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Allen Livestock Judging Team Competes at Prof Lidvall Memorial

Sunday, September 28

The Allen Community College Livestock Judging Team traveled across Tennessee Sept. 17–21 to compete in the Prof Lidvall Memorial Collegiate Livestock Judging Contest, gaining valuable experience and recognition along the way. The team began its journey with practice stops at several farms and ranches, including... Read More.

New K-State Institute Equips Kansas Educators to Prepare Students for Financial Success

Friday, September 26

MANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas State University has established the Institute for Financial Education and Prosperity, a comprehensive initiative designed to support educators across Kansas in teaching financial literacy skills that high school students will need as they transition into the workforce and adult... Read More.

Veterans and Families Invited to Attend Free Veterans Claims and Benefits Event October 24-25

Thursday, September 25

PITTSBURG, Kan. — Veterans and Families are invited to the Veterans Claims and Benefits event at the Pittsburg State University Student Recreation Center, 2001 S. Rouse St., Pittsburg, Kansas on Friday, Oct. 24 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 25... Read More.

Allen County Bridge Replacement to begin Next Month

Wednesday, September 24

ALLEN COUNTY, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Transportation is closing a county road in Allen County for bridge replacement beginning the week of Oct. 13. The bridge over Elm Creek located 0.5 mile south and 3.2 miles west of Moran on Nebraska Road has... Read More.

Evergy Recognized as Carl R. Ice College of Engineering 2025 Company of the Year

Wednesday, September 24

MANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas State University's Carl R. Ice College of Engineering is honoring Evergy as its 2025 Company of the Year in recognition of Evergy's outstanding commitment to engineering education, professional excellence and community engagement. Evergy provides electricity to more than 1 million... Read More.

KSU Foundation, Technology Development Institute Collaborate to Support Rural Innovation

Wednesday, September 24

MANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas State University's Technology Development Institute is expanding its reach in rural Kansas communities by establishing the Rural Technology Innovation Assistant Program through a unique collaboration with the KSU Foundation. Through a two-year, $1 million grant to the KSU Foundation... Read More.

Local Consult Meetings to Focus on Regional Transportation Priorities in Kansas

Tuesday, September 23

The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) is inviting citizens to share ideas and discuss regional transportation needs concerning highways, public transit, pedestrians and more at Local Consult meetings taking place across the state in October. “We want to hear directly from Kansans about what transportation... Read More.

Iola City Council Discusses Topic of Reducing Council Members, Looking for Community Input

Tuesday, September 23

IOLA, Kan. — The Iola City Council spent much of Monday's meeting discussing a suggestion Council member Kim Peterson brought up several weeks ago to look at reducing the size of the council from eight to five members. This topic came up in the... Read More.

Allen County Commissioners Review City Road Projects, Landfill Upgrades and Grant Applications

Tuesday, September 23

ALLEN COUNTY, Kan. — Humboldt City Administrator Cole Herder told Allen County Commissioners Tuesday they were pleased with the chip seal work county crews recently completed. This year's work involved four streets in the city, and they are able to hit all streets in... Read More.

20 Years of Cornstock: Country Star Chris Janson Headlines the Small-Town BIG-TIME Celebration

Tuesday, September 23

GARNETT, Kan. — The Anderson County Corn Festival Board of Directors and over 100 volunteers invite you to the 20th Annual Cornstock Music Festival on Saturday, September 27th at Lake Garnett. This year’s lineup is a variety of entertainment, from current country hit makers... Read More.

Kansas Unemployment up Slightly from a Year Ago

Monday, September 22

Preliminary data from the Kansas Department of Labor indicates the August unemployment rate of 3.8% was unchanged from July and up a tenth of a percentage point from August 2024 as Kansas' labor force participation increased to 67%. Total non-farm payroll declined by 4.700 from... Read More.

Rep. Derek Schmidt Now Accepting Applications for U.S. Military Academy Nominations

Sunday, September 21

WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Derek Schmidt (KS-02) announced today that his office is now accepting applications from Kansas students seeking nominations to attend the United States military service academies for the Class of 2030. Each year, Members of Congress may nominate a limited number of... Read More.

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Allen Livestock Judging Team Competes at Prof Lidvall Memorial

New K-State Institute Equips Kansas Educators to Prepare Students for Financial Success

Veterans and Families Invited to Attend Free Veterans Claims and Benefits Event October 24-25

Allen County Bridge Replacement to begin Next Month

Evergy Recognized as Carl R. Ice College of Engineering 2025 Company of the Year

KSU Foundation, Technology Development Institute Collaborate to Support Rural Innovation

Local Consult Meetings to Focus on Regional Transportation Priorities in Kansas

Iola City Council Discusses Topic of Reducing Council Members, Looking for Community Input

Allen County Commissioners Review City Road Projects, Landfill Upgrades and Grant Applications

20 Years of Cornstock: Country Star Chris Janson Headlines the Small-Town BIG-TIME Celebration

Kansas Unemployment up Slightly from a Year Ago

Rep. Derek Schmidt Now Accepting Applications for U.S. Military Academy Nominations

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