Max Haverfield & Friends to play tonight at Smoky Hill Country Club

The Hays Eagles will have their second annual Home Run Derby on Friday and Saturday at Larks Park.

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Hays Eagles will host second annual Home Run Derby

Due to the observance of the Independence Day 
on July 5, refuse/recycling route collection schedules will be 
altered as follows:

Monday, July 5, and Tuesday, July 6, will be picked up on Tuesday, July 6.

There is no anticipated change to the Wednesday, Thursday or Friday collection schedules.

Although
 collections may not occur on your normal day, collections will be 
completed during the week. &nbsp; It is anticipated that heavy volumes of 
refuse/recycling will be encountered around the holidays. &nbsp;Please make 
sure your refuse and recycling are out by 7 a.m., and keep in mind that
 the trucks have no set time schedule.

For more information, call (785) 628-7350.

City of HaysDue to the observance of the Independence Day 
on July 5, refuse/recycling route collection schedules will be 
altered as follows:Monday, July 5, and Tuesday, July 6, will be picked up on Tuesday, July 6.There is no anticipated change to the Wednesday, Thursday or Friday collection schedules.Although
 collections may not occur on your normal day, collections will be 
completed during the week. &nbsp; It is anticipated that heavy volumes of 
refuse/recycling will be encountered around the holidays. &nbsp;Please make 
sure your refuse and recycling are out by 7 a.m., and keep in mind that
 the trucks have no set time schedule.For more information, call (785) 628-7350.

Fourth of July holiday will alter city of Hays trash routes

Demand remains high as nation heads into holiday week

American Red Cross of Kansas and Oklahoma

WICHITA —&nbsp;The American Red Cross&nbsp;continues to experience a severe blood shortage&nbsp;that is negatively affecting blood product availability across the country.&nbsp;Donors&nbsp;of all&nbsp;blood types – especially type O –&nbsp;are urged&nbsp;to make an appointment to give&nbsp;now&nbsp;and&nbsp;help ensure hospital shelves are stocked with blood products over the Fourth of July holiday&nbsp;and beyond.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Right now,&nbsp;the Red Cross is working around the clock to provide blood products to hospitals&nbsp;responding to an&nbsp;unusually&nbsp;high number of traumas and emergency room visits, as well as overdoses and resulting transplants.&nbsp;As a result of the blood shortage, some hospitals are being forced to slow the pace of elective surgeries until the blood supply stabilizes, delaying crucial patient care.&nbsp;&nbsp;

In addition, while summer is traditionally a time when blood donations decline, this year is particularly challenging as many Americans&nbsp;receive their vaccinations and resume summer activities after more than a year of limited interactions and travel, leading to lower donor turnout. The need for blood doesn’t take a&nbsp;holiday&nbsp;break −&nbsp;patients still depend on lifesaving&nbsp;transfusions.&nbsp;

Donors are needed now to prevent further delays to patient care.&nbsp;Schedule&nbsp;an appointment to give blood now by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting&nbsp;<a href="https://u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=4tNED-2FM8iDZJQyQ53jATUXB8DBR7Jr5TcFyyqp8VCcVg3zhp-2B74PxBjahm-2BpTNcXO1-j_-2FnwFlkKVzcKMOkDYhP8GUyFUplsqhIzQPvqFQr864lFVK-2Fv-2BVYIe7tqlqeMNp9piIGbHTL-2FW9eReqsOPCJMQqGw02agMitwsNl1vOiPv88njXIrR0alD0NZpPiHeKMBq2WpsFTiS0zcA8IdnJEO3K6KpaYalwepNN6joZEdGBPzEU3oA3B1YZLSkUioSK7nsr4-2F2cdl85d9F3HYtbgl4UkrtBV2-2By5bka6-2BTfsRZzgzY3B9PK3suBp5yR3hcAJ4R8JvrIUSKd6leNE0qTqVJXNhPng9z2iMZKOIaM-2FkhqH0U2Vl7OHi-2FCrGdIBaxF6hCpVd-2B5iWtAyf539DtuPRl7bNWA56XCHyLRtGmJcDt-2BkI-3D" target="_blank">RedCrossBlood.org</a>, calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or enabling the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device.&nbsp;

As a thank-you, all those who come to give July 1-6 will receive a Red Cross embroidered hat, while supplies last.&nbsp;And, donors who come to give July 7-31 will receive&nbsp;a&nbsp;$10&nbsp;<a href="http://amazon.com/">Amazon.com</a>&nbsp;Gift Card by email, plus a chance to win gas for a year&nbsp;(a $5,000 value). (Terms and conditions apply; visit&nbsp;<a href="https://u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=4tNED-2FM8iDZJQyQ53jATUXB8DBR7Jr5TcFyyqp8VCcUgaMKQ4Wpsdtufy1AiEsGPFOketMy-2FxLW1j9mxZReMYLlKW-2BhfrKpm7DMDr1NbAPRS1N-2FeLmfTOTv4MY0L7MSY6hfL_-2FnwFlkKVzcKMOkDYhP8GUyFUplsqhIzQPvqFQr864lFVK-2Fv-2BVYIe7tqlqeMNp9piIGbHTL-2FW9eReqsOPCJMQqGw02agMitwsNl1vOiPv88njXIrR0alD0NZpPiHeKMBq2WpsFTiS0zcA8IdnJEO3K6KpaYalwepNN6joZEdGBPzEU3oA3B1YZLSkUioSK7nsr4-2F2cdl85d9F3HYtbgl4Ul1jZRVsWlR2BF-2Fvyz6Ctgc7S3LcRJfVvugeTIwvdJ2E7KouVKSdqt-2BJeR4ZXs9mNFmWVgmGG0PL2VmnkDtHCy3VAJ5G-2F-2B05Nfu8XpzqxnmYswEaJE3NRLOe3Nd7bghxiC3J01m5g6ZLq-2BuJ5VDORVM-3D" target="_blank">rcblood.org/fuel</a>).&nbsp;&nbsp;

In most cases, those who have received a COVID-19 vaccine can donate. However, knowing the name of the manufacturer of the vaccine they received is important in determining donation eligibility.&nbsp;

Upcoming blood donation opportunities June&nbsp;28-July 15&nbsp;

7/8/2021: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Golden Age, 217 N Penn

7/6/2021: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Comeau Campus Center, 506 W. 6th, Comeau Campus Center

7/12/2021: 12:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., First United Methodist Church of Hays, 305 W 7th St.

7/13/2021: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., HaysMed, 2200 Canterbury

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.

7/2/2021: 8 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Opera House, 296 Main St.

7/13/2021: 12 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., United Methodist Church, 218 W 4th

7/14/2021: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Graham County Hospital, 304 N. Prout

7/8/2021: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Norton Correctional Facility, E Hwy 36 and Hwy 67, PO Box 546

7/8/2021: 12 p.m. - 5:45 p.m., Norton County 4-H Building, 126 East Park Street

7/7/2021: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., Memorial Hall, S. Morgan Ave.

7/14/2021: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Phillips County 4-H Building, North Hwy 183

6/28/2021: 11:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Knights of Columbus, 204 N. Irving

6/29/2021: 11:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Fossil Creek Inn &amp; Suites, 1430 S. Fossil

7/7/2021: 12:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., Fossil Creek Inn &amp; Suites, 1430 S. Fossil

6/29/2021: 12:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., Colby Community Building, 285 East 5th

