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Galesburg Fire Dept. awarded $5,000 grant through Nutella partnership
The Galesburg Fire Department is receiving a grant from Nutella through a partnership with the National Volunteer Fire Council. According to the fire department, the $5,000 grant is to help secure necessities the fire department needs including equipment, gear, training,…
City of Emporia mourns loss of Mayor Danny Giefer
The City of Emporia is in mourning as it announced the death of longtime City Commissioner and Mayor Danny Giefer, who died at his home on July 6. Giefer and his wife moved to Emporia over 50 years ago in…
Reno County considers expanding zoning, solar farms
Reno County is asking residents to share their opinions about the possible expansion of countywide zoning and solar farms in the unzoned areas of the county. The county is hosting three town hall meetings this month for County District 1…
Baxter Springs enhances annual Light Up the Sky celebration with new attractions
Baxter Springs is looking to take their annual Light Up the Sky celebration to another level. The city’s public works crew lead the fundraising and organizing efforts, getting 20 sponsors to donate to help put the celebration on. Previously the…
Pittsburg celebrates 4th of July and 71 years of Kiddieland
There were plenty of smiles in Pittsburg Thursday to celebrate the 4th of July. The City of Pittsburg hosted a full day of celebrations in Lincoln Park and at Kiddieland. In fact, this year marks the 71st year of Kiddieland’s…
Cherryvale’s Claim: The forgotten author of the Pledge of Allegiance
For more than a century, Americans have said the Pledge of Allegiance, from the newest citizens, to presidents, to school children. But for one southeast Kansas community, it’s more than an oath. It’s part of the story of their town.…
City of Parsons fire truck that was ordered in 2022 arrives
A fire truck the city of Parsons ordered in 2022 has arrived last week. The city of Parsons ordered a Pierce Enforcer pump truck in 2022 at a purchase price of $684,032.62. Brad Boss, Parsons fire chief, told city commissioners…
STAYCATION | Strong City, Cottonwood Falls provide small town surprises
Located 60 miles south of Manhattan, Strong City and Cottonwood Falls both may be small in size, but they make up for it with history and opportunities for exploration. The hour-long drive down Kansas Highway 177 takes you into Strong…
Chanute’s Santa Fe Park playground ribbon-cutting ceremony planned for Friday
A ribbon-cutting ceremony is planned for the grand opening of the new Santa Fe Park playground at noon Friday, July 5. “We are very happy that we will get to cut the ribbon for the children of Chanute so they…
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