ESI Staff
CAPC OKs 7 for marketing support
The Wednesday, Feb. 25 City Advertising and Promotion Commission went long, with the addition of quarterly approval for marketing support funds. Seven events received...
Students coached for upcoming tests
Elementary Principal Clare Haozous said at the March 9 school board meeting that the school has worked to identify students in need of extra...
HDC grant funds reduced
The March 4 meeting of the Historic District Commission ended on a positive note, as Chair Debbie Davis closed the meeting by welcoming the...
Faith with feet
The rule of thumb for Fat Tuesday (Mardi Gras) is to consume or dispose of all the rich, fatty foods in the house before...
American Insights
Words Worth Remembering: The Audacity of Hope
On Friday, March 6, 2026, former President Barack Obama stood behind the cross-shaped podium at House of Hope...
Dinner for Six
David Zimmermann is a sharp-witted longtime resident and poet whose outspoken critiques are part of the charm that makes him mostly beloved by those...
The Dirt on Nicky
I’m a seed
So, it’s right now on any day, a good time to talk about seeds. Depending on who’s counting, there are possibly up...
From the Back Porch
In his 68th year toward heaven, my father stood in Pendleton splendor before his mirror. He re-combed his hair. He checked his shoulders for...
The Coffee Table
When Brown Eyes Turn Blue—& Other Legalities
On February 18, Kansas passed a new law invalidating drivers’ licenses and birth certificates held by those for...
The Reel News
Pictured is Maribel Loya from Kansas City, Mo., with her trophy 24-1/4” rainbow trout. This was her 1st time fishing!
Beaver Tailwaters
Fishing has been...