Category: Awards
CCMC Named One of America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Patient Experience by the Women’s Choice Award®
CCMC Release Photo Courtesy of CCMC Clay County Medical Center (CCMC) is proud to announce it has been recognized as one of the 100 Best
Community Foundation Supports Brain-Body Wellness with Grant to Expand Bal-A-Vis-X Program
Community Foundation of Dickinson County The Community Foundation of Dickinson County is proud to announce a $585 grant to support the expansion of the Bal-A-Vis-X
Cloud County Awards $304,500 to 20 Local Projects Through Meridian Way Wind Farm Grant
By Payton Tholstrup Image courtesy of Canva During a regular meeting in April 2025, the Cloud County Commission awarded 20 non-profit projects funding support through
State Library of Kansas Announces Kansas Notable Books for 2025
By Payton Tholstrup Every year, Kansas Notable Books recognizes 15 books written by Kansans, or about a Kansas-related topic. The goal is to encourage readers
Emily Rugg Takes the Crown: Miss Kansas 2025
By Payton Tholstrup Emily Rugg was crowned Miss Kansas 2025 on Saturday, June 7th at Pratt Community College. The pageant drew 21 contestants from across
Cloud County Community College announces Spring 2025 honors
Cloud County Community College Photo Courtesy of CCCC Cloud County Community has announced the names of students on the Spring 2025 Honor Roll. To be
TITLE: Herington Hero Award Winners – Dale Kleinschmidt & Margie Thacker
By: Haley Jones, MHS Photo Courtesy MHS Home Health & Hospice of Dickinson County in Herington (HH&H), an affiliate of Memorial Health System in Abilene,
Recent Concordia Graduate Brings Home Two Art Awards
Photo Courtesy of Western Governor’s Foundation Daegen DeGraff, a 2025 graduate of Concordia Junior-Senior High School and talented artist, has won the People’s Choice Award
Abilene and Smoky Valley Voted #5 Most Scenic Railroad in America
Abilene and Smoky Valley Railroad Photo Courtesy of A&SV Abilene and Smoky Valley Railroad officials are reacting to some unexpected news, as results of a USA
Area High Schools Named “Apply Kansas All Star High Schools” for 2025
Photo Courtesy of Kansas Board of Regents Release The Kansas Board of Regents has recognized 217 high schools as Apply Kansas All Star High Schools.