Tuesday, November 10, 2026
Commissioners talk positive on evaluations
The Mitchell County Commissioners met on Nov. 9, 2026 with all three commissioners and the county clerk present. – The Consent Agenda of Nov. 2, 2026 Commission meeting minutes and Accounts …
City Council meets
The Beloit City Council met on Nov. 4, 2026, with one absent council member, Lee McMillan.  – The meeting started with councilman comments from Mandy Fincham giving congratulations to the …
Jenni Reling
Heart Choices welcomes new Executive Director
BELOIT – The Board of Directors of Heart Choices, Inc. is pleased to announce the appointment of Jenni Reling as the Executive Director, effective September 22, 2026. For Jenni, this now role …
Beloit USD 273 handles various matters as second quarter begins
At the Beloit USD #273 school board meeting Monday, October 12, numerous matters were addressed as the second quarter was starting. -- Superintendent Casey Seyfert reported that the closing …
Beloit boy recovering from accident
ALLEN COUNTY – An Allen County woman, 66-year-old Sherry McDown from Iola, is dead after an early morning head-on crash that happened before 6:45 a.m. on Friday morning, Oct. 30, south of Iola. …
Help keep Mitchell County strong: Match Month returns this November 
Solomon Valley Community Foundation invites residents to invest in local impact and the future of Mitchell County.  Strong communities don't happen by accident. They're built by people who …
Sports
Blujays Boys

BHS ladies end volleyball season at State

Sophomore Vivian Thompson #11, attacks the net for Beloit at the State tournament on Oct. 30, 2026.
HUTCHINSON – The Beloit High School volleyball ladies ended at the State tournament on Oct. 30, 2026 with an overall 40-5 season playing 1-2 on the day. Sophomore Vivian Thompson was named for …
Lady Jays

Veterans and active military admitted free to Sectional football games

TOPEKA — Active military, veterans and one guest are invited to watch Kansas student-athletes participating in playoff football this week at no charge. For the fourth year, the Kansas State High …
St. John’sTipton Jr. High volleyball team are 2026 Pike Trail League 3rd place tournament winners. Shown are from left to right, front row: Olive Sutter, Chiara Lueger, Estelle Budke, Julia Niewald, Breckyn Brummer, Lucie Mick, Rebekah Lueger, Lilly Stillwell, Leah Housh, Aimee Gengler, Lennon Gruber. Back row: Head Coach Cierra Mondero, Assistant Coach Sheri Eilert, Sadie Krier, Kate Ohnsat, Libby May, Drew Gasper, Madelyn Shivers, Christiana Roderick, Assistant Coach Sister Serena Deters, Philomena Knappert, Maria Woods, Hope Woods, Sadie Allen.
Jr. High Lady Jays earn PTL tournament 3rd place
The St. John’s/Tipton Jr. High Lady Jays wrapped up an incredible season with a 9-2 record and a 3rd-place finish at the PTL Tournament on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026. The ladies had a fantastic …
Breckyn Carr, Addison Bergmann, Myla Holdren, Kendra Gengler
Four St. John’s/Tipton Lady Jays named NPL All-League
BELOIT – The St. John’s/Tipton Lady Jays ended their season at State (31-10) and have four ladies named as Northern Plains All-League athletes. On First team is sophomore Breckyn Carr and senior …
Junior Jamison Mears #63 wraps up the Riley County runner for a key tackle for Beloit.
Trojans advance to Sectionals with Regional win
The Beloit Trojans defeated the Riley County Falcons, 28-14, on Nov. 6, 2026, after shutting them out after halftime. With their ninth consecutive win, the Trojans improve to 9-1. Beloit will …
Lady Jays end 2026 volleyball season at State
SALINA – The St. John’s/Tipton Lady Jays ended their season at 31-10 (15-1) 1st place Northern Plains League, at the 2026 Division 1 State tournament on Oct. 30, 2026 playing 1-2 on the …
Obituaries
Curtis Maag
Curtis Ralph Maag, 91, formerly Beloit
HILLSBORO – Curtis Ralph Maag passed away on October 22, 2026 at Salem Home in Hillsboro, Kansas. He was born on August 11, 1935 in Mankato, Kansas to Ralph Edward and Neva (Dunn) Maag. He had one …
Ronda Mishler
Ronda Mishler, 73, Sedgwick, formerly Beloit
SEDGWICK, FORMERLY BELOIT – Ronda Lea Mishler went home to be with the Lord on September 22nd, 2026. She was born on November 8th, 1954, to Kendall and Sally Studer in Beloit, KS. She attended …
Donald Landoll
Donald Raymond Landoll, 83, Marysville
MARYSVILLE – Donald Raymond Landoll, age 83, of Marysville, Kansas, passed away on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at Community Memorial Healthcare in Marysville. Don will lie in state on …
Mayme “Glenice” Emmot, 84, formerly Beloit
August 26, 1942 – October 17, 2026 Mayme “Glenice” Emmot, 84, formerly Beloit, passed away on Oct. 17, 2026. She is survived by John, her husband of 55 years, Robert, her son and his …
Darrel Conn
Darrel Conn, 83, Beloit
BELOIT – Darrel K. Conn passed away peacefully at Nicol Home on October 23, 2026. Born on November 2, 1942, in Beloit, Kansas, Darrel was a beloved son of Keith and Vesta Conn. His life reflected …
Letters | Opinion | Columns | Community News

