Month: July 2025
Gibson’s Under New Ownership; Floersches Take Over Store July 1
A town staple changed hands for a new generation of longevity on July 1. Clay Center’s Gibson ACE Hardware, located on the west side of
Clay County EMS to Hold Fall EMT Class Info Meeting on July 10th
Photo Courtesy of Clay County EMS Clay County EMS will be holding an EMT class in the fall, beginning Monday, August 18th. An Informational Meeting
K-State Expert Shares Food Safety Tips for a Healthy Fourth of July Celebration
Image courtesy Canva The Fourth of July brings food, fun, and fireworks—but food safety should be a top priority, says Kansas State University food scientist
Local Leaders Unite to Address Fentanyl Crisis and Support Overdose Prevention Efforts
Image: Rep. Sharice Davids speaking on the fentanyl crisis at St. Luke’s Hospital/Image courtesy Davids office Rep. Sharice Davids recently met with local health care
New Report Highlights Root Causes of Rural Veterinarian Shortage in Kansas
Image courtesy Canva Concerns about the shortage of rural veterinarians have long been a topic in agriculture. A recent report from the Farm Journal Foundation,
Governor Requests SBA Disaster Loan Declaration for Butler County Flood Recovery
Image courtesy Canva Governor Laura Kelly has submitted a request to the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) for a disaster loan declaration for Butler County
Ginger Walker Spoke of Recent Changes to Ginger’s Uptown at Clay Center Lions Club Meeting on July 1st
By: Ryan Duey Photo Courtesy of Ryan Duey Ginger Walker, Owner of Ginger’s Uptown, was the guest presenter at the Clay Center Lions Club meeting
Kansas Profile – Now That’s Rural: Kendall Hodgson
By Ron Wilson, director of the Huck Boyd National Institute for Rural Development at Kansas State University/Image: Kendall Hodgson “We are leaning forward in our
City Commission Appoints Jon Quinday as Abilene’s Interim City Manager
City of Abilene Photo Courtesy of Abilene Mayor Brandon Rein and the Abilene City Commission have announced the appointment of Jon Quinday as Interim City
CCARE to Serve Root Beer Floats Tomorrow During City Band Concert in Dexter Park
Photo Courtesy of CCARE CCARE will be at Dexter Park serving up root beer floats during the Clay Center Band Concert on Wednesday, July 2nd,