Month: July 2025
Six Kansas Communities Receive Grants to Develop Safe Routes to School Plans
Image courtesy of Canva The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) has awarded 2025–2026 Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Planning and Programming grants to six communities:
Flashback to the ’80s: Fast Times to Rock Clay County Fair with Free Big Stage Concert July 25
By: Ryan Duey Photo Courtesy of Clay County Fair Association Transport back to the 1980s at the Clay County Free Fair when Fast Times brings
Clay County 4-H Ambassadors Gear Up for Week of Fun, Learning, and Leadership at County Fair
By: Ryan Duey Photos Courtesy of 4-H and Fair Association Local Clay County 4-H Ambassadors are preparing for over a week of activities and 4-H
Sunflower Summer Kicks Off in Abilene with Strong Start
City of Abilene Photos Courtesy of City of Abilene Sunflower Summer officially kicked off last Saturday, and Abilene welcomed more than 250 participants on opening
Clay County Medical Center Opens New Behavioral Health Clinic and Expanded SpecialtyClinic Space
CCMC Release Photo Courtesy of CCMC Clay County Medical Center (CCMC) is proud to announce the completion of two major facility projects: a new Behavioral
Medicare Enrollment
Monica Thayer, Family Resource Management Extension Agent Photo Courtesy of Canva If you’re approaching age 65, it’s time to start thinking about Medicare enrollment—and sooner
Great Plains Manufacturing Employees Donate to Support Abilene CORE Program
CFDC Photo Courtesy of Abilene Core Community The Community Foundation of Dickinson County is pleased to announce a generous $3,500 gift from the employees of
Kansas Tax Revenues Beat June Forecast, But Governor Warns of Future Budget Shortfalls
Image courtesy Canva Kansas ended June 2025 with $1.06 billion in total tax collections—$72.6 million, or 7.4%, above projections and 3.2% higher than June 2024.
Vicki Schmidt Launches 2026 Campaign for Kansas Governor
Image courtesy office of Vicki Schmidt Kansas Insurance Commissioner Vicki Schmidt has officially announced her candidacy for Governor of Kansas in the 2026 election. A
Kansas Local Food Summit Aims to Strengthen Statewide Food Systems
By Trish Svoboda/Images courtesy K-State Research and Extension The Kansas Local Food Summit is set to bring together farmers, food advocates, and community leaders from