<h2>Demand remains high as nation heads into holiday week</h2>American Red Cross of Kansas and OklahomaWICHITA —&nbsp;The American Red Cross&nbsp;continues to experience a severe blood shortage&nbsp;that is negatively affecting blood product availability across the country.&nbsp;Donors&nbsp;of all&nbsp;blood types – especially type O –&nbsp;are urged&nbsp;to make an appointment to give&nbsp;now&nbsp;and&nbsp;help ensure hospital shelves are stocked with blood products over the Fourth of July holiday&nbsp;and beyond.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Right now,&nbsp;the Red Cross is working around the clock to provide blood products to hospitals&nbsp;responding to an&nbsp;unusually&nbsp;high number of traumas and emergency room visits, as well as overdoses and resulting transplants.&nbsp;As a result of the blood shortage, some hospitals are being forced to slow the pace of elective surgeries until the blood supply stabilizes, delaying crucial patient care.&nbsp;&nbsp;In addition, while summer is traditionally a time when blood donations decline, this year is particularly challenging as many Americans&nbsp;receive their vaccinations and resume summer activities after more than a year of limited interactions and travel, leading to lower donor turnout. The need for blood doesn’t take a&nbsp;holiday&nbsp;break −&nbsp;patients still depend on lifesaving&nbsp;transfusions.&nbsp;Donors are needed now to prevent further delays to patient care.&nbsp;Schedule&nbsp;an appointment to give blood now by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting&nbsp;<a href="https://u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=4tNED-2FM8iDZJQyQ53jATUXB8DBR7Jr5TcFyyqp8VCcVg3zhp-2B74PxBjahm-2BpTNcXO1-j_-2FnwFlkKVzcKMOkDYhP8GUyFUplsqhIzQPvqFQr864lFVK-2Fv-2BVYIe7tqlqeMNp9piIGbHTL-2FW9eReqsOPCJMQqGw02agMitwsNl1vOiPv88njXIrR0alD0NZpPiHeKMBq2WpsFTiS0zcA8IdnJEO3K6KpaYalwepNN6joZEdGBPzEU3oA3B1YZLSkUioSK7nsr4-2F2cdl85d9F3HYtbgl4UkrtBV2-2By5bka6-2BTfsRZzgzY3B9PK3suBp5yR3hcAJ4R8JvrIUSKd6leNE0qTqVJXNhPng9z2iMZKOIaM-2FkhqH0U2Vl7OHi-2FCrGdIBaxF6hCpVd-2B5iWtAyf539DtuPRl7bNWA56XCHyLRtGmJcDt-2BkI-3D" target="_blank">RedCrossBlood.org</a>, calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or enabling the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device.&nbsp;As a thank-you, all those who come to give July 1-6 will receive a Red Cross embroidered hat, while supplies last.&nbsp;And, donors who come to give July 7-31 will receive&nbsp;a&nbsp;$10&nbsp;<a href="http://amazon.com/">Amazon.com</a>&nbsp;Gift Card by email, plus a chance to win gas for a year&nbsp;(a $5,000 value). (Terms and conditions apply; visit&nbsp;<a href="https://u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=4tNED-2FM8iDZJQyQ53jATUXB8DBR7Jr5TcFyyqp8VCcUgaMKQ4Wpsdtufy1AiEsGPFOketMy-2FxLW1j9mxZReMYLlKW-2BhfrKpm7DMDr1NbAPRS1N-2FeLmfTOTv4MY0L7MSY6hfL_-2FnwFlkKVzcKMOkDYhP8GUyFUplsqhIzQPvqFQr864lFVK-2Fv-2BVYIe7tqlqeMNp9piIGbHTL-2FW9eReqsOPCJMQqGw02agMitwsNl1vOiPv88njXIrR0alD0NZpPiHeKMBq2WpsFTiS0zcA8IdnJEO3K6KpaYalwepNN6joZEdGBPzEU3oA3B1YZLSkUioSK7nsr4-2F2cdl85d9F3HYtbgl4Ul1jZRVsWlR2BF-2Fvyz6Ctgc7S3LcRJfVvugeTIwvdJ2E7KouVKSdqt-2BJeR4ZXs9mNFmWVgmGG0PL2VmnkDtHCy3VAJ5G-2F-2B05Nfu8XpzqxnmYswEaJE3NRLOe3Nd7bghxiC3J01m5g6ZLq-2BuJ5VDORVM-3D" target="_blank">rcblood.org/fuel</a>).&nbsp;&nbsp;In most cases, those who have received a COVID-19 vaccine can donate. However, knowing the name of the manufacturer of the vaccine they received is important in determining donation eligibility.&nbsp;Upcoming blood donation opportunities June&nbsp;28-July 15&nbsp;<h2>Decatur</h2>Oberlin7/8/2021: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Golden Age, 217 N Penn<h2>_______________</h2><h2>Ellis</h2>Hays7/6/2021: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Comeau Campus Center, 506 W. 6th, Comeau Campus Center7/12/2021: 12:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., First United Methodist Church of Hays, 305 W 7th St.7/13/2021: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., HaysMed, 2200 CanterburyHays Blood Donation Center208 E. 8thTuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.Fridays: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.<h2>_______________</h2><h2>Gove</h2>Grainfield7/2/2021: 8 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Opera House, 296 Main St.Quinter7/13/2021: 12 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., United Methodist Church, 218 W 4th<h2>_______________ Graham</h2>Hill City7/14/2021: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Graham County Hospital, 304 N. Prout<h2>_______________</h2>NortonNorton7/8/2021: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Norton Correctional Facility, E Hwy 36 and Hwy 67, PO Box 5467/8/2021: 12 p.m. - 5:45 p.m., Norton County 4-H Building, 126 East Park Street<h2>_______________</h2><h2>Osborne</h2>Downs7/7/2021: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., Memorial Hall, S. Morgan Ave.<h2>_______________</h2><h2>Phillips</h2>Phillipsburg7/14/2021: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Phillips County 4-H Building, North Hwy 183<h2>_______________</h2><h2>Rooks</h2>Plainville6/28/2021: 11:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Knights of Columbus, 204 N. Irving<h2>_______________</h2><h2>Russell</h2>Russell6/29/2021: 11:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Fossil Creek Inn &amp; Suites, 1430 S. Fossil7/7/2021: 12:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., Fossil Creek Inn &amp; Suites, 1430 S. Fossil<h2>_______________</h2><h2>Thomas</h2>Colby6/29/2021: 12:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., Colby Community Building, 285 East 5th

Red Cross still facing severe blood shortage 

GREAT BEND - Barton Community College (BCC) has unveiled an impressive array of textile art titled “Material Pulses: Seven Viewpoints,” which is an exhibition focused on the art of quilt-making. It includes 17 works by seven fiber artists representing the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom.

Shafer Gallery Director Dave Barnes said the quilt exhibit is a perennial favorite of many gallery-goers.

“We have an established tradition of showing quilts at the Shafer Gallery,” he said. “There is something about the ethos of quilt-making that shouts the American experience and the resilience of community values. Hard work, caregiving, the creative use of resources and banding together for a common goal are all aspects of the quilting heritage. Nothing quite illustrates the Shafer Gallery tag line ‘Where the Old West Meets the Future’ so well as the ever-evolving tradition of quilt making.”

Curated by internationally renowned artist and teacher Nancy Crow, “Material Pulses” contributes to the dialogue of contemporary textile arts.&nbsp;

“Material Pulses is the culmination of my mission to bring back the majesty, strength, and energy of textile works, particularly large quilts,” she said.

The exhibition features quilts, mixed media, and installation work. Quilts of up to 101 inches high will be featured for dramatic scale of an art form that is often relegated to its functional qualities. The artists investigate color, pattern, and size through traditional and experimental quilt-making applications. The curator balances a focus on shapes with oversized works, exploring excellence in machine quilting and surface design.

Barnes said this year’s show has a unique focus.&nbsp;

“With the help of the National Endowment for the Humanities, we are proud to show quilts that come to us from the premiere Exhibits USA traveling art exhibit program,” he said. “The work in this exhibit has been made from a Fine Arts perspective and we hope they will give our visitors a whole new and very contemporary quilt experience. We appreciate the importance and specialness of our area quilters and as part of this exhibit, we are planning on hosting some special events just for them as part of this show.”

This exhibition is toured by Exhibits USA, a national program of the Mid-America Arts Alliance (M-AAA). Exhibits USA sends more than 25 exhibitions on tour to over 100 small-and mid-sized communities every year. According to M-AAA, it aims to “strengthen and support artists, cultural organizations, and communities throughout our region and beyond.”

The exhibit will run through Oct. 20 The Gallery is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Admission is free.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/6/1624444577012.jpeg" alt="Elizabeth Brandt, A Map to Get Where I’m Going, 2015; 99 1/2 x 60 1/2 inches, cotton fabric, polyester batting, cotton and polyester thread (Courtesy of the artist, photo by William Morgan)" />
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 </figure>BCCGREAT BEND - Barton Community College (BCC) has unveiled an impressive array of textile art titled “Material Pulses: Seven Viewpoints,” which is an exhibition focused on the art of quilt-making. It includes 17 works by seven fiber artists representing the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom.Shafer Gallery Director Dave Barnes said the quilt exhibit is a perennial favorite of many gallery-goers.“We have an established tradition of showing quilts at the Shafer Gallery,” he said. “There is something about the ethos of quilt-making that shouts the American experience and the resilience of community values. Hard work, caregiving, the creative use of resources and banding together for a common goal are all aspects of the quilting heritage. Nothing quite illustrates the Shafer Gallery tag line ‘Where the Old West Meets the Future’ so well as the ever-evolving tradition of quilt making.”Curated by internationally renowned artist and teacher Nancy Crow, “Material Pulses” contributes to the dialogue of contemporary textile arts.&nbsp;“Material Pulses is the culmination of my mission to bring back the majesty, strength, and energy of textile works, particularly large quilts,” she said.The exhibition features quilts, mixed media, and installation work. Quilts of up to 101 inches high will be featured for dramatic scale of an art form that is often relegated to its functional qualities. The artists investigate color, pattern, and size through traditional and experimental quilt-making applications. The curator balances a focus on shapes with oversized works, exploring excellence in machine quilting and surface design.Barnes said this year’s show has a unique focus.&nbsp;“With the help of the National Endowment for the Humanities, we are proud to show quilts that come to us from the premiere Exhibits USA traveling art exhibit program,” he said. “The work in this exhibit has been made from a Fine Arts perspective and we hope they will give our visitors a whole new and very contemporary quilt experience. We appreciate the importance and specialness of our area quilters and as part of this exhibit, we are planning on hosting some special events just for them as part of this show.”This exhibition is toured by Exhibits USA, a national program of the Mid-America Arts Alliance (M-AAA). Exhibits USA sends more than 25 exhibitions on tour to over 100 small-and mid-sized communities every year. According to M-AAA, it aims to “strengthen and support artists, cultural organizations, and communities throughout our region and beyond.”The exhibit will run through Oct. 20 The Gallery is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Admission is free.

Fiber artists from U.S., U.K. and Canada featured in BCC art show

HPPR selected as one of six stations nationwide

While Americans&nbsp;face challenges unlike any other time in our history,&nbsp;High Plains Public Radio&nbsp;in partnership with&nbsp;StoryCorps, the national nonprofit dedicated to recording and preserving personal stories, invites people to take part in meaningful conversations that are recorded for history. With support from the&nbsp;Corporation for Public Broadcasting, HPPR&nbsp;is one of six stations/networks across the country selected to take part in&nbsp;StoryCorps’ &nbsp;One Small Step&nbsp;initiative to facilitate and broadcast conversations with Americans of opposing viewpoints. With participant permission, these conversations are preserved for future generations at the&nbsp;American Folklife Center at the Library of Congress.&nbsp;

High Plains Public Radio&nbsp;plans to broadcast edited versions of select submissions from its local communities.

“We’re very excited to join in this project, and hope to bring many High Plains voices to the table,” said HPPR Executive Director Will Murphy. “Public radio, and HPPR in particular, is about bringing people together for civil conversation, and this seemed like a great opportunity for area residents to talk&nbsp;with&nbsp;one another, rather than&nbsp;at&nbsp;one another.”

“Recent polls demonstrate what most of us have already experienced first-hand: that there is a pervasive culture of contempt that threatens the very foundations of our democracy. According to<a href="https://www.cbsnews.com/news/joe-biden-coronavirus-opinion-poll/">&nbsp;</a><a href="https://www.cbsnews.com/news/joe-biden-coronavirus-opinion-poll/">a CBS News poll</a>released earlier this year, more than half of all Americans say the greatest danger to America's way of life comes from their fellow citizens,” said&nbsp;Dave Isay, Founder and President of StoryCorps.&nbsp;“One Small Step aims to remind people of the humanity in all of us, and that it’s hard to hate up close. These communities can model this change for the rest of the country.”

"StoryCorps uses its innovative approach to sharing stories in its One Small Step Communities initiative to foster understanding and respect, even among people who deeply disagree,” said&nbsp;Patricia Harrison,&nbsp;President and CEO of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. “By working with High Plains Public Radio to connect people with different backgrounds and political beliefs, One Small Step is helping HPPR strengthen their communities, one step at a time. CPB is very pleased to support this effort.”

Launched by StoryCorps in 2018 in response to growing division in the country, One Small Step is a nationwide initiative that provides two strangers who hold different views with the opportunity to take part in facilitated and recorded conversations—specifically to counteract intensifying hostility and to enable those who disagree to listen to each other with respect.&nbsp;Rather than spark additional partisan debates, One Small Step encourages answers to questions such as, “Was there a moment, event, or person in your life that shaped your political views?” and “What scares you most when you think about the future?”

HPPR encourages residents of the High Plains to take part in this limited-time opportunity:&nbsp;

●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Information about how to participate is at&nbsp;<a href="http://hppr.org/">HPPR.org</a>.

●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;In locations where COVID social distancing requirements remain in place, High Plains Public Radio will use StoryCorps’ remote recording platform, which pairs two strangers for a conversation over video which is hosted by a trained facilitator.&nbsp;

High Plains Public Radio will also team up with a variety of community organizations to spread the word and will collaborate with StoryCorps to match participants and record conversations through the end of the year. The project will include a series of public listening events, streamed online, in fall 2021. Find out how your organization can partner with High Plains Public Radio at&nbsp;<a href="http://hppr.org/">HPPR.org</a>.

High Plains Public Radio's&nbsp;participation in the One Small Step Communities project is made possible by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. StoryCorps' national One Small Step initiative is made possible by the generous support of The Hearthland Foundation, the Fetzer Institute, the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and the Charles Koch Institute.

About High Plains Public Radio HPPR was founded over 40 years ago with one station located in Pierceville, Kansas. In the intervening four decades, it has spread to provide primary public broadcasting service to western Kansas, Eastern Colorado, the panhandles of Oklahoma and Texas, and portions of Nebraska and New Mexico. HPPR operates a mix of news and music, while a second channel, HPPR Connect, focuses on news and talk programming. In addition to broadcast options, HPPR can be accessed via stream on laptop or smart speaker, or through a readily available mobile app.

About StoryCorps Founded in 2003 by Dave Isay, StoryCorps has given people of all backgrounds and beliefs, in thousands of towns and cities in all 50 states, the chance to record interviews about their lives. The organization preserves the recordings in its archive at the American Folklife Center at the Library of Congress, the largest single collection of human voices ever gathered, and shares select stories with the public through StoryCorps’ podcast, NPR broadcasts, animated shorts, digital platforms, and best-selling books. These powerful human stories reflect the vast range of American experiences, wisdom and values; engender empathy and connection; and remind us how much more we have in common than what divides us.&nbsp;

StoryCorps is especially committed to capturing and amplifying voices least heard in the media. The StoryCorps MobileBooth, an Airstream trailer the organization has transformed into a traveling recording booth, crisscrosses the country year-round in order to gather the stories of people nationwide. There are also StoryBooths located in Chicago and Atlanta.&nbsp;

With the 2015 TED Prize awarded to Dave Isay, StoryCorps launched a free mobile app that puts the StoryCorps experience entirely in the hands of users and enables anyone, anywhere to record meaningful conversations with another person and upload the audio to the Library of Congress. The StoryCorps app serves as the facilitator, guiding users through the interview experience, from recording to archiving to sharing their stories with the world. It provides easy-to-use tools to help people prepare interview questions; record high-quality conversations on their mobile devices; and upload the audio to&nbsp;<a href="http://archive.storycorps.org/">archive.storycorps.org</a>&nbsp;which serves as a home for these recordings and also provides interview and editing resources. StoryCorps recently launched StoryCorps Connect, a new video-based platform that makes it possible for two people in different locations to conduct a StoryCorps interview safely and remotely. After recording a StoryCorps conversation via any of these methods, participants are emailed a link to their interview, and a digital file goes to the Library of Congress, where it will be preserved for generations to come.

StoryCorps is a national institution that fosters a culture of listening in the United States; celebrates the dignity, power, and grace that can be heard in the stories we find all around us; and helps us recognize that every life and every story matters equally. In the coming years, StoryCorps hopes to touch the lives of every American family.

About the Corporation for Public Broadcasting The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), a private, nonprofit corporation created by Congress in 1967, is the steward of the federal government’s investment in public broadcasting. It helps support the operations of more than 1,500 locally managed and operated public television and radio High Plains Public Radios nationwide. CPB is also the largest single source of funding for research, technology and program development for public radio, television and related online services. For more information, visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.cpb.org/">cpb.org,</a>&nbsp;follow us on Twitter&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/CPBmedia">@CPBmedia</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/CorporationForPublicBroadcasting/">Facebook</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/19798">LinkedIn</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cpb.org/subscribe">subscribe</a>&nbsp;for other updates.

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 </figure><h2>HPPR selected as one of six stations nationwide</h2>HPPRWhile Americans&nbsp;face challenges unlike any other time in our history,&nbsp;High Plains Public Radio&nbsp;in partnership with&nbsp;StoryCorps, the national nonprofit dedicated to recording and preserving personal stories, invites people to take part in meaningful conversations that are recorded for history. With support from the&nbsp;Corporation for Public Broadcasting, HPPR&nbsp;is one of six stations/networks across the country selected to take part in&nbsp;StoryCorps’ &nbsp;One Small Step&nbsp;initiative to facilitate and broadcast conversations with Americans of opposing viewpoints. With participant permission, these conversations are preserved for future generations at the&nbsp;American Folklife Center at the Library of Congress.&nbsp;High Plains Public Radio&nbsp;plans to broadcast edited versions of select submissions from its local communities.“We’re very excited to join in this project, and hope to bring many High Plains voices to the table,” said HPPR Executive Director Will Murphy. “Public radio, and HPPR in particular, is about bringing people together for civil conversation, and this seemed like a great opportunity for area residents to talk&nbsp;with&nbsp;one another, rather than&nbsp;at&nbsp;one another.”“Recent polls demonstrate what most of us have already experienced first-hand: that there is a pervasive culture of contempt that threatens the very foundations of our democracy. According to<a href="https://www.cbsnews.com/news/joe-biden-coronavirus-opinion-poll/">&nbsp;</a><a href="https://www.cbsnews.com/news/joe-biden-coronavirus-opinion-poll/">a CBS News poll</a>released earlier this year, more than half of all Americans say the greatest danger to America's way of life comes from their fellow citizens,” said&nbsp;Dave Isay, Founder and President of StoryCorps.&nbsp;“One Small Step aims to remind people of the humanity in all of us, and that it’s hard to hate up close. These communities can model this change for the rest of the country.”"StoryCorps uses its innovative approach to sharing stories in its One Small Step Communities initiative to foster understanding and respect, even among people who deeply disagree,” said&nbsp;Patricia Harrison,&nbsp;President and CEO of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. “By working with High Plains Public Radio to connect people with different backgrounds and political beliefs, One Small Step is helping HPPR strengthen their communities, one step at a time. CPB is very pleased to support this effort.”Launched by StoryCorps in 2018 in response to growing division in the country, One Small Step is a nationwide initiative that provides two strangers who hold different views with the opportunity to take part in facilitated and recorded conversations—specifically to counteract intensifying hostility and to enable those who disagree to listen to each other with respect.&nbsp;Rather than spark additional partisan debates, One Small Step encourages answers to questions such as, “Was there a moment, event, or person in your life that shaped your political views?” and “What scares you most when you think about the future?”HPPR encourages residents of the High Plains to take part in this limited-time opportunity:&nbsp;●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Information about how to participate is at&nbsp;<a href="http://hppr.org/">HPPR.org</a>.●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;In locations where COVID social distancing requirements remain in place, High Plains Public Radio will use StoryCorps’ remote recording platform, which pairs two strangers for a conversation over video which is hosted by a trained facilitator.&nbsp;High Plains Public Radio will also team up with a variety of community organizations to spread the word and will collaborate with StoryCorps to match participants and record conversations through the end of the year. The project will include a series of public listening events, streamed online, in fall 2021. Find out how your organization can partner with High Plains Public Radio at&nbsp;<a href="http://hppr.org/">HPPR.org</a>.High Plains Public Radio's&nbsp;participation in the One Small Step Communities project is made possible by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. StoryCorps' national One Small Step initiative is made possible by the generous support of The Hearthland Foundation, the Fetzer Institute, the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and the Charles Koch Institute.About High Plains Public Radio HPPR was founded over 40 years ago with one station located in Pierceville, Kansas. In the intervening four decades, it has spread to provide primary public broadcasting service to western Kansas, Eastern Colorado, the panhandles of Oklahoma and Texas, and portions of Nebraska and New Mexico. HPPR operates a mix of news and music, while a second channel, HPPR Connect, focuses on news and talk programming. In addition to broadcast options, HPPR can be accessed via stream on laptop or smart speaker, or through a readily available mobile app.About StoryCorps Founded in 2003 by Dave Isay, StoryCorps has given people of all backgrounds and beliefs, in thousands of towns and cities in all 50 states, the chance to record interviews about their lives. The organization preserves the recordings in its archive at the American Folklife Center at the Library of Congress, the largest single collection of human voices ever gathered, and shares select stories with the public through StoryCorps’ podcast, NPR broadcasts, animated shorts, digital platforms, and best-selling books. These powerful human stories reflect the vast range of American experiences, wisdom and values; engender empathy and connection; and remind us how much more we have in common than what divides us.&nbsp;StoryCorps is especially committed to capturing and amplifying voices least heard in the media. The StoryCorps MobileBooth, an Airstream trailer the organization has transformed into a traveling recording booth, crisscrosses the country year-round in order to gather the stories of people nationwide. There are also StoryBooths located in Chicago and Atlanta.&nbsp;With the 2015 TED Prize awarded to Dave Isay, StoryCorps launched a free mobile app that puts the StoryCorps experience entirely in the hands of users and enables anyone, anywhere to record meaningful conversations with another person and upload the audio to the Library of Congress. The StoryCorps app serves as the facilitator, guiding users through the interview experience, from recording to archiving to sharing their stories with the world. It provides easy-to-use tools to help people prepare interview questions; record high-quality conversations on their mobile devices; and upload the audio to&nbsp;<a href="http://archive.storycorps.org/">archive.storycorps.org</a>&nbsp;which serves as a home for these recordings and also provides interview and editing resources. StoryCorps recently launched StoryCorps Connect, a new video-based platform that makes it possible for two people in different locations to conduct a StoryCorps interview safely and remotely. After recording a StoryCorps conversation via any of these methods, participants are emailed a link to their interview, and a digital file goes to the Library of Congress, where it will be preserved for generations to come.StoryCorps is a national institution that fosters a culture of listening in the United States; celebrates the dignity, power, and grace that can be heard in the stories we find all around us; and helps us recognize that every life and every story matters equally. In the coming years, StoryCorps hopes to touch the lives of every American family.About the Corporation for Public Broadcasting The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), a private, nonprofit corporation created by Congress in 1967, is the steward of the federal government’s investment in public broadcasting. It helps support the operations of more than 1,500 locally managed and operated public television and radio High Plains Public Radios nationwide. CPB is also the largest single source of funding for research, technology and program development for public radio, television and related online services. For more information, visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.cpb.org/">cpb.org,</a>&nbsp;follow us on Twitter&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/CPBmedia">@CPBmedia</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/CorporationForPublicBroadcasting/">Facebook</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/19798">LinkedIn</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cpb.org/subscribe">subscribe</a>&nbsp;for other updates.

High Plains Public Radio partners with StoryCorps to bridge American divides

LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas Alpha chapter of Phi Beta Kappa academic honor society recently initiated 153 new members in a joint ceremony for 2020 and 2021.

David Slusky, president of KU’s Phi Beta Kappa chapter and associate professor of economics, presided at the virtual ceremony in May. The national secretary and CEO of Phi Beta Kappa, Frederick Lawrence, was a guest speaker. Jennifer Harrison, vice president of the chapter and director of the Business Leadership Program and the Jack Dicus Business Honors Program; Dietrich Earnhart, professor of economics and chapter historian, and Anne Wallen, secretary-treasurer and director of the Office of Fellowships, welcomed and congratulated the new initiates. Students received certificates and signed the register by appointment to allow for social distancing.

Sarah Crawford-Parker, director of the University Honors Program, was inducted as an honorary member of the chapter and gave an address on the value of the liberal arts and sciences.

Sam Steuart, a 2020 graduate and 2019 inductee, and Laura Phillips, a 2021 graduate and 2020 inductee, gave the student responses on the Phi Beta Kappa value of friendship.

Election to Phi Beta Kappa recognizes a student’s high academic achievement while pursuing a broad and substantive liberal arts curriculum. To be eligible for consideration for membership, students must be graduating seniors with a minimum grade-point average of 3.65 on a 4.0 scale, or be juniors with a minimum 3.9. Anonymous transcripts of candidates are reviewed holistically by a committee of Phi Beta Kappa faculty and staff members. For 2020, 47 seniors and 20 juniors were initiated. For 2021, 58 seniors and 28 juniors were initiated.

Elected members from Kansas are listed below. There may be multiple initiates from your coverage area. A complete list of new members&nbsp;<a href="https://news.ku.edu/2021/06/23/ku-chapter-phi-beta-kappa-announces-2020-2021-initiates">is available online</a>.

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 </figure>KU News ServiceLAWRENCE — The University of Kansas Alpha chapter of Phi Beta Kappa academic honor society recently initiated 153 new members in a joint ceremony for 2020 and 2021.David Slusky, president of KU’s Phi Beta Kappa chapter and associate professor of economics, presided at the virtual ceremony in May. The national secretary and CEO of Phi Beta Kappa, Frederick Lawrence, was a guest speaker. Jennifer Harrison, vice president of the chapter and director of the Business Leadership Program and the Jack Dicus Business Honors Program; Dietrich Earnhart, professor of economics and chapter historian, and Anne Wallen, secretary-treasurer and director of the Office of Fellowships, welcomed and congratulated the new initiates. Students received certificates and signed the register by appointment to allow for social distancing.Sarah Crawford-Parker, director of the University Honors Program, was inducted as an honorary member of the chapter and gave an address on the value of the liberal arts and sciences.Sam Steuart, a 2020 graduate and 2019 inductee, and Laura Phillips, a 2021 graduate and 2020 inductee, gave the student responses on the Phi Beta Kappa value of friendship.Election to Phi Beta Kappa recognizes a student’s high academic achievement while pursuing a broad and substantive liberal arts curriculum. To be eligible for consideration for membership, students must be graduating seniors with a minimum grade-point average of 3.65 on a 4.0 scale, or be juniors with a minimum 3.9. Anonymous transcripts of candidates are reviewed holistically by a committee of Phi Beta Kappa faculty and staff members. For 2020, 47 seniors and 20 juniors were initiated. For 2021, 58 seniors and 28 juniors were initiated.Elected members from Kansas are listed below. There may be multiple initiates from your coverage area. A complete list of new members&nbsp;<a href="https://news.ku.edu/2021/06/23/ku-chapter-phi-beta-kappa-announces-2020-2021-initiates">is available online</a>.Seniors 2021:<ul>
 <li>Karla Arana Vasquez, Pittsburg</li><li>Ilexa Axelrod, Overland Park</li><li>Taelyr Blehm, Russell</li><li>Jessica Blom, Lenexa</li><li>Rebecca Brodine, Overland Park</li><li>Abigail Byrd, Olathe</li><li>Nyla Chaudhry, Lawrence</li><li>Emily Curl, Ulysses</li><li>Uma Desai, Overland Park</li><li>Ashley Devore, Ulysses</li><li>Emily Doffing, Wichita (67209)</li><li>Arianna Fallahian, Overland Park</li><li>Zach Fesen, Hutchinson</li><li>Gabriela Guerrero, Lawrence</li><li>Grace Hermes, Bucyrus</li><li>Cheyenne Hillman, Wichita (67209)</li><li>Faith Hofaker, Logan</li><li>Noah Johnson, Humboldt</li><li>Catherine Johnston, Overland Park</li><li>Daegan Kingery, Overland Park</li><li>Hayley Koontz, Benton</li><li>Ye Joo Lee, Halstead</li><li>Sarra Ann Mahoney, Meriden</li><li>Laura Malagon-Palacios, Garden City</li><li>Natalie Martens, Shawnee</li><li>Naomi Mendoza, Olathe</li><li>Jen Meysing, Canton</li><li>Sarah Milgrim, Prairie Village</li><li>Mary Mylar, Salina</li><li>Kara Neely, Olathe</li><li>Amu Nuney, Overland Park</li><li>Abbie Pfannes, Louisburg</li><li>Katherine Price, Lawrence</li><li>Shimon Rosenblum, Lawrence</li><li>Hunter Schneider, Pittsburg</li><li>Sierra Sparbanie, Manhattan</li><li>Wil Ullmann, Wichita (67230)</li><li>Jaden Wilcoxson, Clay Center</li><li>Annabelle Wilder, Overland Park</li>
 </ul>Juniors 2021<ul>
 <li>Diego Acosta, Kansas City</li><li>Halle Arnold, Leawood</li><li>Emily Binkley, Overland Park</li><li>Neelie Browne, Olathe</li><li>Christina Carrington, Topeka</li><li>Ava Cormaney, Lawrence</li><li>Marilyn Curtis, Olathe</li><li>Emma Fornelli, Emporia</li><li>Savannah Glaves, Easton</li><li>Rachel Hall, Lenexa</li><li>Michaela Harding, Olathe</li><li>Natalie Lamb, Lenexa</li><li>Hannah Nuest, Hutchinson</li><li>Fernanda Reyes, Wichita (67230)</li><li>Evan Schrader, Overland Park</li><li>Leah Stein, Dodge City</li><li>Erin Sturd, Overland Park</li><li>Chloe VanBecelaere, Pittsburg</li>
 </ul>Seniors 2020:<ul>
 <li>Azeez Baig, Leawood</li><li>Saif Bajwa, Overland Park</li><li>Elsa Bernauer, Leawood</li><li>Nolan Brey, Fairview</li><li>Tyler Cargill, Wichita (67220)</li><li>Grace Claman, Salina</li><li>Haley Cooper, Wichita (67205)</li><li>Alix Fisk, Topeka</li><li>Olivia Hansen, McPherson</li><li>Odalis Hernandez, Emporia</li><li>Maria Teresa Herrera, Overland Park</li><li>Katherine Hughes, McPherson</li><li>Henry Kircher, Prairie Village</li><li>Rylie Koester, Hoisington</li><li>Mackenzie Lawrence, Overland Park</li><li>Ally Lowden, Wichita (67206)</li><li>Audrey Meacham, Shawnee</li><li>Kate O'Keefe, Prairie Village</li><li>Paola Ramírez Peña, Wichita (67219)</li><li>Maranda Scheller, Emporia</li><li>Mikayla Schmitz, Olathe</li><li>Katherine Schroeder, Larned</li><li>Gwendolyn Sibley, Garnett</li><li>Emily Simmons, Spring Hill</li><li>Shelby Stauch, Lawrence</li><li>Christa Stenzel, Shawnee</li><li>Chelsea Stitt, Ottawa</li><li>Jennifer Straub, Bucyrus</li><li>Catalina Wedman, Harper</li><li>Emily Weiss, Baldwin City</li><li>Max Woodbury, Topeka</li>
 </ul>Juniors 2020:<ul>
 <li>Raegan Billinger, Hays</li><li>Saron Demeke, Shawnee</li><li>Amelia Dunlap, Lawrence</li><li>Ross Fitzpatrick, Overland Park</li><li>Alissa Gilmer, Lenexa</li><li>Arman Hadjian, Overland Park</li><li>Andrew Hartnett, Fairway</li><li>Aroog Khaliq, Overland Park</li><li>Sarah Knisely, Overland Park</li><li>Liam Magathan, Meriden</li><li>Eleanor Matheis, Lawrence</li><li>Laura Phillips, Perry</li><li>Elaine Pope, Overland Park</li><li>Molly Reed, Lawrence</li><li>Ryan Sieben, Overland Park.</li>
 </ul>

NW Kansas students among Phi Beta Kappa inductees at KU

MANHATTAN — A public hearing will be conducted at 10:00 a.m. on June 30 at the Kansas Department of Agriculture (KDA), 1320 Research Park Dr. in Manhattan, regarding the issuance of a permanent statewide quarantine of weed species that have been designated noxious by federal regulation. 

The proposed quarantine would replace KDA’s existing Federal Noxious Weed Quarantine, which is expiring, and would prohibit all movement of items regulated pursuant to the quarantine into or within the state of Kansas.

All interested persons may attend the hearing in person or appear by counsel and will have the opportunity to express comments orally, in writing, or both. A copy of the proposed quarantine may be accessed on KDA’s website at&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDAsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMTA2MTguNDIxMjE0MDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwOi8vd3d3LmFncmljdWx0dXJlLmtzLmdvdi9QdWJsaWNDb21tZW50P3V0bV9tZWRpdW09ZW1haWwmdXRtX3NvdXJjZT1nb3ZkZWxpdmVyeSJ9.u2Jk74oQaUWT4KdIbpl2R4GiIhqZtInquT3hHnr4HeE/s/1377890880/br/108153288328-l" target="_blank">www.agriculture.ks.gov/PublicComment</a>. Written comments and requests for information concerning the proposed quarantine can be shared on that website, or sent to Jeff Vogel, KDA plant protection and weed control program manager, at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Jeff.Vogel@ks.gov" target="_blank">Jeff.Vogel@ks.gov</a>&nbsp;or 1320 Research Park Dr., Manhattan, KS&nbsp; 66502.

For more information, including special accommodations or a copy of the regulations, please contact Ronda Hutton at 785-564-6715 or&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Ronda.Hutton@ks.gov" target="_blank">Ronda.Hutton@ks.gov</a>.

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 </figure>KDAMANHATTAN — A public hearing will be conducted at 10:00 a.m. on June 30 at the Kansas Department of Agriculture (KDA), 1320 Research Park Dr. in Manhattan, regarding the issuance of a permanent statewide quarantine of weed species that have been designated noxious by federal regulation. The proposed quarantine would replace KDA’s existing Federal Noxious Weed Quarantine, which is expiring, and would prohibit all movement of items regulated pursuant to the quarantine into or within the state of Kansas.All interested persons may attend the hearing in person or appear by counsel and will have the opportunity to express comments orally, in writing, or both. A copy of the proposed quarantine may be accessed on KDA’s website at&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDAsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMTA2MTguNDIxMjE0MDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwOi8vd3d3LmFncmljdWx0dXJlLmtzLmdvdi9QdWJsaWNDb21tZW50P3V0bV9tZWRpdW09ZW1haWwmdXRtX3NvdXJjZT1nb3ZkZWxpdmVyeSJ9.u2Jk74oQaUWT4KdIbpl2R4GiIhqZtInquT3hHnr4HeE/s/1377890880/br/108153288328-l" target="_blank">www.agriculture.ks.gov/PublicComment</a>. Written comments and requests for information concerning the proposed quarantine can be shared on that website, or sent to Jeff Vogel, KDA plant protection and weed control program manager, at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Jeff.Vogel@ks.gov" target="_blank">Jeff.Vogel@ks.gov</a>&nbsp;or 1320 Research Park Dr., Manhattan, KS&nbsp; 66502.For more information, including special accommodations or a copy of the regulations, please contact Ronda Hutton at 785-564-6715 or&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Ronda.Hutton@ks.gov" target="_blank">Ronda.Hutton@ks.gov</a>.

