Bridge repairs planned on U.S. Highway 183
The Kansas Department of Transportation has released information about two bridge repair projects on U.S. Highway 183 in Kiowa County that will begin March.
February 2025
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School board approves lease-purchase agreement for HVAC improvements at USD 350
The Board of Education of Unified School District 350 St. John-Hudson met in special session at 11:30 a.m. Monday January 20, 2025 to consider a lease purchase agreement. The meeting was called to order by Derek Foote.
Another View: The Book of Mormon turning back to God
Year followed year, and having subdued their enemies in a terrible war, a combination of Nephite and Lamanite nations(1) began to rebuild and prosper, “and there was great order in the land; and they had formed their laws according to equity and justice.”(2) And they began to be great, building many cities and highways and roads.
Sunflower Senior Center: The coffee is on, except when it snows
It’s an old Sunflower Senior Center service with a new twist. Blood Pressure Clinic will be held the second Monday of each month from 10-11 a.m. Karen Brown Soden, ARNP, will be present to assist with the clinic. Walk-ins are always welcome. All ages. The next clinic is March 10 at the Sunflower Senior Center in St. John.
City Manager’s Corner: February updates include important water information
*Editor’s Note: In an effort to provide better communication with constituents, the Tribune will publish a monthly message from Pratt City Manager Regina Goff with updates, plans and timely information. These updates, along with other division leader’s reports may always be found on the City of Pratt website, https://www.cityofprattks.com/249/Managers-Corner.
Consumer Connection: Break the ice with winter weather review
Topeka, Kan. – As Kansas faces yet another round of winter weather, it is a good time to rethink some simple steps to prevent home damage from the ice and snow.
Skyline’s Charlie Rose goes to state in Science Olympiad
On Saturday, February 15, the Regional Science Olympiad was held at Fort Hays State University. This contest is a regional tournament that is open to teams from the northwestern part of the state. There are two divisions, middle and high school. Science Olympiad is an international organization that aims to improve science education and encourage students to pursue careers in science. It has four levels of competition: Invitationals, Regionals, State, and Nationals. The top scorers in each event receive prizes and scholarships.
Stafford County young entrepreneurs compete
The 2025 Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge is in the books. Stafford County Economic Development hosted the event today at the Stafford County Annex. Six different business concepts were submitted. Nine Students from Tabra Ward’s class at St. John - Hudson Tigers USD 350 participated. Students competed for a chance to win cash prizes with the winner getting to go to the Kansas Entrepreneur Challenge in Manhattan April 16th and 17th.
USD 422 BOE: January bills paid; policies updated
The Board of Education of Unified School District No. 422, State of Kansas, Kiowa County, met for a regular meeting at the school district office, 710 S. Main Street in Greensburg. The meeting was called to order by Ki Gamble at 8:03 p.m.
Pastoral Commentary: Go be the light
How do they do it? How do people who do not know God personally survive in this world?