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In late March, 1877, newspapers across the state of Kansas carried the tragic story of the death of J. Clarke Swayze, editor of the Topeka Blade.
Read moreWe’ve written this before, but it can’t be said enough — Ellsworth and other Ellsworth County towns are indeed fortunate to have well-trained, dedicated volunteers to serve on their fire departments.
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The past week of the legislature saw the concern over Covid 19 increase significantly. While we started the week aware of the issue, by the end we were more focused on it.
Read moreNo medical questions, please. Otherwise, the Ellsworth County Independent-Reporter plans to track coronavirus-related postponements and cancellations on our website, www.indyrepnews.com. We also will include updates from local, state and federal governments.
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When Texans turned their great herds of longhorn cattle north to railheads in Kansas, they were probably not thinking about the revolution that they were setting in motion.
Read moreDaughter Allie celebrated the week of her 34th birthday hearing a repeat of the message she received in 2016 after working for the campaign of Hillary Clinton.
Read moreIn recognition of the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment, which gave women the right to vote, the Independent-Reporter is asking readers to share stories of significant women in their lives.
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It was a short week of legislative meetings, but a long week of planning for how to address issues in our remaining days in session. The week marked the beginning of the second half of session and we got to look at the bills coming over from the Senate.
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