MANHATTAN, Kan. – “Ruralpreneurs” in business, tourism, technology and agriculture along with community volunteers are among those to be honored by K-State’s Huck Boyd National Institute for Rural Development as Leaders of the Year for 2022 at a January 11, 2023 occasion.
“It’s impossible to forget the exuberant interest rates of 1982.” Many younger farmers today didn’t experience when bankers were loaning money freely, so it seems, at 18-percent interest. Despite longevity, generations, and successes of many agriculture operations, it was impossible to operate at that rate.
After a week of voting, the results are in! The name for the male giraffe calf born on December 26 at Lee Richardson Zoo in Garden City, Kansas is Miguu (pronounced megoo). Miguu is Swahili for legs. Zoo staff would like to thank the over 2,500 people who voted in person, online, or by phone or email.
Dr. Royce Frazier, president of Barclay College announced earlier this week that the Haviland-based, four-year, private Quaker college has received the final approval for accreditation of a full nursing program from the Higher Learning Commission.
Patrol Sergeant Matthew Woods and Greensburg City Police Chief Aaron Webb shared a December 2022 monthly report of activities from their department at the January 12, 2023, Greensburg City Council meeting.
Recent activities at the Kiowa County Senior Center in Greensburg have included a Quilts of Valor presentation to Harold Tucker on Monday, Jan. 16. Last week, we were delighted to have Ruth Reiling here again to play for us on her accordion. She also did a neat presentation on how the accordion works! It was fantastic and I would encourage other senior centers in the area to reach out to her at Bucklin Hilltop House to have her come to you!
The main order of business for the Greensburg City Council meeting January 3, 2023 was to make a decision about the city IT service provider. The issue had been tabled at a previous meeting to allow for all information to be presented.
TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (01/18/23). Grow at home this year. Steady, disciplined practices earn lucrative rewards. Winter passion cools one direction and heats up another, inspiring family fun this spring. Roadblocks alter summer plans with friends, before an influential career boost illuminates next autumn. Nurture your roots and shoots.
The Mid-Winter Classic Basketball Tournament will be held in St. John, January 16-21.
Stafford County seniors brought in the new year with some card-playing fun. Those attending the New Years Eve Card Party included Dean Delp, Steve Schulz, Louis Graves, Connie Edwards, Janette Long, Carol Dobbins, Laura Rodarmel, S. Jean Treba, Terry and Jo Harris, Eugene Fox, Aiko Fox, S. Paulynn Instenes, Steve Young and Sandy Smith.