Category: Lifestyle

Grow Clay County Awarded $500,000 Goldstein Foundation Challenge Grant for Life Center Project
By: Ryan Duey Photos Courtesy of Grow Clay County On May 21st, Grow Clay County announced they received a $500,000 Goldstein Foundation Challenge Grant to

Junction City Launches Free Esports Arena to Engage Youth and Grow Local Gaming Scene
By: Ryan Duey Photo courtesy of 12th Street Community Center’s Facebook Page Recently, a newly built state-of-the-art Esports Arena opened its doors in Junction City.

Republic County Community Foundation’s Inaugural Match Day a Success
The Republic County Community Foundation (RCCF) hosted its first “Fund The Future of Republic County” Match Day earlier this month, raising just under $77,000 from

More than Medicine: Life Lessons from a Home Health and Hospice Nurse
Taylor Knauss, HH&H You truly never know what type of influence you’ll have on someone’s life. Kristen Hajek knew from the young age of ten

Be Able in Manhattan Launches Transformational Housing Program for Men Seeking a Second Chance
By: Ryan Duey The Be Able Community, a nonprofit organization in Manhattan helping those in need, has completed its three supportive houses, adding a transformational

“Extra-ordinary”
Memorial Health System This month, Kate Simmons has been selected as our Volunteer Spotlight. When asked if there was anything important that others would need

FEMA Approves City of Concordia’s Request For a Map Revision
City of Concordia The City of Concordia is pleased to share that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) approved the City’s request for a Letter

Marysville Man Quietly Helps Those in Need through Goodfellows Organization
Goodfellows, once a prominent community organization in Marysville, now continues through the efforts of one man, Bill Phillipi. Originally part of a national network aiding

Republic County Community Foundation Set to Host Inaugural ‘Fund the Future’ Match Day Event May 1st
By: Ryan Duey The Republic County Community Foundation (RCCF) will host its inaugural ‘Fund the Future of Republic County’ Match Day event on Thursday, May

GCR Gearing Up for 4th Annual Diaper Crawl to Support WIC Programs in Geary and Riley Counties
By: Ryan Duey The Ghost Crew Riders (GCR) of Junction City are set to host their 4th Annual Diaper Crawl on Saturday, April 26th with