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City of Goddard revises senior center bylaws

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GODDARD – The Goddard City Council approved an ordinance at its April 7 meeting establishing a revised set of bylaws for the Goddard Senior Center Citizens Advisory Board. They clarify that the city has administrative oversight of the senior center.

Cheney's Frieden steps down from coaching

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CHENEY – Linndy Frieden, the head coach of the Cheney Cardinals boys basketball team, is stepping away from coaching temporarily and will take off the 2026-27 season to focus on health. His resignation was on the USD 268 Board of Education meeting on Monday.
Linndy Frieden gives directions to the Cheney Cardinals at the 2025 Class 3A State basketball tournament. Frieden has stepped down from his coaching position to focus on his health. Travis Mounts/TSnews

Ronnau achieves rank of Air Force Colonel

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The National Museum of American History, Flag Hall, was the location for Thaddeus L. Ronnau to be promoted to the rank of Colonel in the United States Air Force. The American flag that flew over Fort McHenry and was the inspiration for Francis Scott Key to write the Star-Spangled Banner was the backdrop for the United States Military Oath of Office.
Thaddeus Ronnau pictured with his wife, Nicole, and their sons. Ronnau was recently promoted to the rank of Colonel in the United States Air Force. Contributed photo

Clearwater High hires new hoops coach

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CLEARWATER – Jason Crist has been named as the new head boys basketball coach for the Clearwater High School Indians. The hiring was approved at Monday's USD 264 Board of Educa-tion meeting.
Jason Crist, pictured with his family, has been hired as the head boys basketball coach at Clearwater High School. Contributed photo

Clearwater mother charged with murder

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A Clearwater mother has been charged with murder in the August 2025 death of her 15-month-old child. The charge was announced late Monday afternoon by the Sedgwick County Sheriff ’s Office following the completion of its investigation.

St. Rose building discipleship center

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Fr. Dan Duling, pastor of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Mount Vernon, is excited about the doors that the church’s new discipleship center can open up for the church and in the neighboring communities – and he’s not alone.
Demolition of the old grade school at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church took place in early February. The parish, located in Mount Vernon on the west side of Cheney State Park, will be replaced by a new discipleship center. Contributed photo

‘Heart of the city’ to get new home

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GODDARD – The City of Goddard has started construction on a new $4 million public works building. A groundbreaking ceremony was held on April 7 for the new facility, which is located on the east side of 199th Street West, roughly halfway between U.S.
The City of Goddard held a groundbreaking ceremony on April 7 for a new $4 million public works building, located on 199th Street North, north of U.S. Highway 54. The building is exected to be completed later this year. Travis Mounts/TSnews

Police Reports

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March 23: Case follow up/juvenile problem, 800 block N. Marshall; Dog problem, 700 block N. Main; Warrant arrest, 100 block N. Main; Business check, 1100 block N. Main; Business check, 700 block S. Main; Business check, 100 block W. Second; Business check, 600 block N. Main; Assisted Sheriff's Office with non-injury vehicle accident, 47th St. South & 375th St. West; Business check, 400 block N. Main; Assisted Fire/EMS, 100 block N. Marshall.
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