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Kanopolis Post Office gets complete faceliftKANOPOLIS — On any given weekday in downtown Kanopolis, the busiest place in town appears to be a nondescript white building on a corner. Cars pull in and out constantly throughout the afternoon.
The Kanopolis Post Office was re-sided as part of the improvements, which began in May 2024. Courtesy photo

USD 112 superintendent hears from Wilson residents

WILSON — Central Plains USD 112 Superintendent Bobby Murphy met with a group of around 25 people for about 45 minutes Monday at the Wilson Elementary School Commons to discuss a proposal that could see seventh and eighth grades once again being taught at Wilson School.

Rhythm and Reels plans move forward

Aserious lack of volunteers has led to a change in plans when it comes to Ellsworth’s signature summer event, Cowtown Days.During a March 27 public meeting in the J.H.

Ellsworth Jr./Sr. High School announces first semester honor roll

High Honor Roll (All As or all As and one B) SeniorsAidan Johnson, Elena Jundt, Dax Leiker, Ian Mikulecky, Camila Placencia, Katelin Ritchie, Jessa Schultz, Allianna Thomasson JuniorsJodi Donley, Micah Galvan, Elyse Haxton, Josie Kueser, Johanna Lindsley, Cooper McGowan, Eva Neuman, Lainey...

Home Lumber continues operations

More than three months after a fire closed the main building at Home Lumber, the building remains empty and closed to the public.“We are serving customers out of the mobile office for now,” Home Lumber Regional Supervisor Jeremy Flickinger said.
The west side door of the Home Lumber building shows damage from the Dec. 6 fire. Photos by KAREN BONAR/Ellsworth County Independent-Reporter

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.
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