<b>By TONY GUERRERO</b><br><i>Hays Post</i>

A new kind of harvest is taking root in Hays, growing not just fresh produce but opportunity and purpose for individuals with disabilities.

Matthew Bender, business development director for the Arc of Central Plains, is leading the social enterprise, inspired by his son Oliver, who was born with Down syndrome.

"In essence, gardening gives both the students and our staff the opportunity to work on their [occupational therapy] and [physical therapy] goals, all while enjoying the beautiful outdoors and everything Kansas has to offer," Bender said.

Harvest Hays, a program under the Arc of Central Plains, empowers individuals with disabilities through teamwork and high tunnel farming.

Bender said the nonprofit began in the summer of 2023 to teach vocational and life skills to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

"We thought farming with our community would be the best way to do that," he said.

The program is a collaboration between the Arc, Bethesda Place and USD 489's WeKan Center. Bender said last year was only a half-growing season, with planting starting on July 1.

Despite the late start, Harvest Hays produced more than 1,000 pounds of produce sold to places like Verdant Bistro and Klema Apple Market in Russell.

The 5-acre site includes three high tunnels, offering about 6,000 square feet of protected growing space to extend the growing season.

The Natural Resources Conservation Service provided a grant to help build the high tunnels.

Harvest Hays plans to grow more than 40 varieties this season, including tomatoes, cucumbers, squash, herbs, melons and potatoes. The group is also exploring food processing options such as spice blends.

"This year, I'm anticipating anywhere from 400 to 500 plus plants," Bender said. "I wouldn't mind hitting that ton mark. That'd be a cool benchmark to hit."

Bender said Harvest Hays is also finalizing a subscription-based program that allows families to sign up for a $10 weekly box, with contents that vary based on what is in season and ready to harvest.

If you want to learn more about Harvest Hays, you can email Bender at mbender@arcofcentralplains.org or visit <a href="https://arcofcentralplains.org/">The Arc of Central Plans website</a>.

You can also follow Harvest Hays on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/people/Harvest-Hays/61563145056285/?_rdr">Facebook</a>.

