Month: October 2025

CC Public Utilities to Raise Water Rates After Operating at a Loss; First Increase Since 2007
Water rates from Clay Center Public Utilities Commission (CCPUC) have not changed since 2007. As of January 2026, that will change. On October 21st, Clay

Advance in-Person Voting Available at the Clay County Courthouse
The General Election will take place on November 4th, including two contested positions: Clay Center City Council position for Ward 3; and USD 379 School

Kansas Silver Haired Legislature Wraps Annual Session, Passes Five Key Resolutions for Seniors
Image courtesy Canva The Kansas Silver Haired Legislature (KSHL), a volunteer, non-partisan group representing Kansans aged 60 and older, concluded its annual session this week

Kansas State University Launches Institute for Community Health and Well-being
Image courtesy Canva Kansas State University has launched the Institute for Community Health and Well-being, a new initiative aimed at tackling the challenges facing communities

Salina Airport Launches New Mobile-Friendly Website to Improve Traveler and Business Access
Image courtesy Salina Airport Authority The Salina Airport Authority (SAA) has launched a new website, SalinaAirport.com, designed to be faster, easier to use, and mobile-friendly

FETCH Foundation Donates FIDO Bags to Sedgwick County Fire Department to Aid Pets in Emergencies
Image courtesy Canva The Sedgwick County Fire Department announced on its Facebook that the FETCH Foundation has donated nine Essential FIDO Bags to the department,

Catholic Charities: Standing Ready to Help Families During Times of Uncertainty
Catholic Charities of Northern Kansas Photo Courtesy of Catholic Charities of Northern Kansas In this time of uncertainty for those impacted by the effects of

Food Safety Tips for a Safe Halloween
Image courtesy Canva As temperatures drop and leaves fall, Halloween is just around the corner. While the holiday isn’t typically seen as a major food

Multi-Generational Life Center Receives $250,000 Gift
Matt Weller, USD 379 Communications Coordinator Photo Courtesy of Matt Weller The Clay Center Community Improvement Foundation (CCCIF) is thrilled to announce an extraordinary $250,000

Items Discussed During the Clay County Commissioners’ Weekly Meeting on Oct. 27th
Photo Courtesy of Ryan Duey The Board approved a $4,856.07 invoice from Mel’s Pump & Plumbing for drainage repairs on the south side of the