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Central Kansas Free Fair to celebrate 100th anniversary
Beginning July 27, the Central Kansas Free Fair will be celebrating its 100th year and remembering its history as the fair progresses. The Central Kansas Free Fair is July 30 to Aug. 4 this year. “If you go around the fairgrounds we’re trying to continue to make an effort to improve the facilities so hopefully it’ll make it another 100 years, long after both of us are gone, and hopefully ...
Benefit Auction & Supper Planned to Support Josh and Danielle Freeborn & Family This Weekend
The Concordia community and surrounding area is invited to attend a Benefit Auction and Supper to support Josh Freeborn, who was diagnosed with B-Cell Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia on February 14, 2024. Josh has undergone numerous treatments and hospital stays at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City. Currently,...
Bakery in Concordia Has Something for Everyone
Photos Courtesy of Little Miss B’s Facebook Page. Little Miss B, a bakery/sweet shop in Concordia, opened its doors on April 1st, 2024. The new business is owned and operated by Derrick and Amy Hittle, as well as Skylar and Kourtni Hittle. The letter ‘B’ in the name was inspired by Skylar and Kourtni’s daughter, Brynlee.
Central Kansas Free Fair Will Celebrate 100 Years with a Celebration at Eisenhower Park
On Saturday, July 27th the Central Kanas Free Fair in Abilene will celebrate its 100th year with a kick-off celebration at Eisenhower Park. The Free Fair will be from July 30th to August 4th. The Lazy Wayne Band will perform at the Royer Bandshell beginning at 7:00 p.m. Food vendors...
Norton Legion Baseball Team To Play In AA State Tournament In Concordia | Games on Q-106.7
The Norton American Legion baseball team has successfully secured a spot in the 2024 Kansas American Legion Class AA State Baseball Tournament in Concordia. As the 8th seed, Norton will be entering the tournament with a record of 10-13. Their first game will be against the top seed Iola, which has an impressive record of 27-6. This matchup is scheduled for Friday at 7:30 p.m. and will be broadcast live on Classic Hits Q-106.7 in the Norton area as well as KQNK.com and our free Classic Hits Q-106.7 mobile app.
Commission Connection: July 22, 2024
Take a look at the Commission Connection from Monday’s Meeting!. Visit the Community Engagement Dashboard and follow us on Facebook to stay informed!. Agendas and Meeting Minutes: https://www.abilenecityhall.com/agendacenter.
The Purple Door Moves to Clay Center
Photo courtesy of The Purple Door’s Facebook Page. The Purple Door has moved from Miltonvale to Clay Center. Now located at 406 Lincoln Avenue in Clay Center, the paint-your-own-pottery studio will have a soft opening and ribbon cutting August 3rd at 10:30 a.m. The studio will also have a...
Question: Is fluoride safe?
Note: The issue of adding fluoride to Abilene’s water supply has been addressed several times over the last 40 years. Most recently, the pros and cons of fluoride were discussed this past spring leading the Abilene City Commission — in a 3-2 vote — to remove fluoride from city water on April 22; and then to reinstate it — in another 3-2 vote on May 13. This is the final of a two-part article ...
String4Kids! To Perform Plankton Waltz at Clay Center Carnegie Library
Strings4Kids! will be performing at the Clay Center Carnegie Library on Friday, August 2nd at 11:00 a.m. This performance will feature short solos played on orchestra string instruments. The program is in its third year and is presented by the Friends of the Clay Center Carnegie Library. There is no...
Iron Horse Trail nearing completion
It’s been several years in the making, but the Iron Horse Trail from Abilene to Enterprise is almost complete. Long before the first shovel of dirt was thrown, people in Abilene talked about creating a trail. “The idea had been spinning in a few people’s heads for probably 10 years at least,” said Elizabeth Weese, executive director of the Dickinson County Community Foundation. The ...
Obituary-Harold “Gene” Hammer
Harold “Gene” Eugene Hammer was born on September 14, 1942, to Harold Robert & Mabel Emily (Barleen) Hammer, in Concordia, Kansas. Gene grew up on the family farm, and attended grade school in Norway. He then attended and graduated from Scandia High School, and went on to Fort Hays State University where he graduated with his bachelor’s degree.
City Council agrees to exceed RNR rate
While the city intends to build its budget within the revenue neutral rate (RNR) of 59.632 mill, the council agreed to notify the county clerk of intent to exceed the RNR in case estimates of property tax collections come in less than expected. They approved the budget for publication and...
Clay Center Tiger Sharks complete season at Championships meet in Fairbury, Neb.
Clay Center Tiger Sharks complete season at Championships meet in Fairbury, Neb. The Clay Center Tiger Sharks Swim Team recently completed their season and competed at the Kansas-Nebraska Swim League Championships meet held in Fairbury, Nebraska on Saturday, June 29. The Kansas-Nebraska Swim League includes teams from Clay Center and Concordia in Kansas; Beatrice, Crete, Fairbury, Seward, Wilber, and York in Nebraska.
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