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Ad Astra Radio’s March Heartland Credit Union Classroom Hero Recipient Ian Anderson

Thursday, March 21

By Brenna Eller STERLING, Kan. — Ad Astra Radio is proud to announce Ian Anderson, Sterling High School Language Arts teacher as the most recent recipient of the Classroom Hero Award presented by Heartland Credit Union.Each month, Ad Astra...

Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce Honors Outstanding Achievements at 2024 Awards Night

Thursday, March 21

By Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the distinguished recipients of the 2024 Awards Night, recognizing exemplary individuals and businesses for their outstanding accomplishments and contributions to...

Fresh Start Woodworks Ready to Serve

Thursday, March 21

By Megan Barfield, Great Bend Chamber of Commerce GREAT BEND, Kan. — Fresh Start Woodworks, a new manufacturing venture based in Great Bend, celebrated its grand opening with a Chamber Coffee and ribbon-cutting ceremony, hosted by sister company Just...

Individualized Attention Boosts Assessment Scores and Graduation Rates in Great Bend

Thursday, March 21

By Mark Tallman, Kansas Association of School Boards GREAT BEND, Kan. — “We've got something in place for every type of student. It could be an advanced student who's taking dual credit classes with Barton County (Community College), it...

Hoisington Native Barton Alum Helps Children and Families as a Social Worker

Thursday, March 21

By Joe Vinduska,

Governor Kelly Announces North America’s Largest Roofing Manufacturer to Invest More than $300M; Create More than 130 Jobs in Newton

Wednesday, March 20

By Kansas Department of Commerce TOPEKA/NEWTON, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly announced today that GAF, a Standard Industries company and North America’s largest roofing and waterproofing manufacturer, will invest more than $300 million in Newton by constructing a new...

Closing Reception Announced for Exhibition at Friendship Hall

Wednesday, March 20

By McPherson College McPHERSON, Kan. — A closing reception for the current exhibit in Friendship Hall at McPherson College will be held on Wednesday, March 27 at noon. The exhibit features the artwork of Topeka artists Barbara Waterman-Peters and...

Zion Burgess Named 2024 Kansas Youth of the Year

Wednesday, March 20

By Brenna Eller TOPEKA, Kan. — Zion Burgess, Hutchinson High School senior, won the 2024 Kansas Youth of the Year competition yesterday in Topeka. Burgess participated in interviews, panel discussions and gave a

Barton Foundation’s 14th Annual Sporting Clay Shoot Set for April 21 at Camp Aldrich

Wednesday, March 20

By Maggie Harris,

Barton Hosting Enrollment Days to Prepare Students for 2024-2025 School Year

Wednesday, March 20

By Joe Vinduska,

HutchCC Board Approves System Enhancements

Wednesday, March 20

By Hutchinson Community College HUTCHINSON, Kan. (March 18, 2024) — The Hutchinson Community College Board of Trustees’ March meeting contained a number of items of routine business as well as updates on its Higher Learning Commission accreditation and its...

Former MKC Coop President and CEO Dave Christiansen Inducted into Kansas Coop Hall of Fame

Wednesday, March 20

By Brenna Eller MOUNDRIDGE, Kan. — Former President and CEO of Mid Kansas Cooperative, Dave Christiansen of McPherson was recently inducted into the Kansas Coop Hall of Fame after a lifetime career in the cooperative system and 16 years...