Day: January 15, 2025
School Board Votes in Least Employee-Approved Calendar for 2025-2026 Year
At the USD 379 School Board meeting on January 13th, a calendar was voted on 4-3 for the 2025-2026 school year. Board members were presented
Rep. Sharice Davids Reassigned to Key Transportation and Agriculture Committees, Poised to Address Farm Bill and Infrastructure Priorities
Representative Sharice Davids announced her reassignment to the U.S. House Transportation & Infrastructure (T&I) and Agriculture Committees for the 119th Congress. Davids has served on
Step Back in Time for a Night of Mystery at the Quality of Life Coalition of Dickinson County’s Jazz Age Jeopardy Fundraiser
By: Ryan Duey The Quality of Life Coalition (QLC) of Dickinson County invites those 21 and over to join in on the fun at its
Then & Now: Spic & Span Clay Center
Clay Center was home to the Spic & Span Store, Inc., a hardware chain that was in operation for nearly 96 years. The company went
Acosta and Lager: First USD 475 Teachers to Be Named Kansas Horizon Award Honorees Since 2019
By Payton Tholstrup On Monday, January 13th, 2025, the Kansas State Department of Education announced that Spring Valley Elementary teacher, Denise Acosta, and Junction City
Hynek becomes blood donor after health scare; inspires others to give
Red Cross Haley Hynek gives blood for a very personal reason: four years ago, she received four units of blood and two plasma transfusions to
USDA Announces 2025 Enrollment Periods for ARC, PLC, and DMC Safety-Net Programs for Agricultural Producers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced the 2025 enrollment periods for key safety-net programs: Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC), Price Loss Coverage (PLC), and
Mizpah Church Women Make Blankets for Children Despite Extreme Winter Weather Conditions
By Payton Tholstrup The women from Mizpah Church in Clay County made blankets for children on January 7th, 8th, and 9th, despite the extreme winter
Kansas Legislature Kicks Off 2025 Session with Expanded GOP Majorities and Focus on Key Issues
The Kansas Legislature convened for the 2025 session, welcoming 36 new lawmakers and expanding Republican majorities in both the House and Senate. Key leadership positions
Kansas Department of Health and Environment Reaccredited by PHAB Through 2029 for Excellence in Public Health Quality
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has been reaccredited by the Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB) for the next five years, through 2029.