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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
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
Principal for a half-day
Principal for a half-day
Brandon and Brent Grosdidier finished their plane in February.
Eudora brothers’ hand-built plane travels cross country
Goodneighbor112
Good Neighbor: Community Events and Announcements
This poke cake is a super easy dessert to create, using all box mixes, but it’s also gorgeous, deliciously moist and can be customized for any occasion.
Spice Up Your Life: Colorful Poke Cake
Main Street Market season begins
Main Street Market season begins
Sixth grader Teagyn Jayne is a part of the press club at the middle school.
Meet this year’s middle school Press Club students
Sophomore Izzy Brunkow launches during the pole vault Friday at the track and field state championships. Brunkow won the pole vault state title.
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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This artistic rendering depicts the future Panasonic plant, a mere five miles from the city limits of Eudora. (Photo courtesy of Panasonic)

Nevada Panasonic lessons can help Eudora’s future

WILLIAM CROW
November 28, 2022
Here are the results of the Cardinals who placed in the top 15, leading to a fourth all-league championship.

Cross country girls are fired up after winning fourth all-league championship

WILLIAM CROW
October 18, 2022
Junior Derek Lehmann sees an opening in De Soto's defense.

Soccer captain Parker Hurla breaks history against De Soto

WILLIAM CROW
October 12, 2022
Hardeep Gosal stands behind the counter of Main Street Wine & Spirits.

New Main St. Wines & Spirits owner sees strong future for Eudora businesses

WILLIAM CROW
October 1, 2022
Christine and Paul Zimmer discuss store inventory with customer Sheila Bost (From left to right, Sheila Bost, Paul Zimmer and Christine Zimmer).

Local thrift stores help as inflation impacts clothing costs

WILLIAM CROW
September 17, 2022
GW Weld points to the original stained glass designs inside the old United Methodist Church.

Here’s the scoop: New ice cream shop bringing flavor to downtown

WILLIAM CROW
September 10, 2022
The girls team hopes to win another state championship this year.

“Maintain and improve”: Cross country teams prepare for a new season

WILLIAM CROW
September 3, 2022
The new Twill Trade Boutique location at 717 Eighth St., Baldwin City.

Twill Trade Boutique expands to Baldwin

WILLIAM CROW
August 31, 2022
Freshman Maddy Arnold gives a presentation at the school board meeting with her team behind her. From left to right, Kaylyn Carpenter, Mars Skiffington, Jordan Dempsey, Kayleigh Miller and assistant coach Carl Springer.

Girls wrestling proposal could bring a new head coach position

WILLIAM CROW
May 12, 2022
Seniorcapt

Senior athletes discuss girls sports today

WILLIAM CROW
May 7, 2022
Holly Kracl wants to see an equal playing field for her granddaughters.

The evolution of girls sports: How opportunities have changed for Eudora athletes

WILLIAM CROW
May 5, 2022
Carl Springer joins with the girls wrestlers at Barbwire Barbecue to discuss the planning of a new girls wrestling team.

Eudora wrestlers aims to be on the right side of history by creating girls team

WILLIAM CROW
April 25, 2022
Senior Clayton Spring rushes for third base.

Gritting out the win: Cardinals defeat Bulldogs through rain and dirt

WILLIAM CROW
April 20, 2022
Image from Eudora Schools

Steffen selected as next head football coach

WILLIAM CROW
April 15, 2022
Senior Traeger Rader carries the baton down the track.

EHS athletes battle weather, break records in track and field meet

WILLIAM CROW
March 30, 2022
Sophomore Jayla Erpelding dribbles down the pitch.

Varsity soccer secures a tie against rival Baldwin in double overtime

WILLIAM CROW
March 25, 2022

4A girls state tournament memento reel

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March 13, 2022
Sophomore Kenzie Yoder shoots at the free throw line. 

“The hardest part is saying goodbye”: Girls take home second place at 4A state

WILLIAM CROW
March 13, 2022
Eudora resident Dick Powers (left) comments on mask mandate expiration to the Douglas County commissioners.

