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This week in Pawnee County: May 30, 2023 Edition

Tuesday, May 30

Upcoming Coffee Hours:June 1st: Ad Astra Radio Coffee Hour | 9:30 am @ Chamber | 502 Broadway June 8th: High Plains Credit Coffee Hour | 605 Main June 15th: City of Larned Coffee | 417 Broadway June 20th: Pawnee Valley Community Hospital coffee... Read More.

Senior Citizens Encouraged to Apply to Receive Coupons to Buy Fruits, Vegetables, Herbs and Honey at Farmers Markets in McPherson County

Tuesday, May 30

MCPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. – Low-income Kansas seniors may be eligible for a program that provides coupons to purchase fresh, unprocessed fruits and vegetables and honey at farmers markets in selected counties throughout the state.The Kansas Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (KSFMNP) is providing seniors... Read More.

Starting June 1, Residential Customers Will Not Pay Construction Demolition Tipping Fee at Reno County Landfill

Tuesday, May 30

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Beginning June 1, 2023, the construction demolition tipping fee for residential users will not be charged at the Reno County Landfill. The fee will be applied to commercial users only within Reno County.Reno County Commissioners voted on the change by approving... Read More.

United Way of Reno County Announces Valarie Taylor as Community Impact Coordinator

Tuesday, May 30

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – United Way of Reno County is pleased to announce the promotion of Valerie Taylor to the role of Community Impact Coordinator. Prior to this, Valerie was the program manager for Reno Connections through United Way in partnership with the Hutchinson Public... Read More.

2023 Miss Kansas Competition to be Held June 9-10

Tuesday, May 30

Pratt, Kan. – The prestigious Miss Kansas Competition is back, bringing together 16 accomplished young women from across the state to compete for over $53,000 in scholarships. The event will take place on June 9-10, 2023, at the campus of Pratt Community College in... Read More.

Kansas School District Switches to Four-Day School Week

Monday, May 29

WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – Another Kansas school district is making the switch to a four-day school week. Argonia USD 359 announced on Facebook last week that it will move to a four-day school week for the 2023-2024 school year.Read More.

Sunflower Summer Launches with 100 Venues, Special Events and Camping

Monday, May 29

TOPEKA, Kan. (KSDE) - Since 2021, the educational program has provided summer enrichment learning opportunities to 164,318 Kansas students, and 110,744 adults.An educational program that promotes learning and family engagement during the summer by allowing Kansas families free access to museums, zoos, historic landmarks,... Read More.

Free Meals Available to Kansas Kids Through Summer

Monday, May 29

UNDATED (KNS) — Children across Kansas can get free meals over the summer through an annual program funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Last summer, the program served 2.2 million meals at more than 500 schools, churches and other locations across the state.Cheryl... Read More.

Midsummer’s Festival in Lindsborg is Saturday, June 17

Monday, May 29

LINDSBORG, Kan. – Celebrated in Lindsborg, Kansas on Saturday, June 17, Midsummer’s Festival, the most Swedish of all traditional festivities, is always a fun-filled day for the entire family, including a 5K Run & 2-Mile Walk (beginning at 8:30 am), Kubb Tournament (registration begins at... Read More.

K-State Program Tops $500K in Funding for Healthy Food Access in Kansas

Sunday, May 28

By Pat Melgares, K-State Research and Extension MANHATTAN, Kan. – Officials with a Kansas State University program that helps to increase access to affordable and healthy food in Kansas say they hit an impressive milestone in 2022.The Kansas Healthy Food Initiative announced in mid-May that... Read More.

Memorial Day Services Planned for Monday in Reno County

Friday, May 26

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The public is invited to attend Memorial Day Services planned for Monday, May 29th.The annual Reno County Veterans Memorial Ceremony will take place at 9 a.m. at the Reno County Veterans Memorial in South Hutchinson. The ceremony will include the National... Read More.

Load Rating Forces Closure of Pennington Rd Bridge

Friday, May 26

RENO COUNTY, Kan. – Reno County Public Works Dept. has announced that Pennington Road, between Nickerson Boulevard and 43rd Avenue, will be closed to all through traffic beginning Friday, May 26, 2023.The road will remain closed until further notice. KDOT Local Bridge Load Rating... Read More.