Kansas Water Authority meeting planned in Sedgwick
The Kansas Water Authority (KWA) will meet Wednesday, October 19 at Equus Beds at the McGinn Farms, located at 11047 N. 87th St.
October 2022
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JANA’S CAMPAIGN
October has been designated as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM). Domestic violence is one of society’s largest social problems and it hides in plain sight.
Governor updates declaration of drought for Kansas counties
declarations for Kansas counties with Executive Order #22-08. This drought declaration continues to keep all 105 Kansas counties either in watch, warning or emergency status.
Land donated for settlement at historic Black settlement in Kansas
rebecca.bullis@tpl.org Trust for Public Land has donated a parcel of land for a new visitor center at the site, which is the oldest and last remaining historic Black settlement west of the Mississippi River NICODEMUS, Kan. — The Township of Nicodemus, Trust for Public Land, and the National Park Service announced last week the expansion of the Nicodemus National Historic Site.
Gilkey and Sneed going to state as regional tennis runner
Kiowa County High School tennis players Liberty Gilkey and Elizabeth Sneed placed second in doubles and qualified for State as runner-ups at 1A Regional Tennis last week in Scott City. The Maverick duo played four matches on Friday and Saturday, defeating Goodland, (Horinek/Lundgren) 6-2, 6-1, Meade (Reimer/ Reimer) 6-0, 6-0, Cimarron (Buchholz/Housman) 6-3, 6-2 in the semi-finals, and Sterling (Rowland/ Wilson) in a great matchup final.
Macksville off to 5-0 start behind big playmakers
Capitol Federal https://kshsaacovered.com/ news/2022/10/4/macksville The first play from scrimmage set the tone for an explosive and efficient offensive performance for the Macksville Mustangs last Friday at Ness City. Mustang 6-foot-6 quarterback Ryan Kuckelman dropped back to pass on the first snap and found a wideopen Jason Cleveland for a 50-yard touchdown pass.
Never too late to take control of your life
September was Healthy Aging month, an annual observance which is reaffirmation that, regardless of age, no one is getting younger and we are, (hopefully) as the old expression goes “aging gracefully.”
My zero-sum hummers
I adore “my” hummingbirds, arguably the best in-close flyers in the world, with reaction times so fast they zip in next to angry defensive bees to score a sip of sugar water despite the bees coming at them in a bee fury that would dissuade virtually any other critter, including me.
Could Candace come home with you?
This sweet, smiling girl is Candace. After a rough start in life she is all ready for her new home. Candace is a shepherd mix and is around 7 months old and is full of spunk. Candace weighs about 30 pounds and would love to be part of someone’s forever family so she could play with her special person every day.
Fire prevention week focuses on children
Topeka, Kan. – From toddlers taking their first steps to excited grandchildren waiting to lick leftover cake batter, the adventurous and playful nature of children that surround us often requires conforming in ways that protect the young and innocent. As a participant in National Fire Prevention Week October 9-15, Kansas Insurance Commissioner Vicki Schmidt would like to highlight several kid-friendly fire prevention efforts Kansans should consider in their efforts to keep their family and property safe.