Month: August 2025
New Mural Announced for Common Ground Building in Downtown Clay Center
A new public art project by A Mural Movement is planned for the north wall of the Common Ground building (709 5th St.) in downtown
Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan Expands Robot-AssistedSurgical Capabilities
Bill Kueser, Via Christi Hospital Photo Courtesy of Via Christi Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan has expanded its robot-assisted surgical capabilities with the addition of
USGS Reports Earthquake Activity Near Assaria
By Payton Tholstrup Image courtesy of USGS Residents across central Kansas have felt the ground tremble several times over the last few days. On Saturday,
Spanish Classes in Marysville Aimed to Build Community Connections and Confidence
OneMarysville Photo Courtesy of Canva AI A new four-part Spanish class series is being offered this August for adults who want to feel more confident
Faith-Based Playgroup for Kids Ages 0–6 To Begin in Clay Center
By Payton Tholstrup Photo courtesy of Catherine Rohovit A new play group for children ages 0-6 is coming to Clay Center. Organized by Catherine Rohovit,
2026 Proposed Property Tax and Revenue Neutral Rate Public Hearings Notices Mailing Soon
Riley County Release Photo Courtesy of Riley County Later this week, the Riley County Clerk’s Office will begin mailing proposed property tax and public hearing
Clay Center K-18 State Champs!
By Rocky Downing The Clay Center Tiger K-18 Baseball team brought home the State Title for the sixth time in the team’s history. Tigers went
Tadtman Headed To Highland
By Rocky Downing Former Clay Center Tiger Colten Tadtman started the recruiting process to play college baseball during the summer after his junior year. He
Kansas Tax Collections Exceed July Estimates by $21.2M, Driven by Strong Income Tax Receipts
Image courtesy Canva Kansas ended July 2025 with total tax collections of $670.2 million, surpassing estimates by $21.2 million, or 3.3%. Collections also rose 1.5%
West Nile Virus Risk High in Kansas: Health Officials Urge Caution for People and Livestock
Image courtesy Canva Kansas health officials warn that both people and livestock face a higher risk of West Nile Virus (WNV) this summer due to