You are here

Home › News ›

News

Wed
08
Aug

And the winners are ...

Article Image Alt Text

Kelly takes the Democratic nomination for Governor

By I-R staff

Despite a strong showing in his old Kansas House district, Ellsworth County’s Josh Svaty lost the democratic nomination for governor in Tuesday’s primary election to state senator Laura Kelly of Topeka.

At a little after 9 p.m. Kelly had almost 52 percent of the votes with the eastern counties and even counties in the rural western counties — normally considered a Svaty stronghold — in her win column.

 

To read more please log in or subscribe to the digital edition. http://etypeservices.com/Ellsworth%20County%20Independent%20ReporterID559/

Wed
08
Aug

Ellsworth native tapped for job in administration

Article Image Alt Text

By Jennifer McDaniel

An Ellsworth native is awaiting U.S. Senate confirmation following a nomination this past week by President Trump to become his topranking science and technology policy adviser.

Kelvin Droegemeier, a meteorologist and public official, was named as the president’s choice to head the Office of Science and Technology Policy — a vital branch of the White House, which counsels the president and his cabinet on the scientific aspects of issues ranging from security and the economy to health and the environment.

 

To read more please log in or subscribe to the digital edition. http://etypeservices.com/Ellsworth%20County%20Independent%20ReporterID559/

Wed
08
Aug

State throws another curve ball at school district

By Alan Rusch

HOLYROOD — What began as a discussion by members of the Central Plains USD 112 board on the relationship between a proposed bond election and four core board goals soon moved to a discussion of financial and budget concerns.

Even the spectre of possibly — NOT probably — closing a school in the district was raised.

“I think we need to go back to Goal B, and that is to operate within a fiscally responsible budget,” said Michelle Brokes, board president, during the meeting at Central Plains Elementary School at Holyrood.

 

To read more please log in or subscribe to the digital edition. http://etypeservices.com/Ellsworth%20County%20Independent%20ReporterID559/

Wed
08
Aug

2018 Smoky Valley Saddle Club Rodeo

Article Image Alt Text

Cash Toews of Canton hangs on for the ride.

 

To read more please log in or subscribe to the digital edition. http://etypeservices.com/Ellsworth%20County%20Independent%20ReporterID559/

Tue
07
Aug

2018 Primary Election Results

Final results for 20th District Judge in Russell County with 17 out of 17 precincts reporting:

Hipp 925

McPherson 325

Combining Ellsworth, Russell, Stafford, Barton and what we have so far from Rice County results are as follows:

Hipp 4,795

McPherson 3,086

On the Democratic Governor side, Kelly has been declared the winner.

 

At 9:30 p.m., all of Ellsworth County's precincts have been counted, with 33 percent voter turn-out. 

20th Distrct Judge:

Hipp 831

McPherson 151

 

Governor (R)

Kobach 319

Kucera 8

Ruzich 1

Selzer 111

Tutera 1

Barnett 51

Colyer 492

 

Governor (D)

Bergeson 0

Brewer 18

Kelly 24

Svaty 295

Anderson 0

 

20th District Court Judge update at 9:10 p.m. from Stafford County, with 18 of 24 precincts counted:

Hipp 180

McPherson 328

Wed
01
Aug

Helping Others

By LINDA MOWERY-DENNING
Ellsworth County I-R

In 2017, the Post Rock Jaycees donated an estimated $24,000 to organizations across Ellsworth County.

That would be a huge accomplishment for any group, but it’s especially significant when you consider the Jaycees membership — they’re all inmates at the Ellsworth

Correctional Facility.

To read more please log in or subscribe to the digital edition. http://etypeservices.com/Ellsworth%20County%20Independent%20ReporterID559/

Wed
01
Aug

Czechin’ it Out

Article Image Alt Text

Under the direction of Paula (Svaty) Gray, the 1998 Miss Kansas Czech-Slovak Queen, the 29 members of the Wilson Czech Dancers perform Friday night in Lions Club Park at Wilson’s After Harvest Czech Festival.

To read more please log in or subscribe to the digital edition. http://etypeservices.com/Ellsworth%20County%20Independent%20ReporterID559/

Wed
01
Aug

Budget mood lightens

Article Image Alt Text

By Linda Mowery-Denning
Ellsworth County I-R

The Kansas budget is no longer on life support; however, one state lawmaker added several words of caution to the recovery talk Saturday during the annual coffee and kolaches session at the Wilson After Harvest Czech Festival.

Rep. Steven Johnson, R-Assaria, repeated a lesson he learned from his father — “You can’t feed cattle on promises.”

To read more please log in or subscribe to the digital edition. http://etypeservices.com/Ellsworth%20County%20Independent%20ReporterID559/

Wed
01
Aug

Swimmers finish lessons with thanks to former Marquette mayor

Article Image Alt Text

By Judi Brown
Marquette Tribune

The Marquette City Pool began session 2 swimming lessons Monday, July 16.

The Level 1 class was taught by Cassidy Gerlach and Kayla Fox.

Students were Logan Myers, Raylyn Farris, Andrew Peterson, Cruise Oakley and Kolt Seely.

To read more please log in or subscribe to the digital edition. http://etypeservices.com/Ellsworth%20County%20Independent%20ReporterID559/

Wed
25
Jul

CATTLE WHISPERER

Article Image Alt Text

Wilson Winners 4-H member Lane Brokes, Wilson, offers words of encouragement to his cow Tuesday, while Ash Creek 4-H member David Miley, Kanopolis, gives his cow a hug during this week’s Ellsworth County Fair.

To read more please log in or subscribe to the digital edition. http://etypeservices.com/Ellsworth%20County%20Independent%20ReporterID559/

Pages

Subscribe to RSS - News