VICTORIA — The Victoria Knights of Columbus will hold their second Lenten fish fry on Friday, March 13,&nbsp; beginning at 5:00 p.m. at the Victoria VFW Hall.

Victoria Knights of ColumbusVICTORIA — The Victoria Knights of Columbus will hold their second Lenten fish fry on Friday, March 13,&nbsp; beginning at 5:00 p.m. at the Victoria VFW Hall.

Victoria Lenten Fish Friday is Friday in Knights of Columbus Hall

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933 Oak Ave. Hoxie, KS 67740 (785) 675-3201 <a target="_blank" href="https://hoxieimplement.com/">https://hoxieimplement.com/</a>

Yamaha YFZ250 Youth ATV - The YFZ50 is engineered as the ideal starting point for aspiring ATV riders aged 6 and up, with a low-maintenance 49cc engine tuned to develop responsive, controllable performance. A combination of engine limiters and a power cut-off tether switch make it easy to allow young riders to adapt to the ATV as their skills grow. Servicing is simple, too, thanks to features like the tool-less quick-access air filter element. Single A-arm front suspension is tuned for light, easy steering and comfortable ride quality. The rear swingarm also features a compact single shock for good control and comfort. It also boasts convenient features like a fully automatic CVT transmission and electric start with a back-up kickstart. A robust steel frame design incorporates a large 1.5 gallon fuel tank, plush seat and roomy integrated floorboards. For sporty looks and handling, YFZ50 uses durable Duro tires on lightweight wheels, with styling unmistakably inspired by the race-ready YFZ450R, Yamaha Blue Color

Current Bid: $1,500 Retail Price: $2,599 ------

Just off I-70, Wilson, KS 785-658-3626 <a href="http://%20www.marinespecialtyllc.com/" target="_blank">www.marinespecialtyllc.com</a>

This is a Zup Board from Marine Specialty's pro shop. &nbsp;You can kneel, surf, lay and play on this board.&nbsp; As seen on Shark Tank, you can take your riding to the next level. You ride faster, jump higher, and perform tricks quicker. This ZUP board features elbow pads and kneepads with non-skid EVA foam padding so you can enjoy comfort and stability. The top-down fins offer enhanced tracking and are removable if you want to add your own larger fins. Current Bid: $100 Retail Price: $700

1480 Highway 183 Stockton, KS 67669 800-446-2845

Protect your investment with a quality crafted tarp! Choose from 18 and 22 ounce polyester and nylon coated material in a wide array of colors. All applications are top quality, fully guaranteed, and crafted to fit your needs. This certificate is for tarps only. Can not be used towards labor or tarp parts. Does not include boat tarps. Tarps Unlimited Stockton Ks. 785-425-7070. Certificate value is $500 and good for one year.

Current Bid: $100 Retail Price: $500

Bid on this gift certificate from Hays Bobcat Rental, 729 East 8th St., in Hays.&nbsp; This gift certificate is good for a weekend rental of a track skid steer, wheel skid steer, or an excavator.&nbsp; You pick up the machine on Friday and can bring it back on Monday morning, and it’s good for 8 hours over the weekend.&nbsp; You can use it longer than 8 hours if you wish for a charge of $25 per hour for every hour over 8 hours.&nbsp; It will be full of fuel when you pick it up, and the machine needs to be full of fuel when you bring it back.&nbsp; Book early as machines are in high demand!&nbsp; For additional information on these rental machines, please call Ian or Kelbi Harvey at 785-621-4841.&nbsp; This certificate has an expiration date of September 30th, 2026.&nbsp; This certificate has a retail value of $325.

Current Bid: $273 Retail Price: $325

&nbsp;If you would like to get in on the action of this year’s online auction, click on the link below.&nbsp;Dive into a digital treasure trove of savings with the Eagle Radio Online Auction!<a href="https://hayspost.com/pages/eagle-radio-auction-descriptions-of-items">Click here&nbsp;to get registered, view items and bid.</a>----- <figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2026/3/1772741816710.jpeg" alt="Yamaha Youth ATV" />
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 </figure><h2>Hoxie Implement</h2>933 Oak Ave. Hoxie, KS 67740 (785) 675-3201 <a target="_blank" href="https://hoxieimplement.com/">https://hoxieimplement.com/</a><h2>Yamaha Youth ATV</h2>Yamaha YFZ250 Youth ATV - The YFZ50 is engineered as the ideal starting point for aspiring ATV riders aged 6 and up, with a low-maintenance 49cc engine tuned to develop responsive, controllable performance. A combination of engine limiters and a power cut-off tether switch make it easy to allow young riders to adapt to the ATV as their skills grow. Servicing is simple, too, thanks to features like the tool-less quick-access air filter element. Single A-arm front suspension is tuned for light, easy steering and comfortable ride quality. The rear swingarm also features a compact single shock for good control and comfort. It also boasts convenient features like a fully automatic CVT transmission and electric start with a back-up kickstart. A robust steel frame design incorporates a large 1.5 gallon fuel tank, plush seat and roomy integrated floorboards. For sporty looks and handling, YFZ50 uses durable Duro tires on lightweight wheels, with styling unmistakably inspired by the race-ready YFZ450R, Yamaha Blue ColorCurrent Bid: $1,500 Retail Price: $2,599 ------<figure>
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 </figure><h2>Marine Specialty</h2>Just off I-70, Wilson, KS 785-658-3626 <a href="http://%20www.marinespecialtyllc.com/" target="_blank">www.marinespecialtyllc.com</a><h2>Zup Board and rope</h2>This is a Zup Board from Marine Specialty's pro shop. &nbsp;You can kneel, surf, lay and play on this board.&nbsp; As seen on Shark Tank, you can take your riding to the next level. You ride faster, jump higher, and perform tricks quicker. This ZUP board features elbow pads and kneepads with non-skid EVA foam padding so you can enjoy comfort and stability. The top-down fins offer enhanced tracking and are removable if you want to add your own larger fins. Current Bid: $100 Retail Price: $700----<figure>
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 </figure><h2>Tarps Unlimited/Wilkens Mfg. Inc.</h2>1480 Highway 183 Stockton, KS 67669 800-446-2845<h2>$500 Certificate</h2>Protect your investment with a quality crafted tarp! Choose from 18 and 22 ounce polyester and nylon coated material in a wide array of colors. All applications are top quality, fully guaranteed, and crafted to fit your needs. This certificate is for tarps only. Can not be used towards labor or tarp parts. Does not include boat tarps. Tarps Unlimited Stockton Ks. 785-425-7070. Certificate value is $500 and good for one year.Current Bid: $100 Retail Price: $500------<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2026/3/1772741656043.jpeg" alt="Bobcat rental" />
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 </figure><h2>Hays Bobcat Rental</h2>729 E. Eighth Hays 785-621-4841<h2>Weekend Rental</h2>Bid on this gift certificate from Hays Bobcat Rental, 729 East 8th St., in Hays.&nbsp; This gift certificate is good for a weekend rental of a track skid steer, wheel skid steer, or an excavator.&nbsp; You pick up the machine on Friday and can bring it back on Monday morning, and it’s good for 8 hours over the weekend.&nbsp; You can use it longer than 8 hours if you wish for a charge of $25 per hour for every hour over 8 hours.&nbsp; It will be full of fuel when you pick it up, and the machine needs to be full of fuel when you bring it back.&nbsp; Book early as machines are in high demand!&nbsp; For additional information on these rental machines, please call Ian or Kelbi Harvey at 785-621-4841.&nbsp; This certificate has an expiration date of September 30th, 2026.&nbsp; This certificate has a retail value of $325.Current Bid: $273 Retail Price: $325

