Prairie Doc Perspective

You’re asleep when suddenly your calf tightens into a painful knot. You swing your legs over the side of the bed and stand up, trying to stretch the muscle and waiting for the cramp to release. It passes after a minute or two, but the soreness often lingers.

Social Security payments to rise 2.8%, below inflation rate

By: Jacob Fischler Kansas Reflector October 24, 2025The 75 million Americans who receive Social Security benefits will see a 2.8% increase in payments next year, the Social Security Administration said Friday.

Winter Preparations?

K-State climatologist says knowing weather forecasts can help reduce risk during winter weatherMANHATTAN, Kan.–If there’s a buzzword for winter that Chip Redmond subscribes to, it would certainly be safety.

City Center

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

School Menu

BreakfastThurs, Oct. 30– Sausage breakfast sandwich; PineappleFri, Oct.31– Whole grain muffin; Tropical fruitMon, Nov. 03– Mini waffles; Syrup; Fresh pineappleTues, Nov.04– Star spangled pancakes; Sausage patty; Tropical fruitWed, Nov.

Check it Out!

» TRUNK OR TREAT, Fri, Oct. 31, at the Court House, 5:30pm.» TABLE OR TREAT: Wichita County Senior Center Friday Oct31 - 5:30 to 7:00 pm» SAVE THE DATE! Prairie Pals FCE 2025 Holiday Festival, Saturday, November 8, 9am-3pm, Community Building.» FLU AND COVID shots available at the health department.

Lady Indians Post-Season Ends at Regionals

The Lady Indians traveled to Ellinwood on Monday October 20th for their regional quad. They faced off against Stanton Co first, where they lost by 2 points in the third set. They then lost to Ellinwood in two and beat Hutch Trinity in three.

School Improvement Day

KESA 2.0: KANSAS EDUCATION SYSTEM ACCREDITATIONAs the end of October approaches, most of the fall sports teams are finishing their seasons. It has been fun to watch both the junior high and high school level programs this fall.

Indians Derail Ellis Railroaders for 4th Consecutive Win

The Indians finished off regular season play on hostile territory, having traveled to Ellis to take on the 2-5 Railroaders.The Indians were coming off a shutout win at home versus Quinter, their third consecutive win.

...Yesteryears

70 YearsOct. 27, 1955 • Vol. 70, No. 02Bryant Holmes, Publisher • Bess Holmes, Asst Pub/EdTwin Girls― Mr. and Mrs. Pedro Hernandez of Leoti are the parents of twin girls, born Oct. 22, at Leoti hospital. The names are Alberta Rosario, and Andrea Roberta, with weights of 6 lbs., 8oz., and 6 lbs.