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Wheatland Electric Cooperative, Inc. is presented with the Edgar F. Chesnutt Award at NRECA’s 2026 Connect Conference in San Diego, Calif. Pictured (from left) is the Member Services team: Samantha Garcia, Shajia Donecker, Alli Conine, Mary Hoisington, Caitlin Moser. Also pictured is Stephen Bell (far right), NRECA’s senior vice president of communications. (Photo: Jerry Mosemak/NRECA)

Wheatland Electric Cooperative, Inc. is presented with the Edgar F. Chesnutt Award at NRECA’s 2026 Connect Conference in San Diego, Calif. Pictured (from left) is the Member Services team: Samantha Garcia, Shajia Donecker, Alli Conine, Mary Hoisington, Caitlin Moser. Also pictured is Stephen Bell (far right), NRECA’s senior vice president of communications. (Photo: Jerry Mosemak/NRECA)

Wheatland Electric Earns NRECA’s Chesnutt Award for Power the Pantry

News Staff
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
SCOTT CITY–Wheatland Electric Cooperative, Inc. (WEC) has received the highest recognition available in the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association’s (NRECA) 2026 Spotlight on Excellence Awards program— the prestigious Edgar F. Chesnutt Award—for its 2025 Power the Pantry campaign.

Pleasant Valley Boosters May Minutes

Submitted By Reporter Cele Baker
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
The regular monthly meeting of the Pleasant Valley Boosters 4-H club was held on May 13th at 6:00pm at the High School. The President, Zane Gerstberger called the meeting to order. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Marcy Baker, and the 4-H pledge was led by Cele Baker.
Join the Memorial Day Beulah Rest Cemetery Tour

Join the Memorial Day Beulah Rest Cemetery Tour

Join the Memorial Day Beulah Rest Cemetery Tour

Gwen Wells
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
The Wichita County Genealogical Society invites the public to learn more about the history of Wichita County by joining us for a tour at Beulah Rest Cemetery.The society recognizes the importance of the 250th anniversary of the birth of the United States.
Wichita County Prairie Pals FCE Awards Two Scholarships

Wichita County Prairie Pals FCE Awards Two Scholarships

Wichita County Prairie Pals FCE Awards Two Scholarships

Dorene Reimer, Fce
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Wichita County Family & Community Education Council is pleased to award two scholarships of $750 each to Wichita County 2026 graduating seniors who are majoring in Family and Community Science Education or an Allied Medical Field.
Romero Earns Doctorate of Nurse Anesthesia Practice

Romero Earns Doctorate of Nurse Anesthesia Practice

Romero Earns Doctorate of Nurse Anesthesia Practice

News Staff
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Her husband, Oscar Amezcua, and her parents, Gonzalo and Cecilia Romero, lovingly congratulate Karla Romero on earning her Doctorate in Nurse Anesthesia with high honors.Last weekend, Karla Romero graduated from Newman University in Wichita, Kansas.

Check it Out!

News Staff
Thursday, May 14, 2026
» URGENTLYNEEDED: Someone reliable to take over the Old Settlers Breakfast, held annually during the Wichita County Fair. For more information, or to volunteer, contact Ellisa Weilert at ellisa.weilert@gmail.com.» YOU’RE INVITED TO Memorial Day Service, at 10 a.m.
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