Hays Toy Show set for Saturday at Rose Garden

Smoky Valley Hook antique tractor pull set for Saturday in Schoenchen

Hays Rec pickleball tourney set for Saturday

TOPEKA&nbsp;– Gov. Laura Kelly will travel to communities across western Kansas, including Colby and Ellis, during a two-day tour highlighting her education priorities. 

Topics include special education, education funding, teacher shortages, workforce preparedness, and more. 

She will participate in roundtable discussions at each event.

On Wednesday, Kelly will speak at Dodge City and Garden City high schools.

On Thursday, the governor will make stops at the Colby and Ellis high schools.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Office of the GovernorTOPEKA&nbsp;– Gov. Laura Kelly will travel to communities across western Kansas, including Colby and Ellis, during a two-day tour highlighting her education priorities. Topics include special education, education funding, teacher shortages, workforce preparedness, and more. She will participate in roundtable discussions at each event.On Wednesday, Kelly will speak at Dodge City and Garden City high schools.On Thursday, the governor will make stops at the Colby and Ellis high schools.&nbsp;

Kelly to be at Colby, Ellis schools to highlight education priorities

NWKS Down Syndrome Society schedules golf tournament

TOPEKA — The Kansas Department of Transportation announces approved bids for state highway construction and maintenance projects, including three bridges in northwest Kansas. 

The letting took place March 22 in Topeka. Some of the bids may include multiple projects that have been bundled based on proximity and type of work.

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Three NW Kansas bridges to be replaced within KDOT projects

GREAT BEND - The Barton Music Department will host Dr. Jared Hiscock, director of performance at Hastings College in Nebraska, as part of an evening of music that will feature a masterclass portion and recital from 4:30-6:30 p.m. April 12 in the Dorothy Moses Morrison Chapel, Barton Community College. The event is free and open to the public and is fully sponsored by the Barton Foundation.

The masterclass portion will feature Hiscock working with Barton's voice students, as well as students from local teachers in Great Bend, and helping them with performance techniques followed by a short recital by Hiscock.

For more information, please contact Instructor of Keyboard Studies and Director of Accompaniment Alejandro Avila at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:avilaal@bartonccc.edu">avilaal@bartonccc.edu</a>&nbsp;or (620) 792-9384.

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 </figure>BCCGREAT BEND - The Barton Music Department will host Dr. Jared Hiscock, director of performance at Hastings College in Nebraska, as part of an evening of music that will feature a masterclass portion and recital from 4:30-6:30 p.m. April 12 in the Dorothy Moses Morrison Chapel, Barton Community College. The event is free and open to the public and is fully sponsored by the Barton Foundation.The masterclass portion will feature Hiscock working with Barton's voice students, as well as students from local teachers in Great Bend, and helping them with performance techniques followed by a short recital by Hiscock.For more information, please contact Instructor of Keyboard Studies and Director of Accompaniment Alejandro Avila at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:avilaal@bartonccc.edu">avilaal@bartonccc.edu</a>&nbsp;or (620) 792-9384.

BCC to present vocal masterclass and recital featuring Jared Hiscock

To catch a taste of Forrest's music, watch his video for&nbsp;"<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iXw78Vb-TVc" target="_blank">Oh Me, Oh My</a>,"&nbsp;the title track on his latest album--pulled from a phrase his late father used to say to him as a kid. Also, you can check out Forrest's latest tour info, music, and updates on his&nbsp;<a href="https://forrestmccurren.com/home" target="_blank">website</a>.

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 </figure>SubmittedTo catch a taste of Forrest's music, watch his video for&nbsp;"<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iXw78Vb-TVc" target="_blank">Oh Me, Oh My</a>,"&nbsp;the title track on his latest album--pulled from a phrase his late father used to say to him as a kid. Also, you can check out Forrest's latest tour info, music, and updates on his&nbsp;<a href="https://forrestmccurren.com/home" target="_blank">website</a>.

Folk-country singer Forrest McCurren concert at Hays Public Library Thursday

The Hays Fire Department will be inspecting and flow testing fire hydrants on Monday in the area of Hall St. to Highway 183 Bypass between 27th St. and 43rd St. 

This is part of a coordinated effort by the city of Hays to inspect all fire hydrants in the city and flush all water mains annually.

