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New reporter starts Monday
Times has temporary closure, reduced hours for May
Times has temporary closure, reduced hours for May
Second largest private investment in state history coming to De Soto
Second largest private investment in state history coming to De Soto
Who gets your money? Chamber wants to see more local spending
Who gets your money? Chamber wants to see more local spending
Holiday train company forced to refund consumers
Holiday train company forced to refund consumers
City candidates clockwise, John Cullen Jr., Grant High, Jason Musick and Tim Reazin
Local elections set up races with newcomers and a School Board vacancy
Area man escapes from corrections center
Area man escapes from corrections center
After an executive session Tuesday night, board members voted to pursue purchasing the former quilt store building in hopes of making it the new home for the library.
Library to move forward with negotiations to buy Main Street building
A new disc golf course will be finished later this summer at Riverfest Park. A draft shows the possible course layout. Photo courtesy City of De Soto
De Soto disc golf course receives grant to complete project
Assistant City Manager Zack Daniel recognized the graduates of the recent citizens academy.
City approves Parks and Rec master plan
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 Kenny Massey has withdrawn from the race.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
Randy Foos will retire from the district at the end of the school year. His wife, Lori, will stay for another four years.
“A good man to have around”: Foos retires from district for second time
Bell-to-bell phone ban coming to high school
Bell-to-bell phone ban coming to high school
Susan Carnagie, who is retiring at the end of the school year, has been working as a para for over 30 years.
Longtime para known for presence in district retiring
Salutes to graduates running all week
Salutes to graduates running all week
File photo of CPA Picnic parade.
New CPA Picnic theme channels hometown pride
Feeding Eudora begins
Feeding Eudora begins
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Anchored Collective, local graduates recognized with honors
Brandon and Brent Grosdidier finished their plane in February.
Eudora brothers’ hand-built plane travels cross country
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Good Neighbor: Community Events and Announcements
“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
Seniors Katie Courter and Maddy Arnold celebrate after Courter made a diving catch and double play to get the Cardinals out of a jam Thursday. The Cardinals defeated Rock Creek 4-0 in the state quarterfinals.
Cardinals make clutch plays, advance at state softball tournament
Junior Brady Von Holten lines up for a putt. Von Holten is playing on the golf and track and field teams this spring.
Full of drive: Von Holten swings between golf and discus
Seniors Connor Watson, Cole Baumgartner, Ty Deterding, Ryan Bretthauer, Maddy Arnold, Samantha Claire, Cooper Born, Jackson Smith and Caden Stedry will all play their sport at the college level next year.
Winter, spring athletes excited to step out of comfort zone with college sports
Obituaries: Delbert John “Dee” Seiwald
Obituaries: Delbert John “Dee” Seiwald
Obituaries: Darlene Katzfey
Obituaries: Darlene Katzfey
Seniors decorate cookies. 
Avoiding holiday blues: Senior citizen advocates emphasize keeping traditions
SUBMITTED PHOTO. Carter’s daughter, Carol Holmes, helped plan the party and kept most of it a secret from her father. 
A century of memories: Local WWII veteran celebrates milestone birthday
Diane Chrislip leads the senior women’s fitness class in resistance band training.
Building strength: Senior exercise groups benefit beyond fitness
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Superintendent Steve Splichal explains next steps as the district moves toward online learning at a meeting Thursday.

Superintendent Steve Splichal provides updates to board members through Zoom Monday evening.

Eighth grader Campbell Mayer holds up one of the surgical masks she sewed to donate.

School Board Vice President Joe Hurla, President Eric Votaw and Superintendent Steve Splichal speak with other board members via Zoom during a meeting Thursday.

Eudora principals Susan Tinich, Jeremy Thomas and Ron Abel said they hope students can find consistency and flexibility in their new normal at home.

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The total number of Douglas County patients who were tested for COVID-19 through May 6. Data from Lawrence-Douglas County Public Health shows nearly half of coronavirus tests are received by people identifying as white. However, the race and ethnicity of 43 percent of the individuals tested to date were not recorded.

Eudora High School Principal Ron Abel discusses potential plans for a graduation ceremony with the School Board via Zoom Thursday.

Board members meet Monday evening at West Resource Center to discuss reopening plans for the fall.

Lark Lund speaks to the board about her concerns with the reopening plan Thursday.

School board members listen to Eudora Middle School principal Jeremy Thomas present his school’s plans and concerns for reopening.

Eudora School Board members discuss returning to in-person learning before voting on their decision during a board meeting Thursday.

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The Eudora School Board chose to move forward with full in-person schooling in a 5-2 vote Monday.

Fullback Brayden Beerbower explodes for a 48-yard run and is eventually brought down at the 36-yard line. Despite multiple requests that The Eudora Times be allowed to attend the game, the host denied us access. This photo is a screen grab from the streamed game.

The Eudora School Board discusses returning to school full time at a meeting Aug. 20. A week later, the board chose to keep their decision of full time schooling, despite health department recommendations to switch to a hybrid model.

