Month: March 2025

Dr. Donald Blakeslee to Present Groundbreaking Discoveries on Etzanoa at Smoky Hill Museum
In 2015, Dr. Donald Blakeslee and his team re-discovered the Native American city of Etzanoa near Arkansas City. Join Dr. Blakeslee at the Smoky Hill

Lowen Corporation Honored with Ad Astra Award for Contributions to Kansas Economy and Community
Each year, the Chamber recognizes a Kansas company with the Ad Astra Award during its annual dinner. This award honors a business for its contributions

Kansas Leaders Urge USPS to Relocate and Modernize Olathe Postal Facility Amid Ongoing Mail Delays
U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D., joined Senator Jerry Moran and U.S. Representative Sharice Davids in urging USPS Postmaster General Louis DeJoy to relocate and modernize

Clay Center Fire Department Unveils New Fire Truck
By: Ryan Duey The Clay Center Fire Department (CCFD) unveiled a new fire truck on Monday, March 24th. CCFD’s new Engine 103 will serve as

Lady Tiger Softball Drops Two Close Ones
The Lady Tigers opened the 2025 season on the road at Seneca against the Nemaha Central Thunder. Game One: Lost the first game 7-6. Tied

Marshall County Museum Day is Back for Another Year
Marshall County Museum Day is returning to the county on Saturday, April 5th with all museums offering free admission from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Camp Kindergarten Helps Kids Prepare for Success in School
Riley County Health Department Registration is open for the tenth year of Camp Kindergarten, hosted by Riley County Health Department and USD383. Children who are

Clay Center Community Church Camp Seeks Donations, Accepting Youth Scholarship Applications
The Clay Center Community Church Camp is currently accepting scholarship applications for summer youth group trips. The Community Church Camp is a nonprofit organization that

Obituary- Derry N. Pentico
Derry N. Pentico, age 80, of Concordia, KS, passed away on Saturday, March 22, 2025 at Sunset Nursing Home, Concordia, KS surrounded by his family.

Clay County Health Department to Host Annual Spring Health Fair with Low-Cost Screenings and Added Drug Take Back Day
by: Ryan Duey The Clay County Health Department (CCHD) will hold its annual Spring Health Fair from Wednesday, April 9th to Tuesday, April 15th. During