Category: Business

Items Discussed During Clay County Commissioners Weekly Meeting on December 23rd
Topics discussed during the Clay County Commissioners’ weekly meeting on December 23rd included: Dispatch circulation, Attorney rollover process, tax collected, 911 lines, civil rights policy,

Several Dickinson County Residents File Civil Suit against County Commissioners over Wind Farm
Several Dickinson County residents have filed a civil lawsuit against the Board of County Commissioners opposing the Hope Ridge Wind Farm project. Plaintiffs include Steve

November Unemployment Rate Sees Slight Drop Across Area
Preliminary estimates reported by the Labor Market Information Services Division of the Kansas Department of Labor and the Bureau of Labor Statistics show a seasonally

12th Judicial District Nominating Commission Seeks Nominees for District Judge Vacancy
Lisa Taylor, Kansas Judicial Branch The 12th Judicial District Nominating Commission is seeking nominations to fill a district judge vacancy in Cloud County. This vacancy

Twin Valley CEO Ben Foster Elected as Vice Chair of NTCA Board
By: Ryan Duey Twin Valley CEO Ben Foster was recently elected as Vice Chair of the NTCA-Rural Broadband Association Board for 2025. NTCA is a

Items Discussed During Clay Center City Council’s Regular Meeting on December 17th
Topics discussed during the Clay Center City Council regular meeting on December 17th included: Public Hearing, BASE Grant, other Grants, 2024 Audit Proposal, Cereal Malt

Riley County Welcomes New Health Department Director
Riley County Health Department Diane Creek started work Monday, December 9 as the new Health Department Director for Riley County. In this role, Creek will

Department of Commerce Visits Marysville to Talk Grant Opportunities
Staff from the Kansas Department of Commerce visited Marysville on Monday to discuss grant opportunities and programs aimed at enhancing rural communities. Andrew Hayman, director

Items Discussed During Clay County Commissioners Weekly Meeting on Dec. 16th
Topics discussed during the Clay County Commissioners’ regular weekly meeting on December 16th included: County roads, longevity, road equipment, grant information, Rescue Team, bidding processes,

Abilene CVB Reflects on 2024: Tourism’s Impact on Our Community
Abilene Convention & Visitors Bureau As the year draws to a close, the Abilene Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) celebrates another year filled with national