president – Ad Astra Radio | Your Hometown Radio Stations & Local News Source

Cosmosphere President and CEO Jim Remar Elected to GSCA Board of Directors

Friday, November 7

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Cosmosphere is proud to announce that its President and CEO, Jim Remar, has been elected to the 2026 Board of Directors of the Giant Screen Cinema Association (GSCA).The GSCA, a leading organization dedicated to advancing giant screen cinema worldwide, recently... Read More.

Governor Kelly Directs Flags be Flown at Half-Staff in Honor of Former Vice President Dick Cheney

Tuesday, November 4

TOPEKA, Kan. — On Tuesday, Governor Laura Kelly, in accordance with Executive Order #20-30, ordered flags throughout the State of Kansas be flown at half-staff immediately until sundown on the day of interment to honor the passing of Vice President Dick Cheney. “Vice President Cheney... Read More.

Walker Named Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs at Sterling College

Monday, September 1

STERLING, Kan. (August 20, 2025) — Sterling College has named Dr. John Walker as provost and executive vice president for academic affairs. In this role, Walker will serve as the senior academic officer of the College and a member of the President’s Cabinet. He... Read More.

USD 308 BOE Elects Patterson for President, Mendez-Rosario as VP

Tuesday, July 15

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The USD 308 Board of Education held its Reorganization meeting Monday, July 14, at 6:00 pm.The meeting began with the election of the President and Vice President. Lance Patterson was elected Board President while Gleysha Mendez-Rosario became Vice President. During the... Read More.

Great Bend Economic Development Celebrates Five Years of Growth Under Sara Arnberger’s Leadership; Begins Search for New President

Wednesday, June 25

GREAT BEND, Kan. — The Board of Directors of Great Bend Economic Development (GBED) announces the upcoming departure of President Sara Arnberger, who will be stepping down in mid-July after five years of leadership.During her tenure, Arnberger led GBED through an extraordinary period of... Read More.

Kansas Board of Regents Announces Next Pitt State President

Friday, June 20

PITTSBURG, Kan. — The Kansas Board of Regents voted on and publicly announced the next president of Pittsburg State University today. Thomas Newsom, PhD, was chosen after a search committee spent several months narrowing the field of applicants and KBOR conducted a day of interviews... Read More.

Bethany College Announces New Vice President of Advancement & Alumni Engagement

Wednesday, June 11

LINDSBORG, Kan. — Bethany College is proud to announce the appointment of Christie Denniston as Vice President of Advancement & Alumni Engagement. She will officially begin her position at Bethany College on July 21. Denniston brings more than three decades of experience in marketing,... Read More.

New President Elected To McPherson County Bankers Association

Saturday, June 7

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — Tom Kueser, President of the State Bank of Canton and McPherson County Commissioner has been elected new President of the McPherson County Bankers Association."I am both honored and humbled to have been named President of the McPherson County Bankers Association,"... Read More.

Rep. Mann Votes to Advance President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill

Thursday, May 22

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (KS-01) voted to advance the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The bill fulfills priorities that Rep. Mann and President Trump campaigned on, including making the 2017 Trump tax cuts permanent, securing the nation’s borders, and reducing... Read More.

Rep. Mann Votes to Deliver President Trump’s Agenda

Thursday, April 10

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (KS-01) voted to advance H. Con. Res. 14, which sets revenue and spending targets for fiscal years 2026 through 2036 and instructs committees in the U.S. House of Representatives to draft legislation to meet those... Read More.

Bethany College Names Dr. Laura Crawley as 16th President

Friday, February 28

LINDSBORG, Kan. (Feb 27. 2025) — The Bethany College Board of Trustees is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Laura Crawley as the 16th president of Bethany College. Dr. Crawley, a distinguished leader in higher education, brings a wealth of experience in academic... Read More.

Great Plains FCU Selects James Wileman as President & CEO

Wednesday, February 12

JOPLIN, MO — The Board of Directors of Great Plains Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce that James Wileman has been officially appointed as President & CEO. Following an extensive national search led by DDJ Myers, an ALM First Company, the board selected... Read More.