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1224 E 27th St,Hays, KS 67601(785) 625-3297<a target="_blank" href="https://www.genuineappliance.com/">https://www.genuineappliance.com/</a>

KitchenAid 24" Built-In Dishwasher (KDTE204KPS)

Bid today on this KitchenAid dishwasher model KDTE204KPS from Genuine Appliance in Hays, Kansas! This is your chance to upgrade your kitchen with one of the quietest and most efficient dishwashers on the market. Rated at a near-silent 39 dBA, it handles the toughest messes while keeping your home peaceful. Why You Should Bid: ProWash™ Cycle: No more guessing—sensors adjust wash settings in real-time for a perfect clean. / Third Level Utensil Rack: Adds 35% more space for flatware and small items. / PrintShield™ Finish: Resists smudges and fingerprints to keep your kitchen looking pristine. / Heat Dry Option: Features a recessed heating element to ensure your dishes come out dry and ready to put away. / Durable Interior: Full stainless steel tub resists odors and stains. <a href="https://www.kitchenaid.com/owners-center-pdp.KDTE204KPS.html">https://www.kitchenaid.com/owners-center-pdp.KDTE204KPS.html</a>

Current Bid: $489 Retail Price: $999

118 S 7th St.Ness City, KS 67560(785) 798-2410<a target="_blank" href="https://www.btiequip.com/">https://www.btiequip.com/</a>

Halo "Versa 16" Pizza Oven, Pizza Kit, and Cover

With a rotating stone &amp; dual burner, the Halo 16-inch gas Award Winning pizza oven makes achieving the ultimate pizza easy.&nbsp; Fire up the Versa 16-inch pizza oven for a beautifully cooked, delicious pizza, ready in just a few minutes! The HALO 16 inch pizza oven makes it easy to get a deep flavor, crispy crust, and chewy goodness. Whether it’s in the backyard or at the campground, show off your skills in cooking the perfect pizza with our outdoor pizza oven!&nbsp; Features include a 360 degree rotating stone, patented dual burner system, reaches up to 950 degrees F, propane fueled, and hinged access lid.&nbsp; Look at the reviews for this product....they are fantastic.&nbsp; A large pizza can be cooked in as little as 15 minutes.&nbsp; This also includes a "Cook and Serve" pizza kit and cover.&nbsp;&nbsp;

1207 CedarHays, KS 67601785-625-4176<a target="_blank" href="https://www.westernsupply.com/Hays-KS-v2.HTML">https://www.westernsupply.com/Hays-KS-v2.HTML</a><a href="mailto:showroom@westernsupply.com">showroom@westernsupply.com</a>

This Toto Washlet Bidet from Western Supply Company in Hays features a night light, EWATER+ for wand, Instantaneous Water Heating, a heated seat, and a warm air dryer. It has rear and front cleaning, adjustable temperature for water, the dryer, and heated seat, and adjustable pressure of water and wand position adjustment. This model has a wall mount for the controller. If you have questions about this Toto Washlet Bidet, stop by or call the guys at Western Supply Company, 1207 Cedar Street in Hays KS. Model # SW3446#01

Current Bid: $351 Retail Price: $974

&nbsp;If you would like to get in on the action of this year’s online auction, click on the link below.&nbsp;Dive into a digital treasure trove of savings with the Eagle Radio Online Auction!<a href="https://hayspost.com/pages/eagle-radio-auction-descriptions-of-items">Click here&nbsp;to get registered, view items and bid.</a><figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2026/3/1772740874806.jpeg" alt="KitchenAid 24-inch built-in dishwasher" />
 <figcaption>KitchenAid 24-inch built-in dishwasher</figcaption>
 </figure><h2>Genuine Appliance</h2>1224 E 27th St,Hays, KS 67601(785) 625-3297<a target="_blank" href="https://www.genuineappliance.com/">https://www.genuineappliance.com/</a><h2>KitchenAid 24" Built-In Dishwasher (KDTE204KPS)</h2>Bid today on this KitchenAid dishwasher model KDTE204KPS from Genuine Appliance in Hays, Kansas! This is your chance to upgrade your kitchen with one of the quietest and most efficient dishwashers on the market. Rated at a near-silent 39 dBA, it handles the toughest messes while keeping your home peaceful. Why You Should Bid: ProWash™ Cycle: No more guessing—sensors adjust wash settings in real-time for a perfect clean. / Third Level Utensil Rack: Adds 35% more space for flatware and small items. / PrintShield™ Finish: Resists smudges and fingerprints to keep your kitchen looking pristine. / Heat Dry Option: Features a recessed heating element to ensure your dishes come out dry and ready to put away. / Durable Interior: Full stainless steel tub resists odors and stains. <a href="https://www.kitchenaid.com/owners-center-pdp.KDTE204KPS.html">https://www.kitchenaid.com/owners-center-pdp.KDTE204KPS.html</a>Current Bid: $489 Retail Price: $999----<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2026/3/1772741031885.jpeg" alt="BTI Halo Pizza oven, pizza kit and cover" />
 <figcaption>BTI Halo Pizza oven, pizza kit and cover</figcaption>
 </figure><h2>BTI of Ness City</h2>118 S 7th St.Ness City, KS 67560(785) 798-2410<a target="_blank" href="https://www.btiequip.com/">https://www.btiequip.com/</a><h2>Halo "Versa 16" Pizza Oven, Pizza Kit, and Cover</h2>With a rotating stone &amp; dual burner, the Halo 16-inch gas Award Winning pizza oven makes achieving the ultimate pizza easy.&nbsp; Fire up the Versa 16-inch pizza oven for a beautifully cooked, delicious pizza, ready in just a few minutes! The HALO 16 inch pizza oven makes it easy to get a deep flavor, crispy crust, and chewy goodness. Whether it’s in the backyard or at the campground, show off your skills in cooking the perfect pizza with our outdoor pizza oven!&nbsp; Features include a 360 degree rotating stone, patented dual burner system, reaches up to 950 degrees F, propane fueled, and hinged access lid.&nbsp; Look at the reviews for this product....they are fantastic.&nbsp; A large pizza can be cooked in as little as 15 minutes.&nbsp; This also includes a "Cook and Serve" pizza kit and cover.&nbsp;&nbsp;Current Bid: $196 Retail Price: $680----<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2026/3/1772741277101.jpeg" alt="Toto Washlet Bidet" />
 <figcaption>Toto Washlet Bidet</figcaption>
 </figure><h2>Western Supply</h2>1207 CedarHays, KS 67601785-625-4176<a target="_blank" href="https://www.westernsupply.com/Hays-KS-v2.HTML">https://www.westernsupply.com/Hays-KS-v2.HTML</a><a href="mailto:showroom@westernsupply.com">showroom@westernsupply.com</a><h2>Toto Washlet Bidet S5</h2>This Toto Washlet Bidet from Western Supply Company in Hays features a night light, EWATER+ for wand, Instantaneous Water Heating, a heated seat, and a warm air dryer. It has rear and front cleaning, adjustable temperature for water, the dryer, and heated seat, and adjustable pressure of water and wand position adjustment. This model has a wall mount for the controller. If you have questions about this Toto Washlet Bidet, stop by or call the guys at Western Supply Company, 1207 Cedar Street in Hays KS. Model # SW3446#01Current Bid: $351 Retail Price: $974

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When it comes to accessorizing your Truck, Suv, Car, or Van, Advantage Glass Plus is the original specialist! They have a great selection to match your needs. Along with Towneau covers, 3M glass tinting, glass replacement, and more. Advantage Glass Plus, the original accessory center, 1005 Vine in Hays. Certificate may not be applied to account balance. 2 certificates per customer. Certificate good for one year. Advantage Glass Plus, 1005 Vine in Hays. 785-625-8855.

