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Kiowa County JAG-K gets approval for trip to national competition
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 president Ki Gamble at 8:03 p.m.
Upcoming PCC Scholarship Auction provides a good time for a great cause
Friday, May 9, 2025 is the 37th annual Pratt Community College Scholarship Auction. The doors open at 5:30 p.m., where attendees will be greeted with a fantastic Hors d’oeuvre spread that features artisan cheese and meat charcuterie, fruit and vegetable trays, and an open bar for Happy Hour (must be 21 to enter). The silent auction will commence, where bidders have a wide array of products to bid on. From driveway rock to beauty items, there is something for everyone.
New location gives fabric shop opportunity to expand
Area crafters, quilters, and seamstresses need fret no more on where to find high quality fabric for their projects. Treasures Three Fabric Shop owner Karen Horn has stepped into a regional void and moved her store location from S. Main Street to 105 West First Street in Pratt. The move increased the size of the store, parking available for patrons, and the visibility from the highway. There is much more room for stockpile of 100 percent cotton fabric bolts coveted by quilters and crafers alike.
Seniors enjoy Easter dinner in Kiowa County
Patrons of the Kiowa County Senior Center enjoyed an Easter Dinner on Wednesday, April 17, thanks to sponsorship from the community.
South Central Community Foundation announces timeline change to $250 Teacher’s Grants
South Central Community Foundation $250 Teacher’s Grants opened April 1 with a due date of June 30 this year. SCCF will announce recipients by the beginning of August. This timeline change will allow for teachers to be notified before the school year starts so they can best plan out their school budgets.
Oz becomes biggest production yet for Barclay College
Director Randi Shetley and a host of crew leaders and helpers, plus a talented cast of more than 100 actors, actresses and technicians, brought light, life and laughter to the Ross-Ellis Center for Arts and Ministry on the Barclay College campus the past two weekends in Haviland. The Wizard of Oz, a timeless story of triumph over adversity proved there is “no place like home” and that joy is in in the journey.
Pastoral Commentary: Get the complete picture of Easter
The Message of Easter spelled E-A-S-T-E-R. Each letter alone can be used to explain the Good News of Easter, but using all the letters gives a more complete picture.
USD 350 hires Bentley Richert as 4th grade teacher
The Board of Education of Unified School District 350, St. John-Hudson in Stafford County, met at 7p.m. in the Board room, on Monday March 10, 2025. The meeting was called to order by Derek Foote.
Greenback boys win golf tourney title
The Pratt High School Boys’ Golf team has gotten off to a hot start to begin the 2025 campaign. Recently, the team was able to capture their annual home tournament title, which was one of Head Coach Tim Rector’s top goals for the season.