Month: June 2024
Mid-Kansas Cooperative Expands Workforce with Five New Apprentices Through Rural Kansas Apprenticeship Program
By Trish Svoboda Mid-Kansas Cooperative (MKC), a member-owned agriculture cooperative in Moundridge, has expanded its workforce by adding five apprentices through Kansas Farm Bureau’s (KFB)
Kansas-Nebraska Radio Club to Participate in ARRL Field Day
By Ryan Duey Since 1933 the National Association for Amateur Radio (ARRL) has held a National Field Day on the fourth weekend in June. ARRL
Kansas Slips in National Rankings Despite Gains in Child Health and Graduation Rates, 2024 Kids Count Report Reveal
By Trish Svoboda The 2024 Kids Count report, compiled by the Annie E. Casey Foundation and based on the most recent data, ranked Kansas 19th
Cloud County Fair To Feature Many Events
By Payton Tholstrup The 2024 Cloud County Fair is quickly approaching, with dates set for July 16th-July 20th. The theme chosen for this year is
Red Cross to Hold Blood Drive in Minneapolis this Week
By Ryan Duey The American Red Cross stresses that blood donors are critically needed right now to combat a drastic shortfall in donations over the
Flint Hills Breadbasket Executive Director Helps Answer Leading Concern Among Guests
By Ryan Duey In a previous story, we announced that the Flint Hills Breadbasket in Manhattan had purchased two adjacent buildings and would be moving
Kansas Lawmakers Set to Vote on Major Tax Overhaul Today
By Trish Svoboda Today, June 18, Kansas lawmakers will vote on a bill aimed at reducing state taxes on income, property, and social security benefits.
Clay Center Carnegie Library Takes Kids To Clay Center Zoo Through Summer Reading Program
By Quinn O’Hara Photo by Quinn O’Hara The Clay Center Carnegie Library held their yearly visit to the Clay Center Zoo through their summer reading
Celebrating National Dairy Month: A Rich History and Vital Role in Kansas Agriculture
By Trish Svoboda June is National Dairy Month. According to The Dairy Alliance, grocer organizations began sponsoring National Dairy Month in 1937, and in 1939,
Blue Valley Technologies Bringing Fiber to Rural Towns
By Ryan Duey Blue Valley Technologies is advancing its fiber-to-the-home project in Washington and Marshall Counties, including Hanover, Washington, Frankfort, and Waterville. Supplies, including massive