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Grace United Methodist Church hosts successful Kicks 4 Kids shoe giveaway
Grace United Methodist Church held its annual Kicks 4 Kids shoe giveaway Saturday, bringing much-needed footwear and other essential services to local children. "About seven years ago, a youth group of junior high and high school students recognized a need in their schools," said organizer Russ Conrade. "Some kids couldn't participate in gym or PE because they didn't have the proper shoes, or any decent shoes at all. It started as a way to help them and has just grown from there. It’s an opportunity to reach out and share a little bit of God's love with those around us."
Sgt. Greenlief Gets a Relentless Remuda War Horse
In late 2023 the men at War Horses for Veterans got a call—Trevor Brazile and Miles Baker had a Relentless Remuda horse that might fit their program. “Ty Smith with Solo Select heard that Trevor Brazile was looking to donate a horse and wanted to know the right place for it to go,” said medically retired Marine Sgt. Jake Greenlief, who is the War Horses for Veterans Ranch Manager and Director of Equine Management.
City receives grants to add murals to community
There has been talk among the community for a long time regarding the desire for more public art and soon, that will be one step closer to becoming reality. Last week, Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland announced $1,295,450 was awarded to 108 recipients in the latest round of Kansas Arts Commission (KAC) grant funding. The funds will support museums, arts education, music, dance, visual arts, professional and community theater, creative writing, murals, poetry and other creative projects. Grants were awarded in 42 counties, with funding going to counties in rural locations, including Seward County and the City of Liberal. Public Affairs Director Keeley Moree said the news of the grant is very exciting after so many discussions.
Postscripts: The Canady Experiment, A Hornet’s Nest, and 16-Deep in Kansas City
What’s going on in the Big 12 and beyond? I expand and explain every Sunday in Postscripts at Heartland College Sports, your home for independent Big 12 coverage. This week, we’re talking big money and softball players, coaches are traveling and talking while the Big 12 is prepping for basketball.
Hutchinson Picked To Defend KJCCC Football Title In Preseason Order Of Finish
COLBY, Kan. (KJCCC.org) – Hutchinson Community College has been picked to defend their Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference football title following a vote of league coaches as part of the 2024 KJCCC Football Preseason Order of Finish. The Blue Dragons have won their past 17 games played against KJCCC...
Datebook: Christmas in July Connection Fair; Social Media Happy Hour Workshop
Christmas in July: The Connection Fair, hosted by Urban Community Connections | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Kansas City | Free. Protecting and Growing Your Small- to Medium-Sized Business, hosted by SCORE | 1-2 p.m. | Virtual | Free. Women in Development Summer Social, hosted by the Kansas City Area Development...
Arrest warrants issued for daycare operators after infant incident
PITTSBURG, Kan. (KOAM) - The Pittsburg Police Department has issued arrest warrants for two individuals operating a daycare in Pittsburg, KS, following an incident in which an infant was found unresponsive on June 27, 2024.
Olathe teen dies attempting to render aid during early-morning collision
MERRIAM, Kan. (KCTV) - An Olathe teen lost his life as he attempted to render aid during an early morning collision on I-35 that seriously injured a Kansas City woman. The Kansas Highway Patrol indicates that just before 1:55 a.m. on Saturday, July 27, emergency crews were called to the area of southbound I-35 and Johnson Dr., near the Ikea in Merriam, with reports of a collision.
Apply Free Days set for Oct. 7-9
If you'd like to go to college, you can apply for free this fall. Kansas Apply Free Days will be held on October 7-9, 2024. During these three days, any Kansas resident, regardless of age or income can apply for free at any of the state's 7 public universities, 19 community colleges, 6 Technical colleges, and the 21 private member institutions of the Kansas Independent College Association.
🎙Post Podcast: Fueling Kansas show - oil & gas education
Hear this month's Fueling Kansas show with Eagle Radio's Steve Webster and Executive Director of the Kansas Oil and Gas Producers Association Warren Martin that aired July 24, 2024. The Fueling Kansas program airs the fourth Wednesday every month at 8:30 a.m. on 1590 KVGB & 95.5 FM.
USDA Awards Grants to Beloit Auto & Truck Plaza, Stateline Dairy LLC of Morrowville to Lower Energy Costs and Create Jobs
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Kansas Rural Development Director Christy Davis has announced that USDA will help farmers and small businesses expand access to clean energy and lower energy bills through the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP). Today, Rural Development is investing $1,789,170 in grants that will support 15 clean energy projects across Kansas.
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