Day: September 4, 2025
Items Discussed During the Clay County Commissioners’ Meeting on September 2nd
During the Clay County Commissioners’ weekly meeting on September 2nd: Ryan West, County Maintenance, presented a quote to fix the uneven sidewalks around the Courthouse.
Obituary-Richard Eggers
Richard Frank Eggers, 75, passed away at Sunset Home in Concordia, Kansas, on Sunday, August 10, 2025. He was born on October 12, 1949 in
Black Hills Energy Awards $135,000 in Grants to Volunteer Fire Departments
Image courtesy Canva Volunteer firefighters are often the first to answer the call when emergencies strike. Balancing full-time jobs, families, and service, these individuals play
Kansas Lottery Director Stephen Durrell Inducted into 2025 Lottery Industry Hall of Fame
Image courtesy Canva The Kansas Lottery announced that Executive Director Stephen Durrell has been named to the 2025 class of the Public Gaming Research Institute
Red Meat Allergy from Tick Bites on the Rise in Kansas and Missouri
Image courtesy Canva Cases of red meat allergy linked to tick bites are increasing in Kansas and Missouri, health experts report. Known as alpha-gal syndrome,
Accelerator Program Boosts Seven Local Startups with Funding, Mentorship, and Resources
Image courtesy Canva Kansas State University has supported seven local entrepreneurs through its Center for Entrepreneurship Accelerator program, providing funding, resources, and mentorship. Participants completed
Kansas Wetlands Education Center Hosts 12th Annual Butterfly Festival on Sept. 20
Image courtesy FHSU University Communications The Kansas Wetlands Education Center (KWEC) will hold its 12th annual Butterfly Festival on Saturday, September 20, from 9 a.m.
County, School District to Hold Revenue-Neutral-Rate Hearings
On Monday, September 8th, two county entities will hold RNR – revenue neutral rate – hearings. Clay County’s meeting is at 5:30 and USD 379’s
Grow Clay County Announces Leadership Transition
The Grow Clay County Board of Directors announces that Executive Director Natalie Muruato has accepted a new career opportunity and will step down from her
Current USD 379 Bond, Potential Tax-Rate Neutral Bond
The current USD 379 bond will be paid off in September of 2026, which sits around six mills, Nelson said. (On the average property taxes