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Klein recognized for academics Emma Klein of Ellsworth is among the students at Colby Community College to achieve academic distinction for the spring 2019 semester. She was included on the President’s Honor Roll.

HOLYROOD — In order to save money the Central Plains USD 112 board of education voted by consensus not to provide the Student Assurance student insurance coverage for the 2019-20 school year.

Pastor’s Podium As you read this article many will be celebrating Independence Day. Growing up in Southwest Missouri the 4th of July was one of my favorite holidays. It meant spending time with family and shooting off fireworks.

As executive director of the Smoky Hill Development Corporation, Stacie Schmidt figures she should have a lot of help in promoting the benefits of Ellsworth County as a great place to live and work. Phrases such as “There’s nothing to do in Ellsworth County” are not part of her vocabulary.

After 19 years as an Ellsworth County commissioner, Kermit Rush knows the place he has called home for more than 80 years has more in its economic tool box than many rural counties. Farming and ranching. Oil and gas. Manufacturing. Services. The Ellsworth Correctional Facility.

Every year in June, the Ellsworth County Independent-Reporter takes a look at the State of Ellsworth County. Over the years, we have chronicled the life of Ellsworth County in a 24-hour period and tracked the use of technology. Our focus in 2019 is retail.

Farmers and ranchers with expiring Conservation Reserve Program contracts may now re-enroll in certain CRP continuous signup practices or, if eligible, select a one-year contract extension.

Kanopolis State Park continues to be closed because of flooding; however, officials with the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism say they expect to have all utility campgrounds open July 2. Lake and road access continue to be affected.