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Local rancher named operations director at Pioneers Bluffs
MATFIELD GREEN — Pioneer Bluffs Board of Directors has selected Sammy Jo Peterson as the new Operations Director of the nonprofit, historical Flint Hills ranch. “We have gone through an exhaustive search and we are excited to have Sammy Jo’s enthusiasm, knowledge of agriculture, community relationships, and eagerness,” said Nancy Mattke, Board President. “She will do great in spreading the Pioneer Bluffs mission to preserve and share the ranching heritage of the Flint Hills into the future of the organization.”
Local leaders join in roundtable discussion with U.S. Senator Roger Marshall
Local leaders from Chase County and the surrounding areas met with Senator Roger Marshall for a roundtable discussion on Monday morning at the Cottonwood Falls Nature Conservancy. Attendees included Chase County Sheriff Jacob Welsh, Sonaca Human Resources Manager Mandi Beyer, Cottonwood Falls Mayor Buddy Sisson, Cottonwood Falls Clerk Bree Larkin,...
Cottonwood Falls man one of two killed in head on crash in Marion County Thursday
Two individuals, including a Chase County resident are dead after a two-vehicle collision in Marion County Thursday morning. The accident was reported just before 6:30 am at US Highway 50 mile marker 298.3. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, a 2017 GMC Acadia driven by 41-year-old Travis Alan Flasschoen of Wichita was traveling eastbound in the area and went left of center for unknown reasons.
Free self defense, youth confidence classes coming to Cottonwood Falls on June 29
Women and children in Chase County are invited to join in two different free sessions with Vigilance Martial Arts next weekend, sponsored by the Chase County Health Department. Both sessions are set for June 29 from 3-5 p.m. at the Cottonwood Falls Community Building.
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