Month: March 2025

Ag Secretary Rollins Announces $30 Billion Assistance Program, Vows to ‘Right-Size’ USDA and Support Farmers
During her speech at the Commodity Classic in Denver on Sunday, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins promised to “make agriculture great again.” In her 30-minute address,

Kansas State University Named One of Four Animal and Veterinary Innovation Centers by FDA to Advance Animal Health Research
Kansas State University has been named one of four Animal and Veterinary Innovation Centers by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Veterinary Medicine.

Efficient Irrigation Critical for Kansas Farmers Amid Declining Ogallala Aquifer and Rising Costs
With the declining levels of the Ogallala Aquifer and rising input costs, efficient irrigation is crucial for Kansas farmers. Since 1989, irrigated acres in western

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas Foundation Awards Grants to 107 Schools for Health and Mental Well-Being Programs
The Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas Foundation has awarded Healthy Habits for Life grants to 107 schools across Kansas. These grants support programs

Marysville Nominated for USA Today’s Best Small Town in the Midwest for Second Straight Year
For the second year in a row, Marysville is in the running for USA Today’s Readers’ Choice Best Small Town in the Midwest. The 10

Eagles Tribute Band Lyin’ Eyes to Rock the Rex Theatre This Saturday
By: Ryan Duey The Clay County Arts Council is bringing the band Lyin’ Eyes, A Tribute to the Eagles, to the Rex Theatre in Clay

Obituary-Wendy Genereux
Wendy Genereux passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Friday, February 28, 2025, at her home in Clyde. She was born November 5,

Obituary-Virginia “Jean” Bachand
Virginia “Jean” Bachand, age 75, of Concordia, Kansas, left this earthly life on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at the University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas

Landscape Design Workshop Coming to Clay Center
Kelsey Hatesohl, Horticulture Extension Agent It’s never too early to start planning for your garden or redesigning your landscaping! Join Kelsey Hatesohl, River Valley District

Lighthouse for Christ Awarded $12,000 Grant for Much-Needed Office Improvements
By: Ryan Duey During the Grow Clay County Awards Gala last month, the Lighthouse for Christ was awarded a $12,000 grant through the Clay Center