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Central Kansas CASA Celebrates New Location and Prepares for 20th Annual CASA Chocolate Auction

Friday, January 24

GREAT BEND, Kan. — On Thursday, January 16th, the Great Bend Chamber of Commerce hosted a Ribbon Cutting for Central Kansas CASA, Inc., marking the celebration of their new office location at 2000 Washington Avenue in Great Bend. The event also served as a... Read More.

Rural Economic Development Grant Recipients Announced

Friday, January 24

The recent recipients of the Strategic Economic Expansion and Development grant program were announced by Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland on Thursday, Jan. 23. More than $250,000 has been distributed among 12 recipients in this round of funding.Awardees of the grant... Read More.

Martin, Bontrager, Huslig to Speak in Tabor College Spring Lecture Series on Entrepreneurship

Thursday, January 23

HILLSBORO, Kan. — Three speakers will be part of the spring series of the Dean A. and Carol Nachtigall Lecture Series on Entrepreneurship. Vincent Martin Pastor/Business Owner Wichita, Kan. January 27, 2025 Vincent (fs’07) and Tiesha Martin own Legacy Performance Club in Wichita, Kan. That facility also features... Read More.

Sterling College Theatre Presents A Doll’s House, Part Two

Thursday, January 23

STERLING, Kan. — Sterling College Theatre invites you to step into a world of poignant humor and stirring debate with its production of Lucas Hnath’s acclaimed play, A Doll’s House, Part Two on Friday and Saturday, January 31 and February 1 at 7:30 p.m.... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces $25M for Stafford County Transload Facility Project

Wednesday, January 22

TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly announced Wednesday that the Port Authority of Stafford County (PASC) has secured $25 million in federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) grant program.  “The Port... Read More.

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas Selects Reno County Community Wellness Coalition to Return as a Pathways to a Healthy Kansas Community

Tuesday, January 21

TOPEKA, Kan. (Jan. 21, 2025) — Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas (BCBSKS) announces it has selected the Reno County Community Wellness Coalition, along with 18 other communities as grantees for its third phase of the Pathways to a Healthy Kansas... Read More.

Humboldt Union and Iola Register Representatives Meet with Allen County Commissioners to Discuss Legal Publications

Tuesday, January 21

ALLEN COUNTY, Kan. - Representatives of Allen County's two newspapers met with Allen County Commissioners Tuesday to discuss legal publications. Since 2016 the County has utilized both the Humboldt Union and the Iola Register for legal publications, with one or the other designated as... Read More.

Hutch Chamber Recognizes Mitch Rice Injury Law as January Small Business of the Month

Tuesday, January 21

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to present the January Small Business of the Month award to Mitch Rice Injury Law.Mitch Rice is not your typical attorney. Known for his spirited personality and relentless drive to win, Mitch stands... Read More.

Flags to be Flown at Full-Staff throughout the State of Kansas for Remainder of Inauguration Day

Monday, January 20

TOPEKA, Kan. — In accordance with a proclamation made by President Donald Trump, Governor Laura Kelly has directed flags throughout the State of Kansas to be flown at full-staff for the remainder of Inauguration Day.Flags should return to half-staff at sunrise on Tuesday,... Read More.

K-State Wins National Forage Bowl Title

Monday, January 20

Team’s victory is the sixth by university judging teams in the past nine months MANHATTAN, Kan. (Jan. 16, 2025) — A team of Kansas State University agronomy students rallied late in the championship round to capture the school’s fourth title in the past 10 years... Read More.

Moundridge Public Library February Events

Sunday, January 19

MOUNDRIDGE, Kan. — The Moundridge Public Library, located at 411 N. Christian Ave. Moundridge, Kan., has shared the upcoming events through February 26. Upcoming Events:Jan 20 - Inauguration Day, MLK Jr Day, 3:45pm Black Kettle Book Club Jan 21 - 1-2pm, Road Scholar... Read More.

Amanda Faber Selected as New Magistrate Judge for McPherson County

Saturday, January 18

TOPEKA, Kan. — The 9th Judicial District Nominating Commission has selected Amanda Faber to fill a district magistrate judge vacancy in McPherson County, effective once sworn in. Previously, Faber was a district magistrate judge in McPherson county. The 9th Judicial District is composed of Harvey... Read More.