Hesston College hosted graduation ceremonies for graduates of the Instituto Bíblico Anabautista (IBA) and Seminario Bíblico Anabautista Hispano (SeBAH) September 2 through 4. Both of these programs offer Hispanic students a chance to pursue further education in pastoral ministry and Biblical education.
A head-spinning number of birds will fly over Kansas and Missouri on Wednesday and Thursday nights. Scientists say they need your help. For starters, turn off any outdoor lights you can this time of year. Shut your blinds and curtains to keep your kitchen and living room lights from spilling into the night so that fewer birds die on their journey south by colliding into buildings or landing in cities and suburbs packed with danger.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas and Missouri’s largest utilities earned nearly failing grades for their progress transitioning to renewable sources of energy, according to a new report from a national environmental group.
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (AP) — Kansas’ Democratic governor is trying to reclaim control over the education debate in a tough reelection race, hoping to return to her preferred focus on public school spending hikes during her term after Republican attacks over transgender athletes and what is taught in the classrooms.
TOPEKA (KNS) — A grant to fund school safety projects only has enough cash to fulfill half the requests it receives annually. The Safe and Secure Schools Grant has $4 million of state funding with an additional $1 million coming from the federal government. It pays for things like beefing up entryways, security cameras, communication systems and other ways to fortify schools against attacks and natural disasters.
OVERLAND PARK (KNS) — The final challenge for Republican Kris Kobach’s political rebound may depend on how strongly Kansas voters feel about national Democrats and how much they fear a liberal agenda seeping into their state.
“I cannot live without books,” said Thomas Jefferson. Stephen King described books as “uniquely portable magic” and “the perfect entertainment: no commercials, no batteries, hours of enjoyment for each dollar spent.” And author Jhumpa Lahiri wrote: “That’s the thing about books.
Special to the Kansan The Newton - North Newton Area Planning Commission met on Wednesday, October 5, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. The Commissioners reviewed or took action on the following projects: Preliminary Plat for the Fox Ridge Addition A Preliminary Plat for Fox Ridge Addition, submitted by Garver on behalf of owner Bryan Lagaly Homes, LLC for property located on South Kansas Avenue, south of Country Club Drive, north of Southeast 11th Terrace was discussed.
Have an event to add? Email information to news@thekansan.com Saturday, Oct. 8 Bethel College Fall Festival, Bethel College 3:30 p.m.
The Hesston College Bel Canto Singers will cobine with singers from Moundridge High School for a concert Oct. 18 in what is being called a “life-giving” concert. “Making music with local communities is so life-giving as we emerge from COVID restrictions,” said Dr. Russell Adrian, director of the Bel Canto. “The students in Moundridge have been tremendous to work with, and I am looking forward to our ensembles performing together.”