Current Bid: $80 Retail Price: $250

1111 OakmontHays, KS 67601 785-259-4039

Bid on this Confortotal 12,000 BTU Mini Split Air Conditioner and Heat Pump 110V Ductless, 1 ton, with WIFI Compatible with Alexa from All Seasons Plumbing, Heating, and A/C in Hays.&nbsp; This unit can heat or cool up to 550 square feet.&nbsp; Perfect for a garage, she-shed or man-cave, or a part of your home that needs some extra cooling or heating.&nbsp; This item includes installation in Ellis County.&nbsp; If you live outside of Ellis County, there will be a mileage fee added.&nbsp; Call Tommy Coker if you have any questions at 785-259-4039.&nbsp; This item must be installed by no later than April 30th, 2026.

Current Bid: $930 Retail Price: $3,000

2713 BroadwayHays, KS 67601(785) 301-2797<a target="_blank" href="https://www.facebook.com/Broadway-Automotive-LLC-1115577725237238/">https://www.facebook.com/Broadway-Automotive-LLC-1115577725237238/</a>

This $50.00 gift certificate to Broadway Automotive in Hays can be used for any services they provide. A basic oil change to major engine work they can do it....Things like getting your AC or heater working, fixing your pesty squeaking brakes, even finding out what that annoying check engine light is. This $50.00 gift certificate can be applied. Walk-ins and appointments always welcomed. limit: 1 per customer per visit, no cash value. Good through March 31, 2027

Current Bid: $7 Retail Price: $50

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&nbsp;If you would like to get in on the action of this year’s online auction, click on the link below.&nbsp;Dive into a digital treasure trove of savings with the Eagle Radio Online Auction!<a href="https://hayspost.com/pages/eagle-radio-auction-descriptions-of-items">Click here&nbsp;to get registered, view items and bid.</a><h2>Advantage Glass Plus</h2>1005 VineHays, KS 67601 785-625-8855<h2>$250 Certificate</h2>When it comes to accessorizing your Truck, Suv, Car, or Van, Advantage Glass Plus is the original specialist! They have a great selection to match your needs. Along with Towneau covers, 3M glass tinting, glass replacement, and more. Advantage Glass Plus, the original accessory center, 1005 Vine in Hays. Certificate may not be applied to account balance. 2 certificates per customer. Certificate good for one year. Advantage Glass Plus, 1005 Vine in Hays. 785-625-8855.Current Bid: $80 Retail Price: $250-----<h2>All Seasons Plumbing and AC</h2>1111 OakmontHays, KS 67601 785-259-4039<h2>Mini-Split A/C and Heat Pump</h2>Bid on this Confortotal 12,000 BTU Mini Split Air Conditioner and Heat Pump 110V Ductless, 1 ton, with WIFI Compatible with Alexa from All Seasons Plumbing, Heating, and A/C in Hays.&nbsp; This unit can heat or cool up to 550 square feet.&nbsp; Perfect for a garage, she-shed or man-cave, or a part of your home that needs some extra cooling or heating.&nbsp; This item includes installation in Ellis County.&nbsp; If you live outside of Ellis County, there will be a mileage fee added.&nbsp; Call Tommy Coker if you have any questions at 785-259-4039.&nbsp; This item must be installed by no later than April 30th, 2026.Current Bid: $930 Retail Price: $3,000----<h2>Broadway Automotive</h2>2713 BroadwayHays, KS 67601(785) 301-2797<a target="_blank" href="https://www.facebook.com/Broadway-Automotive-LLC-1115577725237238/">https://www.facebook.com/Broadway-Automotive-LLC-1115577725237238/</a><h2>$50 Certificate</h2>This $50.00 gift certificate to Broadway Automotive in Hays can be used for any services they provide. A basic oil change to major engine work they can do it....Things like getting your AC or heater working, fixing your pesty squeaking brakes, even finding out what that annoying check engine light is. This $50.00 gift certificate can be applied. Walk-ins and appointments always welcomed. limit: 1 per customer per visit, no cash value. Good through March 31, 2027Current Bid: $7 Retail Price: $50----Bid now on an expansive collection ranging from home essentials to tantalizing restaurant gift cards, and valuable services from esteemed local companies and save. Whether you're seeking something specific or just browsing for unexpected finds, our vast selection promises both variety and value. <h2>The Eagle Radio online auction — where saving money is just a click away!</h2>

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MANHATTAN — More than 1,100 students completed degree requirements from Kansas State University in fall 2025.

The university awarded approximately 800 bachelor's degrees, 250 master's degrees and 50 doctorates. Several students earned multiple degrees.

For outstanding academic performance, more than 681 students earned graduation honors. Of those, 262 students graduated summa cum laude with a grade point average of 3.95 or above, 238 students graduated magna cum laude with a grade point average of 3.85 to 3.949, and 181 students graduated cum laude with a GPA of 3.75 to 3.849.

A full list of graduating students, listed by county or state and hometown, is available at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.k-state.edu/news/articles/lists/fa25/graduation-honors.html">k-state.edu/news/articles/lists/fa25/graduation-honors.html</a>.

Graduation honors, if earned, are also listed with the student's name. If a county or state is not listed, there were no graduates from that area.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>K-State News ServiceMANHATTAN — More than 1,100 students completed degree requirements from Kansas State University in fall 2025.The university awarded approximately 800 bachelor's degrees, 250 master's degrees and 50 doctorates. Several students earned multiple degrees.For outstanding academic performance, more than 681 students earned graduation honors. Of those, 262 students graduated summa cum laude with a grade point average of 3.95 or above, 238 students graduated magna cum laude with a grade point average of 3.85 to 3.949, and 181 students graduated cum laude with a GPA of 3.75 to 3.849.A full list of graduating students, listed by county or state and hometown, is available at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.k-state.edu/news/articles/lists/fa25/graduation-honors.html">k-state.edu/news/articles/lists/fa25/graduation-honors.html</a>. Graduation honors, if earned, are also listed with the student's name. If a county or state is not listed, there were no graduates from that area.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Area students earn Kansas State University fall 2025 degrees, graduation honors

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VICTORIA - Victoria Knights of Columbus Lenten Fish Fries, Fridays, February 27, March 13, and March 27 beginning at 5:00 pm at the Victoria VFW Hall.

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 </figure>SubmittedVICTORIA - Victoria Knights of Columbus Lenten Fish Fries, Fridays, February 27, March 13, and March 27 beginning at 5:00 pm at the Victoria VFW Hall.

Victoria K of C Lenten fish fries start Feb. 27

By CRISTINA JANNEY Hays Post

Lt. Gov. David Toland informed the Victoria Community Coalition Thursday morning that it will receive a $425,000 grant to build garages for the St. John's Place Senior Living apartments.

The community coalition renovated the  former nursing home, and it opened 12 apartments in 2025.

Brenda Dreiling, chairwoman of the coalition board, said many people have expressed interest in the apartment but want a garage for their vehicles. The garages will be built on the north side of the apartments.

The project is being funded through American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. The coalition had previously received an American Rescue Plan Act grant toward the apartment renovations.

The federal funds must be used by the end of the year, but Dreiling said she did not anticipate any issues meeting that deadline.

Toland said the state received hundreds of project applications, but St. John's Place scored very well.

"At the end of the day, I love to do small-town projects where there are a lot of volunteer efforts involved, where you have a mix of different uses," Toland said.

"Between the residential side, the historical society, the child care, when they get that launched, I think those models work, and I think that's where we can best invest these limited funds," he said.

The apartments are designed for independent living for moderate-income seniors.&nbsp;You must be 55 years old or older to apply for an apartment. Rates cover water, sewer, trash and gas.

