Day: September 18, 2025

Eisenhower Library Hosts First-Ever Naturalization Ceremony
Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum Photo Courtesy of the Eisenhower Presidential Library On Wednesday, September 17 the Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum was honored to

RCPD To Take Part in Responsible Dog Ownership Day
Joshua Kinder, Riley County Police Department Photo Courtesy of RCPD The Riley County Police Department has partnered with the Manhattan Kennel Club for Responsible Dog

Area Grad Lands in Philippines for Three-Year Stint in Missionary Role
Last month, former Clay Center resident Isaac Lee, traveled to the Philippines to start a three-year stint as a missionary. After graduating from K-State, he

Clay County Income on Ag Tax to Drop by $2 Million as Kansas Lowers Ag Property Values
Unlike residential value, which is determined based on sale price and local market changes, agricultural land is determined by income value. This keeps landowners from

Lawmakers Push for Newborn Screening and Research Funding for cCMV
Image courtesy Canva On Wednesday, U.S. Senators Roger Marshall, M.D., and other lawmakers introduced the Stop CMV Act, a bill aimed at increasing awareness of

County Tax Distribution; Numbers Set for 2026 Budgets
In August, tax statements went out to Clay County residents with proposed budgets for taxing entities. Annually, County Clerk, Kayla Wang provides tax statements for

Obituary-Anthony “Tony” Christian
Anthony “Tony” Lee Christian, 69, of Washington, Kansas, passed away on September 15, 2025. He was born July 27, 1956, in Center, Texas, to Robert

14th Annual Kansas Book Festival Offers Free Events for All Ages
Image courtesy Canva The 14th annual Kansas Book Festival will be held on Saturday, September 20, at Washburn University, hosted by the Washburn Library. The

Rural Kansas Communities Receive Funding for Public Art Projects
Image courtesy Canva The Kansas Department of Commerce (KDOC) announced $75,000 in Rural Mural funding to support 12 public art projects in rural communities across

Governor Kelly requests a declaration of major presidential disaster
Image courtesy Canva Governor Laura Kelly has requested a major presidential disaster declaration from the Federal Emergency Management Agency to provide Public Assistance funding for