Month: December 2024

November Unemployment Rate Sees Slight Drop Across Area
Preliminary estimates reported by the Labor Market Information Services Division of the Kansas Department of Labor and the Bureau of Labor Statistics show a seasonally

K-State food scientist says holiday candy can be a science experiment
By Pat Melgares, K-State Research and Extension news service When it comes to making holiday candy, K-State Research and Extension food scientist Karen Blakeslee says

De Soto Master Gardener Fulfills Dream of Decorating the White House for Christmas After 16-Year Journey
In 2008, Wendy Clay, a Master Gardener from De Soto, Kansas, dreamed of decorating the White House for Christmas. Sixteen years later, she fulfilled that
Obituary-Charles “Charlie” H. Blochlinger
Charles “Charlie” H. Blochlinger, 84 years of age, of Concordia passed away Friday, December 20, 2024, peacefully at his home in Concordia. He was born
Obituary-Betty Ann Cyphers
Betty Ann Cyphers, age 76, of Concordia, KS, passed away on Friday, December 20, 2024, at Salina Regional Health Center, Salina, KS surrounded by her

Obituary-Thomas “Tom” Cannizzo Sr.
Thomas “Tom” Cannizzo Sr., age 85, died December 18, 2024, at the Clay County Medical Center. He was born in Richfield Springs, New York on

Kansas Profile – Now That’s Rural: Deb Goodrich, Charles Curtis
By Ron Wilson, director of the Huck Boyd National Institute for Rural Development at Kansas State University “Ad Astra Per Aspera.” To the Stars through

Cloud County Receives Generous Donation from Family of Late Brad Lowell
Cloud County Community College The Cloud County Community College Foundation has received a generous gift from the family of the late Brad Lowell to support

12th Judicial District Nominating Commission Seeks Nominees for District Judge Vacancy
Lisa Taylor, Kansas Judicial Branch The 12th Judicial District Nominating Commission is seeking nominations to fill a district judge vacancy in Cloud County. This vacancy

Concordia Classrooms Receive Gifts from the USD 333 Education Fund
Kim Muff, Concordia USD 333 Students and staff at CES, CMS, and CJSHS were all smiles when gifts were delivered to their classrooms just before