The facility still has apartments available. If you are interested in learning more about renting an apartment, you visit the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.victoriakscommunity.com/">Victoria Community Coalition website</a>. You can also call 785-735-2204.

The apartments are only one phase of a multi-phase, multi-agency renovation of the former nursing home.

Other projects planned by the coalition include Airbnb rooms on the south side of the apartments, a senior center in the former nursing home chapel, a coffee shop, a child care center and a commercial kitchen.

Toland also toured a section of the building that the Ellis Historical Society is renovating.

<a href="https://hayspost.com/posts/b6454123-e1a4-446d-95f8-2a4870f81803">The society received a $35,000 grant from the Department of Commerce in May for the renovations.</a>

"As someone who evaluates grant applications and signs off at the end, I want to know if there is widespread community support," Toland said. "Are people willing to write checks, swing hammers, haul debris to the dump? That's what we have here."&nbsp;

In addition, the historical society has been selling plaques honoring local Volga German families that will hang inside the satellite location. That effort has already raised $150,000 for the project, Mary Kay Schippers, historical society board president, said.

Schippers said donations have come from 15 states from people who had family ties to Ellis County.

Toland said it's remarkable how much pride people have in the place they are from.

The south side of the building will have a gift shop, a gallery focusing on the Volga German heritage of Ellis County, exhibits on Ellis County oil and agriculture, and the Walker Air Force Base.&nbsp;

At the east end of the historical society wing, it plans to establish a children's discovery center and a lending library in cooperation with the Ellis County Library system.

Renovations on the second story of the historical society space are complete, and that space is being used for artifact storage.

Amanda Rupp, historical society executive director, said the society hopes to have a new HVAC system, new floor coverings, and restrooms installed by August, when the Annual International Convention of the American Historical Society of Germans from Russia will be in Hays.

2026 is the 150th anniversary of Volga Germans settling in Ellis County, and a slate of activities has been scheduled throughout the year to celebrate.

The anniversary of Volga Germans arriving in Hays will be Feb. 14. Smaller Volga German communities were settled throughout the area after that first arrival.

The historical society and coalition are separate nonprofits with separate projects at St. John's Place. You can learn more about the historical society and how to donate to the Victoria project on its <a href="https://www.echshays.org/">website</a> or follow it on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ECHSHays">Facebook</a>.

"You've done something that is incredible," Toland told Dreiling. "I am just so pleased that we made the investments we did on the state end, and it's such a good project.

"It is so heartening to go from seeing a list, a spreadsheet with a name and a number, to be able to walk through here and be able to see that the funds have been so well used."

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2026/2/1770324017852.jpeg" alt="Lt. Gov. David Toland announced Thursday the&nbsp;Victoria Community Coalition&nbsp;will receive a $425,000 grant to build garages for the St. John's Place Senior Living apartments.&nbsp;Photo by Cristina Janney/Hays Post" />
 <figcaption>Lt. Gov. David Toland announced Thursday the&nbsp;Victoria Community Coalition&nbsp;will receive a $425,000 grant to build garages for the St. John's Place Senior Living apartments.&nbsp;Photo by Cristina Janney/Hays Post</figcaption>
 </figure>By CRISTINA JANNEY Hays PostLt. Gov. David Toland informed the Victoria Community Coalition Thursday morning that it will receive a $425,000 grant to build garages for the St. John's Place Senior Living apartments.The community coalition renovated the former nursing home, and it opened 12 apartments in 2025.Brenda Dreiling, chairwoman of the coalition board, said many people have expressed interest in the apartment but want a garage for their vehicles. The garages will be built on the north side of the apartments.The project is being funded through American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. The coalition had previously received an American Rescue Plan Act grant toward the apartment renovations.The federal funds must be used by the end of the year, but Dreiling said she did not anticipate any issues meeting that deadline.Toland said the state received hundreds of project applications, but St. John's Place scored very well."At the end of the day, I love to do small-town projects where there are a lot of volunteer efforts involved, where you have a mix of different uses," Toland said."Between the residential side, the historical society, the child care, when they get that launched, I think those models work, and I think that's where we can best invest these limited funds," he said.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2026/2/1770324241263.jpeg" alt="Lt. Gov. David Toland receives a hug from Brenda Dreiling of the Victoria Community Coalition after he tells her the coalition is receiving a $425,000 grant to build garages at the St. John's Place Senior Living. Photo by Cristina Janney/Hays Post" />
 <figcaption>Lt. Gov. David Toland receives a hug from Brenda Dreiling of the Victoria Community Coalition after he tells her the coalition is receiving a $425,000 grant to build garages at the St. John's Place Senior Living. Photo by Cristina Janney/Hays Post</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2026/2/1770324476126.jpeg" alt="Toland touring one of the St. John's Place apartments with Brenda Dreiling of the Victoria Community Coalition. The complex includes&nbsp;one-bedroom, two-bedroom and studio independent senior-living apartments. Photo by Cristina Janney/Hays Post" />
 <figcaption>Toland touring one of the St. John's Place apartments with Brenda Dreiling of the Victoria Community Coalition. The complex includes&nbsp;one-bedroom, two-bedroom and studio independent senior-living apartments. Photo by Cristina Janney/Hays Post</figcaption>
 </figure>The apartments are designed for independent living for moderate-income seniors.&nbsp;You must be 55 years old or older to apply for an apartment. Rates cover water, sewer, trash and gas.The facility still has apartments available. If you are interested in learning more about renting an apartment, you visit the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.victoriakscommunity.com/">Victoria Community Coalition website</a>. You can also call 785-735-2204.The apartments are only one phase of a multi-phase, multi-agency renovation of the former nursing home.Other projects planned by the coalition include Airbnb rooms on the south side of the apartments, a senior center in the former nursing home chapel, a coffee shop, a child care center and a commercial kitchen.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2026/2/1770324388678.jpeg" alt="The former chapel of the St. John's Nursing Home, which the Victoria Community Coalition hopes to renovate into a senior center.&nbsp;Photo by Cristina Janney/Hays Post" />
 <figcaption>The former chapel of the St. John's Nursing Home, which the Victoria Community Coalition hopes to renovate into a senior center.&nbsp;Photo by Cristina Janney/Hays Post</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2026/2/1770325211371.jpeg" alt="One of the unrenovated rooms in the former nursing home. The community helped gut portions of the building before contractors took over. The coalition also replaced the roof, which had been leaking and caused significant damage. The coalition hopes to renovate the remaining rooms in the building in later phases.&nbsp;Photo by Cristina Janney/Hays Post" />
 <figcaption>One of the unrenovated rooms in the former nursing home. The community helped gut portions of the building before contractors took over. The coalition also replaced the roof, which had been leaking and caused significant damage. The coalition hopes to renovate the remaining rooms in the building in later phases.&nbsp;Photo by Cristina Janney/Hays Post</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2026/2/1770325425867.jpeg" alt="Dreiling and Toland in an area of St. John's Place that the Victoria Community Coalition hopes to renovate into a commercial kitchen.&nbsp;Photo by Cristina Janney/Hays Post" />
 <figcaption>Dreiling and Toland in an area of St. John's Place that the Victoria Community Coalition hopes to renovate into a commercial kitchen.&nbsp;Photo by Cristina Janney/Hays Post</figcaption>
 </figure>Toland also toured a section of the building that the Ellis Historical Society is renovating.<a href="https://hayspost.com/posts/b6454123-e1a4-446d-95f8-2a4870f81803">The society received a $35,000 grant from the Department of Commerce in May for the renovations.</a>"As someone who evaluates grant applications and signs off at the end, I want to know if there is widespread community support," Toland said. "Are people willing to write checks, swing hammers, haul debris to the dump? That's what we have here."&nbsp;<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2026/2/1770326105041.jpeg" alt="Toland, right, and&nbsp;Mary Kay Schippers, left, historical society board president, discuss the renovation work at St. John Place for the Ellis County Historical Society satellite campus.&nbsp;Photo by Cristina Janney/Hays Post" />
 <figcaption>Toland, right, and&nbsp;Mary Kay Schippers, left, historical society board president, discuss the renovation work at St. John Place for the Ellis County Historical Society satellite campus.&nbsp;Photo by Cristina Janney/Hays Post</figcaption>
 </figure>In addition, the historical society has been selling plaques honoring local Volga German families that will hang inside the satellite location. That effort has already raised $150,000 for the project, Mary Kay Schippers, historical society board president, said.Schippers said donations have come from 15 states from people who had family ties to Ellis County.Toland said it's remarkable how much pride people have in the place they are from.The south side of the building will have a gift shop, a gallery focusing on the Volga German heritage of Ellis County, exhibits on Ellis County oil and agriculture, and the Walker Air Force Base.&nbsp;At the east end of the historical society wing, it plans to establish a children's discovery center and a lending library in cooperation with the Ellis County Library system.Renovations on the second story of the historical society space are complete, and that space is being used for artifact storage.Amanda Rupp, historical society executive director, said the society hopes to have a new HVAC system, new floor coverings, and restrooms installed by August, when the Annual International Convention of the American Historical Society of Germans from Russia will be in Hays.2026 is the 150th anniversary of Volga Germans settling in Ellis County, and a slate of activities has been scheduled throughout the year to celebrate.The anniversary of Volga Germans arriving in Hays will be Feb. 14. Smaller Volga German communities were settled throughout the area after that first arrival.The historical society and coalition are separate nonprofits with separate projects at St. John's Place. You can learn more about the historical society and how to donate to the Victoria project on its <a href="https://www.echshays.org/">website</a> or follow it on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ECHSHays">Facebook</a>."You've done something that is incredible," Toland told Dreiling. "I am just so pleased that we made the investments we did on the state end, and it's such a good project."It is so heartening to go from seeing a list, a spreadsheet with a name and a number, to be able to walk through here and be able to see that the funds have been so well used."