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 </figure>City of HaysThe Hays Fire Department will be inspecting and flow testing fire hydrants on Monday in the area of Hall St. to Highway 183 Bypass between 27th St. and 43rd St. This is part of a coordinated effort by the city of Hays to inspect all fire hydrants in the city and flush all water mains annually.

Fire hydrant testing, inspections continue Monday in northwest Hays

WAKEENEY — The WaKeeney Police Department is accepting cash donations for the annual bike rodeo, sscheduled for 2 p.m. April 22. 

Contact the WaKeeney Police Department at (785) 743-5711 if you are able to make a donation for this event. Officers will gladly accept any donation in person at the police department. 

All donations will go directly to the Recreation Commission to purchase bicycles for the bike rodeo.

WAKEENEY — The WaKeeney Police Department is accepting cash donations for the annual bike rodeo, sscheduled for 2 p.m. April 22. Contact the WaKeeney Police Department at (785) 743-5711 if you are able to make a donation for this event. Officers will gladly accept any donation in person at the police department. All donations will go directly to the Recreation Commission to purchase bicycles for the bike rodeo.<div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fpermalink.php%3Fstory_fbid%3Dpfbid0onM2nrKr1mkHctPSPynN1As4cxivvPjPvPJ2Vk7snaB8yAT62e3M3McXoe2oE6Bal%26id%3D100066785221663&show_text=true&width=500" width="500" height="300" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share"></iframe></div>

WaKeeney PD accepting donations for annual bike rodeo

LOGAN - Join us in the Hansen Museum Community Room for a free historic adventure as author Dr. James Kenyon, D.V.M., presents his book “Golden Rule Days” on Sunday, April 16, 2023, at 2:30 p.m. 

James Kenyon is a native Kansan who grew up on a farm caring for cattle, pigs, chickens, and horses in Graham County, Kansas, and graduated from Bogue Rural High School in 1966. He earned his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree at Kansas State University in 1975. Tied to Logan, Kenyon is a second cousin to the late Rose Gulick who served as the Logan city librarian for many years.

<a href="https://www.jamesrkenyon.com/">Dr. Kenyon’s book </a>about former Kansas high schools represents 12 trips to all 105 Kansas counties and contains one story from each county. This journey is a statewide perspective of the sociological and geographical changes in Kansas. Kenyon traveled on highways, county roads, gravel, and dirt roads to see old schools, if they were still standing, and talk to the people who attended these schools. During the presentation, Kenyon will review history by recounting charming and sometimes poignant stories connected to these old institutions.

In retirement, Dr. Kenyon has authored several books: “The Art of Listening to the Heart,” published in 2017; “A Cow for College and Other Stories of 1950s Farm Life” in 2018; “Golden Rule Days, History and Recollections of 109 Closed Kansas High Schools,” which was named winner of the 2018 Martin Kansas History Book Award; “Echoes in the Hallways, History and Recollections of 99 Closed Iowa High Schools” in 2021; and “Kansas City Kitty” in the fall of 2021.

Enjoy refreshments while you are regaled by Dr. Kenyon’s anecdotes about his book, “Golden Rule Days.” 

The Museum is open weekdays 9-12 and 1-4; Saturdays 9-12 &amp; 1-5; Sundays and holidays 1-5. We are closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day. The Museum is handicap-accessible and thanks to the generosity of the Dane G. Hansen Foundation, there is never an admission fee.

