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Horse Soldier Coming Back to Abilene
An American hero will roll back into Abilene for the Central Kansas Free Fair at the end of July. Kansas native Mark Nutsch now lives in Leavenworth and joined in on the KSAL Morning News with a look back at a group of US Army Green Berets he led in freeing Afghanistan from Taliban rule in 2001, after the 9-11 attacks. His unit spent months on horseback fighting alongside Uzbek cavalrymen to take down the Taliban.
MHS employees donate to Herington Fire Department
Employees of Memorial Health System (MHS) in Abilene wore blue jeans at work for another “Jeans Day” fundraiser on Fridays throughout the month of June. Employees make a donation, of at least $5, and are allowed to wear blue jeans at work. A total donation of $750 was donated to the Herington Fire Department for CPR training. The Herington Fire Department has agreed to provide a CPR class for free if the cost of the CPR cards, for anyone who wants to take the class, is covered by $17 per card.
Boil Water Advisory Issued for the City of Culver, Ottawa County
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the City of Culver public water supply system located in Ottawa County. Customers should observe the following precautions until further notice:. Boil water for one minute prior to drinking or food preparation or use bottled...
Cities of Concordia & Clifton Awarded Funding for Road Improvement Projects
Governor Laura Kelly has announced that a combined $26 million is being awarded to 33 projects to improve intersections and roads in cities across the state that have been selected for funding through the Kansas Department of Transportation’s City Connecting Link Improvement Program (CCLIP). CCLIP funds improvements to state...
Full-scale exercise will be held on Post Wednesday
Fort Riley's annual full-scale exercise is scheduled for today, July 17. During the day, residents, employees and community members may notice an increase in emergency response vehicles and "Giant Voice" loudspeaker announcements. Some roads on the installation may be closed and traffic may be rerouted due to exercise activity.
Andy Odell
Andrew "Andy" Odell, 90 of Abilene passed away July 13, 2024. He was born June 9, 1934 in Oakland, California, the son of Harry Clay Odell and Myrtle Margaret (Miller) Odell, Piva. He enlisted in the United States of America Air Force May 13, 1953 and was honorably discharged May 12, 1957. On June 30, 1956 he was united in marriage to Norma Forgue at St. Ann's Catholic Church in Zurich, Kansas. Andy worked as an Auto Mechanic at Gagelman-Vincent Motor Company, Plainville, Kansas, Peterson Pontiac, and Gus Reed Auto Service, Salina, Kansas. Andy attended Kansas Technical Institute, Salina, Kansas. Andy worked as an Engineer for Wilson Company Engineering in Salina, Kansas and ABB & Combustion Engineering in Abilene, Kansas. After Retirement Andy directed tours for Village Tours in Yoder, Kansas. Owned & operated Odell Shoe and Boot repair in Abilene, Kansas, and spent time building an flying radio controlled airplanes. Andy is survived by his loving wife Norma. Daughters; Shannon Lawrence and husband Jeff, Carolyn Odell, Son; Troy Odell and wife Deb. Grandchildren: Kurt Lawrence (Angelina); Kris Lawrence; Aaron Odell; Troy Odell Jr; Priscilla Schultz (Jay). Great-Grandchildren; Mary Galvan (Juan), Sophia Schultz, Abigail Schulz and Madeline Schultz. Great-Great Grandchildren: Leah and Jr Galvan. His brother, Donald Odell, Nieces, Lisa Vix (Scott); Sylvia Straus, Nephew, Thomas Odell, Great-nieces, Stacey Strauss, Tiffany Strauss; Great-nephews Brian Vix; Shane York. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry Clay Odell and Myrtle Margaret (Miller) Piva; brother, Norman Odell; sister-in-laws, Elaine Odell, Maier; Donna Odell; Niece, Bonnie York. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Solomon. Burial will follow at the Mt. Calvary Catholic Cemetery. Rosary will be recited at 6:30 P.M., Monday, July 22, 2024 at Danner Funeral Home with visitation to follow. The family suggests memorials be given to the St. Andrew's Catholic School, Neighbor to Neighbor, Hospice of Abilene. Memorials may be dropped off or mailed to Danner Funeral Home, 501 N. Buckeye, Abilene, Kansas 67410. Online condolences may be sent to www.dannerfuneralhome.net.
Stormchasers District 2 Pee Wee tournament Runners-Up/State Bound
The Beloit Stormchasers are the 2024 District 2 Pee Wee tournament Runners-Up and State Bound for the 63rd Kansas Pee Wee Association State tournament in Concordia. District 2 Stormchasers Runners-Up are shown, front row, from left to right: Archer Todd, Reed Adams, Boyd Tice, Abram Bletscher, Anderson Heidrick, Connor Fouts.
Registration Open for Concordia Co-Ed Beach Volleyball League
Registration for the Co-Ed Beach Volleyball League offered by the Concordia Wellness & Recreation Department is open now. League play for the fall begins on Thursday, August 15th at the Concordia Sports Complex. Concordia Parks and Recreation Director Chris Atkins says teams must have at least six players and must...
Fundraiser Planned for Women's Recovery Home in Concordia
A fundraiser will be held this month for a new women's recovery home in Concordia, focusing on providing a warm community as well as reducing the stresses of daily life for residents so they can focus on getting back on track. The new women's recovery home will be an off-shoot...
Central Kansas District 4-H hosts youth financial literacy workshop
The Central Kansas District 4-H is set to launch "Show Me The Money," a workshop series aimed at teaching financial literacy to youth. The workshops will feature hands-on activities and engaging learning opportunities, designed to make financial education both fun and accessible. The three-part series will be held at two...
Central Kansas Free Fair parade is Tuesday, July 30
The Central Kansas Free Fair parade is Tuesday, July 30. Traditionally the parade occurs on Thursdays, but the Central Kansas Free Fair board of directors wanted to move the parade earlier in the week to kick off the fair and Wild Bill Hickok Rodeo. Ed Boice.
Christian Recording Artist, Former American Idol Contestant Phil Stacey to Perform Free Concert in Concordia
Christian recording artist and former American Idol contestant Phil Stacey will perform a free outdoor concert on Saturday, July 27th from 7 pm to 9 pm at Common Grounds Coffeehouse, located at 104 E. 7th Street in Concordia. Stacey, a graduate of Wichita Northwest High School, was a season 6...
‘Bright Star’
Great Plains Theatre is set to stage the bluegrass musical, "Bright Star,” for the first tim…
2024 Solomon Festival
The Solomon Festival Committee is excited to announce the much-anticipated Solomon Festival,…
Blood Donors Critically Needed in July
This July, the American Red Cross continues to stress that blood donors are critically needed right now to support lifesaving transfusions this summer. Donors of all blood types are in demand, especially those with type O blood and donors giving platelets. Every donation counts in the mission to keep blood...
Concordia City Commission Approves Agreement for Receipt of USDA Grant Funds
The Concordia City Commission met for a brief regular meeting on Wednesday, July 17th where they voted to approve a grant agreement with U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development for receipt of grant funds under the Community Facility Grant program. Community Facilities Direct Loan & Grant Program in Kansas provides...
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