Weir Library selected for Humanities grant

Weir Public Library has been selected as one of 200 libraries nationwide for the American Library Association’s American Rescue Plan: Humanities Grants for Libraries opportunity, an emergency relief program to assist libraries that have been adversely affected by the pandemic.

Dennis McKinney named State Executive Director for Kansas

Dennis McKinney has been appointed as the new State Executive Director (SED) for the USDA Kansas Farm Service Agency (FSA). McKinney joined the Kansas FSA team February 14, 2022.

Cherokee County Court Docket

District Court Judge Maradeth Frederick Thursday, February 24 9 a.m. – Discover Bank vs. Jackie L. Merill, dismissal, (limited civil) 9 a.m. – Richard Thompson vs. Cori Thuett, dismissal, (limited civil) 1:15 p.m. – State of Kansas vs. Alicia Nicole Maize, sentencing, (criminal) 1:30 p.m.

Spring Valley Sparklers

Spring Valley Sparklers members Katherine King, Morgan Duling, Madison Duling, Kate Martin, Lucy Zahm, Cora Welch, Riley Holmes, Gentry Holmes, Alice (dog), Reagan Holmes, Ellie Holt, Sofia Elmore, Karsten Martin and Samuel King show off their awards after presenting a dramatic work during the 4-H...

Katherine King demonstrates

Katherine King demonstrates how to make jewelry using a piece of elastic and beads as part of the 4-H Day competition on February 19. King walked the judges panel through the process of selecting the beads and what kind of a knot to tie in the elastic. Photo by Jacob Spencer

Jadeyn Ivey demonstrates

Jadeyn Ivey demonstrates her process of making a cheesecake salad before a panel of judges at the 4-H Day competition on February 19 competition. Ivey mixed in blueberries, strawberries with various creams and sweeteners to make her dessert. Photo by Jacob Spencer