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 </figure>SubmittedLOGAN - Join us in the Hansen Museum Community Room for a free historic adventure as author Dr. James Kenyon, D.V.M., presents his book “Golden Rule Days” on Sunday, April 16, 2023, at 2:30 p.m. James Kenyon is a native Kansan who grew up on a farm caring for cattle, pigs, chickens, and horses in Graham County, Kansas, and graduated from Bogue Rural High School in 1966. He earned his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree at Kansas State University in 1975. Tied to Logan, Kenyon is a second cousin to the late Rose Gulick who served as the Logan city librarian for many years.<a href="https://www.jamesrkenyon.com/">Dr. Kenyon’s book </a>about former Kansas high schools represents 12 trips to all 105 Kansas counties and contains one story from each county. This journey is a statewide perspective of the sociological and geographical changes in Kansas. Kenyon traveled on highways, county roads, gravel, and dirt roads to see old schools, if they were still standing, and talk to the people who attended these schools. During the presentation, Kenyon will review history by recounting charming and sometimes poignant stories connected to these old institutions.In retirement, Dr. Kenyon has authored several books: “The Art of Listening to the Heart,” published in 2017; “A Cow for College and Other Stories of 1950s Farm Life” in 2018; “Golden Rule Days, History and Recollections of 109 Closed Kansas High Schools,” which was named winner of the 2018 Martin Kansas History Book Award; “Echoes in the Hallways, History and Recollections of 99 Closed Iowa High Schools” in 2021; and “Kansas City Kitty” in the fall of 2021.Enjoy refreshments while you are regaled by Dr. Kenyon’s anecdotes about his book, “Golden Rule Days.” The Museum is open weekdays 9-12 and 1-4; Saturdays 9-12 &amp; 1-5; Sundays and holidays 1-5. We are closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day. The Museum is handicap-accessible and thanks to the generosity of the Dane G. Hansen Foundation, there is never an admission fee.

Graham Co. author to discuss his book 'Golden Rule Days' at Hansen Museum

A modern Paraguayan music concert will be held&nbsp;Tuesday, April 11th at 7 pm in Studio 809, 809 Main St., Hays.

Guest artist Daniel Ayala, Paraguay, is coming to Kansas to perform, teach, and share stories about his music journey. Ayala and he is a pianist/composer specialized in jazz and modern music.&nbsp;

For Tuesday’s concert, Ayala will be collaborating with Emporia State University faculty violinist Ramiro Miranda.

This concert is free and open to the public. 

The music for this concert includes Ayala’s original compositions and arrangements of Paraguayan music, which includes an array of styles based in the bebop language, modal jazz, Latin and avant-garde.

Daniel Ayala is faculty at the Universidad Nacional de Asuncion and the Instituto Superior de Bellas Artes, teaching contemporary piano in both institutions. Ayala studied classical piano with Dr. Reena Natenberg at Pittsburg State University and jazz/contemporary piano and improvisation with Dr. Whitney Ashe at Western Illinois University. He has played alongside important figures of jazz such as Village Vanguard Orchestra, Michael Weiss, Aaron Kipola, Don Norton, Dan Miller and Alan Baylock among others. Native of Paraguay, his music includes an array of styles that combine jazz with traditional Paraguayan music, heavily based in improvisation. He is active in the Paraguayan music scene with his quartet playing classic and modern standards rooted in the bebop, post-bop, modal jazz, Latin jazz and swing tradition as well as original compositions. In 2021, he recorded his first album as a pianist and composer with his quintet (piano, guitar, alto sax, bass and drums) called “Sugestión” available in all music platforms.

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 </figure>SubmittedA modern Paraguayan music concert will be held&nbsp;Tuesday, April 11th at 7 pm in Studio 809, 809 Main St., Hays.Guest artist Daniel Ayala, Paraguay, is coming to Kansas to perform, teach, and share stories about his music journey. Ayala and he is a pianist/composer specialized in jazz and modern music.&nbsp;For Tuesday’s concert, Ayala will be collaborating with Emporia State University faculty violinist Ramiro Miranda.This concert is free and open to the public. The music for this concert includes Ayala’s original compositions and arrangements of Paraguayan music, which includes an array of styles based in the bebop language, modal jazz, Latin and avant-garde.More on the artist:Daniel Ayala is faculty at the Universidad Nacional de Asuncion and the Instituto Superior de Bellas Artes, teaching contemporary piano in both institutions. Ayala studied classical piano with Dr. Reena Natenberg at Pittsburg State University and jazz/contemporary piano and improvisation with Dr. Whitney Ashe at Western Illinois University. He has played alongside important figures of jazz such as Village Vanguard Orchestra, Michael Weiss, Aaron Kipola, Don Norton, Dan Miller and Alan Baylock among others. Native of Paraguay, his music includes an array of styles that combine jazz with traditional Paraguayan music, heavily based in improvisation. He is active in the Paraguayan music scene with his quartet playing classic and modern standards rooted in the bebop, post-bop, modal jazz, Latin jazz and swing tradition as well as original compositions. In 2021, he recorded his first album as a pianist and composer with his quintet (piano, guitar, alto sax, bass and drums) called “Sugestión” available in all music platforms.