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                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/3/1742841334348.jpeg" alt="Produce grown by Harvest Hays from the 2024 season. Courtesy photo" />
                        <figcaption>Produce grown by Harvest Hays from the 2024 season. Courtesy photo</figcaption>
                    </figure><div><iframe title="Post Podcast: Harvest Hays" allowtransparency="true" height="300" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:300px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?from=embed&i=5ucqh-185e0d4-pb&square=1&share=1&download=1&fonts=Arial&skin=3267a3&font-color=auto&rtl=0&logo_link=podcast_page&btn-skin=60a0c8&size=300" loading="lazy" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><p><b>By TONY GUERRERO</b><br><i>Hays Post</i></p><p>A new kind of harvest is taking root in Hays, growing not just fresh produce but opportunity and purpose for individuals with disabilities.</p><p>Matthew Bender, business development director for the Arc of Central Plains, is leading the social enterprise, inspired by his son Oliver, who was born with Down syndrome.</p><p>"In essence, gardening gives both the students and our staff the opportunity to work on their [occupational therapy] and [physical therapy] goals, all while enjoying the beautiful outdoors and everything Kansas has to offer," Bender said.</p><p>Harvest Hays, a program under the Arc of Central Plains, empowers individuals with disabilities through teamwork and high tunnel farming.</p><figure>
                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/3/1742913501976.jpeg" alt="Harvest Hays participants working on the garden for the 2025 season. Courtesy photo" />
                        <figcaption>Harvest Hays participants working on the garden for the 2025 season. Courtesy photo</figcaption>
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                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/3/1742913538610.jpeg" alt="Harvest Hays participants gardening inside a high tunnel. Courtesy photo" />
                        <figcaption>Harvest Hays participants gardening inside a high tunnel. Courtesy photo</figcaption>
                    </figure><p>Bender said the nonprofit began in the summer of 2023 to teach vocational and life skills to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.</p><p>"We thought farming with our community would be the best way to do that," he said.</p><p>The program is a collaboration between the Arc, Bethesda Place and USD 489's WeKan Center. Bender said last year was only a half-growing season, with planting starting on July 1.</p><p>Despite the late start, Harvest Hays produced more than 1,000 pounds of produce sold to places like Verdant Bistro and Klema Apple Market in Russell.</p><figure>
                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/3/1742914408282.jpeg" alt="Harvest&nbsp;Hays  participants inside a high tunnel for farming. Courtesy photo" />
                        <figcaption>Harvest&nbsp;Hays  participants inside a high tunnel for farming. Courtesy photo</figcaption>
                    </figure><p>The 5-acre site includes three high tunnels, offering about 6,000 square feet of protected growing space to extend the growing season.</p><p>The Natural Resources Conservation Service provided a grant to help build the high tunnels.</p><p>Harvest Hays plans to grow more than 40 varieties this season, including tomatoes, cucumbers, squash, herbs, melons and potatoes. The group is also exploring food processing options such as spice blends.</p><p>"This year, I'm anticipating anywhere from 400 to 500 plus plants," Bender said. "I wouldn't mind hitting that ton mark. That'd be a cool benchmark to hit."</p><p>Bender said Harvest Hays is also finalizing a subscription-based program that allows families to sign up for a $10 weekly box, with contents that vary based on what is in season and ready to harvest.</p><p>If you want to learn more about Harvest Hays, you can email Bender at mbender@arcofcentralplains.org or visit <a href="https://arcofcentralplains.org/">The Arc of Central Plans website</a>.</p><p>You can also follow Harvest Hays on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/people/Harvest-Hays/61563145056285/?_rdr">Facebook</a>.</p><figure>
                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/3/1742913596428.jpeg" alt="Three participants at the Hays Harvest gardening site. Courtesy photo" />
                        <figcaption>Three participants at the Hays Harvest gardening site. Courtesy photo</figcaption>
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🎙 Post Podcast: Harvest Hays grows produce through individuals with disabilities

<b>By CRISTINA JANNEY<br></b><i>Hays Post</i>

The Hays USD 489 school board approved the purchase of laptops for Hays High students at its meeting on Monday.

The district's Technology Committee had recommended buying iPads with keyboards to replace the aging laptops at the high school.

The district budgets to replace the high school devices every four years.

Two Hays High students spoke during the public comments session of the meeting. Both advocated for the continued use of laptops.

Although the students cited more computing power available on the laptops, Scott Summers, director of technology, said the iPads actually beat the Dell laptops the students are using now for computing power.

However, to gain the computing power students said they wanted in a student-led survey, the district would have to upgrade to MacBook Pros, Summers said.

The board approved a bid from Dell for&nbsp;$605,935 for 1,100 devices. iPads would have cost about $150,000 less over the life of the computers.&nbsp;

The MacBook Pros would have cost about $120,000 more than the Dells over the four-year life of the computers. The estimated costs include buyback of old devices, Summers said.

Board member Ruth Ruder commended the students for coming before the board with their concerns. Ruder, whose daughter attends Hays High, said several students approached her and expressed their desires to continue to use laptops.&nbsp;

Board member Jayme Goetz, a former teacher in the district, said teachers approached her saying they preferred laptops for their classes.

The board unanimously approved the purchase of the Dell laptops.

The board approved the purchase of bleachers and a press box for Hays High softball at a cost of $178,160 from Heartland Seating. It also approved&nbsp;bleachers at the new Hays Middle School athletic field from Heartland Seating for $127,442.

Board members asked about moving the old bleachers from Hays Middle School to the new location.&nbsp;

Superintendent Ron Wilson said he thought the community will continue to use the field at the current middle school.

He said he was also concerned about the stability of the old bleachers if they had to be disassembled and bolted back together. He expressed concerns about liability issues.

New weight racks were purchased for the new high school with bond funds. Additional weights are needed for the facility.&nbsp;

The board&nbsp;approved the purchase of weights and equipment from BSN Sports for $54,492 from the capital outlay fund.

