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USD 112 discusses middle school at Wilson

WILSON — Members of the Central Plains USD 112 Board of Education toured Wilson Schools and contemplated the feasibility of adding seventh and eighth grades to the current facility during its Feb. 10 meeting.

Multiple seats open on Kanopolis City Council

KANOPOLIS — Only one member of the Kanopolis City Council will not run in the fall election.“Everybody but Michelle (Schwerdtfeger) has to sign up to be elected,” City Clerk Debbie Kralik said. “Drew (Miley) and Levi (Schneider) were appointed, so they have to run.

Ellsworth pool running in red

At Monday’s meeting of the Ellsworth City Council, approval was given to Option 1 of the 2025 proposed fee schedule for the Ellsworth Swimming Pool.According to Recreation Department Director Ron Tenbrink, he has received feedback from the public on the proposed fee schedule.

USD 327 purchases new activity bus

Anew activity bus will be rolling into town. On Monday night, the Ellsworth-Kanopolis-Geneseo USD 327 Board of Education approved purchasing a a 2012 MCI J4500 Motor Coach.During the February meeting, board members gave Transportation Director P.J.

I-70 bridge replacements in Ellsworth County begin March 10

special to the i-ROn Monday, March 10, the Kansas Department of Transportation plans to begin work to replace two I-70 bridges in Ellsworth County. The bridges are located on westbound and eastbound I-70 over Elkhorn Creek, about one-quarter mile northeast of K-156.

Students compete in county spelling bee

Ellsworth Jr./Sr. High School seventh grader Willa Finnegan correctly spelled the word “auburn” Feb. 26 at the school’s Performing Arts Center to win the 2025 Ellsworth County Spelling Bee.
Ashtyn Robl competes in the Ellsworth County Spelling Bee Feb. 26 at the Ellsworth Jr./Sr. High School Performing Arts Center. ALAN RUSCH/Ellsworth County Independent-Reporter

Kanopolis discusses improving signs

KANOPOLIS — Sign improvements came up for discussion as an opportunity for grant dollars during the Feb. 11 Kanopolis City Council meeting.“I imagine doing a large-scale upgrade or new thing would cost a chunk of money,” Mayor Anthony Hopkins said.

Enrollment drops for USD 327

Enrollment is down in USD 327 for the 2024-25 school year, Superintendent Deena Hilbig told the board of education during Monday night’s Ellsworth-Kanopolis-Geneseo USD 327 Board of Education meeting.“I think it’s important to be transparent with our community,” she said.The head count on Sept.
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