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Body 9 Years Ago Haysville restaurant Iron Wagon Tex Mex BBQ was damaged by a fire Friday afternoon, June 23. According to Sedgwick County Fire Department division chief Carl Cox, firefighters arrived fairly quickly at 2:30 p.m.

Body From 1949 Ed Larson, 84, living south of Milan, had the misfortune to fall from the hayloft the first of the week, breaking his collarbone and arm and bruising himself up considerably. He is considered to be in a serious condition.

Body From July 1945 Paul Millender, 26, drowned Tuesday evening in the pond on the Leigh Clark place a mile west of town, where Paul’s sister, Mrs. Roy Campbell, lives.

Body CLEARWATER – Liesl Schulze, a recent graduate from Clearwater High School, was this area’s lone winner in the annual Jester Awards, presented by Music Theatre Wichita. Schulze was the lighting designer for the CHS’ presentation of “Seussical” during the 2025-26 school year.

Body Washburn University has announced its spring 2026 president’s list and dean’s list honorees. Local students on the president’s list include Kaylee Hampton of Clearwater and Landon Roy of Goddard.

Body GODDARD – The National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) announced over 2,500 winners of National Merit Scholarships financed by U.S. colleges and universities.

Body SEDGWICK COUNTY – The Chisholm Ridge Ponds in Clearwater were downgraded to the watch list in last week’s public health advisories for Kansas lakes. The list comes out every Thursday.

Body Many people are eager for Independence Day celebrations in early summer. There is much to be excited about, as festivities often begin in the afternoon with barbecues and pool parties, and commence late at night after fireworks shows that light up the night sky.

Body HAYSVILLE – The University of Arkansas is recognizing students for earning a place on the spring 2026 chancellor’s list, the university’s highest semester academic honor for undergraduates. Chloe Waltrip of Haysville was among students who have achieved a 4.

Body CHENEY – The City of Cheney started cleaning sanitary sewer main lines as preventative maintenance to help prevent stoppages.