerce named Lauri Kuntz its Person of the Year and Westerhouse Heating and Cooling its Business of the Year.

Chamber awards Person, Business of the Year

Lucie Krisman
February 22, 2021
Phase 2 of vaccination rollout encompasses individuals over 65 and workers of sectors such as local government, transportation, education and food service.

2,000 more vaccines secured for Wednesday clinic

Lucie Krisman
February 15, 2021
The City Commission discussed the new Casey's going in the Nottingham Center Monday.

City of Eudora to hire new assistant city manager

Lucie Krisman
February 12, 2021
Courtney Gebauer, owner of Eudorable Home, prepares inventory for the new furniture and home decor store in downtown Eudora.

New home decor store ‘Eudorable Home’ to arrive in downtown Eudora

Lucie Krisman
February 10, 2021
The city will partner with the school district and soccer club BVB International Academy to bring the South Sports Complex to Eudora.

City Commission discusses plans for new sports complex

Lucie Krisman
February 9, 2021
The City Commission discussed the new Casey's going in the Nottingham Center Monday.

Business, city leaders outline goals for 2021

Lucie Krisman
February 3, 2021
Jay Musick prepares brisket, one of the popular items on Barbwire Barbecue's menu.

Eudora restaurants, businesses prepare for Super Bowl celebration

Lucie Krisman
January 31, 2021
Ribs, chicken wings and more will be among the items Jay Musick and the Musick family will be preparing for the restaurant's Super Bowl packages.

Commissioners approved a final design for the Church Street improvement project and saw a site plan for the final Nottingham redevelopment project at its meeting Monday.

City approves final Church Street design and cost

Lucie Krisman
January 26, 2021
Douglas County Public Health Director Dan Partridge updated the Eudora School Board on the county's vaccination process Thursday.

Vaccines for Eudora teachers expected to begin in February

Lucie Krisman
January 16, 2021
Commissioners approved a $750,000 agreement for a new entertainment component of the Nottingham Center.

Bowling, laser tag, mini golf part of future Eudora entertainment center

Lucie Krisman
January 12, 2021
Eudora residents can now scan a QR code to access virtual workouts while using the Bluejacket Trail.

[Photo] New Bluejacket Trail features unique virtual workout

January 10, 2021
Eudora residents can now scan a QR code to access virtual workouts while using the Bluejacket Trail.

New Bluejacket Trail features unique virtual workout

Lucie Krisman
January 10, 2021
The City Commission discussed the new Casey's going in the Nottingham Center Monday.

City Commission discusses Casey’s, changes fireworks code

Lucie Krisman
December 15, 2020
Evening Star Pines sold out its whole farm in just one day.

“It was just plain crazy”: Eudora Christmas tree farm breaks sale record

Lucie Krisman
December 9, 2020
The City Commission discussed the new Casey's going in the Nottingham Center Monday.

Mayor cancels tree lighting event, City Commission discusses Nottingham plans

Lucie Krisman
November 24, 2020
At the beginning of the testing event, around 15 cars were in line to receive PCR saliva tests.

[Photo] Eudora fills appointments at asymptomatic testing event ahead of Thanksgiving

November 23, 2020
Eudora residents participate in a mass testing event at the Eudora Community Center for asymptomatic individuals Sunday.

The City Commission discussed the new Casey's going in the Nottingham Center Monday.

City seeks public input over Eudora’s future

Lucie Krisman
November 21, 2020
Chris Fortune, Sydney Hoover and Lucie Krisman are regular contributors to the Eudora Times. They attend the University of Kansas.

Donations help save Eudora Times for near future

Lucie Krisman
November 20, 2020
The City Commission discussed the new Casey's going in the Nottingham Center Monday.

Nov 10, 2020 2 min read City Commission approves bonds for new facility, discusses Nottingham construction

Lucie Krisman
November 10, 2020
There will be three polling locations open in Eudora Tuesday.

[Photo] “There’s nothing that compares to this election": county sees jump in poll workers, voters

November 3, 2020
There will be three polling locations open in Eudora Tuesday.

“There’s nothing that compares to this election”: county sees jump in poll workers, voters

Lucie Krisman
November 3, 2020
City staff and commissioners gather for the groundbreaking of what will be the Nottingham Center.

