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Ellsworth Recreation Director Ron Tenbrink cleans the kid pool at the Ellsworth Swimming Pool on May 11. City workers are cleaning and preparing the facility for opening day, which is May 30. I-R photo by Karen Bonar
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David Alexander of Molalla, Ore., with the 6’ x 12’ mural he painted recently on the north side of the Millwood Realty office at 114 N. Douglas Ave. in downtown Ellsworth. Alexander is the son-in-law of Mike Johnson of Lorraine. Anita Hoffhines, Millwood realtor, said she had the vision portrayed in the mural in her mind for 15 years. Now, that vision, which features charging Longhorn bulls, has become reality. At first glance, the lead bull almost appears to be leaping out of the mural. ALAN RUSCH/Ellsworth County Independent-Reporter
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Above, Kanopolis Middle School students Sage Gray, left, and Layken Beckman, right, show off their six grade science projects May 12 during the annual science fair. Gray placed third in the science fair, with Beckman and Kiya Schultz tying for fourth place. Below, Bryson Ohl with his science fair project where he tested electrolytes. ALAN RUSCH/Ellsworth County Independent-Reporter
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The old saying “you can’t go home again” doesn’t apply to Alan Whitley. After 37 years in education, with 30 at Ellsworth Elementary School, Whitley is ending his career where his education began.
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When Rep. Steven Johnson (R-Assaria) decided to run for Kansas State Treasurer, his seat for the Kansas House district opened up.
Read moreWILSON — About 10 residents from Wilson and Dorrance gathered May 10 at Wilson School for coffee and conversation with superintendent Greg Clark.
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Ellsworth Elementary School’s new principal is ready to go.
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