Remembering Rosalynn Carter and the challenges she overcame as first lady
As I write this, the airwaves, online news sites and print media are filled with tributes to Rosalynn Carter, the former first lady who passed away Sunday at the age of 96.
November 2023
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Moundridge farmers earn conservation award
The Flickner Innovation Farm in Moundridge has received its fair share of attention from international research groups, industry representatives, policy makers — even a group of scientists from NASA visited in 2022.Ray and Susan Flickner, owners of the farm, have received a few awards along the way for the work done at the farm - with the latest announced just last week.Ray and Susan Flickner have been selected as the recipients of the 2023 Kansas Leopold Conservation Award.“Farming is a journey, in my opinion,” Ray said in a video produced Sand County Foundation announcing the award.
Kansas Supreme Court releases statement on Oct. 12 security incident
Submitted article TOPEKA—The seven justices of the Kansas Supreme Court released the following statement today regarding the October 12 security incident that disrupted access to information systems used by courts statewide.Statement from Kansas Supreme Court (Chief Justice Marla Luckert and Justices Eric Rosen, Dan Biles, Caleb Stegall, Evelyn Wilson, K.J.
Heckel leads Lyndon to first title
Lyndon senior Tanner Heckel came up short twice in championship games when we played at Inman.Saturday, Heckel rushed for 254 yards on 29 carries for four touchdowns to lead the Tigers to a 34-6 win over defending state champs Wichita County in the Eight-Player Division I Championship game at Fischer Field in Newton.It was the first state title for the Tigers, in just the second season of eight-player.“It was great with this group of guys,” Heckel said.
Schmelzle scores five touchdowns to pace Axtell to win
The Axtell Eagles made short work of the South Central Timberwolves Saturday in the KSHSAA Eight-Player Division II championships at Fischer Field.In a steady snowstorm, Brandon Schmelzle rushed for 124 yards on 13 carries with five touchdowns to lead Axtell to a 50-0 win, the third straight state title for the 13-0 Eagles and the 39th straight win.The game was called at halftime on the 45-point rule.
Holiday events calendar
Dec. 1 3 to 5:30 p.m. – Healthy for the Holidays by Health Ministries at Cedar Village, 1023 Washington Road. Free nurse visits and giveaways.… Login to continue reading Login…
Through the lens: Community Thanksgiving Dinner
The annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner was served at Grace Community Church on Nov. 23. All photos by Michele Clark, Newton Kansan Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary…
Through the lens: Fun in the snow
More than eight inches of snow accumulated in Newton on Nov. 25, which led to a busy day at the sledding hill at Centennial Park.… Login to continue reading Login…