Eudora School Board members discuss moving forward into a hybrid learning model Thursday. They voted 5-2 to start the hybrid model beginning Monday.

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.

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.

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

March 15, 2021
Board members discuss next steps for reopening schools at a meeting Thursday.

Principal Ron Abel presented several shots of what the new library layout would look like. The board unanimously approved moving forward with the project.

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

More than 100 households in Eudora are pinned on a trick-or-treating map created by Kelli Fisher. Purple pins specify houses taking extra social distancing precautions.

Casey Flory purchased 60 Halloween costumes to give to kids in need in the Eudora community.

School Board members discuss the possibility of decreasing quarantine time for individuals considered close contacts at a meeting Thursday.

The Eudora School Board discusses plans for the rest of the semester as schools move hybrid until after Thanksgiving.

Representatives from Willdan present plans for potential updates to district HVAC systems at a School Board meeting Oct. 29.

Eudora Elementary Librarian Jill Dodge shows students on the Zoom call the cover of Find Fergus, which author Mike Boldt read for the first graders.

School Board members and district administrators meet via Zoom to discuss next steps for returning to in-person learning Wednesday.

Santa met with the Eudora Times via Zoom Friday to answer questions from Eudora Elementary first graders.

Superintendent Steve Splichal recognizes Food and Nutrition Services Director Sharla Miller for her work to feed students throughout the pandemic.

Commissioners approved a $750,000 agreement for a new entertainment component of the Nottingham Center.

Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly delivers the annual State of the State address from a remote location Tuesday evening.

Douglas County Public Health Director Dan Partridge updated the Eudora School Board on the county's vaccination process Thursday.

Dan Partridge, director of Lawrence-Douglas County Public Health, delivers his director’s report during the county’s health board meeting Tuesday evening.

Douglas County launches a COVID-19 vaccine interest form to help identify individuals who qualify under Phase 2 of the statewide vaccine distribution plan.

The first of Eudora School District educators received the COVID-19 vaccine this week, with another round of vaccinations anticipated to take place next week pending notice from Douglas County.

City Manager Barack Matite presented plans for a new sports complex to school board members at Thursday evening's meeting.

Commissioners discussed an agreement with KwiKom Communications Monday at a board meeting.

Alex Kimball Williams, health equity planner at Lawrence-Douglas County Public Health, asks infectious disease expert Jennifer Schrimsher about the potential side effects of the COVID-19 vaccine.

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

Kansas Department of Health and Environment Secretary Lee Norman discusses statewide vaccine rollout.

[Photo] Over 100 Eudora School teachers, staff receive COVID-19 vaccine

March 3, 2021
Alex Kimball Williams, health equity planner at Lawrence-Douglas County Public Health, asks infectious disease expert Jennifer Schrimsher about the potential side effects of the COVID-19 vaccine.

[Photo] Douglas County hosts largest vaccine clinic to date Wednesday

February 24, 2021
Eudora received state funding to put almost a mile of new sidewalk along 10th Street, connecting to Eudora Elementary.

[Photo] Eudora receives $1.1 million toward new sidewalk project

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

[Photo] City Commission approves new internet service provider

February 23, 2021
The first of Eudora School District educators received the COVID-19 vaccine this week, with another round of vaccinations anticipated to take place next week pending notice from Douglas County.

[Photo] 24 Eudora teachers, staff receive COVID-19 vaccine

February 12, 2021
City Manager Barack Matite presented plans for a new sports complex to school board members at Thursday evening's meeting.

[Photo] Schools, city agree on partnership for new sports complex

February 12, 2021
Douglas County launches a COVID-19 vaccine interest form to help identify individuals who qualify under Phase 2 of the statewide vaccine distribution plan.

[Photo] Douglas County launches COVID-19 Phase 2 vaccine interest form

January 22, 2021
Dan Partridge, director of Lawrence-Douglas County Public Health, delivers his director’s report during the county’s health board meeting Tuesday evening.

Douglas County Public Health Director Dan Partridge updated the Eudora School Board on the county's vaccination process Thursday.

[Photo] Vaccines for Eudora teachers expected to begin in February

January 16, 2021
Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly delivers the annual State of the State address from a remote location Tuesday evening.

[Photo] Kansas governor projects seniors, teachers vaccinations will begin soon

January 13, 2021
Commissioners approved a $750,000 agreement for a new entertainment component of the Nottingham Center.

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

January 12, 2021
Superintendent Steve Splichal recognizes Food and Nutrition Services Director Sharla Miller for her work to feed students throughout the pandemic.

[Photo] Food and Nutrition Services Director resigns after more than a decade in the district

December 11, 2020
Santa met with the Eudora Times via Zoom Friday to answer questions from Eudora Elementary first graders.

[Photo] Santa talks Christmas amid pandemic, answers first graders’ questions

December 6, 2020
Eudora Elementary Librarian Jill Dodge shows students on the Zoom call the cover of Find Fergus, which author Mike Boldt read for the first graders.

