Parents and youngsters of the Eudora Youth Baseball and Softball Association unload a semi-truck of fireworks Friday destined for the organization's stand in the C&S Market parking lot on Church Street. Those unloading the truck clockwise from upper left are Josh Dreiling, John Burns, Linda Dreiling and Erin Wellman. The fireworks stand will open July 1. Enlarge photo
District caps old gas well at construction site
Eudora Superintendent Don Grosdidier said well safe after being capped, will be monitored.
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Sheriff’s deputy killed while riding bike
A more than 25 year veteran of the Douglas County Sheriff's Department dies after a driver strikes his bicycle.
Schools and education
Eudora USD 491 receives federal grant
A community effort paid off for the Eudora USD 491 when it received word Wednesday the U.S. Department of Education had awarded the district a four-year $750,000 was awarded a four-year $750,000 grant from the U.S. Departments of Education, Justice and Health and Human Services.
Business news
Durkins Hardware gives away $1,000 shopping spree
When Mike Underwood signed up for a $1,000 shopping spree at Durkin’s Hardware, he didn’t think much would come of it other than some phone calls from someone trying to sell him hardware. He was more than happy to have been proven wrong Thursday.
Local government
USD 491 hires director of curriculum
Eudora USD 491 has once again looked within to fill an important administrative post. Marla Johnson has been named the district’s interim director of curriculum and instruction. Just a few months ago, Johnson was named Eudora Middle School teacher of the year. She has been teaching math at EMS for the last nine years, and she has 20 years of teaching experience.
Local government
Council will further discuss Durr House
Eudora City Council members decided to set aside time at a budget meeting Monday to discuss the city’s role in the purchase of the Durr House. Earlier this month, the council discussed the possibility of purchasing the 109-year-old home and transforming the homestead of three generations of the Durr family into a historical museum and headquarters of the Eudora Chamber of Commerce.
- Downtown construction to start Monday July 3
- District caps old gas well discovered at construction site July 3
- Grosdidier hopes to pick up where Kobza left off July 3
- Aquatics center hosting theme days throughout July July 3
- 4th of July festivities set to kick off Friday July 3
- Days Gone By July 3
- New policeman at EPD July 3
- College notes July 3
- EHS Class of 1968 reunion July 3
- Child care orientation July 3
- ECKCE board meeting minutes July 3
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