Day: June 6, 2025
Sweet Success: Local High School Student Starts Cookie Business
By Payton Tholstrup Janae Wolf, owner of Janae’s Cookies, started her business a little over six months ago. The idea began two years ago when
Fort Riley and the Big Red One to Host a Summer Concert Series
Fort Riley Photo Courtesy of Fort Riley As part of celebrating the 250th birthday of the U.S. Army and the 108th birthday of America’s First
Candidates Finalized for November 4th Election in Clay County
Image courtesy of Canva The following candidates filed to run for office prior to the June 2nd deadline. Elections will be held on November 4th. USD
Kansas Breastfeeding Coalition Awards $10,000 to Strengthen Local Support for Families
Image courtesy Canva The Kansas Breastfeeding Coalition (KBC) has awarded $10,000 in funding to fourteen local breastfeeding coalitions. These local groups play a key role
Anderes Family Opens Crematory in Riley to Further Support Area Communities
By: Ryan Duey Photo Courtesy of Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home The owners of Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home in Riley and Christie-Anderes Funeral Home in Waterville recently announced
Wakefield Launches “Altitude Athletes” to Build Strength, Confidence, and Community for Girls This Summer
WAKEFIELD — Before most of the town is even awake, a group of girls will be hitting the gym at Wakefield School. At 6:30 every
Then and Now: Idana School Part 1
The township of Idana was founded in 1882 when two land owners combined the names of their wives, Ida Howland and Anna Broughton, to the
New Hope Ministries in Clay Center Seeks Donations for Upcoming Yard Sale Fundraiser
By: Ryan Duey Photo Courtesy of New Hope Ministries New Hope Ministries in Clay Center is accepting items for its upcoming Public Donation Yard Sale,
Obituary-Jim Murk
James D. “Jim” Murk, age 68, of Aurora, KS, passed away on Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at his home in Aurora, KS surrounded by his
Obituary-Lon Livengood
Lon Livengood, 85 died June 5, 2025, in rural Morganville, KS. He was born on November 13, 1939, in Abilene, KS, the son of Everett