BELOIT – Mitchell County Hospital Health Systems (MCHHS) is excited to announce the availability of its new Massage Therapy Program to the public. This additional service is part of the …

When Margaret Moore joined the Solomon Valley Community Foundation (SVCF) board in 2019, she brought with her a calm presence, a thoughtful perspective, and a deep love for this place she’s …

GLEN ELDER – The United States is celebrating its 250th Anniversary and the Glen Elder Lions Club asked member Roy Winkel – Co-owner of Winkel Manufacturing, to look into the repair of …

The hay harvest is expected to be larger in 2025. The USDA sees all hay harvested area at 49.725 million acres, 1.232 million above the March guess and 335,000 higher than 2024. Harvested …

Carpenter bees are species in the genus Xylocopa of the subfamily Xylocopinae. The genus includes some 500 bees in 31 subgenera. The common name "carpenter bee" derives from their nesting behavior; …

The walkingstick is native to North America. Its range extends from the Atlantic coast from Maine to Florida, as far west as California and northwards to North Dakota. The Phasmatodea are an …

TOPEKA – Sunflower Foundation is pleased to announce the appointments of Lea Ann Seiler of Hanston and Stephanie Simmons of Beloit, as well as the re-appointment of Ben Schears of Hays, to the …

CAWKER CITY, Kan. – Mitchell County Convention and Tourism is proud to announce local area venues participation in the 2025 Kansas Tourism Sunflower Summer program. These include Glen Elder …

HAYS – Corey Isbell, Ed. D, the Vice President of Student and Instructional Services at Fort Hays Tech | North Central, has been selected as the next president of Fort Hays Tech | Northwest. …

The Beloit City Council held their meeting on July 2, to cover the agenda.  City Manager Halley Roberson discussed some updates including the Moritz Memorial Airport reports of obstruction …

Sometimes when those who have people with special needs, it is hard to find things available to help them.  Ray’s Apple Market is one who has recognized these needs and has …

BELOIT – USD 273 Endowment Association announces 26 Harbaugh Scholarships have been awarded to Mitchell County Students for the 2025-2026 school term. Students were selected for these …

TOPEKA – Washburn University is pleased to announce its President's List honorees for the spring 2025 semester. To qualify for the President's List, a student must complete at least 12 hours of …

BELOIT — LMC Service Committee Members surprised Jim and Heather Johnson of Beloit, with the notification of their selection as the 2025 Leadership Mitchell County Community Service award …

MANKATO – Vice Regent Corlene Lange, Salina welcomed 14 members, 5 guests, to 25 Meadowlark Lane, Mankato. Hostesses were Bethany Roe and Janis McDill. Lange led the attendees in the Flag …

Mitchell County Hospital Health Systems (MCHHS) would like to congratulate Rita Rowlison, Dietary Cook, on her retirement after an incredible 44 years of dedicated service. To honor her remarkable …

KANSAS – On behalf of the North Central Flint Hills Area Agency on Aging, Inc. I  write to share our concerns about the proposed changes to the Medicaid program in the reconciliation bill. …

YORK, NEB. – Central Valley Ag (CVA), a leading agricultural cooperative, has entered a new chapter of leadership. Luke Carlson, the Chairman of the CVA Board, has formally announced Nic …

A one of a kind steel bison art installation was dedicated at Waconda Lake on Saturday, June 21, 2025.  The bison made from chains, gears, steel and copper was crafted by Alex Shaw of …

  Birds are getting plenty of food this year with insects on the rise!