St. John's Place in Victoria to receive $425,000 to build garages

Ellis County Conservation District

ELLIS COUNTY — The Ellis County Conservation District has selected Lang Cattle &amp; Grain LLC for the 2025 Conservation Award.

Lang Cattle &amp; Grain LLC is jointly owned by Daren Lang and his son Taylor Lang who reside in Victoria.

Daren and Taylor utilize conservation practices such as rebuilding terraces and waterways, introducing cover crops, crop rotations, planting tree rows, and being predominantly no-till since 2004.

Valerian Lang, the grandfather of Taylor, received a conservation award in 1971 for planting the existing windbreak at the farmstead. In 2018, Taylor planted an additional two rows of trees to this windbreak.

The ancestry of the Lang family in the United States can be traced to Jacob and Susanna Lang, who immigrated to Ellis County, Kansas in 1875 from Kamenka, Russia which is located near the Volga River. They established a homestead three miles northwest of Victoria where they raised thirteen children on their farm. Jacob and Susanna were the parents of Johan J. Lang, who in turn had a son named Peter J. Lang. Peter is the grandfather of Daren Lang.

Peter farmed alongside his father Johan until the late 1940s. In 1931, Peter acquired his first parcel of land near Toulon.

The land where the current farmstead is located was acquired in 1951 by Peter, with the homestead constructed in the early 1960s. It is located two miles southwest of Victoria where Taylor and Danielle currently reside.

Ultimately, Peter deeded 480 acres to Valerian and his wife Marlene.

Valerian passed away in 1988. Shortly after his passing, his son Daren started farming on his own.

Daren and his son Taylor started their farming venture together in 2008. At that time Taylor was a senior in high school and purchased his first eight cows. They have expanded that number in the subsequent years as well as the acreage they own and operate.

In 2018, Taylor and Danielle purchased the farmstead from his grandmother Marlene. That same year, Taylor and Daren established Lang Cattle &amp; Grain LLC.

Daren was employed by United Ag Service, Inc. for 29 years and married Dana Dreiling in 1988. They are parents of three children, Taylor, Joslyn, and Katelyn.

Taylor graduated from Fort Hays State University with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Business Management. He spent a decade working at Kansas State University Agricultural Research Center and married Danielle Robben in 2013. Together, they have two children, Jentrie aged 10, and Hudson aged 7, both whom are students at Victoria Elementary School.

Daren started farming full-time in 2021, and Taylor soon joined him in 2023.

When asked about the future of Lang Cattle &amp; Grain LLC, Taylor stated, "I would like to assist Hudson and/or Jentrie in a career in agriculture, should they wish to pursue that path."

2025 Conservation Maintenance Award

The Ellis County Conservation District has chosen Jayme and Leann Zimmerman to receive the 2025 Conservation Maintenance award.

The land that Jayme farms has been in his family for over 100 years. His mother inherited four quarters of land from her aunts and uncles, and his father inherited one quarter of land from his family. His grandparents and father both spoke fluent German.

Jayme’s parents Connie and Fern Zimmerman met and married in 1948. Jayme helped his father with the family farm part-time.

Jayme remembers when he was less than five years old moving back and forth between the family farm in Rush County and California.

The family lived on the farm until 1964 when they moved to Hays. Connie was a fireman, a farmer, and took on odd jobs to make ends meet. He continued farming until 2014. Fern passed away in 2004, and Connie passed away in 2017.

Jayme graduated from Hays High School in 1977 and Fort Hays State University in 1981 with a Bachelors in Ag Crop Science. He met and married Leann in 1981. Leann is a nurse practitioner who manages the Wound Care Clinic at Rooks County Health Center in Plainville. Jayme’s first job was working at Lightner Welding Supply. He worked as a bus driver for a short while, hauling school kids from Schoenchen to Hays and back. In 1984 he started working at the KSU Ag Research Center with Soil Scientist Carlyle Thompson.

Jayme worked at KSU Ag Research Center until 2001 when he started farming full-time. He started his own operation by renting some ground and purchased some cows from a neighbor. Now, he has his own land.

Jayme utilizes conservation practices such as putting in new terraces and waterways, rebuilding terraces, introducing cover crops into crop rotations, planting tree rows, and turning back some of the land to grass.

Jayme and Leann have six children: Jesse, Casey, Riley, Harley, Bailey, and Wendy. There are 21 years between Jesse and Harley, and they all live in Hays. Riley and Harley help Jayme with the farm. Riley farms full-time and Harley is studying to be an electrician at Fort Hays Tech Northwest. The boys have their own cattle and help Jayme with his cow/ calf operation.

In 2022, the Zimmermans built <a href="https://hayspost.com/posts/2c958a52-9323-48ce-8bc2-8187560af347">Midnight Ranch</a>. The private home sits seven miles north of Hays and is becoming the area’s premier wedding venue. The Zimmermans manage Midnight Ranch as a family.

When not farming, working cattle, or managing Midnight Ranch, Leann and Jayme like to spend time with their fourteen grandchildren and traveling.

The Ellis County Conservation District has selected Marc and Kathyrn Zolnierz for the 2025 Conservation Windbreak award.

Marc and Kathyrn were married in 2003. In 2005 they bought land from Kathyrn’s grandfather, Marcellus Leiker. Marcellus planted trees on land adjacent to Marc and Kathyrn’s parcel and was teased about the tree rows he planted not surviving. Most of those trees are still there today. The land Marc and Kathyrn live on and care for has been in Kathyrn’s family for five generations.

One day in 2005, Marc picked up a pamphlet about windbreaks in Kansas. That first year Marc dug trees out of a pasture and moved them near the house. He had to haul water to the trees for them to survive.

