Rice County News

Jared Jones with Lyons Receives Kansas Municipal Utilities’ Wastewater Operator Award of Excellence

Tuesday, April 29

McPHERSON, Kan. — Jared Jones, Public Works Director for Lyons, Kansas, was presented with the 2025 Wastewater Operator Award of Excellence by Kansas Municipal Utilities (KMU). KMU is the statewide association of community-owned and operated electric, gas, water, and wastewater utilities in Kansas. Jones... Read More.

Governor Kelly Signs Bipartisan Bill to Expand Access to Child Care Services and Consolidate Existing Early Childhood Programs

Thursday, April 24

TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly on Thursday signed House Bill 2045, a bipartisan compromise to expand access to child care services and consolidate existing early childhood programs into the Office of Early Childhood. The bill was crafted through negotiations with a bipartisan... Read More.

Rooted in Communities: Kansas Forest Service Cultivates a Precious Kansas Resource

Thursday, April 24

The independent agency, housed at K-State, promotes tree conservation, management and planning around the state. MANHATTAN, Kan. — You may not think about it often, but you have a favorite tree, Matthew Norville bets.Maybe it's a droopy weeping willow that you wove through as a... Read More.

Governor Kelly Directs Flags be Flown at Half-Staff in Honor of Pope Francis

Wednesday, April 23

TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly, in accordance with Executive Order #20-30, on Wednesday, directed flags on all state buildings, grounds, and facilities to be flown at half-staff immediately until sunset on the day of interment, April 26, in honor of Pope Francis.“As one... Read More.

New Rice County Clerk Sworn In

Tuesday, April 22

LYONS, Kan. (April 22, 2025) — Jane Hrabik, the Clerk of the District Court at Rice County officially swore in Raechel Manley as the new Rice County Clerk during Manley’s first week in office.The County Clerk plays a vital role in Kansas counties. Responsibilities... Read More.

Gary Sechrist and Bob Wedel Named 2025 Inductees in the Lyons Schools Hall of Fame

Tuesday, April 22

LYONS, Kan. — Gary Sechrist and Bob Wedel have been named the 2025 inductees into the USD 405 Education Endowment Association Lyons Schools Hall of Fame. They will be inducted into the Hall of Fame Tuesday, April 29th at a ceremony at... Read More.

Lyons City Council Considers Gas Rate Increases and Discusses Firework Regulations Amid Community Concerns

Tuesday, April 22

LYONS, Kan. — A study presented to the Lyons City Council Monday night indicated a need to look at increasing gas system revenues to improve ending balances which have declined in two of the past five years.Darren Prince, manager of regulatory and rates for... Read More.

Senate Passes Amendment to Prohibit VA Senior Executives from Using PACT Act Funds for Self-Enrichment

Thursday, April 10

Legislation responds to 2023 report on improper payments to VA executives WASHINTON D.C. — This week, the U.S. Senate passed an amendment introduced by U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) – chairman of the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs – that included language to prohibit PACT... Read More.

Kansas State Department of Education Names 2025 Career and Technical Education Scholars

Wednesday, April 9

TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) announced this week that 200 Kansas high school seniors have earned the recognition as 2025 Kansas Career and Technical Education (CTE) Scholars. They were announced Tuesday at the Kansas State Board of Education meeting... Read More.

Lyons City Council Recognizes Parks and Grounds Superintendent Matt Detmer as March Employee of the Month, Other Meeting Highlights

Tuesday, April 8

LYONS, Kan. — The Lyons City Council at Monday's meeting approved a number of requests by the Lyons Chamber of Commerce connected with the Cinco De Mayo Celebration to be held Sunday, May 4. Among them is authorization to hold activities in Workman Park,... Read More.

City of Lyons Hires New City Clerk, to Begin Role April 14

Tuesday, April 8

LYONS, Kan. — The City of Lyons has a new City Clerk. Bailey Saylor, whose appointment by Mayor Alicia Hommon was approved by the City Council last night, will begin her new duties April 14th, succeeding Gayla Horsch who retired last month.Saylor recently moved... Read More.

K-State Partnership Leads to Statewide Early Child Care and Education Directory

Tuesday, April 8

MANHATTAN, Kan. — Thanks to a partnership between Kansas Child Care Training Opportunities and the Division of Information Technology at Kansas State University, early childhood professionals in Kansas will have access to a new statewide directory and... Read More.

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Jared Jones with Lyons Receives Kansas Municipal Utilities’ Wastewater Operator Award of Excellence

Governor Kelly Signs Bipartisan Bill to Expand Access to Child Care Services and Consolidate Existing Early Childhood Programs

Rooted in Communities: Kansas Forest Service Cultivates a Precious Kansas Resource

Governor Kelly Directs Flags be Flown at Half-Staff in Honor of Pope Francis

New Rice County Clerk Sworn In

Gary Sechrist and Bob Wedel Named 2025 Inductees in the Lyons Schools Hall of Fame

Lyons City Council Considers Gas Rate Increases and Discusses Firework Regulations Amid Community Concerns

Senate Passes Amendment to Prohibit VA Senior Executives from Using PACT Act Funds for Self-Enrichment

Kansas State Department of Education Names 2025 Career and Technical Education Scholars

Lyons City Council Recognizes Parks and Grounds Superintendent Matt Detmer as March Employee of the Month, Other Meeting Highlights

City of Lyons Hires New City Clerk, to Begin Role April 14

K-State Partnership Leads to Statewide Early Child Care and Education Directory

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