Grain Belt Express EIS; Docket No. DOE-HQ-2023-0020

Andrew Bailey, Missouri Attorney General to: Dear Secretary Wright: I am writing in strong opposition to a proposal by the Department of Energy’s Loan Programs Office (DOE LPO) for a …

The Midwest-Plains NIETC violates the Federal Power Act

Dear Editor, Midwest-Plains was one of 10 energy transmission corridors (also referred to as NIETCs) designated by the Department of Energy on May 8, 2024. Subsequently, the Farm Bureaus of Kansas, …

Have a Merry Christmas with a fresh cut tree

Have a Merry Christmas with a fresh cut tree

BY CASSIE THIESSEN, HORTICULTURE AGENT Post Rock Extension District The Holiday Season is not complete without a Christmas tree. Nothing beats the look, feel, and smell of bringing a real Christmas …

Post Rock Extension Answers

Post Rock Extension Answers

BY BLAIRE TODD, LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION AGENT K-State Research and Extension-Post Rock District The third trimester of pregnancy is a crucial period because of the rapid growth the fetus undergoes and …

Time to Round Up Your Gardening Tools

With the cooler temperatures and longer nights, our gardens have come to an end. That means it is time to round up our gardening tools and tuck them safely away for next year. It is important to take …

LETTER TO EDITOR

Dear Editor, On May 8. 2024, the Department of Energy announced a list of ten potential National Interest Electric Transmission Corridors, or NIETCs. These corridors were designated by the DOE to …

Connie Hafliger of ReNew Massage Therapy provides massages for the Massage for a Cause event to help raise $3,490 for the Mitchell County Food Pantry.

Massage for a Cause raises $3,490 for Mitchell County Food Pantry

BELOIT – A little relaxation went a long way toward making a meaningful difference in the Mitchell County community as local businesses, employees, and community members came together to give back …

Asherville Achievers November club meeting

The Asherville Achievers monthly meeting was held on Monday, Nov. 2, 2026, at the Zion Lutheran Church in Beloit at 6:30 p.m. President Daylynn Krone called the meeting to order, and 36 members …

West Beloit 4-H Club meet

BELOIT – West Beloit 4H club had their monthly meeting Oct. 18, 2026 at the Beloit Methodist Church Fellowship Hall.  22 members and two leaders attended. We started with decorating …

Asherville Achievers donate to MC Food Pantry

The Asherville Achievers monthly meeting was held on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026, at the Zion Lutheran Church in Beloit at 6:30 p.m. President Daylynn Krone called the meeting to order, and 30 members …
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