After that first year, Marc started ordering tree seedlings from the Kansas Forest Service’s Conservation Tree Planting Program and he plants the trees himself. He plants 25-50 trees per year. Over the years, Marc has planted more than seven hundred trees consisting of Cedars, Burr Oaks, and Locust. The Cedar trees do the best. He has planted tree rows on all four sides of the property.

Marc battles problems with the trees just like other Kansas landowners. Insects (especially bagworms), animals, and drought are a few of the problems he fights for their trees to survive.

Marc has worked for Midwest Energy for twenty years and Kathyrn has been a paraeducator at Wilson Elementary School for eight years. They have two children. Joseph is 17 years old and Emily is 15 years old.

When their children were younger, they would help with watering the trees. Marc believes this helped their children appreciate that they are planting seeds now for future generations. Marc will continue to plant trees every year in Marcellus’s spirit and will continue to care for the trees for future generations.

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 </figure>Ellis County Conservation District2025 Conservation AwardELLIS COUNTY — The Ellis County Conservation District has selected Lang Cattle &amp; Grain LLC for the 2025 Conservation Award.Lang Cattle &amp; Grain LLC is jointly owned by Daren Lang and his son Taylor Lang who reside in Victoria.Daren and Taylor utilize conservation practices such as rebuilding terraces and waterways, introducing cover crops, crop rotations, planting tree rows, and being predominantly no-till since 2004.Valerian Lang, the grandfather of Taylor, received a conservation award in 1971 for planting the existing windbreak at the farmstead. In 2018, Taylor planted an additional two rows of trees to this windbreak.The ancestry of the Lang family in the United States can be traced to Jacob and Susanna Lang, who immigrated to Ellis County, Kansas in 1875 from Kamenka, Russia which is located near the Volga River. They established a homestead three miles northwest of Victoria where they raised thirteen children on their farm. Jacob and Susanna were the parents of Johan J. Lang, who in turn had a son named Peter J. Lang. Peter is the grandfather of Daren Lang.Peter farmed alongside his father Johan until the late 1940s. In 1931, Peter acquired his first parcel of land near Toulon.The land where the current farmstead is located was acquired in 1951 by Peter, with the homestead constructed in the early 1960s. It is located two miles southwest of Victoria where Taylor and Danielle currently reside.Ultimately, Peter deeded 480 acres to Valerian and his wife Marlene.Valerian passed away in 1988. Shortly after his passing, his son Daren started farming on his own.Daren and his son Taylor started their farming venture together in 2008. At that time Taylor was a senior in high school and purchased his first eight cows. They have expanded that number in the subsequent years as well as the acreage they own and operate.In 2018, Taylor and Danielle purchased the farmstead from his grandmother Marlene. That same year, Taylor and Daren established Lang Cattle &amp; Grain LLC.Daren was employed by United Ag Service, Inc. for 29 years and married Dana Dreiling in 1988. They are parents of three children, Taylor, Joslyn, and Katelyn.Taylor graduated from Fort Hays State University with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Business Management. He spent a decade working at Kansas State University Agricultural Research Center and married Danielle Robben in 2013. Together, they have two children, Jentrie aged 10, and Hudson aged 7, both whom are students at Victoria Elementary School.Daren started farming full-time in 2021, and Taylor soon joined him in 2023.When asked about the future of Lang Cattle &amp; Grain LLC, Taylor stated, "I would like to assist Hudson and/or Jentrie in a career in agriculture, should they wish to pursue that path."2025 Conservation Maintenance AwardThe Ellis County Conservation District has chosen Jayme and Leann Zimmerman to receive the 2025 Conservation Maintenance award.The land that Jayme farms has been in his family for over 100 years. His mother inherited four quarters of land from her aunts and uncles, and his father inherited one quarter of land from his family. His grandparents and father both spoke fluent German.Jayme’s parents Connie and Fern Zimmerman met and married in 1948. Jayme helped his father with the family farm part-time.Jayme remembers when he was less than five years old moving back and forth between the family farm in Rush County and California.The family lived on the farm until 1964 when they moved to Hays. Connie was a fireman, a farmer, and took on odd jobs to make ends meet. He continued farming until 2014. Fern passed away in 2004, and Connie passed away in 2017.Jayme graduated from Hays High School in 1977 and Fort Hays State University in 1981 with a Bachelors in Ag Crop Science. He met and married Leann in 1981. Leann is a nurse practitioner who manages the Wound Care Clinic at Rooks County Health Center in Plainville. Jayme’s first job was working at Lightner Welding Supply. He worked as a bus driver for a short while, hauling school kids from Schoenchen to Hays and back. In 1984 he started working at the KSU Ag Research Center with Soil Scientist Carlyle Thompson.Jayme worked at KSU Ag Research Center until 2001 when he started farming full-time. He started his own operation by renting some ground and purchased some cows from a neighbor. Now, he has his own land.Jayme utilizes conservation practices such as putting in new terraces and waterways, rebuilding terraces, introducing cover crops into crop rotations, planting tree rows, and turning back some of the land to grass.Jayme and Leann have six children: Jesse, Casey, Riley, Harley, Bailey, and Wendy. There are 21 years between Jesse and Harley, and they all live in Hays. Riley and Harley help Jayme with the farm. Riley farms full-time and Harley is studying to be an electrician at Fort Hays Tech Northwest. The boys have their own cattle and help Jayme with his cow/ calf operation.In 2022, the Zimmermans built <a href="https://hayspost.com/posts/2c958a52-9323-48ce-8bc2-8187560af347">Midnight Ranch</a>. The private home sits seven miles north of Hays and is becoming the area’s premier wedding venue. The Zimmermans manage Midnight Ranch as a family.When not farming, working cattle, or managing Midnight Ranch, Leann and Jayme like to spend time with their fourteen grandchildren and traveling.2025 Conservation Windbreak AwardThe Ellis County Conservation District has selected Marc and Kathyrn Zolnierz for the 2025 Conservation Windbreak award.Marc and Kathyrn were married in 2003. In 2005 they bought land from Kathyrn’s grandfather, Marcellus Leiker. Marcellus planted trees on land adjacent to Marc and Kathyrn’s parcel and was teased about the tree rows he planted not surviving. Most of those trees are still there today. The land Marc and Kathyrn live on and care for has been in Kathyrn’s family for five generations.One day in 2005, Marc picked up a pamphlet about windbreaks in Kansas. That first year Marc dug trees out of a pasture and moved them near the house. He had to haul water to the trees for them to survive.After that first year, Marc started ordering tree seedlings from the Kansas Forest Service’s Conservation Tree Planting Program and he plants the trees himself. He plants 25-50 trees per year. Over the years, Marc has planted more than seven hundred trees consisting of Cedars, Burr Oaks, and Locust. The Cedar trees do the best. He has planted tree rows on all four sides of the property.Marc battles problems with the trees just like other Kansas landowners. Insects (especially bagworms), animals, and drought are a few of the problems he fights for their trees to survive.Marc has worked for Midwest Energy for twenty years and Kathyrn has been a paraeducator at Wilson Elementary School for eight years. They have two children. Joseph is 17 years old and Emily is 15 years old.When their children were younger, they would help with watering the trees. Marc believes this helped their children appreciate that they are planting seeds now for future generations. Marc will continue to plant trees every year in Marcellus’s spirit and will continue to care for the trees for future generations.

2025 Conservation Awards presented to three Ellis County ranchers, farmers 

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It's 5 p.m., and you can't decide where in Hays to eat. The family needs a fun activity for the weekend or you need a new stylist or someone to look at your brakes.

