Day: October 15, 2025
USD 379: Cardiac Emergency response drills to be held Oct. 21
Matt Weller, USD 379 Communications Coordinator Photo Courtesy of USD 379 On Tuesday, October 21st, each building in USD 379 will be conducting a Cardiac
Dual Eligible Plans Offer Expanded Benefits for Kansans with Medicare and Medicaid
Image courtesy Canva As Medicare’s annual enrollment period begins, Kansans eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid can explore Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans, which combine
Kansas Education Report Highlights Rising Student Achievement and Stronger Teacher Workforce
Image courtesy KDSE In his annual report to the Kansas State Board of Education, Education Commissioner Dr. Randy Watson highlighted the ongoing priority of preparing
Kansas Profile – Now That’s Rural: Paul Bahnmaier, Lecompton
By Ron Wilson, director of the Huck Boyd National Institute for Rural Development at Kansas State University/Image: Paul Bahnmaier When and where did the Civil
Grow Clay County to Host “Screams for a Cause” Halloween Fun-Run Benefiting New Life Center
By: Ryan Duey Photos Courtesy of Grow Clay County Grow Clay County invites the public to a hauntingly fun event along the Zoo Walking Trails
Notable People: Peter Kehoe
Peter Percel Kehoe was born in Portsmouth, Ohio in 1845 as one of 11. He and two brothers came to Kansas and worked a drug
City Approves Change Order for Multi-Generational Life Center
Clay Center City Council held their regular meeting on October 7th at City Hall. During the meeting, Mayor Jimmy Thatcher announced that the City has
SHICK Counseling Available in Abilene and Minneapolis
Photo Courtesy of Canva The North Central-Flint Hills Area Agency on Aging is offering appointments in Abilene and Minneapolis for those seeking Medicare benefit counseling.
Items Discussed During USD 379 Monthly Board Meeting on Oct. 13th
Photo Courtesy of USD 379 The Board approved school-based fundraisers for January 2026 to June 2026. The Board also approved an out-of-state trip to the
CFD Donates Air Compressor to Miltonvale Fire and EMS
Photo Courtesy of CFD During the Concordia Fire Department’s (CFD) annual Open House on October 12th, the department showcased its newly donated air compressor from