Category: Lifestyle

Clay County USD 379 Offers Mobile App to Connect Parents, Students, and Schools
By: Elexis Bates Unified School District 379, Clay County, has created a mobile app for parents and students. The app will track events happening at

Local Organization Empowers Community Through Canine Assistance
A family-owned business in Concordia, KS is making a lasting impact on rural communities, training service dogs for people with disabilities. At CARES (Canine Assistance

GMCF President & CEO Vern Henricks Honored as 2024 C. Clyde Jones Volunteer of the Year
The Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce has honored current Greater Manhattan Community Foundation President & CEO Vern Henricks as the 2024 C. Clyde Jones Volunteer

Riley County Accepting Applications for Special Alcohol Fund Grants
Vivienne Leyva, Public Information Officer, Riley County Non-profit organizations and agencies dedicated to providing alcohol and drug-related treatment and prevention services in Riley County are

America’s Traveling Tribute Raising Funds to Honor Fallen Veterans, and Support First Responders
By: Ryan Duey America’s Veteran Traveling Tribute Wall, along with special First Responders and K-9 Unit Walls will be on display at the National Guard

Plunge into Tuttle Creek for a Good Cause
Registration is now open for the Annual Special Olympics Polar Plunge at Tuttle Creek State Park. This chilling event will be on Saturday, February 15th

Union State Bank Annual Food Drive Competition Starts January 27th
By: Ryan Duey Union State Bank is holding its annual Food Drive from Monday, January 27th to Friday, February 7th at all Branch locations. Lindsey

Neighbor to Neighbor Abilene to Host 6th Annual ‘Buzz for a Cause’ Spelling Bee to Support Local Families
By: Ryan Duey Neighbor to Neighbor of Abilene will host its 6th Annual “Buzz for a Cause” Spelling Bee Fundraiser on Saturday, February 1st at

Infant Massage Class Helps Parents Bond with Babies
By: Lexi Bates Parents as Teachers is hosting a free massage class for infants on Thursday, January 16th at 5:30 p.m. at Common Ground in

Common Table in Manhattan has Been Serving Community Meals for over a Decade
By: Ryan Duey For 10 years, Common Table of Manhattan has been collaborating with local churches to offer free community meals to the homeless population