by Holly Allen A helicopter landed without warning the morning of Sept. 14 in the field next to Heinen P-H-E in Valley Falls. Rumors flew, but the answer lay with Evergy, who…
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The public reacts as the school board
works on a promotional rebranding
Photo by Clarke Davis
Collette Grahem was one of the last to speak before the USD 340 school board noting that she just wanted the people’s opinions to be listened to. But she mostly addressed love for community and the generational aspects of having children and grandchildren experience the same teachers and coaches.
A new direction for the local library
by Holly Allen Following the departure of library director Adam Doolittle over the summer, board members at the Delaware Township Library have decided to take the position in a different direction, dividing…
Dig’n Deep to make appearance at Kansas Summer Nationals
Chad Mowery and Dig’n Deep will make an appearance at the Kansas Summer Nationals this weekend at the Threshing Bee grounds in McLouth. By Bridget Weishaar Dig’n Deep, a 666 Farmall International…
From behind the scenes to the front page: Newspaper couple honored at 4-H parade
by Holly Ann Abel After over 50 years of delivering the news to their community, a newspaper couple is being recognized for their dedication. Clarke and Marveta Davis, who have been churning…
Reeves sisters prepare for fair week
Sisters Makena Reeves and Danielle Reeves have prepared all year for County 4-H Fair week.
Brother, sister duo prepare for upcoming county fair week
Sara and Thomas Leitner, rural Oskaloosa, showcase their County 4-H Fair projects.
Tread Rite alignment shop opens its doors southwest of Oskaloosa
Robert and Jenna Wagler are the owners of Tread Rite Steering and Brake rural Oskaloosa. The business officially opened May 1. by Bridget Weishaar Just off a quiet gravel road southwest of…
Catholic priest says good-bye to Jefferson
County parishes, returns home to India
Father Lazara Carasala sits in his chair at St. Joseph’s parish in Nortonville.
Community to celebrate
health clinic’s 45th year
Dr. James Rider by Clarke Davis The 45th anniversary of the Valley Falls Medical Clinic will be celebrated with a public event from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 8. The…