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Pittsburg State University Social Work Students Make a Difference through Community-Focused Projects

Tuesday, December 3

By Andra Stefanoni, Pittsburg State University Director of Media Relations PITTSBURG, Kan. — Thirteen Social Work students have made a difference to children, adults, and animals across Southeast Kansas and Southwest Missouri this semester as the result of class projects at Pittsburg State University. The projects... Read More.

Social Work Student Seeking Animal Item Donations for Humboldt City Pound

Wednesday, October 30

Story submitted by Ally Turner HUMBOLDT, Kan. (Oct. 1, 2024) — Social work student Ally Turner is committed to helping the animals in her community. This commitment comes from Turner’s experience volunteering at Animal Pounds and seeing the number of animals needing to be cared... Read More.

Enjoy Art, Live Music and Pie at the SVAFC 8th Annual Pie & Ice Cream Social July 12th

Thursday, June 20

By Smoky Valley Arts & Folklife Center LINDSBORG, Kan. — On Friday, July 12, at 8 p.m., Smoky Valley Arts & Folklife Center will host the annual Pie and Ice Cream Social and pie judging contest on the lawn of the Red Barn Studio Museum,... Read More.

Hoisington Native Barton Alum Helps Children and Families as a Social Worker

Thursday, March 21

By Joe Vinduska, Barton Community College GREAT BEND, Kan. — While many children grow up in a supportive and nurturing family environment, that is not the case for all children, and Barton alum and Hoisington native MyKayla Burgess has found meaning in providing comfort... Read More.

Bethany Village Ice Cream Social Sept. 17

Thursday, September 14

LINDSBORG, Kan. — Enjoy homemade ice cream and desserts at the Bethany Village Ice Cream Social on Sunday, Sept. 17 at 321 N. Chestnut in Lindsborg. From 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. there will be folk and bluegrass music provided by the Front Porch... Read More.

John Eberly Retires after 11 Years as Social and Human Service Assistant in the Aging Dept.

Monday, June 19

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – During the Tuesday, June 13, 2023, Reno County Commission meeting, John Eberly was recognized for his retirement after 11 years in the position of Social and Human Service Assistant in the Department of Aging. Eberly's last day will be June 23,... Read More.

Davids, Estes and LaTurner Help Carry Debt-ceiling Bill, Leave Mann Alone in Opposition

Thursday, June 1

By Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA — Three of four Kansas members of the U.S. House voted to approve the debt-ceiling bill despite protesting provisions of the deal worked out by President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.A bipartisan majority in the House passed... Read More.

Kansas Lawmakers Move to Reduce Taxes on Social Security Income

Monday, January 30

TOPEKA, Kan. (KNS) - Some Kansas lawmakers want to reduce taxes on Social Security income as an incentive to keep retirees from leaving the state. The Kansas News Service reports that this change could cost the state up to $58 million in revenue a... Read More.