Photo by Holly Allen – This will be Deb Spade’s final week teaching classes at Valley Falls. by Holly Allen A second longtime teacher will bid farewell to the halls of Valley…
Mr. Bunde set to retire with 35 years at VFHS
Photo by Holly Allen – Rod Bunde will retire from teaching in his top-floor VFHS science classroom at the end of the school year after serving his entire 35-year teaching career within…
Hayzie Blooms aims to brighten your day
Photo by Holly Allen – Sisters Hayden Hernandez and Makenzie Carson have started a hobby flower farm in their rural neighborhood between Valley Falls and Denison. by Holly Allen Outside our windows,…
VF Chamber of Commerce
to hold third Friday events
by Holly Allen The Valley Falls Chamber of Commerce continued to shore up plans for its third Friday events when the group met April 4. Tentatively titled “Broadway Nights” the third Friday…
Dr. Molly is on the move
Photo by Holly Allen – Dr. Molly Spire, DVM, travels the county and surrounding areas in her mobile veterinary clinic, recently rewrapped with images of her family pets. Pet patients can also…
A sign of the times: Rustic Baker restores, reopens downtown building
Photo by Holly Allen – Jamie Tankesley will open a storefront for her business, The Rustic Baker, inside the old Sign of the Times building at 405 Broadway, Valley Falls. The public…
LaBonte, PLMS, top speller in the county
Photo by Bridget WeishaarWeston LaBonte, PLMS, was the winner of the county spelling bee. June Klenk, JWMS, was the runner-up. by Bridget WeishaarThirteen rounds was all it took to crown a county…
CoCo’s Coffee and Cafe set to open March 1
Cory Sullivan stands behind the counter at CoCo’s Coffee and Cafe opening March 1. by Bridget Weishaar Cory Sullivan of McLouth has spent the last 21 years of her life serving hundreds…
Neuenswander uniquely
qualified to lead USD 340
Photo by Holly Allen – Interim Superintendent Brad Neuenswander will take over the role full-time at Jefferson West beginning July 1. by Holly AllenWhen Brad Neuenswander took on the role of interim…
Greenhouse brings couple back to Jefferson County roots
Brandon and Amanda Woestman, along with son Arlo, stand among the plant starts inside one of the greenhouses at Stonehouse Gardens. The couple purchased the property in October 2023.