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Frontier Extension District to Host Informational Tomato Program

Friday, April 10

The Frontier Extension District will host an educational program on growing and caring for tomatoes, one of the most popular backyard garden crops. The event will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 13, 2026, at the Wellsville Library. Participants will learn best practices... Read More.

Iola City Council to Hear Demolition List Removal Request Monday

Thursday, April 9

The Iola City Council will be asked Monday to remove a property at 415 North Elm from the condemnation process. At the March 9th meeting the Council adopted a resolution authorizing condemnation of the property and removal of a house. Jeff Heinrich, who... Read More.

K-State Day of Giving Raises over $7.5 million

Thursday, April 9

MANHATTAN, Kan. (k-state.edu) — On Kansas State University's Day of Giving, the K-State family once again demonstrated its extraordinary commitment to advancing academic programs, student success and innovative research. Wildcats reached new heights this year in the second annual 24-hour giving challenge,... Read More.

Southeast Kansas Sees Highest Unemployment Rate in the State

Wednesday, April 8

The Kansas Department of Labor has released the January Labor report, delayed from its usual release time due to last fall's federal shutdown. Statewide seasonally adjusted unemployment for January came in at 3.8 percent, up a tenth of a point from December and from... Read More.

Scam Impersonating a Court Targets Kansans in Multiple Communities

Tuesday, April 7

TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas judicial branch is raising awareness about a new scam that threatens court enforcement for an unpaid toll and encourages the person targeted to scan a QR code to make a payment. The scam appears to be a message from the... Read More.

Application Deadline for 2026 Boys State of Kansas Session Set for April 30

Tuesday, April 7

(April 7, 2026) — The American Legion Boys State of Kansas is accepting applications for its 2026 session through Thursday, April 30. Applications are accepted after that date, but on a space-available basis. The event is set to be held Sunday, May 31, through... Read More.

ACC Announces Lindahl as New Dean of Academic Affairs

Friday, April 3

IOLA, Kan. (April 2, 2026) — Allen Community College has named Dr. Tara Lindahl as its next dean of academic affairs, pending formal approval by the Allen Community College Board of Trustees at its April meeting. Lindahl accepted the position following a highly competitive national... Read More.

Southeast Kansas Mental Health Center Takes Steps to Preserve Local Behavioral Health Services

Friday, April 3

IOLA, Kan. — Southeast Kansas Mental Health Center (SEKMHC) has taken steps to preserve local behavioral healthcare following a retroactive rate adjustment for 2025 that resulted in an overpayment for services during that year. To repay these funds, SEKMHC has made the difficult decision to... Read More.

DEA Hosts the 30th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on April 25th

Thursday, April 2

ST LOUIS, MO. — The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will host the 30th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 25, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at nearly 4,200 locations nationwide, including 70 sites across the St. Louis Field Division... Read More.

KDHE Announces the Beginning of the Harmful Algal Bloom Season

Wednesday, April 1

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) are announcing the beginning of the Harmful Algal Bloom season. The water recreation season in Kansas officially runs from April 1 to October 31, as do the harmful... Read More.

K-State Food Scientist Shares Tips for Safe – and Perfect – Easter Ham

Wednesday, April 1

Blakeslee says variety will affect how you prepare the ham MANHATTAN, Kan. (extension.k-state.edu) — Ham is a staple for many families’ Easter feast, but between all the varieties available, consumers are often confused on how to safely prepare this holiday favorite. Kansas State University food... Read More.

Kansas Profile – Now That’s Rural: Shane Curry, Perry Milling

Wednesday, April 1

From large cattle ranches to backyard poultry flocks – and even to hens producing specialty eggs that are shipped across the nation. All of these animals need feed. Today we’ll meet an innovative animal feed processing company that is growing rapidly to serve a wide... Read More.