Free modern jazz Paraguayan music concert April 11 in Hays

ABILENE - The public is invited to attend the April Evenings at Ease lecture scheduled for&nbsp;Tuesday, April 11 at 7 p.m.&nbsp;central time either in person or online. The in-person component of the program will be held in the&nbsp;library building courtyard&nbsp;at the Eisenhower Presidential Library. The virtual audience may stream the program live on our&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001yYBDxpOU8X_d849NymOV3ULKYHtvioEmWlUqaPHYs18F18gezaoNaw6eIK_fb8MCiLrVUD5HZcBFNjq2doMbKcC-oK0je_0FMvi8ft311s-oSIAUp4CUOnAcevbx_797qnO88ceqyIS7yjhr98bG-zfo9-3gN-2pbXLU6PJNnZ5obqCCN-fLqA==&amp;c=1LNuWnTrTgQEATxQDKdrqDN4Su80ATBWyveajw7rB-0PcDuQnrL75Q==&amp;ch=A3maI2K59n7x_N5T2Z1-uOtyQiU14q91pqtMHpHDSr57gN0NNeJZ5g==" target="_blank">YouTube channel</a>.

Guest speaker Scott Finney will join us virtually to discuss Eisenhower's role during the Suez Crisis of 1956. 

President Eisenhower made a very difficult decision to not provide the British with military support. Three key factors weighed heavily in Eisenhower's decision. Primarily, he feared the situation would turn into a full scale war involving the Soviet Union. Additionally, he felt the British government miscalculated the level of threat posed by Egyptian President Gamal Abdel Nasser. Finally, he knew that Anglo-American relations would be damaged and in need of repair if the United States withheld support of its closest ally during WWII. Despite these difficulties, Eisenhower made his decision and employed sound crisis leadership skills in working through the crisis.&nbsp;

Finney is a doctoral thesis candidate completing his Ph.D. online through Manchester Metropolitan University in England.&nbsp;Scott was born and raised in Calgary, Alberta, Canada and just recently visited the Eisenhower Presidential Library to complete research for his Doctoral thesis.

The 2023 program series is made possible courtesy of the Eisenhower Foundation with generous support from the Jeffcoat Memorial Foundation.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>ABILENE - The public is invited to attend the April Evenings at Ease lecture scheduled for&nbsp;Tuesday, April 11 at 7 p.m.&nbsp;central time either in person or online. The in-person component of the program will be held in the&nbsp;library building courtyard&nbsp;at the Eisenhower Presidential Library. The virtual audience may stream the program live on our&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001yYBDxpOU8X_d849NymOV3ULKYHtvioEmWlUqaPHYs18F18gezaoNaw6eIK_fb8MCiLrVUD5HZcBFNjq2doMbKcC-oK0je_0FMvi8ft311s-oSIAUp4CUOnAcevbx_797qnO88ceqyIS7yjhr98bG-zfo9-3gN-2pbXLU6PJNnZ5obqCCN-fLqA==&amp;c=1LNuWnTrTgQEATxQDKdrqDN4Su80ATBWyveajw7rB-0PcDuQnrL75Q==&amp;ch=A3maI2K59n7x_N5T2Z1-uOtyQiU14q91pqtMHpHDSr57gN0NNeJZ5g==" target="_blank">YouTube channel</a>.Guest speaker Scott Finney will join us virtually to discuss Eisenhower's role during the Suez Crisis of 1956. President Eisenhower made a very difficult decision to not provide the British with military support. Three key factors weighed heavily in Eisenhower's decision. Primarily, he feared the situation would turn into a full scale war involving the Soviet Union. Additionally, he felt the British government miscalculated the level of threat posed by Egyptian President Gamal Abdel Nasser. Finally, he knew that Anglo-American relations would be damaged and in need of repair if the United States withheld support of its closest ally during WWII. Despite these difficulties, Eisenhower made his decision and employed sound crisis leadership skills in working through the crisis.&nbsp;Finney is a doctoral thesis candidate completing his Ph.D. online through Manchester Metropolitan University in England.&nbsp;Scott was born and raised in Calgary, Alberta, Canada and just recently visited the Eisenhower Presidential Library to complete research for his Doctoral thesis.The 2023 program series is made possible courtesy of the Eisenhower Foundation with generous support from the Jeffcoat Memorial Foundation.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Saying no to a close friend: Suez Crisis of 1956 with Eisenhower Presidential Library 

FORT LARNED NHS&nbsp;– Fort Larned National Historic Site and the Fort Larned Old Guard are pleased to announce the Old Guard's annual meeting, the Mess and Muster, on April 22. Join us for an all-day event celebrating the life of the Army’s enlisted soldier. The Old Guard is the Fort Larned friends’ group.&nbsp; 

This year's Mess and Muster features living history demonstrations and talks looking at the daily life and service of soldiers in the Indian Wars Army.&nbsp;The day ends with dinner followed by a traditional Victorian ball.

All events are open to the public, and free, except for the dinner, which requires a reservation and a fee. If you’d like to have dinner, contact Leo Oliva at 785-425-7312,&nbsp;<a href="mailto:oliva@ruraltel.net" target="_blank">oliva@ruraltel.net</a>&nbsp;to make a reservation, or go to&nbsp;<a href="http://www.lastchancestore.com/" target="_blank">www.lastchancestore.com</a>&nbsp;to register online. The deadline for dinner reservations is April 14.&nbsp;

10 to 10:30 a.m. - Full Dress Cavalry Drill&nbsp; 10:30 to 11 a.m. - Full Dress Infantry Drill&nbsp; 11:00 a.m. - Rebels No Longer: Galvanized Yankees and the Post Civil War West 1:00 p.m. - What's for dinner? Cooking demonstration of enlisted men's food in the Army&nbsp; 2:00 p.m. - Infantry and Cavalry Small Arms Firing Demonstration&nbsp; 3:00 p.m. - The Bulldog: Mountain Howitzer Firing Demonstration&nbsp; 4:00 p.m. - To Live or Die at Fort Larned: Frontier Army Medicine&nbsp; 4:30 p.m. - Retreat Ceremony: Traditional Army Flag-Lowering 6:00 p.m. - Catered Dinner 7:15 p.m. - Victorian Ball with music by the Kansas Brigade Band and caller Marla Matkin&nbsp;&nbsp;

The Fort Larned Old Guard is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organized to help with historical education, scientific and interpretive activities of Fort Larned National Historic Site. For more information about the group, or information on how you can be part of their work, contact Fort Larned National Historic Site.&nbsp;

Fort Larned National Historic Site is located six miles west of Larned on Kansas Highway 156.&nbsp; You can find information on visiting at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.nps.gov/fols" target="_blank">www.nps.gov/fols</a>, by calling 620-285-6911, or emailing&nbsp;<a href="mailto:fols_internet@nps.gov" target="_blank">fols_internet@nps.gov</a>.&nbsp; For information on area tourism partners, lodging, dining, and community services go to&nbsp;<a href="http://www.larnedks.org/" target="_blank">www.larnedks.org</a>&nbsp;or call (620) 285-6916.&nbsp;

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 </figure>News releaseFORT LARNED NHS&nbsp;– Fort Larned National Historic Site and the Fort Larned Old Guard are pleased to announce the Old Guard's annual meeting, the Mess and Muster, on April 22. Join us for an all-day event celebrating the life of the Army’s enlisted soldier. The Old Guard is the Fort Larned friends’ group.&nbsp; This year's Mess and Muster features living history demonstrations and talks looking at the daily life and service of soldiers in the Indian Wars Army.&nbsp;The day ends with dinner followed by a traditional Victorian ball.All events are open to the public, and free, except for the dinner, which requires a reservation and a fee. If you’d like to have dinner, contact Leo Oliva at 785-425-7312,&nbsp;<a href="mailto:oliva@ruraltel.net" target="_blank">oliva@ruraltel.net</a>&nbsp;to make a reservation, or go to&nbsp;<a href="http://www.lastchancestore.com/" target="_blank">www.lastchancestore.com</a>&nbsp;to register online. The deadline for dinner reservations is April 14.&nbsp;10 to 10:30 a.m. - Full Dress Cavalry Drill&nbsp; 10:30 to 11 a.m. - Full Dress Infantry Drill&nbsp; 11:00 a.m. - Rebels No Longer: Galvanized Yankees and the Post Civil War West 1:00 p.m. - What's for dinner? Cooking demonstration of enlisted men's food in the Army&nbsp; 2:00 p.m. - Infantry and Cavalry Small Arms Firing Demonstration&nbsp; 3:00 p.m. - The Bulldog: Mountain Howitzer Firing Demonstration&nbsp; 4:00 p.m. - To Live or Die at Fort Larned: Frontier Army Medicine&nbsp; 4:30 p.m. - Retreat Ceremony: Traditional Army Flag-Lowering 6:00 p.m. - Catered Dinner 7:15 p.m. - Victorian Ball with music by the Kansas Brigade Band and caller Marla Matkin&nbsp;&nbsp; The Fort Larned Old Guard is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organized to help with historical education, scientific and interpretive activities of Fort Larned National Historic Site. For more information about the group, or information on how you can be part of their work, contact Fort Larned National Historic Site.&nbsp;Fort Larned National Historic Site is located six miles west of Larned on Kansas Highway 156.&nbsp; You can find information on visiting at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.nps.gov/fols" target="_blank">www.nps.gov/fols</a>, by calling 620-285-6911, or emailing&nbsp;<a href="mailto:fols_internet@nps.gov" target="_blank">fols_internet@nps.gov</a>.&nbsp; For information on area tourism partners, lodging, dining, and community services go to&nbsp;<a href="http://www.larnedks.org/" target="_blank">www.larnedks.org</a>&nbsp;or call (620) 285-6916.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Celebrate the common soldier at Fort Larned Old Guard Mess and Muster 

The Hays Area Board of Zoning Appeals will meet April 12 at 8:15 a.m. in Hays City Hall, 1507 Main.

Agenda items include a public hearing request by Great Plains Campus Ministry to allow for installation of a LED electronic message wall sign at 507 Elm.&nbsp;

The complete agenda is available <a href="https://www.haysusa.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04122023-1404">here</a>.&nbsp;

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 </figure>City of HaysThe Hays Area Board of Zoning Appeals will meet April 12 at 8:15 a.m. in Hays City Hall, 1507 Main.Agenda items include a public hearing request by Great Plains Campus Ministry to allow for installation of a LED electronic message wall sign at 507 Elm.&nbsp;The complete agenda is available <a href="https://www.haysusa.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04122023-1404">here</a>.&nbsp;

Hays Area Board of Zoning Appeals meets Wednesday

The Kansas Department of Transportation plans to begin a field survey for a proposed bridge replacement project along U.S. 36 in eastern Phillips County starting the week of April 17.

The bridge, which spans the Kyle Railroad, is located approximately 13 miles east of the U.S. 183 junction, or 2 miles east of Agra. Activities will 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 in early July.

A member of the survey crew will contact property owners or tenants for permission to enter private property if access is needed. John Sommers of JEO will oversee the survey for KDOT.

KDOTThe Kansas Department of Transportation plans to begin a field survey for a proposed bridge replacement project along U.S. 36 in eastern Phillips County starting the week of April 17.The bridge, which spans the Kyle Railroad, is located approximately 13 miles east of the U.S. 183 junction, or 2 miles east of Agra. Activities will 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 in early July.A member of the survey crew will contact property owners or tenants for permission to enter private property if access is needed. John Sommers of JEO will oversee the survey for KDOT.

Field survey planned for U.S. 36 bridge in Phillips County

Nichols Memorial Barrel Race April 28 at Ellis Co. fairgrounds

The Kansas Department of Transportation has started field survey activities for proposed improvements on U.S. 281 in Russell and Osborne counties.

The survey is for proposed pavement reconstruction on approximately 5 miles of U.S. 281 starting at the east K-18 junction in Russell County and ending at County Road 412 in Osborne County. Crews will also be completing survey work on the Coon Creek bridge and drainage box structure, which are both located along the project corridor.

Activities will 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 in early July.

A member of the survey crew will contact property owners or tenants for permission to enter private property if access is needed. Kara LaRiviere, KDOT land survey manager, will oversee the survey activities.

