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Clay County Hospital Foundation Nears Fundraising Goal for $3.8 Million Project
The Clay County Hospital Foundation (CCHF) is pleased to announce that it is just over $53,000 away from achieving its fundraising goal in support of the planned $3.8 million expansion at Clay County Medical Center (CCMC). This ambitious project includes the construction of a 6,765 square-foot addition, featuring a new mental health clinic and expansion of Clay Center Family Physicians.
Kansas Avenue to close on July 15 for structure replacement
RILEY, KS - Starting on Monday, July 15th, Kansas Avenue, heading west out of Riley will be closed to through traffic. A structure replacement project will have Kansas Avenue closed from West Street to the intersection with Crooked Creek Road(Hwy 24). The project is estimated to be completed by Wednesday,...
Obituary-Patsy Telander
Patsy Telander, 89 of Clay Center, died on Sunday, June 30, 2024 at Advena Living of Clay Center. She was born on September 17, 1934 in Clay Center, the daughter of Warren and Jeanette Telander. Patsy grew up in Clay Center and graduated from CCCHS. She briefly worked for Union...
Clay County Hospital Foundation just $50,000 from achieving planned fundraising goal
The Clay County Hospital Foundation recently announced that it is just over $50,000 away from achieving its planned fundraising goal of $3.8 million. This fundraising effort is to support the new expansion at Clay County Medical Center which is an ambitious project that includes the construction of a 6,765 square-foot addition, featuring a new mental health clinic.
City commission discuss employee pay, 2025 mill levy
The Abilene City Commission met June 24 for a regular meeting, executive session and study session. Among the items, the commission discussed changing city employee wages and the mill levy for 2025. Regular meeting The commission approved closing city hall for July 5 to give non-essential employees a four-day weekend. The commission also approved the city’s 2023 audit, briefly covered during ...
Family and fun during summer reunion season
Summer is the time for swimming, traveling, VBS and…family reunions! We just returned home (a week or so ago) from a family reunion in Riley/Manhattan, Kan. There were 27 of us there – not all the time but for the formal (in the yard) dinner on Saturday night.
Abilene, Wichita Falls and other cities will pay the price for a legal settlement
Wichita Falls is among multiple cities stuck with the bill as the result of a legal settlement between the state of Texas and a mystery sales taxpayer. Sales taxes collected in Texas cities go to the state, which makes necessary adjustments and then sends back each city’s share. A city’s sales tax allotment is a major part of its total revenue.
Concordia music performance major studies electric bass
Every one of the 300-plus students graduating from Concordia College in May earned a degree that required study, hard work, and an academic specialization. Tor Kartenson ’24 also accomplished all of that, but he was the only one to select his unusual area of expertise: He earned a Bachelor of Music degree in instrumental music, cum laude, and majored in performance on the electric bass guitar.
Concordia Police Department Report for Monday, July 1st
On 06/29/2024 at 10:48 PM, Officers conducted a traffic stop in the 500 block of West 4th Street. Further investigation led to 2 juveniles being cited for Minor in Possession and one being cited for DUI under the age of 21. On 06/28/2024 at 6:32 PM, Officers conducted a traffic...
Milly Jean Schrader
Milly’s life began on August 6, 1929, in Abilene, KS. She was the daughter of Clinton Willet and Cora Leona (Comer) Emig. Milly was a 1947 graduate of Abilene High School and taught in a one-room schoolhouse in her early years. She worked as Administrative Assistant of Student Services at University of Kansas School of Medicine in Wichita. After retirement, she worked at JoAnn Fabrics in Wichita and later at the Board of Regents in Topeka. Milly was an avid reader, logging thousands of books throughout her lifetime and instilling the love of reading in her children and grandchildren. She had a love for words and learning so crossword puzzles were a favorite pastime and would become group efforts when family gathered. Once she was introduced to counted cross-stitch, she was captivated. If a cross-stitch project was not in progress, she was restless, asking for requests for new projects. She was also an accomplished seamstress, making clothing for children and grandchildren, piecing quilt tops using scraps, and repairing and repurposing what others might have discarded. Milly was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Herington. She is survived by her children Kirby (Cynthia) Schrader of Magnolia, TX; Monte (Denise) Schrader of Midland, TX; Larry (Miyong) Schrader of San Antonio, TX; Vicky (Darrell) Minton of Latimer, KS; Dana (Anna) Schrader of Grimes, IA; Dede (Jeff) Patterson of Latimer, KS and Jenny (Rich Schwabauer) Schrader of Portland, OR; grandchildren Steven Schrader, Heidi (Gray) Gregory, Dylan (Ariel) Schrader, Andrew (Magenta) Schrader, Molly (Jason) Stepp, Kelby Schrader, Bailley Schrader, Ben (Winter) Schrader, Megan (Casey) Rhea, Ryan (Andrea) Glessner, Dustin Glessner, Josh (Brooklyn) Patterson and Kaiti Patterson. Milly passed away at her home on Tuesday, June 25, 2024. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Glen Schrader, and siblings Merle Emig, Dorothy McMillen, Robert Emig, Sr, and David Emig. Family and friends are invited to attend an open house on Saturday June 29, 2024, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Herington Country Club to celebrate her life. A private graveside service will be held at Sunset Hill Cemetery in Herington led by Pastor Jim Peters. Yazel Megli Funeral Home is serving the family. Memorial contributions in Milly’s name may be directed to St. Paul Lutheran Church, Herington or Dickinson County Home Health and Hospice. Please sign her online guestbook and leave a memory of Milly at www.yazelmeglifh.com.