Douglas County mask mandate expires

WILLIAM CROW
March 3, 2022
Senior Mackenzie Mayer keeps the pressure on.

Girls sub-state tournament starts with a bang

WILLIAM CROW
March 2, 2022
Senior Traeger Rader fakes out Spring Hill defense and jumps for a shot.

Boys basketball dominates Spring Hill

WILLIAM CROW
February 19, 2022
Senior Abby Watson attempts a free throw.

Girls varsity gut it out for the win against Spring Hill

WILLIAM CROW
February 19, 2022
Junior Sawyer Schreiner rushes down the court.

Cardinals take back control and secure Paola win

WILLIAM CROW
February 11, 2022
Junior Conor Dunback pushes through the Ottawa defense for a basket.

Hot hands from Parker, Sullivan lead to Ottawa win

WILLIAM CROW
January 29, 2022
Senior Harper Schreiner (left) looks for an opening as junior Sawyer Schreiner (right) defends against Ottawa player.

Schreiner celebrated for honors in Eudora basketball history

WILLIAM CROW
January 29, 2022
Wendys

Wendy’s opening Wednesday

WILLIAM CROW
December 8, 2021
The National Retail Federation tracks holiday shopping trends.

Eudora businesses benefit from Small Business Saturday

WILLIAM CROW
November 28, 2021
Sherry and Cris Crawford are ready for Christmas tree shoppers to return Friday.

Evening Star Pines prepares for another Christmas tree season

WILLIAM CROW
November 24, 2021
File photo/contributed photo.

Chamber of Commerce executive director resigns

WILLIAM CROW
November 19, 2021
Jason Musick holds up the new eco-friendly food package used for Barbwire Barbecue.

Businesses experience repercussions of supply chain shortages

WILLIAM CROW
November 13, 2021
The inside of Wendy's is coming along ahead of the December opening.

Wendy’s is on track to open in December

WILLIAM CROW
November 11, 2021
Senior Camden Ridinger gathers the ball.

EHS soccer loses to Tonganoxie in quarter-finals

WILLIAM CROW
November 3, 2021
Sophomore Christian Koehn rushes to gain possession of the ball.

EHS soccer wins regional finals

WILLIAM CROW
October 29, 2021
Senior Daniel Stone finds an opening and scores the second goal for the Cardinals.

Soccer team advances to regional finals

WILLIAM CROW
October 27, 2021
Mary Kirkendoll (right) from United Way and Tina Jinkens (center) from the Lions Club speak Sunday with resident Jaime Peterson (left) about a survey to gather data on what resources the community needs.

Local survey seeks to determine Eudora residents’ top needs

WILLIAM CROW
October 24, 2021
Grosdidier

School Board candidate: Charis Grosdidier

WILLIAM CROW
October 23, 2021
Kelso

School Board candidate: Mike Kelso

WILLIAM CROW
October 22, 2021
Hurla

School Board candidate: Joseph Hurla

WILLIAM CROW
October 22, 2021
Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Karen Boyer welcomes members to the new downtown office at 715 Main St.

Chamber of Commerce finds its new home downtown

WILLIAM CROW
October 16, 2021
Tracy Amyx stands in front of her new barbershop on Main Street for opening day hoping to attract new customers.

New barber brings style to Main Street

WILLIAM CROW
October 6, 2021
The Hofers create different jar sizes of honey to give out to family and local honey lovers after Honey Day. 

Beekeeping couple creates buzz with family tradition

WILLIAM CROW
October 2, 2021
New Family Dollar manager Jana Anderson hopes to see more people join the workforce for local businesses.

Local businesses feel impact of worker shortage

WILLIAM CROW
September 23, 2021
Construction for a new Habitat for Humanity home is underway at 51 Stevens Road.

EHS students volunteer with Habitat for Humanity

WILLIAM CROW
September 18, 2021
City commissioners will discuss Tuesday a contract for rehabilitating the building at 714 Main St.

City Commission to consider contract for Main Street building

WILLIAM CROW
September 5, 2021
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