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The USD 267 Renwick Board of Education held a special meeting on Wednesday to discuss non-elected personnel. Nothing more specific was mentioned, but it is likely that this meeting was to make a decision on whom the board members want as the next superintendent.

CONWAY SPRINGS – A suspect was arrested on Saturday afternoon in Conway Springs, in connection with a report of a suspect with a firearm and a potential hostage situation in the 100 block of South Highland in Conway Springs.

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.

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.

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

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

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. Other members present were Bruce Harrington, Bill Dalbom, Mark Hemberger, Aaron Lange, Allen Lange, and Brandon J. Pauly.

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.

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. Main; Business check, 1100 block N. Main;...

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.”