Scoular Energy, with a branch in Pratt County, has demonstrated commitment to community where their employees live and work by announcing scholarships for agriculture development. Students demonstrating leadership in their community are among those who will benefit from Scoular Foundation scholarship funding for three Midwestern universities.
The Stafford County Board of County Commissioners met in regular session on Wednesday, October 26, 2022, in the Commission Room in the Annex. Vice Chairman Garner called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m. Present: Bryce Garner, and Clayton Grimmett.
During a whirlwind tour of more than 95 counties, and counting, Katie Sawyer, candidate for Lt. Governor in partnership with Attorney General Derek Schmidt for Governor, stopped in Stafford County. On Wednesday, October 26, after spending time with Carolyn Dunn and Stafford County Economic Development, Sawyer made a special stop at St. John High School to visit with the students who are making Tiger Bank a reality.
St. John High School’s Quade Smith qualified for state cross country competition by placing 7th at the Ness City last week at Regionals.
The Stafford County Landfill is located at 236 Northeast 10th Avenue. It is open from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. It accepts construction demolition from Stafford County, waste, metal and tires. The purpose of the landfill is to protect the environment by providing a controlled site to dispose of demolition waste, to encourage wisdom in the use of materials and chemicals in the home and business, and to promote cooperation in education and resource management. Darren Reed is the Landfill and Recycling Supervisor.
Christian missionary and ordained gospel evangelist Proverbs 29: 18 “Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keeps the law, happy is he.” Absolute zero is minus 459.67 degrees Fahrenheit. In theory, that is as cold as anything can possibly be.
Americans to seek ways to help the numerous victims. The holiday season is just around the corner and traditionally is the biggest time of year for charitable giving. Donating to charitable organizations is most effective when it’s done smartly. That’s where your Better Business Bureau’s (BBB) Wise Giving Alliance can be an invaluable tool.
Editor’s Note: Members of the USD 382 Advance English Comp class have taken on a special project to chose and share their gift guide preferences for the upcoming holiday Christmas season. All features in this special project focus on locally owned stores and services in the Pratt area. Special thanks to teacher Rose Beilman for her assistance in this project, and to the Pratt High School students who have contributed.
Smartphones with satellite connectivity could eventually prove vital for rural communities, delivering voice, data and broadband to Americans living in underserved markets. Advancements in battery density, chipset processing power and antenna technology have now made it possible for smartphones to connect with satellites for some basic services.
Pratt, Kan. - The Beavers of Pratt Community College headed off to Iola, Kansas on Sunday, October 30 with one goal in mind. Defending their National Junior College Athletic Association Region VI Championship from a year ago and repeating as champions. Standing in their way for the second time was Allen County. The Red Devils held the #1 seed in the playoffs this year which granted them home field advantage throughout the post season.