In its first year partnering with Fort Hays State University’s Science and Math Education Institute (SMEI), RAISE Kansas is making big strides in connecting rural students with career-ready opportunities.
Cloudy skies and wet weather might have discouraged some from showing up Saturday for the second annual Old School Vintage Art Market in Iuka but it didn’t keep vendors from setting up their booths and showcasing their wares. By the end of the day, the skies had cleared and sales rocketed for all those who stuck it out through the wind gusts and early downpours.
When I was growing up I often heard preachers ask, “if Christianity were illegal, would there be enough evidence to convict you?” It is a question well worth asking. Statistics often report depressing facts about the American church which I will not relate here (though it is worth noting that when the statistician defines a ‘Christian’ as someone who regularly attends church, the statistics become much less discouraging). That there are so many people in the West who profess to be Christians and yet do not obey the Scriptural command to attend church (Hebrews 10:25) is itself significant.
Don’t let mosquitoes and ticks ruin your carefree summer fun. As we spend more time outdoors for activities like camping, hiking, swimming, picnicking and grilling, or even doing yard work, there is a greater chance of getting bitten by mosquitoes and ticks.
Pratt Community College (PCC) is excited to welcome back to PCC, Kurt McAfee as the interim director of athletics. McAfee started on Monday, June 2 and hit the ground running with coaches’ meetings and preparations for the 2025-26 academic year starting in August. He will remain in the interim role through the remainder of 2025.
On May 15-17 the Pratt Community College Track and Field program competed at the JUCO National Championships in Hutchinson, Kansas. As usual, the Beavers put their best foot forward at the event. There were four new Personal Records (PR) from PCC participants.
Known in many trivia questions as the shortest verse in the Bible, this verse is paradoxically rich in meaning. The context is everything to understanding this simple statement recorded by John in his gospel writing.
Obviously most of you are aware of the two water towers in Pratt, that are labeled Hot and Cold and sit close together on North Main Street, also Highway 61. They are not necessarily unique to Pratt as there are 2 or 3 more communities in the country, that I am aware of, that have such towers. Recently, new gardens have been planted beneath our towers, with freshly poured concrete and newly installed benches. The park was dedicated Saturday, June 14th.
Nationally, Saturday, June 14, was the 250th birthday of the U.S. Army. A parade in Washington D.C. celebrated the day with a large showing of troops and military equipment. Around the country, there were also protest groups in big cities and small towns referred to as No Kings Day rallies.
A community block party, organized by members of the Abundant Harvest Church of the Nazarene brought life to Merchant Park on Friday, June 13 in Pratt. Children played games, chased bubbles and danced to live music while adults enjoyed visiting and watching the activity.