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 — Photo by Elvyn Jones

District caps old gas well at construction site

July 2, 2008

Eudora Superintendent Don Grosdidier said well safe after being capped, will be monitored.

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Sheriff’s deputy killed while riding bike

June 30, 2008

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

July 2, 2008

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

June 26, 2008

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

June 26, 2008 · 1 Comment

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

June 26, 2008

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.