Peaceful Prairies Poetry: Spring storms bring home the memories
The clouds an eerie color… as they darken up the sky…
Photo by Jennifer Stultz
May 2025
Heart of Kansas behavioral-health services relocate in Great Bend
Now that the behavioral-health staff at Heart of Kansas Family Health Care has moved to a new location in Great Bend, all providers at the non-profit entity have more space to better serve their patients and clients.
The history behind Memorial Day and existing traditions
Memorial Day is an American holiday, observed on the last Monday of May, honoring the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. Memorial Day 2025 falls on Monday, May 26.
Where Are They Now? Pratt graduate studies in England
Oxford University is located 55 miles northwest of London, England and is the oldest university in the English-speaking world. When a student from rural Kansas arrives in the exalted halls of Oxford, it’s bound to turn heads. But for former Pratt High student Kaden Barker, that leap was as much about faith and community as it was about academic achievement.
A tribute to this milestone
Jeremiah 29:11 NIV: For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”
Iuka will hold 141st consecutive Memorial Day program
Iuka will conduct its 141st consecutive Memorial Day program on Monday, May 26th at the Iuka Methodist Church at 10 a.m., followed by a ceremony at the cemetery at 11:15 a.m.
Kansas Connections Academy honors more than 200 graduates with hybrid commencement ceremony
Kansas Connections Academy, a tuition-free, online public school serving students in grades K-12, celebrated the school’s 212 graduating high school seniors in a ceremony on Friday, May 16. Students, family, friends and faculty gathered both in person and online to honor the Class of 2025 at Johnson County Community College for the commencement.
Superintendent honors Greenback Class of 2025
As we rolled through graduation week and I was finishing Gratitude Walks (live Facebook interviews with 2025 seniors), it hit me … this group is really getting ready to throw their caps in the air and declare they are ready to step out into the wide world. I’m going to miss them.
Skyline grad enjoys extensive travel
Kadi Richardson graduated from Skyline High School in Pratt in 2014, a top student in her class with interests that ranged from horse riding to playing basketball and to involvement with just about any activity offered. Eleven years later in 2025, she can see how all of that involvement led her to where she is now - a software integration engineer with extensive travel opportunities.
Memorial Day Honor Guard schedule shared
The American Legion Lorraine Post 98 Isabel will be conducting Honor Guard and Benediction at the following cemeteries on Memorial Day, May 26, 2025: