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140 Years Ago SR. Pierson received a carload of Star windmills this week.

From August 1906 Conway Springs has many things of which the people may justly boast. The beautiful trees that line the streets of the city reflect the character and nature of the soil, the quality and quantity of the wells.

From August 1948 The graduating class of 1943 held its first reunion on August 22 in the yard of the Wimp home. A picnic supper was served to 46 guests.

Argonia Tuesday USD 359 Argonia first day of school. Cheney Thursday Cheney Senior Center: Cards, 1 p.m.

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

For many places around Kansas, the month of July was wetter than normal. At Eisenhower National Airport in Wichita, the National Weather Service reported 4.54 inches of rain, which was .56 inches above average.

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GODDARD – The City of Goddard will hold a community engagement event, including budget discussions, next Wednesday at the Goddard Community Center, 122 N. Main Street.

VIOLA – Hanna Decker of Viola has been named to the spring 2025 president's list at LeTourneau University in Longview, Texas. The president's list recognizes students who have achieved a perfect 4.0 grade point average for the semester to receive this honor.

The USD 356 Conway Springs Board of Education will meet at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Aug.