Month: July 2024
Phase One of Tuttle Creek Reservoir Levee Project Nearly Complete
By: Ryan Duey Phase One of the new levee project in Manhattan is 95% complete and is expected to finish by September 22. The entire
Fijian Boatwright Makes Handmade Wooden Cars for UMC Christmas Boxes
Across the world, boxes are gifted to children throughout the holidays. More than 170 countries and territories receive these gifts each year, packed by volunteers
Munden Teen Crowned Kansas Czech-Slovak Queen
By: Ryan Duey Hanna Orr of Munden has been crowned the 2024/25 Kansas Czech-Slovak Queen, making her the third member of the Republic County Czech
Get to Know Clay County’s New County Attorney Candidate
This fall a new candidate will be on the docket for the role of Clay County Attorney: BrendaJordan. Located near Riley, Jordan has been a
Project Lead Undergoes Changes for ’24-’25 School Year
by Kacie Gelino After school programming for Clay Center elementary students may look different this year. In past years, students at Lincoln and Garfield Elementary
Grow Clay County Releases New Mural Maps
Grow Clay County recently announced the release of new maps that outline the county’s mural artwork. The maps are free and can be used by
Clay County Medical Center Adds Specialized Pelvic Health Therapy Services
By: Ryan Duey Two physical therapists at Clay County Medical Center (CCMC), Alicia Crowl and April Fahey, completed the necessary coursework to be classified as
People Helping People: Almost Three Decades of Medical Fundraisers
In 1993 the first Relay for Life came to Clay Center. The nationwide cancer fundraiser walk was held at the former Otto Unruh track, where
RAISE Kansas Initiative to Expand STEMM Education and Career Opportunities for Rural Students with $600,000 Grant
By Trish Svoboda Students in rural Kansas will soon have access to new resources to integrate science, math, and technology education, preparing them for some
Stay Cool and Save: Evergy’s Tips for Handling This Week’s Scorching Temperatures
By Trish Svoboda This week may bring some of the hottest temperatures Kansas has experienced so far this summer. High heat can make air conditioners