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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.

Kids Collective Launches, Strengthens Reno County’s Child Care System

Tuesday, September 2

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A new nonprofit is now up and running to address the critical challenges facing Reno County’s childcare system. Kids Collective Child Care Network, born out of the work of the Reno County Child Care Task Force, will provide long-term, sustainable solutions... Read More.

Great Bend Chamber Agribusiness Committee Seeks Community Investment for 31st Annual Kids Ag Day

Friday, August 22

GREAT BEND, Kan. — The Great Bend Chamber of Commerce Agribusiness Committee is seeking community support for its 31st Annual Kids Ag Day, a signature event that exemplifies the Chamber's Elevate GBK strategic plan in action.Scheduled for Wednesday, September 3rd, Kids Ag Day will... Read More.

Heather Faulkner Named Director of New Reno County Childcare Nonprofit, Kids Collective

Friday, July 11

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Reno County Child Care Task Force is proud to announce Heather Faulkner as the founding Executive Director of the Kids Collective Child Care Network, a newly-formed nonprofit focused on creating sustainable, high-quality solutions for Reno County’s child care system. Faulkner, a... Read More.

Congressionally-Approved Funding for Kids Being Blocked In Unprecedented Way

Wednesday, July 2

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (July 2, 2025) - CALL ON CONGRESS TO GET AFTER-SCHOOL FUNDING RELEASED TO THE STATESOn June 30, the Department of Education notified state agencies that 21st Century Community Learning Center (21st CCLC) funding would not be distributed by July 1 as it historically... Read More.

Bowlus Fine Arts Center to Host Kids Craft Camp

Thursday, June 19

IOLA, Kan. — The Bowlus Fine Arts Center will be hosting a Kids Craft Camp starting June 30th through July 31. The camp, led by Iola High School alumni Andi Reynolds will involve hands-on projects, new skills, and awesome crafts to take home.This is... Read More.

Buhler School Board Works with Kids Collective to Provide High Quality Child Care

Tuesday, June 10

BUHLER, Kan. (June 9, 2025) - The Buhler USD 313 Board of Education met Monday night to recognize student athlete’s achievements and discuss changes for the 2025-2026 school year. Buhler High School teams recognized were the Boys Tennis Team, Girls Swim and Dive, Boys... Read More.

Great Bend Chamber Celebrates 30 Years of Kids Ag Day

Tuesday, September 17

By the Great Bend Chamber of Commerce GREAT BEND, Kan. — On September 4th, the 30th Annual Kids Ag Day took place at Diamond K Farms, now owned and managed by Josh Koelsch, marking three decades of educating Barton County’s fourth-grade students about the vital... Read More.

Celebrate 30 Years of Kids Ag Day in Great Bend Wednesday, Sept. 4

Friday, August 30

By the Great Bend Chamber of Commerce GREAT BEND, Kan. — The Great Bend Chamber of Commerce, through its Ag-Business Committee, warmly invites Chamber Members, local businesses, and volunteers to join us at Diamond K Farm (706 SW 20 Rd, Great Bend, KS) on Sept.... Read More.

SUN Meals Program Offers Free Meals and Snacks to Kids of All Ages During the Summer

Monday, June 10

KANSAS - During the summer, the U.S. Department of Agriculture is offering a SUN Meals program to teens and children (ages 18 and under) at no cost. Through the program, children have the opportunity to get meals and snacks during the summer at schools, parks,... Read More.

Broadway RFD Kids: Willy Wonka Kids June 21 & 22

Monday, June 3

By Visit Lindsborg Convention and Visitors Bureau LINDSBORG, Kan. — You have two opportunities to watch the performers who participated in the Broadway RFD Kid's Camp!Willy Wonka Kids will be performed on June 21 at 7 p.m. and June 22 at 4 p.m. Both... Read More.

Special Education Shortfall is Shortchanging Kansas Districts and Kids

Tuesday, February 27

By the Kansas Association of School Boards KANSAS — During the 2022-2023 school year, Kansas districts spent a total of $382M to cover significant shortfalls in special education funding.Over the past few days, KASB’s team evaluated extensive data from the Kansas Department of Education... Read More.