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Body Severe soil erosion problems during the Dust Bowl prompted the passage of the Conservation District Law by the Kansas legislature in 1937. This legislation lead to the formation of Conservation Districts in Kansas.

Body Washburn University has announced its fall 2021 Dean's List honorees. To qualify for the Dean's List, a student must be enrolled in 12 hours of graded credits and earn a semester grade point average of 3.4 to 3.99.

Body CONGRATULATIONS to Cricket Schmidt! She is the 2021 RCH Employee of the Year! Cricket started in Admissions 10 years ago. She later worked in the Business Office and Materials Management. Earlier this month Cricket was named the new Human Resources Director.

Body Rooks County Health Center recently announced those employees receiving Years of Service Awards. The employees are usually recognized during the hospital’s annual Christmas party, but due to COVID, they were unable to have it.

Body EXCUSES. Here's a second bite at Daniel chap. 1. Let's start by admitting that the list is endless. We all at times try to justify why we can't do what God wants us to do. Even children learn early to make excuses.

Body In Matthew 28:18, Jesus told his disciples, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.” Imagine today if someone, maybe in some position of authority, made this statement. How would people react?

Body Condolences to the McDowell family on the passing of Mary Elaine McDowell Lawson, age 70, of Hays, on January 16, 2022. Mary’s parents were Myron and Gladys McDowell and she attended school at Woodston and Stockton, growing up on the farm northeast of Stockton.

Body Dorothy Dibble will be celebrating her 96th birthday on January 28, 2022. Her family is requesting a Card Shower in honor of her special day. Cards may be sent to: Dorothy Dibble, c/o Parkview Care Center, 811 N First St., Osborne, KS 67473.

Body Mr. Trassel’s story is unique among those veterans highlighted so far. He was one of only a few Civil War veterans who came to Kansas who served in the regular federal army instead of a volunteer regiment raised by the states of the Union during the war.

Body Thursday, January 20th Report: The Kansas Department of Health and Environment and the Kansas State Department of Education recently met with district administrators and county health officials to discuss the current Omicron surge.