KDOTThe Kansas Department of Transportation has started field survey activities for proposed improvements on U.S. 281 in Russell and Osborne counties.The survey is for proposed pavement reconstruction on approximately 5 miles of U.S. 281 starting at the east K-18 junction in Russell County and ending at County Road 412 in Osborne County. Crews will also be completing survey work on the Coon Creek bridge and drainage box structure, which are both located along the project corridor.Activities will 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 in early July.A member of the survey crew will contact property owners or tenants for permission to enter private property if access is needed. Kara LaRiviere, KDOT land survey manager, will oversee the survey activities.

Field surveys underway on U.S. 281 in Russell, Osborne counties

Antique tractor pull in Schoenchen is April 15

COLBY — This year's Spring Art Walk hosted by the Colby Community College art department will be set up throughout the college campus on Friday, April 21, from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Artwork will also be displayed at Jonas Gallery and Donelan Jewelry on Franklin Avenue in downtown Colby.&nbsp;

The show features original works by professional artists and students from CCC and area K-12 public and private schools. Art will span the quad and hang in adjacent buildings around the center of campus. Many pieces are available for purchase.&nbsp;

"Ruth Ellen Lynch and her band are set to play jazz music all evening by the clock tower,"&nbsp;said CCC art instructor Rebel Mahieu."People should bring a chair and blanket so they can stay for a while and listen."

Additional highlights include a maze, food vendors, caricature drawings,&nbsp;an aluminum pour demonstration, face painting, and other activities.

There is no charge to attend. For more information or to volunteer, contact Mahieu at (785) 269-7065.

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 </figure>CCCCOLBY — This year's Spring Art Walk hosted by the Colby Community College art department will be set up throughout the college campus on Friday, April 21, from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Artwork will also be displayed at Jonas Gallery and Donelan Jewelry on Franklin Avenue in downtown Colby.&nbsp;The show features original works by professional artists and students from CCC and area K-12 public and private schools. Art will span the quad and hang in adjacent buildings around the center of campus. Many pieces are available for purchase.&nbsp;"Ruth Ellen Lynch and her band are set to play jazz music all evening by the clock tower,"&nbsp;said CCC art instructor Rebel Mahieu."People should bring a chair and blanket so they can stay for a while and listen."Additional highlights include a maze, food vendors, caricature drawings,&nbsp;an aluminum pour demonstration, face painting, and other activities.There is no charge to attend. For more information or to volunteer, contact Mahieu at (785) 269-7065.

Change of venue for annual Colby art walk

Ellis County Fire Chief Darin Myers announced a temporary burn
ban Monday.

The burn ban goes is due to the increased temperatures,
lower levels of humidity and the lack of measurable moisture.

The ban, in all unincorporated areas of Ellis County, goes
into effect immediately.

Hays PostEllis County Fire Chief Darin Myers announced a temporary burn
ban Monday.The burn ban goes is due to the increased temperatures,
lower levels of humidity and the lack of measurable moisture.The ban, in all unincorporated areas of Ellis County, goes
into effect immediately.

Ellis County issues burn ban

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Abilene Convention and Visitors Bureau

ABILENE - Race organizers are preparing for the 2023 Eisenhower Marathon.

The Marathon will be April 29, in Abilene. The race will start in Old Abilene Town and offers 5k, 10k, Half-Marathon, and Full-Marathon options.

READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/62d4f736-5616-4cc5-bdf3-879d18d785e0">More than 700 runners already registered for Salina Crossroads Marathon</a>

The race began in 2003 under the leadership of June DeWeese and was one of only a handful of marathons in the Midwest. Today, Steve Cathey serves as race organizer. A Boston Marathon Qualifying Course, runners from 27 states are registered for the “fast and mostly flat” race.

&nbsp;“People love running the Eisenhower Marathon,” Cathey said. “Many people set personal records on this course.”

&nbsp;Another reason runners love coming to Abilene is the hospitality.&nbsp;

“The event&nbsp;provides big race swag and small-town hospitality; runners coming to town become part of the Abilene family!” he said. “Over the past three years of being the director, we have had many returning runners due to the amazing support of our staff on race day, making everything enjoyable for the participants!”

A race of this size wouldn’t be possible without community support.

“Thank you to all of our sponsors for their continued support,” Cathey said.

