Month: September 2025

Community Foundation Grants $46,868.58 for Solomon Public Restroom Improvements
Sara Baier, Community Foundation of DC Photo Courtesy of the Community Foundation The Community Foundation of Dickinson County has awarded $46,868.58 to the City of

Abilene Attractions Shine in 2025 Sunflower Summer Program
City of Abilene Photo Courtesy of City of Abilene Kansas Tourism’s Sunflower Summer program once again brought thousands of visitors to Abilene in 2025, creating

Topics Discussed During the Clay County Commissioners’ Weekly Meeting on September 18th
Photo Courtesy of Ryan Duey The following employees were presented with Longevity Service Awards in recognition of their years of service with Clay County. For

Family Care Center Provides Record Number of Free Sports Physicals to Local Student-Athletes
Ambria Gilliland, North Central Kansas Medical Center Photo Courtesy of NCKMC The Family Care Center in Concordia, Clyde and Jamestown wrapped up its annual free

Simple Food Safety Steps Can Protect Children from Serious Illness
Image courtesy Canva Most Americans trust that their food supply is among the safest in the world. Yet, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Pratt Area Humane Society Faces Overcrowding, Asks for Community Help to Adopt or Foster Dogs
Image courtesy Canva Pratt Area Humane Society (PAHS), a no-kill animal shelter, posted on Facebook to let the community know that it is overcrowded and

O’Reilly Auto Parts Closes on West Clay Center Lot
On September 12th, O’Reilly Auto Parts closed on a one-acre piece of land at 501 W. Crawford. The auto parts store will sit on the

Obituary-Gerald A. Sothers
Gerald A. Sothers, 96, of Courtland, passed away September 14th. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, September 23rd, at 10:30 a.m., at the United

Obituary-James “Jim” Coupal
James “Jim” Lloyd Coupal., 78, was born in 1947 in Wichita, KS and went to his eternal home on September 6, 2025, at St Francis

Obituary-Lloyd Russel Jr.
Lloyd R. (Tiny) (Russ) Russell, Jr., age 83, passed away peacefully on September 15, 2025 at his home in Concordia, KS surrounded by family. He