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Victoria among state football champion games on Smoky Hill PBS 

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Victoria Community Coalition presents annual Holiday Home Tours

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VICTORIA — Victoria High School would like to announce the Homecoming candidates for 2025! 

Emma Dinkel and Cody Schmidtberger Emma is the daughter of Kurt and Shanna Dinkel. Cody is the son of Jody Schmidtberger and Wade Schmidtberger

Myah Younger and Kyle Huser Myah is the daughter of Michael and Sarah Younger. Kyle is the son of Kevin and Kathleen Huser.

Shelby Dorzweiler and Sam Windholz Shelby is the daughter of Heath and Cheri Dorzweiler. Sam is the son of John and Dani Windholz.

The 2025 homecoming king and queen will be crowned before the Homecoming football game on Friday, September 19 at approximately 6:15 p.m.

 Knights will take on the Osborne Bulldogs with kickoff at 7 p.m. GO KNIGHTS! 

Also that night, Victoria's VIP will be hosting a tailgate where you can get hot dogs and hamburgers!&nbsp; &nbsp;

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/9/1758122475498.jpeg" alt="Victoria High School Homecoming 2025 candidates. Left to right are:&nbsp;Emma Dinkel and Cody Schmidtberger,&nbsp;Myah Younger and Kyle Huser, and&nbsp;Shelby Dorzweiler and Sam Windholz. Courtesy photo" />
 <figcaption>Victoria High School Homecoming 2025 candidates. Left to right are:&nbsp;Emma Dinkel and Cody Schmidtberger,&nbsp;Myah Younger and Kyle Huser, and&nbsp;Shelby Dorzweiler and Sam Windholz. Courtesy photo</figcaption>
 </figure>Victoria High SchoolVICTORIA — Victoria High School would like to announce the Homecoming candidates for 2025! Pictured above from left to right are Emma Dinkel and Cody Schmidtberger Emma is the daughter of Kurt and Shanna Dinkel. Cody is the son of Jody Schmidtberger and Wade SchmidtbergerMyah Younger and Kyle Huser Myah is the daughter of Michael and Sarah Younger. Kyle is the son of Kevin and Kathleen Huser. Shelby Dorzweiler and Sam Windholz Shelby is the daughter of Heath and Cheri Dorzweiler. Sam is the son of John and Dani Windholz. The 2025 homecoming king and queen will be crowned before the Homecoming football game on Friday, September 19 at approximately 6:15 p.m. Knights will take on the Osborne Bulldogs with kickoff at 7 p.m. GO KNIGHTS! Also that night, Victoria's VIP will be hosting a tailgate where you can get hot dogs and hamburgers!&nbsp; &nbsp;<figure>
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Victoria High School announces 2025 Homecoming candidates

LAWRENCE — Nearly 8,700 undergraduate students at the University of Kansas earned honor roll distinction for the spring 2025 semester.&nbsp;

The honor roll comprises undergraduates who meet requirements in the College of Liberal Arts &amp; Sciences and in the schools of Architecture &amp; Design, Business, Education &amp; Human Sciences, Engineering, Health Professions, Journalism &amp; Mass Communications, Music, Nursing, Pharmacy, Professional Studies and Social Welfare.

Honor roll criteria vary among the university’s academic units. Students must complete a minimum number of credit hours to be considered for the honor roll.

<a target="_blank" href="https://news.ku.edu/university-kansas-spring-2025-honor-roll-kansas-students">Students from Kansas are listed online, sorted by county, then city</a>.

A list of all KU students on the spring 2025 honor roll&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://news.ku.edu/news/article/university-of-kansas-announces-spring-2025-honor-roll">is also available</a>.&nbsp;

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 </figure>KU News ServiceLAWRENCE — Nearly 8,700 undergraduate students at the University of Kansas earned honor roll distinction for the spring 2025 semester.&nbsp;The honor roll comprises undergraduates who meet requirements in the College of Liberal Arts &amp; Sciences and in the schools of Architecture &amp; Design, Business, Education &amp; Human Sciences, Engineering, Health Professions, Journalism &amp; Mass Communications, Music, Nursing, Pharmacy, Professional Studies and Social Welfare.Honor roll criteria vary among the university’s academic units. Students must complete a minimum number of credit hours to be considered for the honor roll.<a target="_blank" href="https://news.ku.edu/university-kansas-spring-2025-honor-roll-kansas-students">Students from Kansas are listed online, sorted by county, then city</a>. Ellis County students include<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/7/1752762943960.png" alt="University of Kansas" />
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 </figure>A list of all KU students on the spring 2025 honor roll&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://news.ku.edu/news/article/university-of-kansas-announces-spring-2025-honor-roll">is also available</a>.&nbsp;

Ellis County students earn honor roll distinction at University of Kansas

EMPORIA — Dallas Trinity Rain Nowlin of Victoria was one of over 500 students who graduated from Emporia State University in May 2025.

Nowlin graduated with a Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies .

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 </figure>Emporia State UniversityEMPORIA — Dallas Trinity Rain Nowlin of Victoria was one of over 500 students who graduated from Emporia State University in May 2025.Nowlin graduated with a Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies .

Victoria student graduates from Emporia State University

Nowlin graduated with a Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/6/1686254914902.png" alt="Photo by Max McCoy/Kansas Reflector" />
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 </figure>Emporia State UniversityEMPORIA — Dallas Trinity Rain Nowlin of Victoria was one of over 500 students who graduated from Emporia State University in May 2025.Nowlin graduated with a Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies.

Victoria resident graduates from Emporia State University

By TONY GUERRERO Hays Post

The Hays Police Department conducted a multi-day active shooter training to prepare officers for high-stress situations.

On Tuesday, Hays police officers were at the permanently closed AMC movie theater,&nbsp;2918 Vine St. On Wednesday, multiple agencies trained at Roosevelt Elementary,&nbsp;2000 MacArthur Road. Hays police officers will be training at the AMC theater again today.

Det. David Gillian is leading the training sessions and said each setting offers different obstacles and challenges that responding officers may encounter.

"The main objective is to ensure that officers are appropriately trained and know how to appropriately respond to an active shooter event," Gillian said.

Gillian told the officers on Wednesday as they debriefed after running a scenario, "We pray that this doesn't happen."

The Hays Police Department worked alongside the city of Ellis Police Department, Victoria Police Department, Fort Hays State University Police, the Ellis County Sheriff's Office and the Department of Wildlife and Parks.

"These events are rapidly evolving. They offer challenges in themselves for one agency to go to, and now you start compiling all the different agencies within Ellis County that would likely respond to, you've got a lot of different moving parts," Gillian said. "It's crucial to train in that type of environment."

Gillian said the training consisted of firing blanks and included actors, some of whom were school staff members.

This is the second year of multi-agency training, following last year's training at Wilson Elementary School.

