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TSnews Karla Wulf, recently retired principal at Ruth Clark Elementary in Haysville, was the recipient of the Tim and Susan Norton Distinguished Service Award this year. “Karla was known for her structured protocol and relationships with students,” said Adia Ludwig, director of communications for Haysville schools.

CONWAY SPRINGS – Students at Conway Springs Middle School have been named to the 2025 spring honor roll. Students can be named to the principal’s honor roll, or be named honorable mention, based upon their grade-point average.

TSnews GODDARD – A new kite festival will be coming to Goddard in early August. The Fields of Flight Community Kite Festival will take place Aug.

CLEARWATER – Gov. Laura Kelly announced on July 23 that Aaron Tobias of Clearwater was named to the Kansas Advisory Committee for the Blind and Visually Impaired.

SUMNER COUNTY – Construction began this week on K-44 Highway in southern Sumner County, the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) announced. The resurfacing project will take place in Sumner and Harper counties, from K2 to K-49.

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The Sumner County 4-H Council will hold a cookie jar auction during the Wheat Festival Picnic in The Park on Wednesday, July 9. The auction will be at 6 p.m.

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It’s time to get ready to celebrate the Sedgwick County Fair! This year’s Fair will take place July 9-12 at the Fairgrounds in Cheney. The Fair season starts with publication of the Sedgwick County Fair Guide.

As this week began, harvest was finally in full swing across much of southern and central Kansas. Wheat streak mosaic virus continues to challenge growers in parts of the state, according to Kansas Wheat, impacting yields and test weights.