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In each city in Ellsworth County, the race for mayor will be contested.Ellsworth, Wilson and Kanopolis all have two candidates vying for the mayor’s seat. The deadline to file for office was noon June 2.

Once again at Monday night’s meeting of the Ellsworth City Council, the procedures for city appointments were briefly discussed.The council approved the recommendation of Interim City Administrator Allen J. Dinkel by tabling further discussion of draft Charter Ordinance No.

After several weeks of discussion, the Ellsworth City Council finally settled the question May 27 of allowing chickens within the city limits of Ellsworth — at least for now.

WILSON — Before gearing up for the summer food program, Feeding the Children of Central Kansas, director Lynn Kasper spoke at the Child Nutrition Conference.The conference, which was held April 14-16 in Dallas, was an opportunity for Kasper to share, but also gain ideas.

KANOPOLIS — The Kanopolis Fire Department will host its fourth annual Poker Run and Community Celebration June 7, featuring a family- friendly environment, live music, food and prizes.

CLAFLIN — The Wilson Daycare Center, operated inside Wilson Elementary School, will close for the summer.

Kids check out things to buy at one of over 40 vendors May 3 during Legionfest on the grounds of the Ellsworth American Legion.

A competitor strains to go a little further during the tractor pull May 3 at Legionfest. 

Special to the I-RMAIZE — The Ellsworth forensics team competed at the 3A State Forensics Tournament Saturday, May 3, at Maize High School. Three team members placed and the team took 10th place overall out of 64 3A schools.

WILSON — At Monday’s meeting of the Wilson City Council, after giving a report on their efforts to refurbish the playground fort at Wilson’s Pride Spray Park, members of the Wilson Community Empowerment group were asked to continue their efforts and give an update at the May 19 council meeting.