Pictured from the left are Council Vice President Elisha Staggers, and Lalane, Ben, Lindy and Carter McClure. Plus One Cattle Co. was selected as the Friend of 4-H at the yearly 4-H Achievement Banquet. Their business has actively donated for many years to the Gas Capital Livestock Show, the Livestock Auction and sponsored buckles as […]
American Implement recently participated in a John Deere national program called “Tech of the Year.” This program is aimed to recognize and highlight passionate technicians from across North America. American Implement currently employees approximately 120 technicians throughout their 16 locations throughout Western Kansas and Southeast Colorado ranging in specialties and experience levels. The Service Team […]
Elsie Gonzales, Coach Rex Evans and Morgan Anderson. Photo courtesy of Rex Evans. Congratulations to Morgan Anderson and Elsie Gonzales for qualifying for next week’s 4A State Golf Tournament in Hesston! Morgan finished sixth in Monday’s Regional in Ulysses and Elsie finished thirteenth! Monday, October 7 the golf team participated in the GWAC tournament at […]
The Stevens County Fire Department personnel from left to right are Rodney Kelling, Rickey Burrows, Carlos Rojo, Bailey Esarey, Hayden Harris, Phil Gooch, Rafael Maldonado and Tom Torrey. We thank each and every one of you for keeping our community safe. October is Fire Prevention Month. Here are some tips for one of the most […]
The Class of 1974 gather for their fiftieth class reunion. The 2024 Class Photo in the front row left to right are Janis (James) Bangs, Teresa (Willis) James, Bethany (Greenwood) Roe, Cindy (Heaton) Galloway, Susan (Brasher) Smith, Patty (Ponder) French, Ramona (Cline) Webb and Kathy (Ray) Purcell. In row two are Kent Hagman, Marilyn […]
Representatives from Flora Food Group meet with county leaders last week. Flora Food Group announced the purchase of the manufacturing facility KDI. Photo courtesy of Tina Fernandez. Flora Food Group B.V. (“Flora Food Group” or “the Company”), global branded food champion, Monday announced the purchase of a manufacturing facility located in Hugoton. This facility […]
As harvest is upon us, here are some interesting facts about corn production in Stevens County: * Corn is generally planted in mid to late April and harvested for grain in early October. * Corn uses as much as 24” of water from germination to maturity. * Approximately 115,000 acres are planted each year with […]
The Community Impact Award goes to Brandi Lahey, The Wild Sage Ranch, LLC. Pictured with Brandi are Steve Morisse, Evan Lahey, Brandi and Lt. Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland. Minority- and women-owned businesses were honored and celebrated as a part of Kansas’ Annual Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week. The Kansas Department of […]
Hugoton High School’s HOSA’s Club receives the first of a four year grant. HOSA stands for Health Occupation Students of America. This grant will give students the opportunity to attend leadership conferences and experience many learning opportunities throughout the year. Thank you Stevens County Healthcare and Kansas Health Works for giving our students at Hugoton […]
August 29, Richard and Gloria Martin will celebrate their sixtieth wedding anniversary. They celebrated their special occasion with family and friends Saturday. Their four children, Tammy, Gwen, Angela and Richard III, along with their grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, would like to wish them a Happy Anniversary!