Month: September 2025

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

Weather Challenges Contribute to Decline in 2025 Kansas State Fair Attendance
Image courtesy Canva The Kansas State Fair saw lower attendance in 2025 compared to the previous year. Over its ten-day run, 300,784 people attended, down

Vintage Gardens Downtown Restaurant to Open This Month
Vintage Vibe Bakery & Bistro will open Thursday, September 25th at 603 5th St. The location will serve burgers, sandwiches, desserts, and more Mon.-Fri. for

Marysville to Welcome New Residents with Newcomers & Networkers Event, September 25th
By: Ryan Duey Photo Courtesy of OneMarysville OneMarysville will host a ‘Welcome to Marysville: Newcomers & Networkers’ event on Thursday, September 25th, from 5:00 to