The board also discussed moving the election of board officers from July to January.&nbsp;

The district financial year starts July 1. However, board elections, which used to be in April, are now in November.&nbsp;

The board made no decisions on the elections Monday night. They will discuss the issue again at their June meeting.

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                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/3/1742870908693.jpg" alt="Photo courtesy of Pixabay." />
                        <figcaption>Photo courtesy of Pixabay.</figcaption>
                    </figure><div><iframe title="Post Podcast: USD 489 School Board Update" allowtransparency="true" height="300" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:300px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?from=embed&i=nws3v-185ff99-pb&square=1&share=1&download=1&fonts=Arial&skin=3267a3&font-color=auto&rtl=0&logo_link=podcast_page&btn-skin=60a0c8&size=300" loading="lazy" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><p><b>By CRISTINA JANNEY<br></b><i>Hays Post</i></p><p>The Hays USD 489 school board approved the purchase of laptops for Hays High students at its meeting on Monday.</p><p>The district's Technology Committee had recommended buying iPads with keyboards to replace the aging laptops at the high school.</p><p>The district budgets to replace the high school devices every four years.</p><p>Two Hays High students spoke during the public comments session of the meeting. Both advocated for the continued use of laptops.</p><p>Although the students cited more computing power available on the laptops, Scott Summers, director of technology, said the iPads actually beat the Dell laptops the students are using now for computing power.</p><p>However, to gain the computing power students said they wanted in a student-led survey, the district would have to upgrade to MacBook Pros, Summers said.</p><p>The board approved a bid from Dell for&nbsp;$605,935 for 1,100 devices. iPads would have cost about $150,000 less over the life of the computers.&nbsp;</p><p>The MacBook Pros would have cost about $120,000 more than the Dells over the four-year life of the computers. The estimated costs include buyback of old devices, Summers said.</p><p>Board member Ruth Ruder commended the students for coming before the board with their concerns. Ruder, whose daughter attends Hays High, said several students approached her and expressed their desires to continue to use laptops.&nbsp;</p><p>Board member Jayme Goetz, a former teacher in the district, said teachers approached her saying they preferred laptops for their classes.</p><p>The board unanimously approved the purchase of the Dell laptops.</p><h2>Bleachers</h2><p>The board approved the purchase of bleachers and a press box for Hays High softball at a cost of $178,160 from Heartland Seating. It also approved&nbsp;bleachers at the new Hays Middle School athletic field from Heartland Seating for $127,442.</p><p>Board members asked about moving the old bleachers from Hays Middle School to the new location.&nbsp;</p><p>Superintendent Ron Wilson said he thought the community will continue to use the field at the current middle school.</p><p>He said he was also concerned about the stability of the old bleachers if they had to be disassembled and bolted back together. He expressed concerns about liability issues.</p><p>New weight racks were purchased for the new high school with bond funds. Additional weights are needed for the facility.&nbsp;</p><p>The board&nbsp;approved the purchase of weights and equipment from BSN Sports for $54,492 from the capital outlay fund.</p><h2>Board elections</h2><p>The board also discussed moving the election of board officers from July to January.&nbsp;</p><p>The district financial year starts July 1. However, board elections, which used to be in April, are now in November.&nbsp;</p><p>The board made no decisions on the elections Monday night. They will discuss the issue again at their June meeting.</p>

🎙 Hays USD 489 school board votes to purchase laptops for Hays High students

<i>On this episode of Forward Ever: Leading in Challenging Times, host Gary Shorman continues a series on leadership and entrepreneurship.&nbsp;58% of new businesses fail in Kansas before their fifth year. Kris Munsch discusses the critical step you should be doing before starting a new business.&nbsp;</i>

