The Kansas Department of Transportation expresses its appreciation for employees celebrating state service anniversaries in September. KDOT is proud to acknowledge them for the long-term dedication they have provided to the state of Kansas.

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Are there mountains in your life? Sometimes the challenges, disappointments, and heartbreaks can all seem like mountains in our path. They may seem insurmountable at times. Our continued journey through the book of Acts, however, points out that the mountains are part of God’s plan.

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Phone: 785-994-6370 (home) or 785-476-5206 (cell) The change to cool temperatures is starting to feel like fall, but I'm sure the heat will return. Large numbers of doves are zipping around signaling the upcoming September 1 season opening.

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The Heartland Community Foundation is inviting area finance professionals, attorneys, bankers, insurance agents, and other advisors to a special lunch program, Keeping Wealth Local: Year-End Giving Insights for Advisors, on Friday, Sept. 19, from noon to 1 p.m., at Verdant Bistro, 230 E. 8th St., Hays.

The July 22, 2025, meeting of the Crossroads Quilt was held at 6:30 p.m., with refreshments brought by Karen McCune and Nicole Ganoung. Roll call was taken and answered by nine members, with eight showing items for the fair booth display.

A vigorous health care system is essential not only for the health and welfare of community residents, but also to enhance economic opportunity. Health-related sectors are some of the fastest-growing in the economy. Given demographic trends, this growth is likely to continue. Furthermore, evidence shows that quality health care improves business productivity, aids in the recruitment and retention of businesses, and attracts and retains retirees.