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Body Despite the recent snow and cold temperatures, the winter wheat crop should ultimately be fine. While too much cold weather can damage winter wheat, the crop is known for its hardiness, said Jeff Seiler, Sedgwick County Extension’s agricultural agent.

Body Following are next week’s menus for Friendship Meals and Meals on Wheels. The recommended cost is $5 per meal, if you are able to pay.

Body Argonia Monday Argonia City Council, 6 p.m., City Hall. Cheney Thursday Cheney Senior Center: Bingo, 1 p.m.; Games, 2:30 p.m.

Body 10 Years Ago After only 13 months in business, Clearwater’s Walmart will close its doors Jan. 28.

Body Special Board of Education Meeting January 19, 2026 Minutes of Meeting A special meeting of the board of education was called to order by President Curtis Winter at 6:00 p.m.

Body Editor’s note: Following are the unofficial minutes of the Jan. 12 meeting of the USD 356 Conway Springs Board of Education. The minutes will be adopted at the February regular meeting, and are subject to change prior to adoption.

Body Jan. 12: Runaway juvenile arrest, 300 block N. Harrison; Illegal parking complaint, 300 block N. Wolf; Assisted Fire/ EMS, 200 block E. Second; City code violation, 700 block N. Adams; Juvenile problem, 400 block N. Main; Business check, 700 block S.

Body Kansas, like other states, recognizes a number of symbols that represent its customs, cultures, and environment. Because Kansas is one of the major wheat production states, it is often referred to as the “Wheat State.

Body Every year on Jan, 29, Kansans pause to look backward across the wide prairie of time. Kansas Day isn’t just a date on the calendar – it’s a reminder of how a state shaped by wind, conflict, and determination came to be.

Body More than 70 outstanding high school musicians from across Kansas came together on Jan. 8 for the Second Annual Sterling College Honor Band Day and Concert, a one-day intensive musical experience held on the Sterling College campus.