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Card of Thanks

News Staff
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
We would like to thank The Kansas Bankers Association and Wichita County Conservation District for awarding us the Windbreak Award for Wichita County for 2025. We also would like to thank the businesses that support these programs for the Community.

Card of Thanks

News Staff
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
I want to thank everyone for the cards, phone calls, and especially the prayers while I was in Colorado Springs taking cancer treatments. I would especially like to thank Rod and Lea Ames for taking care of me and helping me out through it all, and I’m doing well now. Thank you all Norman Ames

Garden City Community College Statement on Lockdown Response

News Staff
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
[Garden City, KS] February 19, 2026—At 9:13 AM, the Garden City Community College Police Department was alerted to an unconfirmed report of shots fired near the Cafeteria. Following the college’s established active intruder procedures, the campus was placed on lockdown.

Check it Out!

News Staff
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
» WC OUTDOORSMEN youth hunt, Sunday, March 8,1pm.» FLU AND COVID shots available at the health department. Call 620-375-2289 for an appointment.» SHOTS AVAILABLE all year-round: Tetanus, Shingles, and Pneumonia.

Senior Center Menu

News Staff
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Meals are served Monday through Friday at 11:30 a.m. and are available to all. Guests of any age welcome. Meals for those 60 years of age or older are $3.50 and under 60 are $7.50. Lunches need to be ordered one day in advance. Delivery is available for home bound residents.

School Menu

News Staff
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
BreakfastThurs, Feb. 26- Chicken biscuit breakfast sandwich; Fresh mixed fruit cupFri, Feb. 27- Pancake on a stick; Fresh strawberriesMon, Mar. 02- Pancake on a stick; Fresh grapesTues, Mar. 03-- Otameal breakfast rounds; Yogurt cup; Strawberries & bananasWed, Mar.

Student Commentary

News Staff
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
As part of a segment on argumentative essay writing, Mrs. Niswonger assigns her WCJSHS College English Composition 102 class the task of composing a Letter to the Editor.
[ Above:] Sara Herndon reigns as Wichita County Community High School cage queen at Leoti. Pictured with her are JoEllyn Jaeger, Carol Seibel, Donna Wewer, Loula Mae Schwindt, Phyllis Humble, Alice Pfeifer, Delbert Harkness, Rolly Brown, Eddie Kessler, Capt. J.R. Royer, Jerry Hooker, Larry Schwindt, and Larry appl. Tiny attendants bearing the insignia of authority in the extravaganza are Gary Wewer and Kim Green.

[ Above:] Sara Herndon reigns as Wichita County Community High School cage queen at Leoti. Pictured with her are JoEllyn Jaeger, Carol Seibel, Donna Wewer, Loula Mae Schwindt, Phyllis Humble, Alice Pfeifer, Delbert Harkness, Rolly Brown, Eddie Kessler, Capt. J.R. Royer, Jerry Hooker, Larry Schwindt, and Larry appl. Tiny attendants bearing the insignia of authority in the extravaganza are Gary Wewer and Kim Green.

...Yesteryears

Compiled By Sarah Pitzer
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
70 YearsFeb. 23, 1956 • Vol. 71, No. 19Bryant Holmes, Publisher • Bess Holmes, Asst Pub/EdAristocracy In Basketball at WCCHS60 yearsFeb. 24, 1966 • Vol 81, No. 21Bryant Holmes, Publisher • Bess Holmes, Asst. Pub./Ed.A Boy― Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Spradling announce the birth of a baby boy, Sunday, Feb.
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