The American Red Cross conducts a community blood drive in Ellsworth from noon-6 p.m. at St. Bernard Catholic Church. Call 1-800-REDCROSS (733-2767) or log in at redcrossblood.org and search ...

The Ellsworth boys’ basketball team dropped its season opener Dec. 5 as they traveled to Lyons in an early NCAA matchup.

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Ellsworth’s Rhythm and Reels in Preisker Park continues at 5 p.m. with a variety of food trucks serving food. From 6-11 p.m., three musical artists will perform, including Jared “Pete” Gile, the Lazy ...

H&B Communications in Holyrood hosts a holiday open house from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. today ...

The Geneseo City Museum invites the public to celebrate Kansas UFO Day in Dimension G starting at 9 a.m. with the opening of the museum. UFO and paranormal speakers and musical events take place from ...

Ellsworth County Commissioners meet at 9 a.m. at the courthouse meeting room. Information: 785-472-4161.

The annual Ellsworth First Responder and Military Halloween Trunk or Treat is from 4-6 p.m. in the 200 Block of North Kansas Street, downtown Ellsworth ...

Larry D. Yager, 74, of Lees Summit, Mo., went to meet his Heavenly Father Oct. 7, 2021. He was born Dec. 17, 1946, to Charles (Curly) and Lucille (Glick) Yager in Hays, Kan.The family lived in ...

The Independent-Reporter office will be closed Wednesday, Nov. 26, through Sunday, Nov. 30, so I-R employes can celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday with their families. The I-R office will reopen for ...

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Sandra Lou (Stroede) Moon, age 56, passed away Nov. 21, 2021, in Ellsworth, Kan., surrounded by loved ones.She was born in Ellsworth Oct. 15, 1965, to the late Dale Otto and Lila Jean (Voeltz) Stroede ...