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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.

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.

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.

FHSU and Kansas Community Colleges Announce New Guaranteed Admission Program in School and Clinical Psychology

Saturday, January 18

HAYS, Kan. — Fort Hays State University President Tisa Mason and Kansas Association of Community Colleges Director Heather Morgan were joined today by the presidents and representatives from Kansas’s network of 19 community colleges to officially sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for a... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces More than $4M to Improve Railroad Crossing Infrastructure

Thursday, January 16

TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly announced on Thursday two Kansas communities have secured over $3.3 million in federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Railroad Administration Railroad Crossing Elimination program.“Improving railroad crossings in Kansas is crucial for... Read More.

Governor Kelly Delivers 2025 State of the State Address

Thursday, January 16

Gov. Kelly Anticipates Kansas Prospering for Generations Through Remainder of the 21st Century TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly delivered the 2025 State of the State address to a joint session of the Kansas Legislature on Wednesday, Jan. 15. In her address, Gov. Kelly shared accomplishments achieved... Read More.

Rep. Mann Defends Religious Freedom of Small Business Owners

Thursday, January 16

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, in celebration of National Religious Freedom Day, U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (KS-01) reintroduced the Fair Assistance and Impartial Treatment of Help (FAITH) in Small Business Act. The FAITH in Small Business Act protects the First Amendment rights of small business... Read More.

Rep. Mann Applauds Agricultural Community During Winter Storms

Wednesday, January 15

By the Office of U.S. Representative for Kansas Tracey Mann WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (KS-01) took to the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives to applaud the dedication of Kansas farmers, ranchers, and agricultural producers for their perseverance and dedication... Read More.

USDA Rural Development Invests in 54 Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Projects in Kansas

Wednesday, January 15

By the U.S. Department of Agriculture TOPEKA, Kan. — U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Director for Kansas Rural Development Christy Davis today announced that Rural Development is funding 54 projects to generate clean energy and improve energy efficiency in Kansas. The $5,883,731 in investments are... Read More.

Garnett City Commissioners Appoint New Advisory Board Members, Address Weather Preparedness, Make Proclamations at Jan. 14 Meeting

Wednesday, January 15

By Lucky Kidd GARNETT, Kan. — Appointment of members to two advisory boards were made by Garnett City Commissioners Tuesday. The Commission last month deferred action on filling two open positions on the Library Advisory Board and the Tourism Advisory Board.Both library board positions were... Read More.

Iola City Council Adopts Resolutions Ordering Show-Cause Hearings to Order the Repair or Removal of Four Dangerous and Unsafe Properties

Wednesday, January 15

By Lucky Kidd IOLA, Kan. — The Iola City Council Monday adopted resolutions ordering show cause hearings to order repair or removal of dangerous and unsafe structures on four properties.Code Enforcement Officer Gregg Hutton told the Council he has had contact with the owners of... Read More.

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Rural Economic Development Grant Recipients Announced

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

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

K-State Wins National Forage Bowl Title

FHSU and Kansas Community Colleges Announce New Guaranteed Admission Program in School and Clinical Psychology

Governor Kelly Announces More than $4M to Improve Railroad Crossing Infrastructure

Governor Kelly Delivers 2025 State of the State Address

Rep. Mann Defends Religious Freedom of Small Business Owners

Rep. Mann Applauds Agricultural Community During Winter Storms

USDA Rural Development Invests in 54 Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Projects in Kansas

Garnett City Commissioners Appoint New Advisory Board Members, Address Weather Preparedness, Make Proclamations at Jan. 14 Meeting

Iola City Council Adopts Resolutions Ordering Show-Cause Hearings to Order the Repair or Removal of Four Dangerous and Unsafe Properties

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