By Shirley Cox SchroederThe 2016 Ellsworth County Fair was the starting block for the newly-created Ellsworth County Fair Association — the event’s governing board — and that fair was a success.... + continue reading
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By the I-R StaffA primary for the position of mayor of Kanopolis is set for Aug. 1, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Kanopolis City Library.There are four candidates and voters will narrow the field to two in the primary. Winners will advance to the Nov. 7 general election ballot.Candidates are: Rory Tillett, Anthony Hopkins, Nola Newcomer, and... + continue reading
By the I-R StaffPoliticians have been a part of Wilson’s After Harvest Czech Festival for decades. Gov. Joan Finney was a regular. So was Robert Docking and dozens of other state and federal officials.This year will be no exception. The yearly Legislative Coffee and Kolaches will be at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, July 29, at Grandma’s Soda Shop in... + continue reading
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Lady Oiler Emily Ryan’s shot is blocked by a Lady Dragon Friday in Manhattan. I/R photo by Mark McCoy
MANHATTAN — The top-ranked,undefeated and three-time defending 2A champion Lady Oilers of Central Plains defeated the Lady Dragons of Valley Falls, 53-41, Friday getting one game closer to claiming a fourth consecutive 2A State basketball championship trophy in Manhattan.It was a costly victory however, as Lady Oiler Kylee Kasselman, the team’s... + continue reading
Lady Oiler Kirsten Gunder makes an assist in the win over the Lady Bulldogs Thursday in Manhattan. I/R photo by Mark McCoy
MANHATTAN — The top-ranked,undefeated and three-time defending 2A champion Lady Oilers of Central Plains terminated a good Chase County team, 60-30, Thursday on their quest to claim a fourth consecutive 2A State basketball championship trophy in Manhattan.The Lady O’s dominated first quarter, scoring 15 points and holding the Lady Bulldogs to a... + continue reading
Central Plains Cassidy Crites, left, grabs an offensive rebound March 4 in Greensburg. /I-R photo by Mark McCoy
LADY OILERS WIN FOURTH STRAIGHT SUB-STATE TITLEGREENSBURG — The top-ranked, undefeated and three-time defending 2A champion Lady Oilers of Central Plains will return to Manhattan to defend their title following a 68-34 victory over a good Kinsley basketball team Saturday in Greensburg.The Lady O’s (23-0) will begin their quest for a fourth-... + continue reading
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2017 FORT HARKER 2k/5k FUN RUN RESULTS2K RACE MALE: Age Group 15 and Under: 1st Jackson Riggins 13:19 (overall winner), 2nd Noah Erichsen 13:20, 3rd Bo Kyler 15:45. Age Group 26-35: 1st Tim Beebe 18:... + continue reading
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By LeeAnn HallAsk about health care at a summer cookout, and you’ll likely get an earful about how drug corporations are gouging us, leaving many families to choose between buying medications or... + continue reading
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Two youngsters compete Saturday, July 8 in the Covered Wagon Race at the Fort Harker Days in Kanopolis. I-R video by Alan Rusch. + continue reading
Kanopolis resident Mark Hoffhines, 25, was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia in January of 2016. He is now in remission. He shares his story at the ninth annual Ellsworth County Cancer Fund... + continue reading
Congratulations to the Ellsworth County Class of 2017! EHS Class of 2017 shown in the I-R video by Alan Rusch. + continue reading
The I-R's Mark Gardner shot this video Friday morning of the aftermath of a pasture fire. The Ellsworth Volunteer Fire Department was called out early this morning to a large pasture fire in south... + continue reading
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