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Sara Maloney
An invitation to Sara’s send-off
New Airbnb with arcade, pool and sport courts planned for historic building
New Airbnb with arcade, pool and sport courts planned for historic building
Food truck and games lot among pending Eudora business plans
Food truck and games lot among pending Eudora business plans
New flower stand brings color to the neighborhood
New flower stand brings color to the neighborhood
Homeowners Mark Feuerborn and Jessica Parks have had to tell people looking to rent their home that they've been scammed on two separate occasions.
Home for rent scam targets Eudora
City outlines budget priorities for 2026
City outlines budget priorities for 2026
city hall file
City Commission to set public hearing date for budget adoption
Scam texts impersonate KDOT
Scam texts impersonate KDOT
Photo courtesy Johnson County Park and Rec
Johnson County plans major park expansion on land near Panasonic
File photo
Commissioners share thoughts on new city manager search
Senior Sunrise 2025
Senior Sunrise 2025
What to know about the new school cellphone policy
What to know about the new school cellphone policy
Marching band prepares for season
Marching band prepares for season
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
Public tour will showcase local Jewish cemetery
Public tour will showcase local Jewish cemetery
Dalgona coffee ice cream is based on the South Korean whipped coffee drink. It’s no churn, which makes it easy for anyone to make and enjoy.
Spice Up Your Life: Dalgona Coffee Ice Cream
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Good Neighbor: Community Events and Announcements
These pineapples bars feature a buttery, crispy crust on the bottom, topped with a sweet filling, perfect for a hot summer afternoon.
Spice Up Your Life: Pineapple Bars
File photo
Memorial car meet for former automotive teacher planned for market
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
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
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

The Eudora Times
The Community Newspaper for Eudora, Kansas - Eudora Times

The Eudora Times
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.

All content by MAYA SMITH
For my first stop, I headed to the plaza to see the Johnny Was store, which was converted into a fictional “Dazzle Me Moi” to be part of “Ted Lasso” season four.

A Kansas City staycation, ‘Ted Lasso’ edition

MAYA SMITH
August 2, 2025
Senior Gabe Campbell completed his service project to become an Eagle Scout at the Giving Garden.

Eagle Scout completes service project at Giving Garden

MAYA SMITH
August 1, 2025
It's showtime

It’s showtime

MAYA SMITH
July 29, 2025
Marching band prepares for season

Marching band prepares for season

MAYA SMITH
July 29, 2025
Beat the heat

Beat the heat

MAYA SMITH
July 28, 2025
Cody VandeWeerd lifts in adult barbell deadlifts Saturday.

“Pound for pound:” Show of Strength contest brings out local powerlifters

MAYA SMITH
July 26, 2025
Abby Brown will show two goats, Shrek and Fiona, along with a lamb and cattle.

“The cool stuff I do:” 4-H Club is ready to represent at county fair

MAYA SMITH
July 25, 2025
Schedule set for Douglas County Fair

Schedule set for Douglas County Fair

MAYA SMITH
July 25, 2025
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

MAYA SMITH
July 19, 2025
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

MAYA SMITH
July 18, 2025
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

MAYA SMITH
July 17, 2025
School Board approves free breakfast for another year

School Board approves free breakfast for another year

MAYA SMITH and SARA MALONEY
July 15, 2025
Parks master plan to bring more programs and technology

Parks master plan to bring more programs and technology

MAYA SMITH
July 11, 2025
Fourth of July 2025

Fourth of July 2025

MAYA SMITH and TERI FINNEMAN
July 4, 2025
2025 graduate Ethan Feuerborn aims to shoot during a Cardinal Clays practice Wednesday before nationals.

Cardinal Clays aim high for nationals next week

MAYA SMITH
July 3, 2025
A Saturday summer slam

A Saturday summer slam

MAYA SMITH
June 28, 2025
Children’s sensory garden coming to Bluejacket Park

Children’s sensory garden coming to Bluejacket Park

MAYA SMITH
June 27, 2025
Local officials begin discussing economic impact of 2026 World Cup

Local officials begin discussing economic impact of 2026 World Cup

MAYA SMITH
June 26, 2025
The farmers market hosted eight vendors Tuesday evening after being canceled due to weather the previous week. The farmers market hosted eight vendors Tuesday evening after being canceled due to weather the previous week.

Extra farmers market planned after weather cancellations

MAYA SMITH
June 25, 2025
The Lawrence Transit station vending machine provides free narcan when residents enter their zip code.

Douglas County sees spike in opioid overdoses, no incidents in Eudora

MAYA SMITH
June 18, 2025
2025 CPA Kids Parade

2025 CPA Kids Parade

MAYA SMITH
June 13, 2025
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

MAYA SMITH
June 12, 2025
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

MAYA SMITH
June 10, 2025
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

MAYA SMITH
June 7, 2025
An evening for history

An evening for history

MAYA SMITH
June 6, 2025
File photo of CPA Picnic parade.

New CPA Picnic theme channels hometown pride

MAYA SMITH
June 5, 2025
Feeding Eudora begins

Feeding Eudora begins

MAYA SMITH
June 3, 2025
Junior Olivia O’Toole high fives senior Samantha Claire before their first game of the season Friday night.

“The energy was high”: Softball opens season with 5-1 win

MAYA SMITH
March 31, 2025
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