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April is the time to see whooping cranes at Bottoms, Quivira
Bird watchers are always aware of activity at Cheyenne Bottoms and Quivira National Wildlife Refuge in Stafford County. The eyes get a little more focused around the first week of April. Historic bird counts indicate now is the time to see whooping cranes. Only around 500 of the birds remain in the North American flock that travels between Texas and northern Canada. Birders reported 29 of the birds at Quivira and 26 at Cheyenne Bottoms over the weekend. Kansas Wetlands Education Center Director Curtis Wolf said now is the time to catch a rare glimpse.
Auction planned to benefit Gray Studio in St. John
Gray Photo Studio (GPS), a building with a rich history, is transforming into the Art Center at Gray Photo Studio. In partnership with Stafford County Economic Development, Inc. (SCED), GPS has recently received the Historic Economic Asset Lifeline (HEAL) grant. The HEAL grant is $50,000 and is matched with an...
United Way hires new Imagination library coordinator
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Amanda Vega has a goal as the new Dolly Parton Imagination Library Coordinator for Reno and Stafford County. Vega said she became the new coordinator about three weeks ago. "My whole goal is to start getting more bilingual books into the hands of daycares and different...
Stafford County opening commercial kitchen in 2024
The new commercial kitchen inside the Stafford County Annex building is set to open in January. First, there are some educational items scheduled at the facility. On Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024, from 4-6 p.m., K-State Research and Extension 21 Central District and Stafford County Economic Development will host Land of Kansas' Sammy Gleason. Eco Devo Director Ryan Russell will also present as part of the kitchen opening ceremony.
Arrival of cranes impacting hunting at Bottoms, Quivira refuge
With fewer than 800 whooping cranes remaining in the wild, it's always a big deal when the migrating birds make a stop in Central Kansas. That rarity of the birds may also impact hunting. Kansas Wetlands Education Center Director Curtis Wolf said the first whooping cranes of the season were spotted early last week at Cheyenne Bottoms.
Progress continues on commercial kitchen in Stafford County
There are fewer than two dozen commercial kitchens in Kansas available for public use. Stafford County officials are trying to add to that number. Leaders are working to finalize a commercial kitchen at the county's annex building in St. John. Stafford County Eco Devo Director Ryan Russell said that could open the door to more opportunities for local food producers.
City of Stafford mural a ‘labor of love’ for city worker
Last year, the City of Stafford applied for two grants through the South Central Community Foundation. A $2,000 grant went toward redoing the kitchen at the VFW. A $200 grant was awarded to the city to paint a mural on the local lumberyard along Main Street. Understanding $200 was not...
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