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State Library of Kansas Announces Statewide Art Contest for Bookmark Designs

Tuesday, November 21

By the State Library of Kansas TOPEKA, Kan. — The State Library of Kansas announced today a statewide art contest, which will be featured alongside the Kansas Notable Books and Kansas Great Reads selection, celebrating outstanding works that showcase the diverse talent and creativity of... Read More.

Lyons City Council Members Hear Updates on Buildings Impacted by Collapse Nov. 12

Tuesday, November 21

By Lucky Kidd LYONS, Kan. — Lyons City Council members heard updates on where things are currently at on the collapse of the back part of the buildings at 105 and 107 West Main Nov. 12 at Monday's Council meeting. Mayor Dustin Schultz praised the work of... Read More.

Chiefs Watch Party TONIGHT

Monday, November 20

By the Lyons Public Golf Course LYONS, Kan. — The Lyons Public Golf Course Staff welcomes all to attend the Monday Night Football watch party tonight as the Kansas City Chiefs take on the Philadelphia Eagles. LPGC will have the game on all our televisions and... Read More.

Labor Market Report October 2023

Monday, November 20

By the Kansas Department of Labor IMPORTANT NOTE: This release includes nonfarm jobs and labor force estimates for October 2023, which are produced using data from two monthly surveys. Data for nonfarm job estimates is collected through a survey of employers while the main input... Read More.

Bethany College Students Excel at National Association of Teachers of Singing, West Central Regional Conference

Monday, November 20

By Bethany College LINDSBORG, Kan. Nov. 16, 2023 – Three Bethany College students were selected as semi-finalists this month at the National Association of Teachers of Singing West Central Regional Conference (NATS) in Kearney, Neb. Gracie Gaskill, a senior Chemistry and Music Major from Lindsborg,... Read More.

Gary and Margaret Kraisinger visit Cohen Center for Kansas History in Barton Library

Monday, November 20

By Joe Vinduska, Barton Community College GREAT BEND, Kan. — Old West history expert Gary Kraisinger stopped by the Cohen Center for Kansas History in the Barton Community College Library in early October to research for an upcoming book he is working on with... Read More.

Health Department Takes the Great American Smokeout to Third Thursday

Monday, November 20

By Reno County KS Government HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson High School students in the Rise Up Reno prevention network Kara Cape, Jaycie Rutherford, and Hailey Cape and Reno County Health Department Educators Tonya Culp and Thomas Simmons shared information with people about the Great American... Read More.

Statewide Wild About Kansas Photo Contest Deadline Dec. 2

Monday, November 20

By Ad Astra News KANSAS — The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) recently launched the Wild About Kansas photography contest, which is statewide. Through Dec. 2, Kansans will have the option to send in their best landscape or wildlife photos to the contest.... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio’s November Heartland Credit Union Classroom Hero Recipient Michelle Lowden

Monday, November 20

By Brenna Eller HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Ad Astra Radio is proud to announce the most recent recipient of the Classroom Hero Award presented by Heartland Credit Union. Michelle Lowden has been teaching for a total of 26 years. For the past 22 years, Lowden has taught... Read More.

Fate of Kansas State Fair Race Track to be Decided Tuesday Evening

Monday, November 20

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The fate of the race track at the Kansas State Fair is expected to be decided Tuesday evening. The Kansas State Fair Board will be having a special meeting at 5 p.m. in the Administration Building of the Fairgrounds. This... Read More.

McPherson County Commissioners Authorize Issuance of Request for Proposals for Expenditure of Opioid Settlement Funds

Monday, November 20

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson County Commission has authorized issuance of a request for proposals for expenditure of Opioid settlement funds. The County has to date received $54,417.05 from a universal settlement with opioid manufacturers and will be getting additional funds over... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio’s November Peoples Bank and Trust Classroom Hero Recipient Margo Lysell

Monday, November 20

By Brenna Eller McPHERSON, Kan. — Ad Astra Radio is proud to announce the most recent recipient of the Classroom Hero Award presented by Peoples Bank and Trust. Margo Lysell teaches social studies at Smoky Valley High School. She has been teaching at Smoky Valley for... Read More.

State Library of Kansas Announces Statewide Art Contest for Bookmark Designs

Lyons City Council Members Hear Updates on Buildings Impacted by Collapse Nov. 12

Chiefs Watch Party TONIGHT

Labor Market Report October 2023

Bethany College Students Excel at National Association of Teachers of Singing, West Central Regional Conference

Gary and Margaret Kraisinger visit Cohen Center for Kansas History in Barton Library

Health Department Takes the Great American Smokeout to Third Thursday

Statewide Wild About Kansas Photo Contest Deadline Dec. 2

Ad Astra Radio’s November Heartland Credit Union Classroom Hero Recipient Michelle Lowden

Fate of Kansas State Fair Race Track to be Decided Tuesday Evening

McPherson County Commissioners Authorize Issuance of Request for Proposals for Expenditure of Opioid Settlement Funds

Ad Astra Radio’s November Peoples Bank and Trust Classroom Hero Recipient Margo Lysell

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