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Vets Park Lighting Project Starts Monday, March 4th

Friday, March 1

By the City of Great Bend GREAT BEND, Kan. —The City of Great Bend would like citizens to know Veteran’s Park Lighting work will begin Monday, March 4, 2024, and will last the entire week.During construction, trenching will be taking place along the walking path... Read More.

K-State Travels To Reno, Seward Counties For March 5-7 Community Visits

Friday, March 1

By Jennifer Tidball Kansas State University will spend March 5-7 visiting Reno County and Seward County as part of the second year of regional community visits across the state.Through the presidential community visit initiative, K-State is engaging with people and communities across all 105 counties... Read More.

The Public is Invited to the 4th Annual Barton County Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge on March 6th

Friday, March 1

By Great Bend Economic Development GREAT BEND, Kan. — Barton County's fourth annual Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge is live on Wednesday, March 6th at noon at the Great Bend Events Center, 3111 10th Street. This competition for 7th-grade through 12th-grade students from Barton County is brought... Read More.

Messiah Festival of the Arts “Rejoice, Greatly!”

Friday, March 1

By Lindsborg Convention and Visitors Bureau LINDSBORG, Kan. — Bethany College and Lindsborg offer many opportunities to participate in the 143rd Messiah Festival of the Arts. The theme for this year’s festival is “Rejoice, Greatly!”Through April 21: Midwest Art Exhibition at the Birger... Read More.

Mastermind McPherson County Survey Submissions Opening March 1

Thursday, February 29

By McPherson County Community Foundation McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — The McPherson County Community Foundation (MCCF) Mastermind McPherson County is entering its second year of community benchmarking.Mastermind McPherson County is a three-year program set on creating a process to review and act on county needs. This... Read More.

Traffic on Old K-14 to be Restricted Soon at Bridge South of Sterling

Thursday, February 29

By the Kansas Department of Transportation STERLING, Kan. — Traffic on Old K-14 south of Sterling soon will be restricted to one lane and controlled by traffic signals to allow for bridge repair.The work is part of an ongoing Kansas Department of Transportation project on... Read More.

14th Annual Våffeldagen Set for March 23

Thursday, February 29

By the Lindsborg Convention and Visitors Bureau LINDSBORG, Kan. — On Saturday, March 23, find Lindsborg immersed in pure waffle love — from hot breakfast waffles and sweet waffle treats to waffle-inspired games and songs and even to roving Waffle People in costume. It’s the 14th... Read More.

Commercial Solar Facility Set for Dodge City

Wednesday, February 28

Kansas Digest: Range and forage education programs planned; hemp apprenticeships offered By Jennifer M. Latzke, Kansas Farmer DODGE CITY, Kan. — The skyline southeast of Dodge City, Kan., may change in 2026.Sunflower Electric Power Corp. has plans to bring the 150-megawatt Boot Hill Solar Project... Read More.

Field Survey Set for K-11 Bridge Replacement in Reno County

Wednesday, February 28

By the Kansas Department of Transportation RENO COUNTY, Kan. — A field survey for a proposed bridge replacement on K-11 in Reno County is expected to begin around Monday, March 4.The proposed bridge replacement would be over a tributary to Goose Creek, under the intersection... Read More.

Reno County Approves Local Funding for IdeaTek Grant After Change of Heart

Wednesday, February 28

By Lucky Kidd RENO COUNTY, Kan. — After two lengthy discussions and an initial tie vote on the request, Reno County Commissioners voted Wednesday to commit $25,000 in economic development funds and sign a letter of support on behalf of IdeaTek which is seeking a... Read More.

United Way of Reno County Director Lisa Gleason Reflects on 19 Years of Involvement

Wednesday, February 28

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A chapter in the life of Lisa Gleason comes to a close Thursday, as another one begins. Gleason is stepping down as Executive Director of the United Way of Reno County to become Director of the United Way of... Read More.