Hearing scheduled for proposed permanent quarantine of federal noxious weeds

As construction progresses on the reconstruction of 27th Street from Hall to Fort in Hays, the construction zone will advance eastward. 

&nbsp;On Tuesday, 27th Street will be opened from the Hall Street intersection to the entrance into Dillons and closed through the intersection of Canal Blvd. to just west of Elm Street.&nbsp;

As such, 27th Street traffic will be detoured using Elm Street and 29th Street or Walnut and 17th Street. &nbsp;Those two detour options are shown on the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.haysusa.com/ImageRepository/Document?documentId=4035" target="_blank">above map</a>&nbsp;in blue and yellow respectively.

The reconstruction of 27th Street from Hall to Fort will progress steadily from west to east through the remainder of the year.

All this information and more can be found on the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.haysusa.com/778/27th-St-Project" target="_blank">project webpage at haysusa.com</a>&nbsp;or by contacting the Office of Project Management at 785-628-7350. &nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>City of HaysAs construction progresses on the reconstruction of 27th Street from Hall to Fort in Hays, the construction zone will advance eastward. &nbsp;On Tuesday, 27th Street will be opened from the Hall Street intersection to the entrance into Dillons and closed through the intersection of Canal Blvd. to just west of Elm Street.&nbsp;As such, 27th Street traffic will be detoured using Elm Street and 29th Street or Walnut and 17th Street. &nbsp;Those two detour options are shown on the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.haysusa.com/ImageRepository/Document?documentId=4035" target="_blank">above map</a>&nbsp;in blue and yellow respectively.The reconstruction of 27th Street from Hall to Fort will progress steadily from west to east through the remainder of the year.All this information and more can be found on the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.haysusa.com/778/27th-St-Project" target="_blank">project webpage at haysusa.com</a>&nbsp;or by contacting the Office of Project Management at 785-628-7350. &nbsp;&nbsp;

27th Street reconstruction zone moves eastward

NORTON — Norton County Community Foundation has announced the participating organizations in its fourth annual Norton County MatchDay. 

MatchDay 2021 will be held on July 21 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. in the Heaton Building in Norton.&nbsp;

This year’s match pool will be $70,000 and is generously provided by Norton County Community Foundation and the Jim and Lida Sharp Family. 

A complete set of match rules/guidelines can be found on NCCF’s website at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.nortonccf.org/matchday2021" target="_blank">www.nortonccf.org/matchday2021</a>.&nbsp;

Organizations with an endowed fund at NCCF will receive a 2:1 match. Participating funds include:

Organizations without an endowed fund at NCCF will receive a 1:1 match. Participating groups and their respective projects are listed below:&nbsp;

“We’re really looking forward to this year’s MatchDay,” said Tara Vance, executive director of Norton County Community Foundation. “This will be the largest group of participants we’ve ever had, so we’re excited to see how the community responds to such a diverse set of funds and projects to support. We also want to thank the Sharp family for their generous commitment to this program and their desire to see our community’s nonprofits succeed in their respective missions.”

Donors can make in-person donations at the Heaton Building between the hours of 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. on July 21. Online donations will be accepted via NCCF’s website at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.nortonccf.org/matchday2021" target="_blank">www.nortonccf.org/matchday2021</a>&nbsp;between 12:00 a.m. to 11:59:59 p.m. on July 21.

For more information, contact Tara Vance at 785-874-5106 or&nbsp;<a href="mailto:tara@nortonccf.org" target="_blank">tara@nortonccf.org</a>.&nbsp;

About Norton County Community Foundation The Norton County Community Foundation was established in 1994 for the purpose of supporting local charitable activities in Norton County through endowments made to the foundation. Dedicated to serving today for tomorrow, to make our community a better place in which to live. Connect with the Norton County Community Foundation at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.nortonccf.org/" target="_blank">www.nortonccf.org</a>.

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 <li>NCHS Alumni Association</li><li>Norton Area Child Care Association</li><li>Norton County Community Foundation Operating Endowment</li><li>Norton County Community Services Association</li><li>Norton County Endowment for the Arts</li><li>Norton County Health Department</li><li>Norton PRIDE</li><li>Norton Rotary Club</li><li>Norton Theatre Association</li>
 </ul>Organizations without an endowed fund at NCCF will receive a 1:1 match. Participating groups and their respective projects are listed below:&nbsp;<ul>
 <li>Norton Public Library,&nbsp;Art Club Fund</li><li>Norton Flower Fund,&nbsp;Beautification of Public Areas</li><li>Norton County Genealogical Society,&nbsp;Purchase of View Scanner</li><li>First Church of God – Celebrate Recovery,&nbsp;Outreach Expansion</li><li>Norton Regional Health Foundation,&nbsp;New Patient Beds for NCH</li><li>Valley Hope Foundation,&nbsp;Norton Extended Treatment &amp; Sober Housing Project</li><li>Star Spangled Stitchers,&nbsp;Quilts of Valor</li><li>Norton Booster Club,&nbsp;Vinyl Banner Hardware</li><li>Moms 4 Kids,&nbsp;Summer Backpack Food Program</li><li>Thrift Shop,&nbsp;New Building Fund</li><li>Rock Christian Youth Center,&nbsp;Re-Launch The Rock</li>
 </ul>“We’re really looking forward to this year’s MatchDay,” said Tara Vance, executive director of Norton County Community Foundation. “This will be the largest group of participants we’ve ever had, so we’re excited to see how the community responds to such a diverse set of funds and projects to support. We also want to thank the Sharp family for their generous commitment to this program and their desire to see our community’s nonprofits succeed in their respective missions.” Donors can make in-person donations at the Heaton Building between the hours of 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. on July 21. Online donations will be accepted via NCCF’s website at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.nortonccf.org/matchday2021" target="_blank">www.nortonccf.org/matchday2021</a>&nbsp;between 12:00 a.m. to 11:59:59 p.m. on July 21.For more information, contact Tara Vance at 785-874-5106 or&nbsp;<a href="mailto:tara@nortonccf.org" target="_blank">tara@nortonccf.org</a>.&nbsp;About Norton County Community Foundation The Norton County Community Foundation was established in 1994 for the purpose of supporting local charitable activities in Norton County through endowments made to the foundation. Dedicated to serving today for tomorrow, to make our community a better place in which to live. Connect with the Norton County Community Foundation at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.nortonccf.org/" target="_blank">www.nortonccf.org</a>.

Norton Co. foundation announces MatchDay 2021 participants

Hays Post and Eagle Radio of Hays are looking for people who would be interested in joining our sports crew in 2021-22 to cover the local high school football and basketball sports seasons. This is our ninth season we have live streamed the Hays High and Thomas More Prep-Marian football and basketball seasons. We also cover other high school sports throughout the year.

If you have experience running a camera or running production, we want to hear from you. Training is available, and crew members are responsible for the safe care of the equipment.

If you are interested in joining our team or for more information, email Eagle Production Director Jordan Schaeffer at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:jschaeffer@eagleradio.net">jschaeffer@eagleradio.net</a>&nbsp;or call (785) 301-2211.

Candidates must have a familiarity of the sports we cover, have an eye for good composition, and good problem-solving skills. There will be some heavy lifting involved. There is travel that comes with the position and you would be traveling with a small crew. 

During football season, work is typically once a week on Fridays. During basketball season, games are typically Tuesdays and Fridays, in addition to tournaments.

We are accepting applications immediately and would like to have crews set up and trained at least two weeks prior to season start in September. Please bring a resume and, if possible, a link to video of previous work.

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 </figure>Hays Post and Eagle Radio of Hays are looking for people who would be interested in joining our sports crew in 2021-22 to cover the local high school football and basketball sports seasons. This is our ninth season we have live streamed the Hays High and Thomas More Prep-Marian football and basketball seasons. We also cover other high school sports throughout the year.If you have experience running a camera or running production, we want to hear from you. Training is available, and crew members are responsible for the safe care of the equipment.If you are interested in joining our team or for more information, email Eagle Production Director Jordan Schaeffer at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:jschaeffer@eagleradio.net">jschaeffer@eagleradio.net</a>&nbsp;or call (785) 301-2211.Candidates must have a familiarity of the sports we cover, have an eye for good composition, and good problem-solving skills. There will be some heavy lifting involved. There is travel that comes with the position and you would be traveling with a small crew. During football season, work is typically once a week on Fridays. During basketball season, games are typically Tuesdays and Fridays, in addition to tournaments.We are accepting applications immediately and would like to have crews set up and trained at least two weeks prior to season start in September. Please bring a resume and, if possible, a link to video of previous work.If you are interested in joining our team or for more information, email Eagle Production Director Jordan Schaeffer at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:jschaeffer@eagleradio.net">jschaeffer@eagleradio.net</a>&nbsp;or call (785) 301-2211.

