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Leavenworth County’s first turnpike interchange exceeding expectations: By Elvyn Jones; April 27, 2010; Average of 1,452 vehicles used the interchange per day in March
Biking Across Kansas coming to Eudora in June: By Elvyn Jones; February 19, 2010; Biking Across Kansas tour to make overnight stop at Eudora Middle School
Eudora City Council approves water rate increase: By Elvyn Jones; December 30, 2009; Part of money from increase will be used to improve water quality
Despite clashes, son followed father into service: By Elvyn Jones; November 4, 2009; Part of the tension developed over the political landscape that separated the generations in the Vietnam era. Jim Martino remembers a heated argument with this father after the Kent State anti-war demonstrations that left four students of that university dead.
Holy Family Parish sesquicentennial continues with display in old church: By Elvyn Jones; October 21, 2009; No matter how big and successful a celebration, 150 years of history can’t be contained in one weekend.
RWD 4 exploring water sources: By Elvyn Jones; October 15, 2009; Six years remain on Douglas County Rural Water District No. 4’s current contract to purchase water from the city of Lawrence, but Scott Schultz is already concerned.
Eudora couple building boats for Coast Guard: By Elvyn Jones; April 2, 2009; When she orders parts for the Midwest Rescue Airboat company she and her husband, Matt, own, Cathy Cain said she often gets the same response. “They say, ‘You’re building what where?’” Cathy said. “We get that a lot. “People associate airboats with Florida, Louisiana and Texas. They can’t believe we’re building airboats in Kansas.”
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.
Brown to introduce working poor health coverage: By Elvyn Jones; December 31, 2008; Despite cost of introducing bills, Brown intends to help those without insurance
Brown wins 38th District House seat: By Elvyn Jones; November 6, 2008; Anthony Brown rode a large a victory in Johnson County to re-election in the 38h District Kansas House race.

Recent photos

Drifts build Thursday afternoon on the west side of Douglas County 1061 south of Eudora. Blowing snow created near whiteout conditions on section of the road and threatened to close the southbound lane despite regular clearing by county crews.

Johnson County Sheriff's Deputy Chad Bartels blocks the eastbound Kansas Highway 10 entry lane on Lexington Avenue in De Soto after a semi-truck stalled at the top on the ramp. The ramp was closed for about two hours as its driver waited for a tow truck. Although K-10 between De Soto and Lawrence was in relatively good condition, especially its right lanes, caution was need with exiting or entering the highway on icy and snow-covered ramps. Bartels advice, "Slow down and don't go out if you don't have to."

Snow drifts south of Eudora already cover a fence line and creep up a utility pole continue to grow with Thursday's strong northwestern winds. The strong winds are forecast to continue through Saturday, making driving dangerous and creating the potential for hypothermia or frostbite for those outside.

Drifts start to recover the Douglas County 1061 south of Eudora after a Douglas County truck plowed the road about 30 minutes earlier.

Cars heading south of Eudora Thursday on Douglas County 1061 head toward drifts that cross much of the southbound lane. Strong winds formed the drifts within a half hour after a Douglas County truck plowed the section of road.

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Point of View

What do you think about a proposed ban on smoking in public places such as restaurants, bars and workplaces?

As much as I hate government interfering with our lives, I love the smoking ban. Going out in Lawrence is so nice without smelling cigarette smoke at your table while eating.

— Roberta Lehmann

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