News

Wed

17

Aug

Ellsworth’s ‘Pep’ Shanelec serves as Cowtown Grand Marshal

By Mark McCoy

Wed

17

Aug

Kansas Czech Queen Pageant says affiliation a “god send”

By LINDA MOWERY-DENNING

Wed

17

Aug

2016 Rodeo Run a soggy success

Over 120 runners and walkers took to the streets and Pioneer Trail of Marquette during the Second Annual Rodeo Run Saturday, Aug. 6. The Rodeo Run included a 5K Race, a 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk, and a Kid’s Short Course race for children 8 and under.

Wed

10

Aug

Caboose moved to home near depot

By Mark McCoy

Wed

10

Aug

El-Kan Rodeo promises lots of exciting bronc bustin’ action

BY ALAN RUSCH

Wed

10

Aug

Cowtown Days to showcase ‘Wicked Roots’ to ‘Modern Boots’

By Jennifer McDaniel

Each August, Ellsworth has the opportunity to celebrate its turbulent history as the most rough-andtumble cowtown in Kansas. And in a few weeks, the community’s wicked roots will be exposed during the annual Ellsworth Cowtown Days, Aug. 19-20.

Wed

10

Aug

New twist on curb appeal

The idea of beautifying downtown Marquette with pictures of iconic American history legends started with Don Erickson. Fred Peterson ran with the idea and sent letters to the owners of the buildings on Main Street asking to put the pictures on their buildings. After approval was

Tue

09

Aug

Ellsworth Fire called out to fire at G-G's Wine and Spirits

The Ellsworth Fire Dept. was called to a fire at G-G's Wine and Spirits at approximately 9:30 p.m. Tuesday. Watch for more details in the Aug. 18 I-R.

Wed

03

Aug

Deputy Warden appointed at Ellsworth Correctional Facility

Douglas Lawson, the current Deputy Superintendent of Larned Juvenile Correctional Facility (LJCF), has been appointed to the Deputy Warden position at Ellsworth Correctional Facility (ECF). Doug will begin his duties at ECF on September 11, 2016. He will be splitting his duties between ECF and LJCF until LJCF closes. Watch the 8/11 issue of the I-R for more details.

Wed

03

Aug

Kanopolis water okay

BY Mark McCoy