Day: October 18, 2024

Obituary-Nancy Rogge
Nancy Rogge, 69, Palmer, died Friday, October 18, 2024 at her home. Visitation will be held Monday October 21, 2024 from 4 to 8 p.m.

Obituary-Rebecca Nelson
Rebecca Jo “Becca” Nelson, 37, of Ogallala, entered into eternal rest, along with her infant son, Behlen Timothy, on October 16, 2024. A memorial has

Clay Center Multi-Generational Life Center
By Rhys Baker Grow Clay County is continuing fundraising and building work on the Multi-Generational Life Center, which will be occupied by September 2025. Grow

Pumpkin: The Fall Superfood
By: Kaitlin Moore, Nutrition, Food Safety & Health Agent Pumpkin is not just for jack-o-lanterns and pumpkin pie, pumpkin is a superfood. Pumpkin, like other

Topics Discussed During Clay Counts Coalition’s Monthly Meeting
By: Ryan Duey Topics discussed during the Clay Counts Coalition monthly meeting on October 16th included: Community Garden, Immunizations, Bully Prevention, Drug Take Back, Courageous Conversation

Partnership of Rangeland Trust Celebrates 20 Years of Conserving Working Lands
The Partnership of Rangeland Trust (PORT) is celebrating 20 years of efforts to conserve working lands across the West and Midwest amid growing challenges in

Laurol Overlease Assumes Role of Race Director for 22nd Eisenhower Marathon
By: Ryan Duey Abilene resident, marathon participant, and business owner Laurol Overlease has taken over the role of race director for the 22nd Eisenhower Marathon,

High School Seniors Invited to Enter Rural Voices Contest
NCRPC High school seniors in North Central Kansas are invited to compete for a chance to win $1,000 by submitting an essay or short video

K-State’s Kansas Energy Program Secures $600K Grant to Boost Energy Efficiency for Rural Businesses and Schools
Kansas State University’s Kansas Energy Program (KEP) has received over $600,000 in grant funding from the Kansas Corporation Commission to promote energy efficiency across the

Emerald Ash Borer Confirmed in Nemaha County: Kansas Faces Growing Threat to Ash Trees
The Kansas Forest Service has confirmed the presence of the emerald ash borer at a private residence in Nemaha County, marking the second detection of