Category: Education

Tips for Preventing Falls
Jordan Schuette: River Valley Extension District Falls can happen at any time during the year for older adults, age 65 and older. However, winter weather

Flint Hills Discovery Center’s Exhibit “Stepping into the Prairie” open until May
FHDC Release This one-of-a-kind exhibit will use high-definition projectors, surround sound speakers, and motion sensing devices to create a virtual Flint Hills environment that reacts
Junction City Commission Approve Childcare Reforms to Help Reduce Barriers
The Junction City Commission unanimously approved reforms to local childcare ordinances to align with recent state updates and reduce barriers for in-home childcare providers. Key

Manhattan Tech is awarded $668K Grant for Rural Workforce Development
The Patterson Family Foundation has awarded Manhattan Area Technical College a $668,000 grant to bolster the rural economy by enhancing education in critical industries. The

‘You Can’t Take It with You’ this Friday-Saturday at Solomon High School
Solomon High School Solomon High School will present You Can’t Take It with You at 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 15-16, in the
Clay Center and Barnes Native Part of K-State National Champion Meat Judging Team
KSU The Kansas State University Meat Judging Team won National Champion honors at the International Intercollegiate Meat Judging Contest hosted in Dakota City, Nebraska. The

River Valley Extension District to Hold “Managing Predation Program” in Washington
By: Ryan Duey The River Valley Extension District will host a “Managing Predation Program” in Washington for area farmers, ranchers, outdoorsmen and women, or anyone

Help Washington County FBLA Members Fill their Community Cookbook with Local Recipes
By: Ryan Duey Wahington County USD 108’s FBLA members are currently working on a community service project, and they need the community’s help. They are

Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home to Offer Free Funeral and Pre-Arrangement Seminars on November 26th in Clay Center
By: Ryan Duey Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home, in partnership with the US Alliance Life & Security Company, will host two informational Funeral and Pre-Arrangement Seminars on

Geary County Heritage Area added to National Historic Network
The National Park Service has included the Freedom’s Frontier National Heritage Area, which covers Geary County, in its Reconstruction Era National Historic Network. This initiative