Month: September 2024

Kansas to Host Inaugural Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities Conference in Kingman and Courtland
The inaugural Kansas Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities conference will be held in Kingman County in June 2025 and Courtland in June 2026. This event, part of

Kansas State Fair Draws Record Crowds and Sets New Milestones in 2024
The Kansas State Fair celebrated its success this year with a total of 328,714 attendees over ten days, showcasing Kansas culture, agriculture, and entertainment. The

Kansas Lawmakers Propose Bill to Block Federal Land Seizure for Transmission Lines
U.S. Representative Tracey Mann and Senators Jerry Moran and Roger Marshall have proposed a bill to stop the federal government from using taxpayer money to

Kansas State University Joins Program to Address Rural Veterinarian Shortage, Support Veterinary Students’ Careers
Kansas State University has joined a pilot program by the Farm Journal Foundation aimed at helping veterinary students develop their careers and address the shortage

Geary County Historical Society Seeks Bids for a Potential Project
Geary County Historical Society & Museum The Geary County Historical Society is soliciting bids for exterior painting to be done at the Geary County Historical

Abilene Awarded Kansas Tourism Marketing Grant
Abilene Convention & Visitors Bureau The Abilene Convention & Visitors Bureau has been awarded a $9,800 Kansas Tourism Marketing Grant to support the Kansas Gunsmoke

Blue Rapids Circle of Giving Match Day Initial Results Show Great Community Support
By: Ryan Duey The initial results of Blue Rapids Circle of Giving Match Day that took place from Saturday, September 14th to Monday, September 16th

National Voter Registration Day: Kansas Residents Have Until October 15 to Register for November Election
Tuesday marked National Voter Registration Day. Residents in Kansas have until October 15 to register to vote in the November election. To register to vote,

Splash Pad Topic of Discussion During Clay Center Public Utilities Commission Meeting
By: Ryan Duey An item discussed during the Clay Center Public Utilities Commission meeting on Monday, September 16th was the future of the Splash Pad

Fort Riley’s Fall Apple Day Festival set for October 5
From Fort Riley Fort Riley’s Fall Apple Day Festival returns Saturday, October 5 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The festival, which is free and