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- Paola poet attempts to capture the story of Kansas in writing
Paola resident and poet Thomas Reynolds has published a oeGhost Town Almanac,a a collection of poems designed to anecdotally capture the story of Kansas.
- Panther boys upset Girard 48-47; girls take 60-46 victory
A big second half run keyed the Paola girls' basketball team to an easy 60-46 victory at home over Girard on Tuesday.
- Crews battle towering mulch blaze
About 20 Paola volunteer firefighters, and several more volunteers from other departments, were met with a blazing fireball of mulch Saturday night when they responded to a call southwest of Paola.
- New Year's 1860 Was A Black Tie Extravaganza
Osawatomie, Miami and Linn County citizens gathered at the Osage Valley House Hotel, which stood at the southeast corner of Sixth and Main streets in Osawatomie, to celebrate the New Year at the a oeGrand New ...
- Year in review, #2: Corrections
The closing of the Osawatomie Correctional Facility had been rumored for a number of years, but in the midst of one of the worst state budget crises ever and despite a proactive response from Osawatomie and ...
- Year in review, #10: Street work
Paola Public Works crews were busy during 2008, as the city continued with its recent emphasis on improving the citya s streets.
- News married 50 years
Ken and Marilyn New of Paola will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with a reception at the Paola Country Club from 2 to 4 p.m. Jan.
- Year in review, #1: Ursuline Sisters
The Paola community received sad news in February when the Ursuline Sisters, who have been a staple in Paola for more than a century, announced their plans to merge with another Ursuline community in Maple ...
- Year in review, #2: Sales tax
Three years ago, Paola voters chose to renew a 1/2-cent sales tax to fund four city projects.
- Giving the gift of life for the new year
Free Oreos, Rold Gold pretzels, Nutter Butter sandwich cookies and a variety of soft drinks, juice or water may sound like yummy snacks at the Liona s Club blood drive held at Paolaa s First Presbyterian Church ...
- Year in review, #8: Fire station
It was back to the drawing board for Paola volunteer firefighters in 2008, as initial plans to construct a new fire station on a city parking lot behind El Tapatio Restaurant were scrapped after the city ...
- Nuns add to order's number
The Ursuline Sisters of Mount St. Joseph in Daviess County, Ky., will be adding at least a dozen residents to their community this spring.
- Ursuline sisters prepare to leave Paola
For 113 years, the small Kansas town of Paola has been home to the Ursuline sisters.The Roman Catholic religious order was crucial in opening several schools in the Kansas City area and eastern Kansas and has ...
- Goode, Slaughter to wed Feb. 7
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Flake of Paola and David Slaughter of Louisburg announce the engagement of their daughter, Adrieanne Slaughter, to Lucas Goode, both of Paola.
- Angel Tree spreads cheer
Before Santa arrived from up north to help with Operation Angel Tree on Saturday morning, Miami County Sheriffa s Office vehicles and pickup trucks were loaded down with presents safely tucked away in oversized ...
- Recovering the perfect Christmas present
Sandra Wilkes didna t even have to look this year for the perfect Christmas gift for her son, Norman Myers.
- D.A.R.E. graduates take strong stance against drugs
Hillsdale Elementary School fifth-graders made a pledge to their family and teachers to say no to drugs during their graduation from D.A.R.E. on Friday.
- Rezoning spells relief for rural residents
Paola Planning Commissioners hope to solve the zoning issue of about 240 acres east of U.S. Highway 169 in the citya s growth area in one swift swoop, but the final decision will be up to the Miami County ...
- Swim team garners six golds
The Osawatomie/Paola swim team swam to gold in six events in its first home meet of the season Thursday at the Miami County Family YMCA in Osawatomie.
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City DescriptionPaola (pronounced /peɪ̪ˈoʊ̪lə/) is a city in and the county seat of Miami County, Kansas, United States. The population was 5,011 at the 2000 census.
Paola is located at 38°34′25″N 94°52′24″W / 38.57361, -94.87333 (38.573599, -94.873456).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.4 square miles (11.3 km²), of which, 4.1 square miles (10.5 km²) of it is land and 0.3 square miles (0.8 km²) of it (7.08%) is water.
As of the census of 2000, there were 5,011 people, 1,927 households, and 1,244 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,229.9 people per square mile (475.4/km²). There were 2,009 housing units at an average density of 493.1/sq mi (190.6/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 93.43% White, 3.55% African American, 0.74% Native American, 0.30% Asian, 0.44% from other races, and 1.54% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.08% of the population.
There were 1,927 households out of which 34.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.3% were married couples living together, 12.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.4% were non-families. 31.1% of all households were ... Read MoreCity Contained By:Timezones:Size:
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