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Ambassador Branstad to retire from World Food Prize Foundation

Photo: Ambassador Terry Branstad (left) with Brownfield’s Brent Barnett at the 2024 World Food Prize Borlaug International Dialogue The World Food Prize has announced Ambassador Terry Branstad will retire as president of the foundation in January. Branstad, a former governor of Iowa and former...

NCFC CEO to retire

The National Council of Farmer Cooperatives has started a nationwide search for their next CEO. Chuck Conner is set to retire on December 31, 2025. Conner has led the organization for over 15 years, supporting NCFC’s strategies to support farmer-owned cooperatives across the U.S. NCFC says...

Reno County Treasurer Brenda Kowitz to Retire Dec. 29

By Lucky Kidd RENO COUNTY, Kan. — Reno County Treasurer Brenda Kowitz is retiring December 29th. The announcement of her retirement was made during Tuesday's Reno County Commission meeting.Kowitz was elected to the...

Barton Community College President to Retire June 2024

By Barton Community College GREAT BEND, Kan. — Barton Community College President Dr. Carl Heilman announced his intent to retire during the College’s Board of Trustees study session Sept. 12. Heilman will retire effective June 30, 2024.Heilman has served as the College's fifth...

RENO County EMS Deputy Chief David Trotter to Retire

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Reno County EMS announced the retirement of their Deputy Chief David Trotter of 44 years. His last day will be July 29, 2023."His steadfast commitment, exceptional leadership, and endless dedication have left a permanent mark on the...