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RaileRobotics advances to regional final in Kansas City
The FIRST Robotics program at Newton High School put together quite a season — from fielding two robots for the first time in program history to finishing one match away from a possible trip to the world championships.
Toy store opens downtown
A number of businesses have come and gone from what was established as Dickey’s Drug Store in 1877 in the 600 block of North Main. And for a number of years Leah Gaeddert has driven by what she called a “whimsical” building at 611 N. Main with a dream for the old building.
County Commission to host special meeting
The Board of Harvey County Commissioners will meet for a special meeting at 9 a.m. March 31 in the community room of the Harvey County Courthouse, 800 N. Main.
Bethel to give three alumni awards in next several weeks
Over the next several weeks, Bethel College will be recognizing its alumni award winners for this year.
Hesston College Students engage with lawmakers at KICA Student Day at the capitol
TOPEKA — Hesston College students recently had a unique opportunity to participate in the Kansas Independent Colleges Association (KICA) Student Day at the Capitol, where they engaged with state legislators and gained firsthand experience in government operations. This marked the first time Hesston College students attended the annual event, which highlights the role of independent colleges in Kansas and their impact on the state’s economy and workforce.
Juniors observe nurses’ lamplighting at Bethel College
The Bethel College Department of Nursing honored its junior students in the annual lamplighting, held Feb. 22.
Speakers explore immigration’s effects on churches
The next in a series of programs connected with Kauffman Museum’s current special exhibition will look at how immigration affects churches.
Work on South Spencer to begin Monday
Reconstruction of South Spencer Road between East First and Southeast 14th Streets is scheduled to begin next week.
An a-lure-ing career: Meet Frank Haidusek, Newton’s professional fisherman
Frank Haidusek grew up loving fishing, learning the ins and outs of crappie fishing at Truman Lake in Missouri under the eye of his family.