Preparations underway for young to join old at Sunset Home
CONCORDIA – An unused cottage on the grounds of Sunset Home, an assisted living facility, is being renovated into a child care facility to accommodate eight to 12 children of […]
New playground adds to the fun on the Nest Campus
PLAINVILLE – The Nest Campus project completed by the Plainville school district provides a model for school district-supported child care. The benefit of onsite child care has been a key […]
New greenhouse extends growing season for young gardeners
HAYS – Children at the Hays Area Children’s Center have long helped tend a garden that provides fresh produce for their meals and snacks. They learn about nutrition and healthy […]
Walking trail gives Brewster residents a favorite place to exercise
BREWSTER – When a community walking trail was constructed, Brewster used an idea from Bird City and stamped donors’ names into the freshly poured concrete. Each five-foot-by-five-foot slab was stamped […]
E-Center provides quality meeting space
PHILLIPSBURG – More than 180 people participated in meetings or training sessions at the E-Center in Phillipsburg during the 2023-24 operating year. Corporate, non-profit, and small businesses used the E-Center, […]
Pumper truck improves readiness in Mitchell County
BELOIT – A structure engine purchased in August is providing improved firefighting capabilities, faster response times, enhanced mutual aid support and increased protection for communities in Mitchell and Jewell counties. […]
Resurfaced pool the hit of the summer in Downs
DOWNS – The city pool, which has served Downs since 1972, was resurfaced before this year’s swimming season and a new bright blue coat of paint was applied. Daily attendance […]
Carnival rides have an off-season home
ST. FRANCIS – A new 30-foot-by-50-foot storage building will provide a location to store nine carnival rides and eight games other than the week of the Cheyenne County Fair. The […]