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CONWAY SPRINGS – It will be a big deal when Bike Across Kansas rolls into town in June, and the Conway Springs City Council made note of that at its meeting last week. Following updates on the BAK event and it's stop in Conway Springs, the City Council agreed unanimously to help the event with a $2,000 donation.

GODDARD – The city’s new North Park will be built by Conco Construction, thanks to action taken at Monday’s Goddard City Council meeting. The council awarded a construction contract to Conco, which was one of three companies to submit bids.

As spring celebrations like prom and graduation approach, Goddard Public Schools took a powerful, proactive approach to ensure students understand the real-world consequences of impaired driving. Last week, both Goddard High School and Eisenhower High School hosted mock DUI crisis simulations: immersive, first-responder-led experiences designed to put students face-to-face with the seriousness of driving under the influence.

CLEARWATER – City officials and members of the Clearwater Senior Center came together Monday afternoon to officially break ground on an expansion of the senior center. The $475,000 expansion is being funded through a temporary note.

CONWAY SPRINGS – Saying that Conway Springs High School tennis coach Chris Bellar has an impressive coaching pedigree might be an understatement. Bellar, who has coached tennis at CSHS since 1991, has led the Cardinals to four State titles – three boys titles (2004, 2005 and 2012) and one girls title (2012) – and several high finishes at the State tournament.

The annual Clearwater Art Walk will take place this Friday evening. It will run 6-9 p.m.

Local libraries have a lot to offer. While the chance to borrow a great book free of charge is reason enough to visit a local library, libraries also offer a host of additional resources, some of which might surprise you.

Even though there is still some time left before harvest, the winter wheat crop is looking like it could be a bit short, said Jeff Seiler, the agricultural agent for the Kansas State University Extension Office in Sedgwick County.

HAYSVILLE – This Saturday, it is time to party in Haysville. The annual Party in the 060 is back at Riggs Park with live music, food trucks, games and shopping.

Gov. Laura Kelly signed a bill regulating companies that operate as middlemen in the pharmaceutical industry, demanding transparent transactions and guardrails to protect consumers and pharmacists.