Category: World

National Collection Week Begins for Operation Christmas Child: Area Churches Offer Drop-Off Locations
Photo Courtesy of Samaritan’s Purse The collection season for Operation Christmas Child begins today (November 17th) as nearly 5,000 drop-off locations open across the country. Individuals,

Documentary on Camp Concordia POWs to Be Featured in 80th WWII Anniversary Event at Brown Grand
Photo Courtesy of POW Camp Concordia To commemorate the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, the Charles and Marian Cook Series will

Sunset Zoo Mourns the Loss of Susie, the Oldest Female Chimpanzee in Human Care
Sunset Zoo Photo Courtesy of Sunset Zoo Sunset Zoo is deeply saddened to share the passing of Susie the Western chimpanzee. Susie had been under

Kansas Forest Service Hosts Callery Pear Buy-Back, Distributes 125 Native Trees in Manhattan
By: Ryan Duey Photo Courtesy of Canva Earlier this month, the Kansas Forest Service held its 2025 Callery Pear Buy-Back event in Manhattan. Sponsored by

CCCC COOK SERIES TO COMMEMORATE 80TH ANNIVERSARY OF CAMP CONCORDIA CLOSING
Cloud County Community College Photo Courtesy of CCCC This year marks the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II and the 80th anniversary of the

Senator Marshall Speaks at Fort Riley During Gold Star Family Weekend
Photo Courtesy of Roger Marshall Press Team On Friday, September 26th, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall visited Fort Riley to address Gold Star Families and other

Marysville Welcomes South African Rotarians, Celebrates Rotary Friendship and Global Service Ties
Photo Courtesy of Rotary International FB Page Marysville Mayor Todd Frye proclaimed September 22, 2025, as South African Rotary Friendship Day during a visit by

Kansas Forest Service to Host Callery Pear Tree Buyback Event October 4th in Manhattan
By: Ryan Duey Photo Courtesy of Canva The Kansas Forest Service will host a Callery Pear Tree Buyback Program on Saturday, October 4th, from 10:00

Eisenhower Library Hosts First-Ever Naturalization Ceremony
Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum Photo Courtesy of the Eisenhower Presidential Library On Wednesday, September 17 the Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum was honored to

Veterans’ Connection with History: Lunch & Learn Series
Samantha Prior, Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum Photo Courtesy of Eisenhower Presidential Library The public is invited to attend our September Lunch & Learn program on Thursday,