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Decision to skip Leavenworth as NBAF finalist was unfair, angry lawmaker says
By Scott Rothschild
August 11, 2008
A state legislator on Monday expressed anger after a report indicated that Leavenworth had a high score as a possible location for a federal biosafety lab but was leapfrogged as a finalist by politically connected Mississippi.
DEBA to give region Taste of Eudora
By David Oakes
July 24, 2008
Although Daniel’s BBQ owner Daniel Hipsher grew up around the barbecue business, he had never participated in any barbecue competitions. But about six years ago when a friend had a member quit his barbecue team, he called Hipsher who at the time managed Daniel’s in Tonganoxie. Hipsher joined and the team received a perfect score in ribs at Kansas Speedway. He has been hooked ever since, taking part in about 20 competitions per year.
DEBA tries to stay positive during construction
July 10, 2008
It’s going to be inconvenient, but the results will be worth the inconvenience. That was the message given to members of the Downtown Eudora Business Association July 2 during a preconstruction meeting.
An early summer success
By David Oakes
June 12, 2008
Members of the Eudora Chamber of Commerce did not know what to expect when they planned an event called “Summer in the Park.” But after over 200 people came to listen to three bands Friday night at CPA Park, it was clear the event was a success.
Chamber has high hopes for ‘Summer in the Park’
By David Oakes
12:00 a.m., May 29, 2008 Updated 05:16 p.m.
Planning started in the dead of winter for a Eudora Chamber of Commerce-sponsored concert at CPA Park finally will come to fruition as from 6 to 9 p.m. June 6.
Eudora Downtown Business Association readies sign campaign
By David Oakes
May 23, 2008
The city of Eudora will give the Downtown Eudora Business Association $500 to $1,000 for signs that direct people to alternate parking areas during construction to beautify Main Street.
LMH gets planning commission approval
By David Oakes
12:00 a.m., May 15, 2008 Updated 10:47 a.m.
After a public hearing Wednesday, Eudora Planning Commissioners conditionally recommended approval of a preliminary plat for Lawrence Memorial Hospital’s primary care facility.
Chamber to have events at CPA Park
By David Oakes
April 24, 2008
The Eudora Chamber of Commerce officially decided Thursday to have a concert from 6 to 9 p.m. June 6 in CPA Park. The decision came after nearly four months of talks to develop events in downtown Eudora to support businesses in the area during the construction set to take place this summer.
Business owners discuss how to survive construction
By David Oakes
12:00 a.m., April 10, 2008 Updated 05:43 p.m.
What’s good for the community will be good for you. That is what Kansas Small Business Development Center Consultant Mark Buckley told members of the Downtown Eudora Business Association Friday at a meeting. Buckley talked about how to survive during the construction that will come with the downtown revitalization, as well as how to remain vital after the revitalization.
Economic slowdown delays TIF District
By David Oakes
March 27, 2008
The current economic slowdown has put on hold the tax increment financing district that was formed to stimulate economic growth in Eudora and add to badly needed business tax base. The project consists of 271 acres on the east 10th Street corridor of Eudora and was approved by the planning commission in August 2007.
New Linwood Cafe back in business
By Estuardo Garcia
March 26, 2008
On Easter morning Jack Dunlap and his wife Kathy, along with their son Jake, were looking for a place to get breakfast.
Battles waged as food prices increase
By Mark Fagan
March 11, 2008
Whether it’s price trackers or coupon clippers in Shawnee, a gardener in Baldwin City or buying-cooperative members in Tonganoxie, folks are finding ways to soothe the economic indigestion brought on by increasing food prices.
Downtown Business Association meeting
March 6, 2008
The Downtown Eudora Business Association will meet at 9 a.m. Tuesday Cutter’s Smokehouse.
Chamber honors USD 491
By David Oakes
February 14, 2008
At the Eudora Chamber of Commerce’s annual dinner Feb. 2, the chamber made a somewhat surprising move in naming Eudora USD 491 the 2007 Business of the Year.
Pharmacist named Chamber Person of the Year
By David Oakes
12:00 a.m., February 14, 2008 Updated 03:36 p.m.
When Stan Byrne, the owner of Byrne’s Pharmacy, is asked what Eudora means to him, he defers to Alf Oleson, the man from whom he bought the store. “His philosophy was, and my philosophy still is, ‘It’s great to live in the same community as you,’ and that’s the whole thing,” he said.

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