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Body TSnews CHENEY – At last week's meeting, the Cheney City Council approved a major street reconstruction project covering a total of four blocks. Council members approved spending $279,840 to tear out and replace Second Avenue, from Main Street west to Filmore Street.

Body HAYSVILLE – Free sports physicals will be offered next Thursday at the School-Based Health Clinic (SCHC) in Haysville. Appointments are needed and can be made by calling 316-554-2317.

Body ARGONIA – The Argonia City Council approved spending $7,850 for the purchase and shipping of a new motor and pump for the municipal swimming pool. The purchase was made during Monday night's regular meeting.

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Body 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.

Body CLEARWATER – This Saturday is the annual citywide cleanup in Clearwater. All items to be collected need to be set at the curb prior to 7 a.m.

Body 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.

Body 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.

Body 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.

Body 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.