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Sunshine Meadows Retirement Community Announces Leadership Transition

Friday, October 17

BUHLER, Kan. – October 17, 2025 – After 36 years of dedicated leadership, Keith Pankratz will officially retire from his role as CEO of Sunshine Meadows Retirement Community (SMRC) on December 19, 2025. In preparation for this transition, all executive leadership communication will now... Read More.

Dan Meers Announces Retirement Following 35-Year Career as KC Wolf

Tuesday, June 17

By the Kansas City ChiefsKANSAS CITY, Mo. (Chiefs.com) - On Tuesday – National Mascot Day – Dan Meers, the franchise's original KC Wolf, announced his retirement after 35 years as the team's beloved mascot and "Director of Shenanigans.""Dan Meers has been the heart and... Read More.

KU Basketball Assistant Coach Hall of Famer Norm Roberts Announces Retirement After 37 Years

Monday, May 5

LAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) - Kansas men's basketball assistant coach Norm Roberts, a member of the Assistant Coaches Hall of Fame, announced his retirement Monday following 14 seasons at Kansas and 37 years in the basketball coaching ranks.In his time at Kansas, the Jayhawks won... Read More.

Lyons City Council Approves Revisions Related to Chickens in City Limits, Lease Agreement for a Community Garden, Retirement of City Clerk

Tuesday, March 18

LYONS, Kan. — The cost to raise chickens in Lyons will be going down next week, and regulations modified. The Lyons City Council Monday approved an ordinance revising city codes dealing with permitting chickens in the city limits.The most notable change to the ordinance... Read More.

McPherson County Community Foundation Announces Retirement of President & CEO Becky Goss

Monday, January 13

By McPherson County Community Foundation McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — The McPherson County Community Foundation (MCCF) announced that its President and CEO, Becky Goss, will retire at the end of 2025. Goss, who has been with the Foundation since its inception in January 2001, has served... Read More.

KU Football’s Brian Borland Announces Retirement; DK McDonald Named Defensive Coordinator

Monday, December 9

LAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) - Kansas head coach Lance Leipold announced Sunday that Brian Borland, who has spent the last four years as the Jayhawks' Defensive Coordinator, is retiring from coaching. He will be succeeded by DK McDonald, who joined Kansas in 2023 as the Co-Defensive... Read More.

Barbara Lilyhorn and Mike Mathews Recognized for Retirement from Reno County

Thursday, June 13

By Reno County Kansas Government RENO COUNTY, Kan. (June 12, 2024) — The Reno County Commission held their meeting this morning, June 12, 2024, in the Veterans Room at the courthouse. Barbara Lilyhorn, Director of Aging and Public Transportation, and Mike Mathews, Director of Information... Read More.

Hutchinson Community College President Carter File Announces Retirement

Friday, November 10

By Hutchinson Community College HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Community College President Carter File announced on Thursday his intent to retire in 2024.File submitted his request to the college board of trustees indicating his intent to retire effective August 31, 2024."My time at HutchCC has exceeded... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces Retirement of Wildlife and Parks Secretary Brad Loveless

Wednesday, October 25

By the Kansas Office of the Governor TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly today announced that Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) Secretary Brad Loveless intends to retire upon the appointment of a new secretary in 2024. “Congratulations to Secretary Brad Loveless on his well-deserved... Read More.

Sunshine Meadows Retirement Community’s Annual Gala is March 3rd

Wednesday, February 22

BUHLER, Kan. – Tickets are now on sale for Sunshine Meadows Retirement Community’s Annual Gala on Friday, March 3rd at Sand Hills Event Center in Hutchinson. Doors will open at 5 p.m. for a buffet dinner, bingo, and a live auction. Dessert will follow.This... Read More.