<div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/YgXs7UVOsM8?si=HeUREOaslDKpq6f1" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></div><p><i>On this episode of Forward Ever: Leading in Challenging Times, host Gary Shorman continues a series on leadership and entrepreneurship.&nbsp;58% of new businesses fail in Kansas before their fifth year. Kris Munsch discusses the critical step you should be doing before starting a new business.&nbsp;</i></p>

🎤 Forward Ever: Part 2: Kris Munsch of Hays on leadership, entrepreneurship

<i>Reporter Cristina Janney speaks with Doug Williams of Grow Hays about population growth and the local economy.</i>

<div><iframe title="Post Podcast: Grow Hays - Population Growth and Local Economy" allowtransparency="true" height="300" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:300px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?from=embed&i=a8ucq-1858a27-pb&square=1&share=1&download=1&fonts=Arial&skin=3267a3&font-color=auto&rtl=0&logo_link=podcast_page&btn-skin=60a0c8&size=300" loading="lazy" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><p><i>Reporter Cristina Janney speaks with Doug Williams of Grow Hays about population growth and the local economy.</i></p>

🎙 Post Podcast: Doug Williams on Hays' population growth, local economy

🎙POST PODCAST: Brenda Meder, Governor's Arts Advocacy Award winner

<i>On this episode of the Hays Post Podcast, news reporter Tony Guerrero visits with Fort Hays State University Alumni Director Kim Cebula, Director of Annual Giving Dane Dreiling and Student Development Specialist Katie Ecord about FHSU Giving Day.</i>

<div><iframe title="Post Podcast: FHSU Giving Day" allowtransparency="true" height="300" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:300px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?from=embed&i=sa8g4-1843512-pb&square=1&share=1&download=1&fonts=Arial&skin=3267a3&font-color=auto&rtl=0&logo_link=podcast_page&btn-skin=60a0c8&size=300" loading="lazy" allowfullscreen=""></iframe>
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 </div><p><i>On this episode of the Hays Post Podcast, news reporter Tony Guerrero visits with Fort Hays State University Alumni Director Kim Cebula, Director of Annual Giving Dane Dreiling and Student Development Specialist Katie Ecord about FHSU Giving Day.</i></p>

🎙 Post Podcast: FHSU Giving Day

<i>On this episode of the&nbsp;<a href="https://hayspost.com/category/post-podcast" target="_blank">Post Podcast</a>,&nbsp;</i><i>Hays Post reporter Cristina Janney speaks with Nancy Jeter, Women Who Lead board member, about some of the nonprofit organization's recent proejcts.</i>

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                    </figure><div><iframe title="Post Podcast: Women Who Lead" allowtransparency="true" height="300" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:300px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?from=embed&i=uc77i-184a2dc-pb&square=1&share=1&download=1&fonts=Arial&skin=3267a3&font-color=auto&rtl=0&logo_link=podcast_page&btn-skin=60a0c8&size=300" loading="lazy" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><p><i>On this episode of the&nbsp;<a href="https://hayspost.com/category/post-podcast" target="_blank">Post Podcast</a>,&nbsp;</i><i>Hays Post reporter Cristina Janney speaks with Nancy Jeter, Women Who Lead board member, about some of the nonprofit organization's recent proejcts.</i></p>

🎙 Post Podcast: Women Who Lead on their recent projects

<i>On this episode of the Hays&nbsp;<a href="https://hayspost.com/category/post-podcast" target="_blank">Post Podcast</a>,&nbsp;</i><i>Hays Post reporter Cristina Janney talks with&nbsp;</i><i><a href="http://www.ipifinancialservices.com/" target="_blank">Insurance Planning, Inc.</a>&nbsp;account executive Brian Weimer and&nbsp;John Scheck from the Claims Department about claims advocates and tips on filing claims.</i>

