Month: January 2026
Milford Nature Center to Celebrate Bald Eagles and Birds of Prey with Eagle Day on January 24
By: Ryan Duey Photos Courtesy of Milford Nature Center The Milford Nature Center is hosting a special event on Saturday, January 24th, celebrating bald eagles
Obituary-Jared Lund
Jared Allen Lund, 56, of Chapman, Kansas passed away on Thursday, January 8, 2026, at Stormont Vail in Topeka, Kansas following a long battle of
Obituary-Delvin Oentrich
Delvin E. Oentrich, age 72, of Barnes, passed away on Thursday, January 8, 2026. Delvin was born on December 18, 1953, in Washington, the son
Amy Wilson named NCKMC Values in Action Award winner
NCK Medical Center Photo Courtesy of NCKMC North Central Kansas Medical Center in Concordia announced Amy Wilson as its Values in Action Award Winner for
Clay Center Parks and Recreation Invites Public to “Beam Signing” Event at New Life Center
By Payton Tholstrup Clay Center Parks and Recreation is inviting the public to a “Beam Signing” event at the new Clay Center Multi-Generational Life Center
Obituary-Wilma Bigler
Wilma Louise Bigler, age 97 of Lenexa, passed away Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at Homestead Assisted Living of Lenexa. The youngest of four children, she
Shake, Sweat, and Support the Pups at ‘Dance for the Dogs’ Mixxedfit Party in Clay Center, January 24th
By: Ryan Duey Photo Courtesy of CCARE Clay Center’s Mixxedfit instructors Natosha Hevelone and Anne Qualls invite anyone aged 10 and up to a ‘Dance
Kansas Tech CEO Ben Foster Appointed to Chair National Rural Broadband Association Board
Megan Harper, Twin Valley Photo Courtesy of Twin Valley NTCA–The Rural Broadband Association has announced its 2026 board officers, naming Twin Valley President and CEO Ben
Texas woman creates art with 4-H ribbons
By Jennifer Theurer Anastasia James, Spring, Texas, spent many years working with horses in 4-H and her efforts earned her many ribbons. Once her time
AARP Kansas Opens Applications for 2026 Community Challenge Grants
Image courtesy Canva AARP Kansas is inviting nonprofit groups and local governments to apply for the 2026 AARP Community Challenge grant program. Applications are open