WPAA season offers wide variety of entertainment
At a school program during the 2024-25 Western Plains Arts Association season, a performer unexpectedly presented a brand new guitar to an Oakley elementary student. It was a touching bonus […]
Norton County Leadership Class prepares local residents to step up
NORTON – Individuals already serving in meaningful roles within the community but with untapped leadership potential were identified and offered a spot in the Norton County Leadership Class. They represented […]
Bonuses help staff feel appreciated at Hays child care facility
HAYS – Staff bonuses make a difference for the people working at Hays Area Children’s Center. Discretionary bonuses allow a special reward for workers who go above and beyond, so […]
Child care workers appreciate bonuses
MANKATO – Staff longevity bonuses funded by a Hansen grant are appreciated by the employees of the Jewell County Strong Community Daycare. They are part of fostering a workplace where […]
Alton builds, sells first home; launches into constructing another
ALTON – A new home constructed in Alton was sold to a buyer who fell in love with the loft space for her art studio. Proceeds from the sale are […]
Salina Art Center offers culinary classes, streaming filmmaker Q&As
SALINA – Programming expansions, including seven sold-out culinary classes featuring local chefs, and four national filmmakers participating in live-streamed Q&As after their movies aired at the Salina Art Center Cinema, […]
PBS provides programming for kids and adults
BUNKER HILL – Osborne Elementary School students are more likely to enter the PBS Kids Writer’s Contest put on by Smoky Hills PBS each year than students from any other […]
Mural brightens downtown Ellis
ELLIS – A large mural on the side of the Municipal Building provides a new point of interest in downtown Ellis, bringing together several historic landmarks and sunflowers in its […]
Jewell County foundation has record fundraising year
MANKATO – The Jewell County Community Foundation raised more money than ever before during its Match Month effort. More than $117,000 raised locally means Jewell County will receive the full […]