<div><iframe title="Post Podcast: Hays police, local agencies train for active shooter response" 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=6xh9y-1908ccb-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/2025/7/1752694295599.jpeg" alt="Officers breach a classroom during an active shooter training exercise at Roosevelt Elementary School on Wednesday. In this scenario, an active shooter has been firing inside a classroom, and officers have just shot the perpetrator (right). Photo by Cristina Janney/Hays Post" />
 <figcaption>Officers breach a classroom during an active shooter training exercise at Roosevelt Elementary School on Wednesday. In this scenario, an active shooter has been firing inside a classroom, and officers have just shot the perpetrator (right). Photo by Cristina Janney/Hays Post</figcaption>
 </figure>By TONY GUERRERO Hays Post The Hays Police Department conducted a multi-day active shooter training to prepare officers for high-stress situations.On Tuesday, Hays police officers were at the permanently closed AMC movie theater,&nbsp;2918 Vine St. On Wednesday, multiple agencies trained at Roosevelt Elementary,&nbsp;2000 MacArthur Road. Hays police officers will be training at the AMC theater again today.Det. David Gillian is leading the training sessions and said each setting offers different obstacles and challenges that responding officers may encounter.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/7/1752698632365.jpeg" alt="Officers prepare to breach a classroom with a suspected active shooter inside during training Wednesday at Roosevelt Elementary School. Photo by Cristina Janney/Hays Post" />
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/7/1752697605032.jpeg" alt="An actor portrays an active shooter as area law enforcement officers enter a classroom Wednesday at Roosevelt Elementary School. Photo by Cristina Janney/Hays Post" />
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/7/1752694732487.jpeg" alt="Officers respond to shots being fired during an active shooter training Wednesday at Roosevelt Elementary School. Officers used blank rounds to engage actors in multiple scenarios.&nbsp;Photo by Cristina Janney/Hays Post" />
 <figcaption>Officers respond to shots being fired during an active shooter training Wednesday at Roosevelt Elementary School. Officers used blank rounds to engage actors in multiple scenarios.&nbsp;Photo by Cristina Janney/Hays Post</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/7/1752696270934.jpeg" alt="Officers subdue an active shooter during a training exercise&nbsp;on Wednesday at Roosevelt Elementary School as actors portray victims lying in a hallway. A training officer in a yellow vest at left observes. Photo by Cristina Janney/Hays Post" />
 <figcaption>Officers subdue an active shooter during a training exercise&nbsp;on Wednesday at Roosevelt Elementary School as actors portray victims lying in a hallway. A training officer in a yellow vest at left observes. Photo by Cristina Janney/Hays Post</figcaption>
 </figure>"The main objective is to ensure that officers are appropriately trained and know how to appropriately respond to an active shooter event," Gillian said.Gillian told the officers on Wednesday as they debriefed after running a scenario, "We pray that this doesn't happen."The Hays Police Department worked alongside the city of Ellis Police Department, Victoria Police Department, Fort Hays State University Police, the Ellis County Sheriff's Office and the Department of Wildlife and Parks."These events are rapidly evolving. They offer challenges in themselves for one agency to go to, and now you start compiling all the different agencies within Ellis County that would likely respond to, you've got a lot of different moving parts," Gillian said. "It's crucial to train in that type of environment."<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/7/1752695101666.jpeg" alt="School staff play the role of victims in an active shooter training on Wednesday at Roosevelt Elementary School. The actors were asked to cry out to simulate the chaos that officers would face during a real active shooter incident. Photo by Cristina Janney/Hays Post" />
 <figcaption>School staff play the role of victims in an active shooter training on Wednesday at Roosevelt Elementary School. The actors were asked to cry out to simulate the chaos that officers would face during a real active shooter incident. Photo by Cristina Janney/Hays Post</figcaption>
 </figure><figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/7/1752695412138.jpeg" alt="An officer applies a&nbsp;tourniquet to the leg of a wounded actor during&nbsp;active shooter training on Wednesday at Roosevelt Elementary School. Multiple law enforcement agencies from the area participated in the training. Photo by Cristina Janney/Hays Post" />
 <figcaption>An officer applies a&nbsp;tourniquet to the leg of a wounded actor during&nbsp;active shooter training on Wednesday at Roosevelt Elementary School. Multiple law enforcement agencies from the area participated in the training. Photo by Cristina Janney/Hays Post</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/7/1752696581260.jpeg" alt="Jess Reling, assistant to the superintendent, portrays a victim during active shooter training. Officers were charged with triaging and trying to evacuate victims during the scenarios. Some actors portrayed deceased individuals, and dummies were used to represent children. Photo by Cristina Janney/Hays Post" />
 <figcaption>Jess Reling, assistant to the superintendent, portrays a victim during active shooter training. Officers were charged with triaging and trying to evacuate victims during the scenarios. Some actors portrayed deceased individuals, and dummies were used to represent children. Photo by Cristina Janney/Hays Post</figcaption>
 </figure><figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/7/1752698279943.jpeg" alt="An officer evacuates an injured victim as training officers observe during active shooter training Wednesday. Photo by Cristina Janney/Hays Post" />
 <figcaption>An officer evacuates an injured victim as training officers observe during active shooter training Wednesday. Photo by Cristina Janney/Hays Post</figcaption>
 </figure>Gillian said the training consisted of firing blanks and included actors, some of whom were school staff members.This is the second year of multi-agency training, following last year's training at Wilson Elementary School.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/7/1752697946760.jpeg" alt="An officer helps check a room for additional threats during active shooter training on Wednesday. Photo by Cristina Janney/Hays Post" />
 <figcaption>An officer helps check a room for additional threats during active shooter training on Wednesday. Photo by Cristina Janney/Hays Post</figcaption>
 </figure><figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/7/1752696950553.jpeg" alt="A Hays police officer handcuffs a perpetrator as a training officer looks on during an active shooter drill Wednesday at Roosevelt Elementary School. Actors portray injured victims in the background. Photo by Cristina Janney/Hays Post" />
 <figcaption>A Hays police officer handcuffs a perpetrator as a training officer looks on during an active shooter drill Wednesday at Roosevelt Elementary School. Actors portray injured victims in the background. Photo by Cristina Janney/Hays Post</figcaption>
 </figure><figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/7/1752698901100.jpeg" alt="Officers debrief after running an active shooter scenario Wednesday at Roosevelt Elementary School. Officers from the Hays Police Department, Ellis Police Department, Victoria Police Department, Fort Hays State University Police, the Ellis County Sheriff's Office and the Department of Wildlife and Parks participated in the training Wednesday. Photo by Cristina Janney/Hays Post" />
 <figcaption>Officers debrief after running an active shooter scenario Wednesday at Roosevelt Elementary School. Officers from the Hays Police Department, Ellis Police Department, Victoria Police Department, Fort Hays State University Police, the Ellis County Sheriff's Office and the Department of Wildlife and Parks participated in the training Wednesday. Photo by Cristina Janney/Hays Post</figcaption>
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🎙 📷 Hays police, local agencies train for active shooter response

MANHATTAN — Nearly 4,600 Kansas State University students have earned semester honors for their academic performance in the spring 2025 semester.

Students earning a grade point average for the semester of 3.75 or above on at least 12 graded credit hours receive semester honors along with commendations from their deans. The honors are also recorded on their permanent academic records.

View the full list of K-State spring 2025 semester honor recipients at&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.k-state.edu/news/articles/lists/sp25/semesterhonors.html">k‑state.edu/news/articles/lists/sp25/semesterhonors.html</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/4/1745935717357.png" alt="Kansas State University" />
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 </figure>Kansas State UniversityMANHATTAN — Nearly 4,600 Kansas State University students have earned semester honors for their academic performance in the spring 2025 semester.Students earning a grade point average for the semester of 3.75 or above on at least 12 graded credit hours receive semester honors along with commendations from their deans. The honors are also recorded on their permanent academic records.Ellis County students are listed below.<figure>
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 </figure>View the full list of K-State spring 2025 semester honor recipients at&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.k-state.edu/news/articles/lists/sp25/semesterhonors.html">k‑state.edu/news/articles/lists/sp25/semesterhonors.html</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Kansas State University students from Ellis County earn spring 2025 semester honors

On this episode of the Hays Post Podcast, news reporter Becky Kiser talks about the recent grant awards and two new funds at the Heartland Community Foundation with Sarah Meitner, executive director.

<div><iframe title="POST PODCAST: 33 project awards granted by Heartland Community Foundation in spring cycle" 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=97nsn-18fdca0-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>On this episode of the Hays Post Podcast, news reporter Becky Kiser talks about the recent grant awards and two new funds at the Heartland Community Foundation with Sarah Meitner, executive director.