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Garrison Earns Setter of the Week Honor

Tuesday, September 23

Audrey Garrison was named the CAC Women's Volleyball Setter of the Week for her efforts in Hesston's 3-1 win over Calvary University on Friday (Sept. 19). This is the first CAC Player of the week honor for the Lark volleyball team and... Read More.

Chamber Hosts First-Ever Run Ready Civic Leadership Lab for Elected Officials and Candidates

Tuesday, September 23

GREAT BEND, Kan. — The Great Bend Chamber of Commerce welcomed elected officials and declared candidates to its inaugural Run Ready: Barton County Civic Leadership Lab on Monday, September 15. The half-day session, held at the Chamber Board Room, was designed to equip civic... 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.

Moundridge Volleyball Finishes 2nd in Marion Invite

Tuesday, September 23

The Moundridge High School Varsity Volleyball team took the short road trip to participate in the Marion Spikefest Saturday, Sept. 20, falling in the championship game to get just their first loss of the season. The Wildcats were in Pool A in the event, defeating... 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.

McPherson City Commission Approves Changing 200 Block of Earl Street to a One-Way, Approves Federal Funds Exchange with KDOT

Tuesday, September 23

McPHERSON, Kan. — The 200 block of Earl Street, on the south side of Lincoln Elementary School, will become a one-way, west-bound street after action Tuesday by the McPherson City Commission. This is the side of the school where its Pre-K section is located,... Read More.

Smoky Valley Battles Against Tough Competition

Tuesday, September 23

LINDSBORG, Kan. – It was another busy week for Smoky Valley varsity sports. Hope Willems continues to standout for Viking cross country while the volleyball, girls tennis and football teams also competed against tough competition. FOOTBALL The Vikings started the season 2-0 with wins over Larned... 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.

Foundation Grants $600K as Part of New Housing Initiative

Tuesday, September 23

$1.5 million raised from donor gifts for fund HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Community Foundation announces it is awarding more than a half-million dollars in strategic grants to two area community housing development organizations. Interfaith Housing & Community Services will receive $450,000 and New Beginnings Inc. will... Read More.

Celebrating 31 Years of Kids Ag Day: A Community Effort

Monday, September 22

GREAT BEND, Kan. — The Great Bend Chamber of Commerce, through its Ag-Business Committee, proudly hosted the 31st Annual Kids Ag Day on Wednesday, September 3, 2025. Each year, this signature event opens the world of agriculture to nearly 400 fourth-grade students from schools... Read More.

Haven Grade School Teacher Lauren Rhinehart Receives September Ad Astra Radio Classroom Hero Award

Monday, September 22

HAVEN, Kan. — Ad Astra Radio is proud to announce Haven Grade School 3rd Grade teacher Lauren Rhinehart as the recipient of this month’s Classroom Hero Award, presented by Heartland Credit Union. Each month, Ad Astra Radio honors a different educator, selected from community nominations,... Read More.

Kansas High School Football Media Rankings – Week 4

Monday, September 22

Class 6A (1st place votes) Record Points LW 1 Manhattan (10) 3-0 118 1 2 Wichita Northwest (2) 3-0 107 2 3 Derby 2-1 96 4 4 Maize 3-0 78 6 5 Gardner-Edgerton 2-1 57 5 6 Blue Valley Northwest 2-1 55 3 7 Lawrence Free State 2-1 44 9 8 Junction City 2-1 33 7 9 Shawnee Mission Northwest 2-1 24 NR 10 Olathe North 2-1 16 NR Receiving votes: SM East 13, Washburn Rural 11, Olathe South 8 Class 5A (1st place votes) Record Points LW 1 St. Thomas Aquinas (12) 3-0 120 1 2 Great Bend 3-0 97 3 3 Hays 2-1 96 2 4 Mill Valley 2-1 94 4 5 St. James 2-1 73 5 6 Basehor-Linwood 3-0 44 7 7 De Soto 3-0 38 8 8 Salina Central 3-0 32 NR 9 Hutchinson 2-1 19 6 10 Valley Center 2-1 17 NR Receiving... Read More.

Garrison Earns Setter of the Week Honor

Garrison Earns Setter of the Week Honor

Chamber Hosts First-Ever Run Ready Civic Leadership Lab for Elected Officials and Candidates

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

Moundridge Volleyball Finishes 2nd in Marion Invite

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

McPherson City Commission Approves Changing 200 Block of Earl Street to a One-Way, Approves Federal Funds Exchange with KDOT

Smoky Valley Battles Against Tough Competition

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

Foundation Grants $600K as Part of New Housing Initiative

Celebrating 31 Years of Kids Ag Day: A Community Effort

Haven Grade School Teacher Lauren Rhinehart Receives September Ad Astra Radio Classroom Hero Award

Kansas High School Football Media Rankings – Week 4

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