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70 YearsApr. 12, 1956 • Vol. 71, No. 26Bryant Holmes, Publisher • Bess Holmes, Asst Pub/EdNew Carrier Appointed for Marienthal Rural Route― Kent V. Smades, son of Mr. and Mrs. H.C. Smades, is the new rural carrier on the route out of Marienthal.
Mike & Vickie Reynen, Africa Area Director fmcusa.org

Mike & Vickie Reynen, Africa Area Director fmcusa.org

Two Day Power- Packed Missions Weekend

Mike Reynen works with African leaders toward the expansion of the church and the formation of local churches. Church planting and ministerial education are vital. Mike an d V i c k i e both encourage the missionary team in its work of strengthening and developing national leaders.
Two Young People to Share How “Faith Moves Mountains”

Two Young People to Share How “Faith Moves Mountains”

Two Young People to Share How “Faith Moves Mountains”

“If you miss this event,” says United Methodist Pastor Melissa Naylor, “you will forever regret it.”Life’s adversities can come at any age. They came early for two high school seniors who will share their struggles, fears, perseverance and faith as they have faced difficult health challenges.
Niobrara Chalk Formations at Little Jerusalem Badlands State Park

Niobrara Chalk Formations at Little Jerusalem Badlands State Park

SuperNews Field Trips Inspire Learning

Field trips are an important part of a child’s education because they offer real life experiences that can’t be replicated in the classroom, and they also provide students with an opportunity to develop social skills.
Dennis Dees booking photo. Courtesy KBI

Dennis Dees booking photo. Courtesy KBI

KBI arrests Logan County EMT for child sex crimes

LOGAN COUNTY – The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) arrested a Logan County EMT Wednesday morning for child sex crimes.On Wednesday, April 8, at 9:23 a.m., KBI agents with the Child Victims Unit ex e c u t ed an arrest warrant at 703 W. Third St., in Oakley, for Dennis D. Dees, 39, of WaKeeney.
Between the Stacks

Between the Stacks

Between the Stacks

Items added from 3/21/26 – 4/11/26: Junior Board Books: C l i f ford Barks & Clifford’s Busy Day by Norman Bridwell Heaven Is Having You by Giles Andreae Roo’s Big Adventure by Disney How Do I Love You by P.K.
County Commissioners Meet in Special Session for Personnel and Roads

County Commissioners Meet in Special Session for Personnel and Roads

County Commissioners Meet in Special Session for Personnel and Roads

Date: March 23, 2026 Time: 8:15am Meeting called to order by: Commissioner CarpenterCommissioners In attendance: Cole Carpenter, John Gould, Jason WellsAlso in attendance: Junior Garcia, and Lanna Kreutzer 8:15 Commissioner Carpenter moved to go into a fifteen-minute executive session for...
(Back Row) Honorable Mention in no particular order - Cauy Larson, Maverick Louderbaugh, Gerardo Garcia Jr., Nash Baker, Natalie Arrieta, Cordan Brimm, and Jonathan Sanchez-Valasquez. (Front Row) Respect Essay Winners: 1st Place, Hallie Tankersley; 2nd Place, Jairah Hernandez, 3rd Place, Elly Baker Photo courtesy Andrea Bauck

(Back Row) Honorable Mention in no particular order - Cauy Larson, Maverick Louderbaugh, Gerardo Garcia Jr., Nash Baker, Natalie Arrieta, Cordan Brimm, and Jonathan Sanchez-Valasquez. (Front Row) Respect Essay Winners: 1st Place, Hallie Tankersley; 2nd Place, Jairah Hernandez, 3rd Place, Elly Baker Photo courtesy Andrea Bauck

Annual FCE 4th Grade Essay and Artwork Contest Winners Honored

FCE is a member of a national coalition of leading education and youth development organizations dedicated to the promotion of character development based on the six core ethical values: RESPECT, RESPONSIBILITY, FAIRNESS, CARING, CITIZENSHIP and TRUSTWORTHINESS.