News
SPARK Task Force awards Wilson Communications grant
See the news release for the grant that was awarded to Wilson Communications on our facebook page https://www.facebook.com/Ellsworth-County-Independent-Reporter-81874371077.
Mental health awareness flier
During this pandemic, everyone should be mindful of their mental health and others. See the mental health insert in this week's I/R. You can also find it on our facebook page https://www.facebook.com/Ellsworth-County-Independent-Reporter-81874371077.
KSU study shows condition change
You don’t need to tell folks in western Kansas that it can get hot there. And sometimes windy. And sometimes really dry.
Frisbee Forms
Above and at top, Disc golf players sling their discs Oct. 17, during the sixth annual disc golf tournament at Ellsworth’s Krizek Park. Proceeds, which are still being tabulated, went to the Ellsworth American Legion Riders. ALAN RUSCH/Ellsworth County Independent-Reporter
Latest COVID-19 update from the Ellsworth County Health Department
Here's the latest COVID-19 update from the Ellsworth County Health Department:
COVID-19 update. Due to increase numbers of cases and much larger call volume, we were unable to get an update done on Wednesday. Please see information listed below.
Ellsworth County Commissioner meeting has been cancelled
The Ellsworth County Independent-Reporter received the following statement today (Friday, Oct. 23), from Ellsworth County Clerk Shelly Vopat:
“The Oct. 26 Ellsworth County Commissioner meeting has been cancelled. The quorum cannot be met due to the quarantine of the board.
Wilson to apply for sewer lagoon project funds
WILSON — After a brief public hearing Monday, the Wilson City Council approved a resolution to proceed with a loan application from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment to fund a sewer lagoon project.
Kanopolis has new councilman
KANOPOLIS — The City of Kanopolis will have a new city councilman in November.
At the Oct. 13 meeting of the Kanopolis City Council, Mayor Anthony Hopkins asked Tom Wilkinson to fill the seat recently vacated by Matt Munoz. Wilkinson, who was in attendance at the meeting, accepted the position.
ECED recognizes businesses
The word of the evening Wednesday, Oct. 14 — and perhaps the entire year of 2020 — has been “adaptable.” The businesses and individuals recognized at the annual meeting of Ellsworth County Economic Development know that better than most.