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Preserving the Past, Inspiring the Future: GRO’s Mission in Green
By Payton Tholstrup Image courtesy of Green, KS Facebook The Green Revitalization Organization (GRO) was formally created 5 years ago. But even before that, the

CVA Celebrates National Co-op Month with October Food Drive to Support Local Pantries
Photo Courtesy of Canva October is National Co-op Month, and Central Valley Ag (CVA) is celebrating by giving back to the communities it serves. Throughout

A Life in Color: The Artistic Journey of Kay Gilbert
By Payton Tholstrup Photos courtesy of Kay Gilbert Kay Gilbert, a self-taught artist from North Central Kansas, grew up surrounded by creativity. Her father crafted

Therapy Dog Oakley Joins K-State’s Morrison Family Center to Bring Comfort and Support to Campus
By: Ryan Duey Photo Courtesy Jenneen LeMay The Morrison Family Center for Student Well-Being at Kansas State University has a new four-legged employee, therapy dog

Local Individuals Launch Tiger Care, Inc. to Help Clean Up and Beautify Clay Center
By: Ryan Duey Photo Courtesy of Tiger Care, Inc. A group of caring individuals took action into their own hands to create a new nonprofit

Make Your Donation Go Further During CCCIF’s Gather for Good Match Day, with a 50% Fund Match
By: Ryan Duey Photo Courtesy of CCCIF The Clay Center Community Improvement Foundation’s (CCCIF) Gather for Good Match Day is less than a month away.

Clay Center Prepares for 2025 Gather for Good Match Day, Bringing Community and Nonprofits Together Sept. 18
By: Ryan Duey Photo Courtesy of CCCIF The Clay Center Community Improvement Foundation’s (CCCIF) 2025 Gather for Good Match Day Event is less than a

Sailor with Family Ties to Clay Center Supports U.S. Navy’s Submarine Force
Megan Lemly, Navy Office of Community Outreach Photo Courtesy of Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class James Green, Navy Office of Community Outreach Petty Officer 1st

Local Woman to Compete in International Event
Impact Sports and Fitness Photo Courtesy of Memorial Health System Amber Engle of Abilene has always loved sports and competing. She had been running marathons,

Clay County 4-H Ambassadors Gear Up for Week of Fun, Learning, and Leadership at County Fair
By: Ryan Duey Photos Courtesy of 4-H and Fair Association Local Clay County 4-H Ambassadors are preparing for over a week of activities and 4-H