Concordia City Commission Approves Purchase of New Mower
The Concordia City Commission voted to approve the purchase of a new front-mounted Grasshopper 725 DT 72” mower from Krier Mower and Electric for the amount of $19,140.30 for the Concordia Parks Department during its regular meeting on Monday, July 1st. Concordia Parks & Recreation Director Chris Atkins says...
Cloud County Volleyball to Host July Summer Camps
Cloud County Community College head volleyball coach Hilta Ramos has announced that the T-Bird volleyball team will host a variety of camps and other skill sessions throughout July inside Arley Bryant Gymnasium. Highlighting the month is the annual T-Bird volleyball camps set to take place July 29-31 with each day...
Concordia City Commission to Meet Monday Night
The Concordia City Commission will meet for its next regular meeting on Monday, July 1st at 6:30 pm in the Commissioners' Room in Concordia City Hall. The meeting replaces the previously regular scheduled meeting on Wednesday, July 3rd. The agenda items include:. CALL TO ORDER. Roll Call. Invocation. Pledge of...
Cloud County Sheriff's Department Report for Monday, July 1st
On 06/24/2024 at 0600 hours, a deputy took a report of Theft in Clyde. The case is still under investigation. On 06/24/2024 at 2150 hours, a deputy took a report of a non-injury accident located on Rock Road. On 06/25/2024 at 0606 hours, a deputy took a report of a...
Ellinwood spikers finish runner-up
ABILENE – The Ellinwood High school volleyball team finished with a 21-3 set record and runner-up finish at the Abilene Spiketacukar, a 2-day multi- team tournament at Abilene High School. Ellinwood's set losses were to 4A Clay Center and perennial powerhouse 3A Beloit. A Kansas PrepDig scout recognized many...
First Infantry Division passes command to new Maj. Gen. Monté Rone
Soldiers lined up on Fort Riley’s Cavalry Parade Field, and the families of two major generals stood with them Friday as the First Infantry Division changed command. Maj. Gen. Monté Rone took over command after ceremonially receiving the colors from Lt. Gen. Bernabe, who received them from outgoing commander Maj. Gen. John Meyer, symbolizing the transfer of responsibility to a new leader.
Friesen Doubles Up and Zimmerman Zooms to NOW600 Jayhusker Region Wins at Clay Center!
CLAY CENTER, Kan. (June 30, 2024) - Jadyn Friesen and Sawyer Zimmerman zoomed to victory on Saturday with the NOW600 Jayhusker Region at Clay County Fairgrounds. 23-NOW600 Non-Wing, 11-NOW600 A-Class, and 6-NOW600 Restricted micros made up the field on Saturday night. Jadyn Friesen topped the Stock Non-Wing feature event win...
Rawhide Portable Corral unveils a portable and foldable windbreak on wheels
For more than 22 years, Rawhide Portable Corral, Abilene, Kansas, has been leading the portable corral market with its innovative design and ability to adapt the corral based off customer needs. One such need throughout the years was that of a windbreak. With the same design in mind as the...
Clay Center Tiger Speech And Drama Visit Des Moines, Iowa for National Competition
From June 16 to 22, seven Clay Center Community High School Speech and Debate students traveled to Des Moines, Iowa to participate in the National Speech and Debate Competition. Four of those students competed in main events. Morgan Peters and Audrey Wade competed in World Schools Debate, Sam Peters competed...
Fundraising Campaign for Santa Fe 3415 Steam Locomotive Underway
An Abilene fundraising campaign is underway to complete the federally mandated-rebuild of Santa Fe 3415, the state’s official steam locomotive. According to Abilene and Smoky Valley Railroad officials, the engine overhaul is required by the Federal Railroad Administration and is a process that must be completed every 15 years. The engine is currently out of service and will not operate until workers and consultants complete the inspection and rebuild of the engine’s boiler and flue system. Other components of the running gear and tender car will also be examined, repaired, and/or replaced.
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