For more information about the Eisenhower Marathon or to volunteer, contact Steve Cathey at (785) 280-0705 or visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.eisenhowermarathon.net/" target="_blank">www.EisenhowerMarathon.net</a>.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/3/1678983370510.jpeg" alt="A previous Eisenhower Marathon.&nbsp;Photo courtesy&nbsp; Abilene Convention and Visitors Bureau" />
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 </figure>Abilene Convention and Visitors BureauABILENE - Race organizers are preparing for the 2023 Eisenhower Marathon.The Marathon will be April 29, in Abilene. The race will start in Old Abilene Town and offers 5k, 10k, Half-Marathon, and Full-Marathon options.READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/62d4f736-5616-4cc5-bdf3-879d18d785e0">More than 700 runners already registered for Salina Crossroads Marathon</a>The race began in 2003 under the leadership of June DeWeese and was one of only a handful of marathons in the Midwest. Today, Steve Cathey serves as race organizer. A Boston Marathon Qualifying Course, runners from 27 states are registered for the “fast and mostly flat” race.&nbsp;“People love running the Eisenhower Marathon,” Cathey said. “Many people set personal records on this course.”&nbsp;Another reason runners love coming to Abilene is the hospitality.&nbsp;“The event&nbsp;provides big race swag and small-town hospitality; runners coming to town become part of the Abilene family!” he said. “Over the past three years of being the director, we have had many returning runners due to the amazing support of our staff on race day, making everything enjoyable for the participants!”A race of this size wouldn’t be possible without community support.“Thank you to all of our sponsors for their continued support,” Cathey said.For more information about the Eisenhower Marathon or to volunteer, contact Steve Cathey at (785) 280-0705 or visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.eisenhowermarathon.net/" target="_blank">www.EisenhowerMarathon.net</a>.

Runners headed to Abilene in April for Eisenhower Marathon

Red Line Cruisers cruise night, car show scheduled

The&nbsp;Chamber in Hays, Kansas&nbsp;will host the final date for&nbsp;the 2023 Legislative Coffee Series.&nbsp;

Saturday will be the last date to connect with local legislators representing Ellis County. Doors will open at 8 a.m. at&nbsp;the Hays Public Library. Coffee and scones provided by Breathe Coffee House will be served from 8:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., with the official program commencing at 8:30 a.m. Legislators will provide opening remarks and share their committee&nbsp;assignments, provide a question and answer forum, and conclude with closing remarks.

Kansas Sen. Rick Billinger, R-Goodland, and&nbsp;Kansas&nbsp;Rep. Barb Wasinger, R-Hays, have confirmed&nbsp;attendance, with Kansas Rep Ken Rahjes’&nbsp;presence pending. Rahjes is a Republican from Agra.

Questions&nbsp;may be submitted in advance&nbsp;via email to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:sarah@hayschamber.com">sarah@hayschamber.com</a>. &nbsp;Attendees will also be afforded the opportunity to submit questions the morning of the event. &nbsp;All community members are invited to attend, and no formal registration is required.

Premier sponsors for the event are Midwest Energy and the Hays Daily News.

News releaseThe&nbsp;Chamber in Hays, Kansas&nbsp;will host the final date for&nbsp;the 2023 Legislative Coffee Series.&nbsp;Saturday will be the last date to connect with local legislators representing Ellis County. Doors will open at 8 a.m. at&nbsp;the Hays Public Library. Coffee and scones provided by Breathe Coffee House will be served from 8:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., with the official program commencing at 8:30 a.m. Legislators will provide opening remarks and share their committee&nbsp;assignments, provide a question and answer forum, and conclude with closing remarks.Kansas Sen. Rick Billinger, R-Goodland, and&nbsp;Kansas&nbsp;Rep. Barb Wasinger, R-Hays, have confirmed&nbsp;attendance, with Kansas Rep Ken Rahjes’&nbsp;presence pending. Rahjes is a Republican from Agra.Questions&nbsp;may be submitted in advance&nbsp;via email to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:sarah@hayschamber.com">sarah@hayschamber.com</a>. &nbsp;Attendees will also be afforded the opportunity to submit questions the morning of the event. &nbsp;All community members are invited to attend, and no formal registration is required.Premier sponsors for the event are Midwest Energy and the Hays Daily News.

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