Opinion

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April 23, 2009
Eudora’s short history with city administrators has been rocky.
Eudora should be grateful for Pyle’s years of service
April 16, 2009
It’s difficult to think of Eudora city government without Tom Pyle, who served 22 combined years on the Eudora City Council and the last four years as mayor.
Back Snack program will be welcome in recession
April 9, 2009
Last month, Eudora USD 491 Superintendent Don Grosdidier told the school board the district had applied to bring the Back Snack program to Eudora. The program started in the Kansas City metropolitan area in 2004 is organized by the food bank Harvesters. It provides food on weekends to some students on free and reduced lunch.
After-prom example of alcohol-free fun
March 19, 2009
The recent death of a 19-year-old Kansas University student illustrates again the potential dangers of binge drinking and teenage alcohol consumption, and also reveals those concerns aren’t confined to impaired youngsters getting behind the steering wheel of a vehicle. That latter concern was the stimulus for after-prom parties, such as the one Eudora parents have offered local teens for a generation.
Girls state basketball team unites town
March 12, 2009
We hope that our readership Thursday is sharply down. We hope that’s the case because many of our readers left early to watch the Eudora Cardinal girls play Concordia in the 4A State Tournament in Salina.
Sebelius’ nomination compliment to state
March 5, 2009
On Monday, President Barack Obama named Kansas Gov. Kathleen Sebelius his nominee for secretary of U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Although she must still be confirmed by the U.S. Senate, those in the state she is leaving behind and who twice elected her governor by comfortable margins are left to wonder if we should feel jilted or honored. The answer is probably a little of both.
NOAA radios should be in every Kansas home
February 26, 2009
The start of March begins another severe-weather season in Kansas. It is time again to remind ourselves of long-learned basics. But, for those households without one, with that review should be a vow to invest in a NOAA or weather radio.
Letters: School board questioned
February 26, 2009
I ask the Eudora USD 491 Board of Education one simple question. Who do you think your fooling ?
Short-term solution needed for coming turnpike traffic
February 19, 2009
Earlier this month, the Eudora City Council and Planning Commission met with Douglas County commissioners to consider future routes that would route the increased traffic associated with a new Kansas Turnpike intersection near Tonganoxie around Eudora and its residential and commercial streets.
Candidates put ball in voters’ court
February 5, 2009
Candidate response to the spring Eudora City Council/USD 491 Board of Education election was nothing short of overwhelming. With five candidates filing for two council seats and seven vying for the 3 expiring seats on the board, the city’s voters will go to the polls in the April 7 general election that will also include a contest for Eudora mayor.
New format mix of old, new
By Elvyn Jones
February 5, 2009
As you read this week’s edition of The Eudora News, you are reminded again that change is inevitable.
Renewable energy proposals deserving despite coal debate
January 15, 2009
The memory of last summer’s fuel and energy price spikes has made long-promised comprehensive energy policies one of the issues in vouge. President-elect Barack Obama has promised such a policy. In Kansas, Gov. Kathleen Sebelius offered her plan last week.
Blood drive a success
January 15, 2009
The Eudora Lions Club sponsored blood drive in conjunction with Community Blood Center on Monday, Jan. 12 was very successful.
Rudeness honest mistake
By John Beal
December 31, 2008
Misreading signs leads to misunderstandings