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                    </figure><div><iframe title="Post Podcast: Insurance Planning" allowtransparency="true" height="300" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:300px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?from=embed&i=6ita5-184a2ca-pb&square=1&share=1&download=1&fonts=Arial&skin=3267a3&font-color=auto&rtl=0&logo_link=podcast_page&btn-skin=60a0c8&size=300" loading="lazy" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><p><i>On this episode of the Hays&nbsp;<a href="https://hayspost.com/category/post-podcast" target="_blank">Post Podcast</a>,&nbsp;</i><i>Hays Post reporter Cristina Janney talks with&nbsp;</i><i><a href="http://www.ipifinancialservices.com/" target="_blank">Insurance Planning, Inc.</a>&nbsp;account executive Brian Weimer and&nbsp;John Scheck from the Claims Department about claims advocates and tips on filing claims.</i></p>

🎙 Post Podcast: Insurance Planning on claims advocates, filing insurance claims

<i>The Hays Regional Airport saw record passenger enplanements last year. On this episode of the Hays Post Podcast, news reporter Becky Kiser visits with Jamie Salter, airport director. Joining the discussion is Melissa Dixon, director of the Hays Convention and Visitors Bureau, who talks about the economic impacts of airport.&nbsp;&nbsp;</i>

<div><iframe title="POST PODCAST: Record enplanements at Hays Regional Airport in 2024" allowtransparency="true" height="300" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:300px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?from=embed&i=gj7dy-1842fe2-pb&square=1&share=1&download=1&fonts=Arial&skin=3267a3&font-color=auto&rtl=0&logo_link=podcast_page&btn-skin=60a0c8&size=300" loading="lazy" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><p><i>The Hays Regional Airport saw record passenger enplanements last year. On this episode of the Hays Post Podcast, news reporter Becky Kiser visits with Jamie Salter, airport director. Joining the discussion is Melissa Dixon, director of the Hays Convention and Visitors Bureau, who talks about the economic impacts of airport.&nbsp;&nbsp;</i></p>

🎙 POST PODCAST: Record enplanements at Hays Regional Airport in 2024

<i>Reporter Cristina Janney speaks with Doug Williams of Grow Hays about Housing on this episode of the Hays Post Podcast.</i>

<div><iframe title="Post Podcast: Grow Hays - Housing" allowtransparency="true" height="300" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:300px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?from=embed&i=jvia7-1842f90-pb&square=1&share=1&download=1&fonts=Arial&skin=3267a3&font-color=auto&rtl=0&logo_link=podcast_page&btn-skin=60a0c8&size=300" loading="lazy" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><p><i>Reporter Cristina Janney speaks with Doug Williams of Grow Hays about Housing on this episode of the Hays Post Podcast.</i></p>

🎙 Post Podcast: Grow Hays: Housing forecast looking up in 2025 in Hays

🎙 POST PODCAST: Alcohol consumption and its effects on the body

<i>On this episode of Forward Ever: Leading in Challenging Times, host Gary Shorman talks with Hays resident Sam&nbsp;Foglesong, whose wife was a federal worker fired in a round of federal DOGE cuts.</i>

<div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/MTb8u0Yyf3Y?si=eroynJ6cSf_J7BnP" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></div><p><i>On this episode of Forward Ever: Leading in Challenging Times, host Gary Shorman talks with Hays resident Sam&nbsp;Foglesong, whose wife was a federal worker fired in a round of federal DOGE cuts.</i></p>

🎤 Forward Ever: Sam Foglesong of Hays on how DOGE cuts have affected his family

<i>On this episode of the Hays Post Podcast, news reporter Becky Kiser talks with Monique Koerner, Family and Community Wellness extension agent in the Cottonwood District, and Micki Armstrong of "A Different Mindset" about the March 22 fundraiser, "A Rock 'n' Roll Night to Remember."</i>

<div><iframe title="Post Podcast: &quot;A Rock 'n' Roll Night to Remember&quot;" allowtransparency="true" height="300" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:300px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?from=embed&i=wye96-183d825-pb&square=1&share=1&download=1&fonts=Arial&skin=3267a3&font-color=auto&rtl=0&logo_link=podcast_page&btn-skin=60a0c8&size=300" loading="lazy" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><p><i>On this episode of the Hays Post Podcast, news reporter Becky Kiser talks with Monique Koerner, Family and Community Wellness extension agent in the Cottonwood District, and Micki Armstrong of "A Different Mindset" about the March 22 fundraiser, "A Rock 'n' Roll Night to Remember."</i></p><figure>
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🎙 Post Podcast: "A Rock 'n' Roll Night to Remember"

