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It is National Newspaper Week

As we celebrate the 85th anniversary of National Newspaper Week from October 5-11, 2025, it’s crucial to acknowledge the pivotal role local journalism plays in shaping informed communities. By providing citizens with the facts they need to make informed decisions, local reporting empowers individuals to take an active part in their daily lives.

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USD 382 board candidates gather for public forum

Community members gathered at the Pratt Public Library on the evening of September 23 for a USD 382 Board of Education candidate forum hosted by the Pratt Area Chamber of Commerce Legislative Committee. The event featured candidates running for the USD 382 Board of Education and offered an opportunity for them to introduce themselves and discuss their qualifications and motivations for seeking election.

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Fall homecoming plans put into action this weekend in Pratt

USD 382 Fall Homecoming plans have been made and will be set in motion this weekend in Pratt. The pep rally and the presentation of high school royalty and court starts at 1:30 p.m. in the PHS gymnasium. A parade starts at 3 p.m. down Main Street of Pratt, starting at 5th Street going to 2nd Street, followed by the 2025 Greenback Hall of Fame Induction for former student Ken Jones takes place on Friday, October 3, 5 p.m. at the Vernon Filley Art Museum on Jackson Street. The Greenback football team takes on Wichita Collegiate at 7 p.m. on Zerger Field, and a homecoming dance for Pratt High School students will take place Saturday, October 4.

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