Day: February 20, 2025

RCPD Distancing Self from Fake Patty’s Day
The Riley County Police Department (RCPD) is formally disengaging from Fake Patty’s Day, a long-standing unsanctioned event in Manhattan, Kansas, that attracts thousands of college

CCCHS Student Represents Kansas at National Leadership Forum, Advocates for Youth Prevention Efforts
By: Ryan Duey Two Clay Center Community High School YLink members were offered scholarships to attend CADCA’s 35th Annual National Leadership Forum in National Harbor,

Weather Cancellations/Delays for USD 379 Explained
This winter, Clay County has seen extreme winer variables, including moisture and temperatures. In January alone, the county more than doubled its precipitation intake, as

Obituary- Rhonda R. Pierson
Rhonda R. Pierson, age 70, of Blue Rapids, passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2025. Memorial services are planned for 2:00 pm, Tuesday, February 25,

The Tigers Find A Way At Council Grove
By: Rocky Downing For the second straight game, the Cardiac Kids did it again; winning a nail-biter 57-55. The Tigers trailed by three after one

Lady Tiger Wrestlers Send Six To State!
By: Rocky Downing Clay Center had a great weekend at their Super Regional in McPherson; qualifying six for the State Championships in Salina on February,

Kansas Awards Over $26 Million in Grants for Water Projects and Community Support
Governor Laura Kelly and the Kansas Water Office announced the latest recipients of the Senate Substitute for House Bill 2302 Grant Programs, which will distribute

2024 University of Kansas Honor Roll List Includes Six from the Area
The University of Kansas recently released its Fall 2024 Honor Roll. Six local students made the honor roll. Area KU Honor Roll Students are: Honor

Boost Breeding Success: Key Strategies for a Healthy, Productive Cow-Calf Herd
The health and success of your cow-calf herd start with proper care for your cows and heifers, says Dr. Dan Tracy, beef veterinarian with Zoetis.

Then & Now: CCCHS Gymnasium
The first gymnasium in Clay County was likely located in the Chautauqua Auditorium, also known as The Big Chautauqua. The gym itself was most often