<i>Reporter Cristina Janney speaks with Nicole Windholz chairwoman of Hays Young Professionals about the restructuring of that organization.</i>

<div><iframe title="Post Podcast: Hays Young Professionals" allowtransparency="true" height="300" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:300px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?from=embed&i=5trbm-1834a80-pb&square=1&share=1&download=1&fonts=Arial&skin=3267a3&font-color=auto&rtl=0&logo_link=podcast_page&btn-skin=60a0c8&size=300" loading="lazy" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><p><i>Reporter Cristina Janney speaks with Nicole Windholz chairwoman of Hays Young Professionals about the restructuring of that organization.</i></p>

🎙 POST PODCAST: Nicole Windholz discusses restructuring of HYP

Fort Hays State University is starting a new telemental health initiative.

On this episode of the Hays Post Podcast, news reporter Becky Kiser talks with Kim&nbsp;Chappell, department chair and associate professor of Advanced Education Programs at FHSU about the trainings.

<div><iframe title="POST PODCAST: FHSU telemental health initiative" allowtransparency="true" height="300" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:300px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?from=embed&i=kcnyp-182e3ef-pb&square=1&share=1&download=1&fonts=Arial&skin=3267a3&font-color=auto&rtl=0&logo_link=podcast_page&btn-skin=60a0c8&size=300" loading="lazy" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><p>Fort Hays State University is starting a new telemental health initiative.</p><p>On this episode of the Hays Post Podcast, news reporter Becky Kiser talks with Kim&nbsp;Chappell, department chair and associate professor of Advanced Education Programs at FHSU about the trainings.</p>

🎙POST PODCAST: FHSU telemental health initiative

🎙 POST PODCAST: Downtown Hays Market

Hays High School will perform "Hadestown, The Teen Edition" tonight through Sunday at the 12th Street Auditorium.

Showtimes are 7 p.m. today, Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. on Sunday.

Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the door or online at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ticketsource.us/hays-high-school?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR1CMmel0uzYvYZ1j448Rv1dYusiYxQvfhuxN9xSFD6Xg4q32ia8rQnbXl8_aem_eNn76VbViTmjsyUTyKrIbw" target="_blank">www.ticketsource.us/hays-high-school</a>.

<div><iframe title="USD 489 Update - Hadestown" allowtransparency="true" height="300" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:300px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?from=embed&i=iq7yz-182e3ab-pb&square=1&share=1&download=1&fonts=Arial&skin=3267a3&font-color=auto&rtl=0&logo_link=podcast_page&btn-skin=60a0c8&size=300" loading="lazy" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><figure>
                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/3/1741282640403.jpeg" alt="Hays High's production of&nbsp;"Hadestown, The Teen Edition" Courtesy photo" />
                        <figcaption>Hays High's production of&nbsp;"Hadestown, The Teen Edition" Courtesy photo</figcaption>
                    </figure><p>Hays High School will perform "Hadestown, The Teen Edition" tonight through Sunday at the 12th Street Auditorium.</p><p>Showtimes are 7 p.m. today, Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. on Sunday.</p><p>Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the door or online at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ticketsource.us/hays-high-school?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR1CMmel0uzYvYZ1j448Rv1dYusiYxQvfhuxN9xSFD6Xg4q32ia8rQnbXl8_aem_eNn76VbViTmjsyUTyKrIbw" target="_blank">www.ticketsource.us/hays-high-school</a>.</p>

🎙 Hays High to perform 'Hadestown' tonight through Sunday

<i>Reporter Cristina Janney speaks with Beth Hansen and Pam Dreiling about Early Childhood Connections preschool on this episode of the Hays Post Podcast.</i>

