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Nitrate Levels Continue to Exceed Allowable Limits in Rural Water District 101

Thursday, March 13

RENO COUNTY, Kan. (March 13, 2025 – Revised from December 10, 2024) — Nitrate levels have continued to be above allowable limits in Rural Water District 101, which serves the Yoder area. The last nitrate level test was collected on March 3, 2024. The... Read More.

Barton County Commissioners Approve $65K to Support New Well for Rural District 2, County Recognizes Employees for Years of Service

Tuesday, March 11

BARTON COUNTY, Kan. — Barton County Commissioners have approved providing Rural Water District 2 $65,000 in support of building a new well for the district that serves several subdivisions north of Great Bend including Bissell's Point and a number of other entities.The district has... Read More.

Frontier District to Host Backyard Poultry Meeting

Wednesday, March 5

Free educational opportunity to be offered in Overbrook LYNDON, Kan. — The Frontier Extension District will host a free public meeting for poultry enthusiasts and aspiring backyard farmers on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. at the Overbrook Public Library in Overbrook. The meeting... Read More.

Frontier Extension District to Hold Brush Control Meeting March 18

Friday, February 21

Experts to provide guidance on curbing woody encroachmentOTTAWA, Kan. — On March 18th, the Frontier Extension District will host a meeting to discuss the control of brush, Sericea Lespedeza and Old-World Bluestem in pastures. The meeting will begin at 7:00 p.m. in the Franklin... Read More.

Heath Hogan Appointed as New Superintendent of USD 305 School District

Monday, February 17

SALINA, Kan. — The USD 305 school board unanimously voted to appoint Heath Hogan as the district’s new superintendent, effective July 1, 2025.“We are confident that Mr. Hogan will bring strong leadership and experience to our students, educators and community,” said Gabe Grant, board... Read More.

Stafford to Host Public Meeting on Downtown Historic District Survey

Monday, January 27

STAFFORD, Kan. — The City of Stafford and Stafford County Economic Development are having a public meeting at Stafford City Hall on Monday, Feb. 3 at 1:30 p.m. to discuss a historical district survey to be conducted in the downtown area of Stafford during... Read More.

Frontier District K-State Research and Extension Offices to Host Heifer Replacement/Retention Meeting Feb. 13

Wednesday, January 8

By Rod Schaub, Frontier Extension District Livestock Agent OTTAWA, Kan. — The U.S. beef cow inventory is at its lowest mark in 62 years. As of January 2024, the U.S. cow herd was only 28.2 million cows. Will the U.S. beef industry rebuild? If so,... Read More.

Boil Water Advisory Issued for Allen Co. Rural Water District No. 10

Monday, December 23

By the Kansas Department of Health and Environment ALLEN COUNTY, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the Allen Co. Rural Water District No.10 public water supply system located Allen County. Customers should observe the following... Read More.

Chief Judge Patricia Macke Dick to Retire from 27th Judicial District

Tuesday, December 17

By Lisa Taylor, Kansas Courts TOPEKA, Kan. — Chief Judge Patricia Macke Dick will retire January 13 after serving 36 years in the 27th Judicial District.The 27th Judicial District is Reno County. Dick was elected in 1988 and has served as chief judge since 2007.Dick... Read More.

24th District Attorney Toys for Tots Drive Results in Best Ever

Monday, December 16

RENO COUNTY, Kan. — This has been a record-breaking year for the Reno County District Attorney Toys for Tots Drive. Three boxes were filled with toys this year, resulting in 819 toys collected and an additional donation of $150.28 cash. They also collected... Read More.

Fort Larned USD 495 Board of Education Approves 2025 District Legislative Priorities, Other Meeting Items

Wednesday, December 11

By Lucky Kidd LARNED, Kan. — The Fort Larned USD 495 Board of Education discussed legal services again at Monday's meeting. No bids were submitted to provide comprehensive legal services for the district, and following an in-depth discussion on this the Board formed a committee... Read More.

Rural Water District 101 Nitrate Level

Tuesday, December 10

By Don Brittain, Reno County Public Works Director RENO COUNTY, Kan. (December 10, 2024 – Revised from September 9, 2024) — Nitrate levels have continued to be above allowable limits in Rural Water District 101, which serves the Yoder area. The last nitrate level test... Read More.