[Photo] Officials break ground for Nottingham Project

October 29, 2020
City staff and commissioners gather for the groundbreaking of what will be the Nottingham Center.

Officials break ground for Nottingham Project

Lucie Krisman
October 29, 2020
The City Commission discussed the new Casey's going in the Nottingham Center Monday.

City approves changes to grant program, application for new sidewalk funding

Lucie Krisman
October 27, 2020
This year, Tim Reazin took on a new task not in the job description for mayor: navigating the city through a global pandemic.

The city of Eudora was granted almost $500,000 in CARES Act funds.

City approves programs to help small businesses, utility customers

Lucie Krisman
October 13, 2020
Contributed photo. Karen Boyer was named executive director of the Eudora Chamber of Commerce in early September.

New Chamber director aims to grow membership, promote city

Lucie Krisman
September 30, 2020
The Eudora City Commission approved a real estate agreement to add a Wendy’s to the new Nottingham development.

New fast food chain approved in Eudora

Lucie Krisman
September 29, 2020
Customers shop earlier this month at Quilting Bits & Pieces. As people spend more time at home, more are working on quilt projects.

“It’s been a rollercoaster”: Local businesses reflect on 6 months of COVID-19

Lucie Krisman
September 28, 2020
City Manager Barack Matite celebrates the news earlier Thursday that new manufacturing jobs are coming to Eudora.

“This is a big deal”: Officials announce new manufacturing facility in Eudora

Lucie Krisman
September 17, 2020
The Eudora City Commission approved the final plat mapping the land for the Nottingham Center development Monday.

Eudora City Commission approves Nottingham plat, discusses affordable housing

Lucie Krisman
September 15, 2020
Mike Westerhouse was remembered this week by friends, family and community members. He died Aug. 26 at 65.

“An honest and kind person:” Family, friends reflect on legacy of Mike Westerhouse

Lucie Krisman
September 3, 2020
An ordinance approved the 2020-2025 capital improvement plan for future capital projects for Eudora, adding a $9 million request toward Nottingham infrastructure needs

City Commission approves Church Street improvements for Nottingham project

Lucie Krisman
August 25, 2020
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City of Eudora prepares for financial impact from COVID-19

Lucie Krisman
May 14, 2020
An ordinance approved the 2020-2025 capital improvement plan for future capital projects for Eudora, adding a $9 million request toward Nottingham infrastructure needs

City Commission grants graduation sign for seniors, discusses Nottingham

Lucie Krisman
May 12, 2020
Barbwire Barbecue's plans for a downtown restaurant are now on hold, but the food truck remains open and active for customers.

Opening plans for new businesses, city services put on hold

Lucie Krisman
May 1, 2020
An ordinance approved the 2020-2025 capital improvement plan for future capital projects for Eudora, adding a $9 million request toward Nottingham infrastructure needs

City Commission discusses utility payment plan, Nottingham asphalt removal

Lucie Krisman
April 28, 2020
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Eudora’s assistant city manager resigns, reflects on time with city

Lucie Krisman
April 25, 2020
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Douglas County health officer outlines thoughts on future

Lucie Krisman
April 22, 2020
Health board members participate in a meeting via Zoom.

[Photo] Douglas County Public Health Board discusses new testing site, resident survey

April 21, 2020
Health board members participate in a meeting via Zoom.

Douglas County Public Health Board discusses new testing site, resident survey

Lucie Krisman
April 21, 2020

City Commission moves forward with First Impression Program

Lucie Krisman
April 14, 2020
Jasmin, Maria, J and Omar Ramirez look forward to reopening the restaurant that the family started 20 years ago.

​​​​​”We’re pretty proud of how long it’s been”: Jasmin Restaurant celebrates 20 years

Lucie Krisman
April 12, 2020
Here is the dial-in information for anyone wanting to listen live to Monday's City Commission meeting.

City Commission moves to remote meetings during pandemic

Lucie Krisman
April 11, 2020
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Survey results outline priorities for Eudora

Lucie Krisman
April 8, 2020

County Commission discusses COVID-19, approves fire medical purchases

Lucie Krisman
April 1, 2020
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‘A town on its own’: Residents of Eudora look to future

Lucie Krisman
March 28, 2020
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Eudora teachers host a parade to cheer students

Lucie Krisman
March 22, 2020
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Census forms provide critical future funding for state, city

Lucie Krisman
March 19, 2020
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