Day: August 27, 2025
Obituary – Jimmy J. Parrack
Jimmy J. Parrack, 76, Washington, died Sunday, August 24, 2025 at Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan. Visitation will be from 4 to 8
Make Your Donation Go Further During CCCIF’s Gather for Good Match Day, with a 50% Fund Match
By: Ryan Duey Photo Courtesy of CCCIF The Clay Center Community Improvement Foundation’s (CCCIF) Gather for Good Match Day is less than a month away.
Labor Day “Labor Your Legs” Fun Run Returns to Washburn University to Honor Late Professor and Wife
Image courtesy Washburn University The Sunflower Striders Running Club, in partnership with the Washburn University Foundation & Alumni Association and the College of Arts &
Kansas Announces $550,000 in Grants to Expand Apprenticeship Programs for Businesses and Schools
Image courtesy Canva Kansas Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland announced $550,000 in grant funding to support the expansion of registered apprenticeship programs
UPDATE: Governor Kelly Orders Flags at Half-Staff to Honor Judge Bruce Brown
Image courtesy Canva Governor Laura Kelly has directed flags at the State Capitol Complex and all court buildings and facilities be flown at half-staff to
Kansas Medicaid Error Leads to $11.2 Million Recoupment from School Districts
Image courtesy Canva Kansas school districts are facing a collective recoupment of $11.2 million in Medicaid funds due to a data error in the state’s
Clay Center’s Annual Piotique Celebration Will Celebrate Clay Center’s Rich History
By: Ryan Duey On Saturday, September 27th, the Clay Center Courthouse Square will be full of vendors, food trucks, and citizens during Clay Center’s annual
Community Shows Off Creativity in Tootlefest T-Shirt Contest
By Payton Tholstrup Photos courtesy of Cynthia’s Attic Business owners Cynthia Ensign of Cynthia’s Attic and Cyndy Monier of Einstein Sewing Workshop brought something new
USD 379 Free Lunch Program Deadline Approaches
The 2024-2025 school year saw USD 379 with 46.7% students receiving free or reduced lunches – almost half of the student population. That number provides
Plan ahead: I-70 construction in Geary County Could Impact KSU Game Day Travel
Kansas Department of Transportation Photo Courtesy of KDOT The Kansas Department of Transportation is alerting motorists to anticipate delays on I-70 through Junction City during