Each summer, Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) Public Lands Division staff begin working fields that will attract doves come September. When the dove season opens September 1, these specially managed fields can be dove magnets, providing outstanding hunting opportunities. There are dove fields in all regions of the state, but they vary […]
Stevens County’s three commissioners Joe D. Thompson, Tron Stegman and Pat Hall convened Monday, August 21 for their regular meeting. The agenda for the meeting was relatively full, as was the Commissioners’ Room. Wayne Tate, Tom Hicks, Paula Rowden and John Brower with the Stevens County Foundation came in to speak with the commissioners about possible […]
Join thousands of Americans this coming Monday, August 21 and get outside to see the solar eclipse! Stevens County’s prime time for viewing will be convenient for most – with the eclipse starting around 11:30 a.m. and ending around 2:20 p.m. The best time to see the eclipse – for southwest Kansans – should be […]
The Hugoton City Council met August 7, 2017 for the regular monthly meeting at the council meeting room. Attending the meeting were Mayor Jack E. Rowden and councilmen Dean Banker, Shannon Crawford, Jason Teeter and Frankie Thomas. Also present were City Clerk Thomas G. Hicks, Outside Utilities Supervisor Paul Nordyke, Police Chief Courtney Leslie, City […]
This year’s Stevens County Fair is in the books after countless hours of work. All ages of Stevens County youngsters were awarded ribbons for their various projects. Below are the individuals who won Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion ribbons for their animals. Beef Nick Gold – Grand Champion Molly McClure – Reserve Grand Champion Swine Lainey […]
Each year, the National FFA Organization honors FFA members who show the utmost dedication to the organization through their desire to develop their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education. The American FFA Degree is bestowed upon a select group of students in recognition of their years of academic and […]
It’s Fair time again! Stevens County’s annual Fair will begin in earnest Thursday, July 20, with the 4-H Fashion Revue at 7:30 p.m. at the Memorial Hall. Reigning over the fair will be the couple featured in the photo above. Doug and Rita Mills are lifetime Stevens County residents, and they’re proud to be the Stevens […]
USD 210’s Board of Education met Monday, July 10 at Central Office on Main Street. Board members Barry Hittle, Todd Gayer and Dettra Crawford were absent. Paula Rowden was elected BOE President and Mike Persinger was elected BOE Vice President. Kim Korf was appointed as Board Clerk, Davonna Daharsh as Deputy Clerk and Arlet Estrada […]
Attention, Stevens County beauties! The 2017 Sorghum Queen competition will be July 21, 2017 at the Hugoton Middle School auditorium. This is Pollyanna’s yearly fundraiser. They award three scholarships to graduating seniors every year. They also give a Patriotic award to any senior who is going into the military service. An admission fee will be […]
Stevens County’s interlocal agreement with the City of Hugoton, regarding the one percent tax increase, has been approved by the Kansas Attorney General’s office. The one-cent sales tax increase will go into effect Saturday, July 1. Stevens County’s effective tax rate will be 9.0 percent as of July 1, 2017. For the next two years, […]