<div><iframe title="Post Podcast: Early Childhood Connections - Preschool Program" allowtransparency="true" height="300" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:300px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?from=embed&i=fzbwx-181ee31-pb&square=1&share=1&download=1&fonts=Arial&skin=3267a3&font-color=auto&rtl=0&logo_link=podcast_page&btn-skin=60a0c8&size=300" loading="lazy" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><p><i>Reporter Cristina Janney speaks with Beth Hansen and Pam Dreiling about Early Childhood Connections preschool on this episode of the Hays Post Podcast.</i></p>

🎙 Post Podcast: Enrollment open for Early Childhood Connections preschool

<i>Reporter Cristina Janney speaks with Doug Williams of Grow Hays about the structure and mission of Grow Hays on this episode of the Hays Post Podcast.</i>

<div><iframe title="Post Podcast: Grow Hays" allowtransparency="true" height="300" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:300px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?from=embed&i=jtjiy-1820f56-pb&square=1&share=1&download=1&fonts=Arial&skin=3267a3&font-color=auto&rtl=0&logo_link=podcast_page&btn-skin=60a0c8&size=300" loading="lazy" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><p><i>Reporter Cristina Janney speaks with Doug Williams of Grow Hays about the structure and mission of Grow Hays on this episode of the Hays Post Podcast.</i></p>

🎙 Post Podcast: Doug Williams: What is Grow Hays?

Jeff Leiker with Eagle Radio chats with Adam Conkey from Historic Fort Hays about The Buffalo Soldier and Nicodemus.

<div><iframe title="Post Podcast: Fort Hays Historic Site - The Buffalo Soldier and Nicodemus" allowtransparency="true" height="300" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:300px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?from=embed&i=mb45n-1816c45-pb&square=1&share=1&download=1&fonts=Arial&skin=3267a3&font-color=auto&rtl=0&logo_link=podcast_page&btn-skin=60a0c8&size=300" loading="lazy" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><p>Jeff Leiker with Eagle Radio chats with Adam Conkey from Historic Fort Hays about The Buffalo Soldier and Nicodemus.</p>

🎙 Post Podcast: The Buffalo Soldiers, Nicodemus

<i>On this episode of Forward Ever: Leading in Challenging Times, host Gary Shorman talks with&nbsp;Dan Lara, new director of the Kansas Small Business Development Center.</i>

<div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/dDrdcEkTobE?si=fD1ma9OWoftMmfUN" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></div><p><i>On this episode of Forward Ever: Leading in Challenging Times, host Gary Shorman talks with&nbsp;Dan Lara, new director of the Kansas Small Business Development Center.</i></p>

🎤 Forward Ever: Dan Lara, director Kansas Small Business Development Center

<i>On this episode of the&nbsp;<a href="https://hayspost.com/category/post-podcast" target="_blank">Post Podcast</a>,&nbsp;<a href="http://www.ipifinancialservices.com/" target="_blank">Insurance Planning, Inc.</a>&nbsp;account executives Brian Weimer and Mike&nbsp;</i>Niernberger&nbsp;<i>discuss long-term care insurance with Hays Post reporter Cristina Janney.&nbsp; &nbsp;</i>

<div><iframe title="Insurance Planning Incorporated: Long Term Care Insurance" allowtransparency="true" height="300" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:300px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?from=embed&i=ixgjr-1816bcf-pb&square=1&share=1&download=1&fonts=Arial&skin=3267a3&font-color=auto&rtl=0&logo_link=podcast_page&btn-skin=60a0c8&size=300" loading="lazy" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><p><i>On this episode of the&nbsp;<a href="https://hayspost.com/category/post-podcast" target="_blank">Post Podcast</a>,&nbsp;<a href="http://www.ipifinancialservices.com/" target="_blank">Insurance Planning, Inc.</a>&nbsp;account executives Brian Weimer and Mike&nbsp;</i>Niernberger&nbsp;<i>discuss long-term care insurance with Hays Post reporter Cristina Janney.&nbsp; &nbsp;</i></p>