Aspen Institute Names 4 Kansas Community Colleges Among Top 200 U.S. Community Colleges

Eligible for the 2027 Aspen Prize for Community College ExcellenceThe Aspen Institute named 200 community colleges eligible to compete for the $1 million Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, the nation’s premier recognition of high achievement and performance among two-year colleges.

Prairie Doc Perspective

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is one of the leading causes of vision loss among adults over 65. This condition affects the back of the eye where light is processed by macula.

City Center

•ALL GRASS/BRUSH/ WEEDS to be removed/ growth not to exceed 8” property owner's responsibility.

Football Redistricting for 2026 and 2027 Seasons

The following are the district football assignments for the 2026 and 2027 football seasons. For additional information concerning scheduling, brackets, district chairpersons, etc., see the 2025 football manual.

...Yesteryears

70 YearsNov 17, 1955 • Vol. 71, No. 5Bryant Holmes, Publisher • Bess Holmes, Asst Pub/Ed60 yearsNov. 18, 1965 • Vol 81, No. 7Bryant Holmes, Publisher • Bess Holmes, Asst Pub/EdA Boy― Mr. and Mrs.

Now Hiring

Wichita County Senior Center is seeking applications for a Director. Applications can be picked up at the Senior Center, 108 S Indian Road. For more information, contact Julie Riley or David Brandt. Call 620-375-4649.Applications will be accepted until 5pm, Friday, November 21. 

Church History You Should Know, Part 3

What Does the Gospel Do?Our modern society struggles with the gospel because it fails to understand our need for it. We are told that we are “okay” and we desperately want to believe that we and others are truly fine. Because of this, the gospel’s promise to power fully save us is ignored.

Board of County Commissioners Increases County Employee Healthcare Payroll Deduction due to +11% Rise in Cost

COMMISSIONERS MEETING JASON WELLS, COLE CARPENTER, JOHN GOULDDate: November 3rd, 2025 Time: 8:30am Meeting called to order by: Commissioner Wells Commissioners in attendance: Jason Wells, Cole Carpenter, John Gould Also in attendance: Junior Garcia, Lanna KreutzerApproval of October 20th minutes...