Eagle seeking video crew members for high school sports season

By CRISTINA JANNEY Hays Post

Hays USD 489 will send a link for the free- and reduced-priced lunch application on July 1 to all families in district.

School meals are being provided free for all students for the coming school year thanks to funding from the United States Department of Agriculture.

The application will be used to determine who receives reduced fees during enrollment. The application will ask for household income and number of people in the household.

It will also be used to determine at-risk funding for the school district.

The state uses the number of students who receive free and reduced lunches to determine the amount of at-risk funding the district receives.

Chris Hipp, assistant superintendent of business services, said it is very important for any family who thinks they may be even close to qualifying for reduced fees to fill out the application.

In person enrollment will be Aug. 3 and 4 at Hays High School. Get more information about enrollment on the <a href="https://www.usd489.com/page/enrollment-2021-2022">USD 489 website</a>.

By CRISTINA JANNEY Hays PostHays USD 489 will send a link for the free- and reduced-priced lunch application on July 1 to all families in district.School meals are being provided free for all students for the coming school year thanks to funding from the United States Department of Agriculture.The application will be used to determine who receives reduced fees during enrollment. The application will ask for household income and number of people in the household.It will also be used to determine at-risk funding for the school district.The state uses the number of students who receive free and reduced lunches to determine the amount of at-risk funding the district receives.Chris Hipp, assistant superintendent of business services, said it is very important for any family who thinks they may be even close to qualifying for reduced fees to fill out the application.In person enrollment will be Aug. 3 and 4 at Hays High School. Get more information about enrollment on the <a href="https://www.usd489.com/page/enrollment-2021-2022">USD 489 website</a>.

USD 489 free- and reduced-fee application linked to state funding

TOPEKA — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment has rescinded a boil water advisory for the City of Portis water supply system, located in Osborne County. The advisory was issued because of a loss of pressure in the distribution system due to a waterline break. Failure to maintain adequate pressure may result in a loss of chlorine residuals and bacterial contamination.

Public water suppliers in Kansas take all measures necessary to notify customers quickly after a system failure or shutdown. Regardless of whether it’s the supplier or KDHE that announces a boil water advisory, KDHE will issue the rescind order following testing at a certified laboratory.

Laboratory testing samples collected from the City of Portis indicate no evidence of bacteriological contamination and all other conditions that placed the system at risk of contamination are deemed by KDHE officials to be resolved. &nbsp;

KDHETOPEKA — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment has rescinded a boil water advisory for the City of Portis water supply system, located in Osborne County. The advisory was issued because of a loss of pressure in the distribution system due to a waterline break. Failure to maintain adequate pressure may result in a loss of chlorine residuals and bacterial contamination.Public water suppliers in Kansas take all measures necessary to notify customers quickly after a system failure or shutdown. Regardless of whether it’s the supplier or KDHE that announces a boil water advisory, KDHE will issue the rescind order following testing at a certified laboratory.Laboratory testing samples collected from the City of Portis indicate no evidence of bacteriological contamination and all other conditions that placed the system at risk of contamination are deemed by KDHE officials to be resolved. &nbsp;

Boil order rescinded for Osborne Co. community

The Kansas State Cornhusking Association, Oakley, KS was awarded a grant of $7,500 from the Logan County Community Foundation in support of the 2021 Kansas State and National Cornhusking Contests. &nbsp; 
 
“The cornhusking committee would like to thank the Logan County Community Foundation for their support of this event.&nbsp; 2021 marks the 50th year since Oakley began hosting the Kansas State cornhusking contest in 1971 and we are super appreciative to receive this grant this year as we host both the state and the national contests," Laurie Millensifer, Kansas State Cornhusking committee member.

The cornhusking contest showcases the heritage of the old-time, hand-husking tradition and is part of the annual Oakley Corn Festival held each October.&nbsp; The national contest rotates among the nine participating cornhusking states and will draw over 100 huskers competing for the national top honors. The event could not be undertaken without funding support from local and regional sponsors and the many volunteers who lend their time and talent.&nbsp;

The 2021 Oakley Corn Festival will be held on October 16th at the Dick Farmer Complex.&nbsp; The contest cornfield, sponsored by Pioneer Feedyard, is a half mile east of the complex.&nbsp; The state contest will take place on Saturday, October 16th and the national contest on Sunday, October 17th.&nbsp; For more information call 785-671-1000.&nbsp; For festival schedule and activities, visit www.buffalobilloakley.org/annual-events.

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 </figure>SubmittedThe Kansas State Cornhusking Association, Oakley, KS was awarded a grant of $7,500 from the Logan County Community Foundation in support of the 2021 Kansas State and National Cornhusking Contests. &nbsp; 
 
“The cornhusking committee would like to thank the Logan County Community Foundation for their support of this event.&nbsp; 2021 marks the 50th year since Oakley began hosting the Kansas State cornhusking contest in 1971 and we are super appreciative to receive this grant this year as we host both the state and the national contests," Laurie Millensifer, Kansas State Cornhusking committee member.The cornhusking contest showcases the heritage of the old-time, hand-husking tradition and is part of the annual Oakley Corn Festival held each October.&nbsp; The national contest rotates among the nine participating cornhusking states and will draw over 100 huskers competing for the national top honors. The event could not be undertaken without funding support from local and regional sponsors and the many volunteers who lend their time and talent.&nbsp;The 2021 Oakley Corn Festival will be held on October 16th at the Dick Farmer Complex.&nbsp; The contest cornfield, sponsored by Pioneer Feedyard, is a half mile east of the complex.&nbsp; The state contest will take place on Saturday, October 16th and the national contest on Sunday, October 17th.&nbsp; For more information call 785-671-1000.&nbsp; For festival schedule and activities, visit www.buffalobilloakley.org/annual-events.

Oakley cornhusking group receives grant from community foundation

Healing After Loss of Suicide is a&nbsp;free community support group for people who have lost a loved one to suicide. This group offers a place to connect with others who are dealing with this highly specialized grief recovery process in a confidential and safe but informal environment.

The group will meet at 5:45 tonight for social time and a light snack at 103 E. 27th St., Suite C. The meeting will start at 6:30 p.m.

Group meeting participants are welcome to bring their own drinks and snacks.

Face masks are encouraged for the health and safety of all.

No RSVP is required. For more information call 785-259-6859 or see cflehope.org.

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 </figure>Healing After Loss of Suicide is a&nbsp;free community support group for people who have lost a loved one to suicide. This group offers a place to connect with others who are dealing with this highly specialized grief recovery process in a confidential and safe but informal environment.The group will meet at 5:45 tonight for social time and a light snack at 103 E. 27th St., Suite C. The meeting will start at 6:30 p.m.Group meeting participants are welcome to bring their own drinks and snacks.Face masks are encouraged for the health and safety of all.No RSVP is required. For more information call 785-259-6859 or see cflehope.org.

Healing After Loss of Suicide to meet tonight

Correction: 9:37 a.m. Tuesday for the spelling of a name.

Sophia Linenberger and her father, Stan, of Hays are both battling cancer.&nbsp;Cynthia and Shawn Friedman, owners of the Hays Domino's Pizza, have organized a fundraiser for June 23.&nbsp;

One-hundred percent of profits from the day's sales will go to help the family with medical and travel expenses.

<a href="https://hayspost.com/posts/643056f3-3d2a-4a3e-9de7-8b60d9ccbf5b">RELATED STORY: Sister creates GoFundMe after sister, father diagnosed with cancer</a>

Correction: 9:37 a.m. Tuesday for the spelling of a name.Sophia Linenberger and her father, Stan, of Hays are both battling cancer.&nbsp;Cynthia and Shawn Friedman, owners of the Hays Domino's Pizza, have organized a fundraiser for June 23.&nbsp;<figure>
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Hays Domino's schedules fundraiser for Linenberger family

ELLIS — The Downtown Ellis Art Walk will be 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday. More than 25 artists and live music will be located at 14 different downtown locations. A kids DIY art tent will be at Memorial Park located at 9th and Washington streets.

A map and listing of participating artists will be posted to the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/getellis/">Get Ellis</a>&nbsp;Facebook page and available at the art stops.

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Downtown Ellis Art Walk scheduled for Saturday

Kansas State Treasurer&nbsp;Lynn&nbsp;Rogers&nbsp;will be the guest of honor at a rally of the Ellis County Democratic Party in Hays’ Frontier Park West from 5 to 6 p.m. on Wednesday.

