Last Friday, Aug. 29, Eureka resident Laura Wallace was recognized as “Community Member of the Month” for her continued efforts in serving the community.
Wallace was nominated for her continued efforts of sharing kindness through the “Kind Like Kenlee Memorial.” Wallace has been instrumental in the project helping others find their voice/ guiding them to sharing kindness with their communities. Wallace has helped the Kind Like Kenlee Memorial organize the annual Breakfast with the Easter Bunny event, scholarships, Kindness Awards at Marshall Elementary, Free Swim days, DJ for dances, free community coffee and more.
Wallace is the second to receive the monthly honor in 2025 and will now be eligible for “Community Member of the Year,” along with Connie Mitchell, which will be voted on by community residents in December 2025 and January 2026.
HowTo Nominate
To nominate a “Community Member of the Month” simply send a letter with your name, the person’s name you are nominating and why you are nominating them for the honor. (Those wishing to remain anonymous can do so; but, the committee asks that your name and contact information be included in case committee members need additional information.) Letters should be sent to The Eureka Herald, PO Box 590, Eureka, KS 67045 or emailed to Wunderlich at news@eurekaherald. com. Forms are also available at The Eureka Herald,
LoMar Drive-in and the City of Eureka water office.