[Photo] Children’s author visits with Eudora Elementary first graders over Zoom

December 2, 2020
School Board members and district administrators meet via Zoom to discuss next steps for returning to in-person learning Wednesday.

[Photo] Schools to move into three varying hybrid models following two weeks of remote learning

December 2, 2020
Representatives from Willdan present plans for potential updates to district HVAC systems at a School Board meeting Oct. 29.

[Photo] School board hears pitch for up to $10 million in district infrastructure improvements

November 16, 2020
The Eudora School Board discusses plans for the rest of the semester as schools move hybrid until after Thanksgiving.

[Photo] Schools to go hybrid until after Thanksgiving as local infection rates spike

November 13, 2020
School Board members discuss the possibility of decreasing quarantine time for individuals considered close contacts at a meeting Thursday.

[Photo] School Board considers deviation from quarantine requirements imposed by health department

October 30, 2020
Casey Flory purchased 60 Halloween costumes to give to kids in need in the Eudora community.

[Photo] Eudora families get creative for socially distanced Halloween

October 20, 2020
More than 100 households in Eudora are pinned on a trick-or-treating map created by Kelli Fisher. Purple pins specify houses taking extra social distancing precautions.

Principal Ron Abel presented several shots of what the new library layout would look like. The board unanimously approved moving forward with the project.

[Photo] School Board approves high school library redesign, considering adding outdoor learning space

October 9, 2020
The city of Eudora was granted almost $500,000 in CARES Act funds.

[Photo] City approves programs to help small businesses, utility customers

October 13, 2020
Board members discuss next steps for reopening schools at a meeting Thursday.

Eudora School Board members discuss moving forward into a hybrid learning model Thursday. They voted 5-2 to start the hybrid model beginning Monday.

[Photo] School Board votes to begin hybrid learning model as COVID cases spike

September 11, 2020
The Eudora School Board discusses returning to school full time at a meeting Aug. 20. A week later, the board chose to keep their decision of full time schooling, despite health department recommendations to switch to a hybrid model.

[Photo] Eudora Schools navigate back-to-school planning amid COVID-19 pandemic

September 10, 2020
Fullback Brayden Beerbower explodes for a 48-yard run and is eventually brought down at the 36-yard line. Despite multiple requests that The Eudora Times be allowed to attend the game, the host denied us access. This photo is a screen grab from the streamed game.

[Photo] Cardinals breeze to easy win over Baldwin in season opener

September 5, 2020
The Eudora School Board chose to move forward with full in-person schooling in a 5-2 vote Monday.

[Photo] Board moves forward with full in-person schooling plan

September 1, 2020
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Eudora School Board members discuss returning to in-person learning before voting on their decision during a board meeting Thursday.

[Photo] Eudora schools to return entirely in-person, sports and activities to resume as normal

August 21, 2020
School board members listen to Eudora Middle School principal Jeremy Thomas present his school’s plans and concerns for reopening.

[Photo] Building principals express concerns over returning to school

August 14, 2020
Lark Lund speaks to the board about her concerns with the reopening plan Thursday.

[Photo] School Board moves first full day of school to after Labor Day

July 31, 2020
Board members meet Monday evening at West Resource Center to discuss reopening plans for the fall.

[Photo] School district presents initial plan to reopen schools for in-person classes

July 28, 2020
Eudora High School Principal Ron Abel discusses potential plans for a graduation ceremony with the School Board via Zoom Thursday.

[Photo] School Board looks into options to reschedule graduation

May 15, 2020
The total number of Douglas County patients who were tested for COVID-19 through May 6. Data from Lawrence-Douglas County Public Health shows nearly half of coronavirus tests are received by people identifying as white. However, the race and ethnicity of 43 percent of the individuals tested to date were not recorded.

[Photo] Second survey shows 167 residents with COVID-19 symptoms

May 8, 2020
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[Photo] Douglas County extends library, restaurant closures through May 17

May 1, 2020
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Eudora principals Susan Tinich, Jeremy Thomas and Ron Abel said they hope students can find consistency and flexibility in their new normal at home.

[Photo] A people business: Principals find comfort in connecting virtually with teachers, families

April 11, 2020
School Board Vice President Joe Hurla, President Eric Votaw and Superintendent Steve Splichal speak with other board members via Zoom during a meeting Thursday.

[Photo] School District to limit free meal pick-up locations due to coronavirus concerns

April 10, 2020
Eighth grader Campbell Mayer holds up one of the surgical masks she sewed to donate.

[Photo] Community members create supplies for local health care facilities

April 3, 2020
Superintendent Steve Splichal provides updates to board members through Zoom Monday evening.

[Photo] School Board provides updates on continuous learning and other programs

March 31, 2020
Superintendent Steve Splichal explains next steps as the district moves toward online learning at a meeting Thursday.

[Photo] School Board lays out tentative plan for continuous learning curriculum in special meeting

March 19, 2020
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