Hot dogs and drinks will be provided courtesy of Ellis County Democrats.

Rogers, a businessman with 40 years of banking experience, was sworn in as the 41st&nbsp;state treasurer on Jan. 4.

“When I took office, I promised to continue working to better the lives of Kansans across the state, no matter the zip code,” Rogers said. “I’ve met Kansans from every corner of the state and from all walks of life. Everywhere I go, I hear the same messages – Kansans want to have the financial freedom to own a home and support their kids’ educational goals, and the infrastructure and technology to encourage a prosperous community.”

Since taking office, Treasurer&nbsp;Rogers’ administration has returned over $8.5 million in unclaimed property to Kansans across the state; kept the lights on for Kansans with the implementation of the City Utility Loan program, which has approved nearly $70 million in loans for Kansas municipalities; negotiated a bipartisan bill creating a low-cost loan program for struggling small businesses and agriculture operations; successfully promoted and grew by 35 percent the Kansas Learning Quest 529 Education Savings Plans, putting young Kansans on the right track to academic success and financial empowerment.

He spent more than 30 years traveling the state of Kansas as an agricultural banker. Among other accomplishments, he helped provide more than $750 million worth of leasing and financial services to farmers, ranchers and grain cooperatives.

After retirement, he was elected to the Kansas Senate representing the 25th&nbsp;Senate District, which includes parts of Wichita, serving until 2019. He was a member of the Financial Institutions and Insurance, the Federal and State Affairs, and Agriculture committees. He also served on the Legislative Post Audit Committee.

Rogers&nbsp;was elected to the Wichita USD 259 Board of Education in 2001, serving as president or vice-president for seven of those years. Rogers also volunteered on his local Parent Teacher Organization and his local church.

From 2019 to 2021, he was lieutenant governor. From that position, he also led the Office of Rural Prosperity, focusing on increasing opportunities in rural communities, especially in the areas of expanding broadband and housing.

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 </figure>SubmittedKansas State Treasurer&nbsp;Lynn&nbsp;Rogers&nbsp;will be the guest of honor at a rally of the Ellis County Democratic Party in Hays’ Frontier Park West from 5 to 6 p.m. on Wednesday.Hot dogs and drinks will be provided courtesy of Ellis County Democrats.Rogers, a businessman with 40 years of banking experience, was sworn in as the 41st&nbsp;state treasurer on Jan. 4.“When I took office, I promised to continue working to better the lives of Kansans across the state, no matter the zip code,” Rogers said. “I’ve met Kansans from every corner of the state and from all walks of life. Everywhere I go, I hear the same messages – Kansans want to have the financial freedom to own a home and support their kids’ educational goals, and the infrastructure and technology to encourage a prosperous community.”Since taking office, Treasurer&nbsp;Rogers’ administration has returned over $8.5 million in unclaimed property to Kansans across the state; kept the lights on for Kansans with the implementation of the City Utility Loan program, which has approved nearly $70 million in loans for Kansas municipalities; negotiated a bipartisan bill creating a low-cost loan program for struggling small businesses and agriculture operations; successfully promoted and grew by 35 percent the Kansas Learning Quest 529 Education Savings Plans, putting young Kansans on the right track to academic success and financial empowerment.He spent more than 30 years traveling the state of Kansas as an agricultural banker. Among other accomplishments, he helped provide more than $750 million worth of leasing and financial services to farmers, ranchers and grain cooperatives.After retirement, he was elected to the Kansas Senate representing the 25th&nbsp;Senate District, which includes parts of Wichita, serving until 2019. He was a member of the Financial Institutions and Insurance, the Federal and State Affairs, and Agriculture committees. He also served on the Legislative Post Audit Committee.Rogers&nbsp;was elected to the Wichita USD 259 Board of Education in 2001, serving as president or vice-president for seven of those years. Rogers also volunteered on his local Parent Teacher Organization and his local church.From 2019 to 2021, he was lieutenant governor. From that position, he also led the Office of Rural Prosperity, focusing on increasing opportunities in rural communities, especially in the areas of expanding broadband and housing.

Kansas Treasurer Lynn Rogers to speak at Ellis County Democratic rally

Hays Optimists sponsor blood drive Wednesday at Sternberg Museum 

The Kansas Department of Transportation plans to begin a field survey on June 28 for a proposed guardrail replacement project along portions of U.S. 36 in Phillips County.

Crews will be surveying various locations between Phillipsburg and Agra. Survey activities include the use of survey instruments on the ground to determine locations of existing features within the survey corridor. KDOT expects work to be complete by July 23.

Crews will contact property owners or tenants for permission to enter private property if access is needed.&nbsp;<a>Michael Selley, field survey project manager, will oversee the survey for KDOT.</a>

Persons with questions may contact KDOT public affairs manager Lisa Mussman at 785-874-8107 or&nbsp;<a href="mailto:lisa.mussman@ks.gov">lisa.mussman@ks.gov</a>.

KDOTThe Kansas Department of Transportation plans to begin a field survey on June 28 for a proposed guardrail replacement project along portions of U.S. 36 in Phillips County.Crews will be surveying various locations between Phillipsburg and Agra. Survey activities include the use of survey instruments on the ground to determine locations of existing features within the survey corridor. KDOT expects work to be complete by July 23.Crews will contact property owners or tenants for permission to enter private property if access is needed.&nbsp;<a>Michael Selley, field survey project manager, will oversee the survey for KDOT.</a>Persons with questions may contact KDOT public affairs manager Lisa Mussman at 785-874-8107 or&nbsp;<a href="mailto:lisa.mussman@ks.gov">lisa.mussman@ks.gov</a>.

Field survey planned in Phillips County

Free aquatic fitness classes July 4 at Hays Aquatic Park

ELLIS - The Ellis City Council will conduct a special meeting tonight beginning at 6:30 p.m. in Ellis City Hall.

Council members will discuss&nbsp;options in the engineering study for the water treatment plant and water exploration project by Wilson &amp; Company.

The second agenda item calls for an executive session to discuss confidential data relating to financial affairs.

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Ellis City Council to meet in special session tonight

The Kansas Department of Transportation expresses its appreciation for employees celebrating state service anniversaries in July. KDOT is proud to acknowledge them for the long-term dedication they have provided to the state of Kansas.

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 <li>Kathy King, Engineering Technician Specialist,&nbsp;Topeka</li><li>Vicki Shanley, Lease Program Coordinator,&nbsp;Silver Lake</li><li>Susan Turner, Professional Civil Engineer I,&nbsp;Viola</li><li>David Weirich, Management Analyst,&nbsp;Garnett</li>
 </ul>Those celebrating 20 years:<ul>
 <li>Cameron Archer, Equipment Shop Supervisor,&nbsp;Norton</li><li>Beth Lee, Administrative Assistant,&nbsp;Arlington</li><li>Justin Luedke, Equipment Operator Specialist,&nbsp;Colony</li><li>Dale Pitchford, Engineering Technician Senior,&nbsp;Hutchinson</li><li>Arnita Wright, Public Service Executive II ,&nbsp;Topeka</li>
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KDOT employee in Norton celebrates service anniversary

The Ellis County Public Works Road and Bridge Division is announcing that an&nbsp;asphalt overlay project on Rome Road will take place beginning in the 1300 block&nbsp;of Rome Road.

&nbsp;This area between 220th Avenue and 230th Avenue will be closed&nbsp;to through traffic beginning at 7:00 a.m. Tuesday and will remain&nbsp;closed until the project is completed.&nbsp;The estimated completion date is&nbsp;Wednesday, June 23rd, pending weather conditions.

&nbsp;Motorists traveling in the&nbsp;affected closure area should use alternate routes of travel until the project is&nbsp;completed.

Please direct any questions to the Ellis County Public Works Road and Bridge&nbsp;Division at 785-628-9455. Your cooperation during this project is appreciated.

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 </figure>ELLIS COUNTYThe Ellis County Public Works Road and Bridge Division is announcing that an&nbsp;asphalt overlay project on Rome Road will take place beginning in the 1300 block&nbsp;of Rome Road.&nbsp;This area between 220th Avenue and 230th Avenue will be closed&nbsp;to through traffic beginning at 7:00 a.m. Tuesday and will remain&nbsp;closed until the project is completed.&nbsp;The estimated completion date is&nbsp;Wednesday, June 23rd, pending weather conditions.&nbsp;Motorists traveling in the&nbsp;affected closure area should use alternate routes of travel until the project is&nbsp;completed.Please direct any questions to the Ellis County Public Works Road and Bridge&nbsp;Division at 785-628-9455. Your cooperation during this project is appreciated.

1300 block of Rome Road closed for asphalt overlay 

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