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From December 1939 Walter Konecny has been appointed chairman for this district to aid in the success of the Sunflower Boys State Ball to be held at the Elks Hall in Wichita on Dec. 22. Walter, who is now attending a Wichita business college, was a graduate of the local high school last spring.

6 Years Ago Four pet chickens are adding to the quality of life for Haysville’s nursing home, Diversicare residents. The chickens live in Diversicare’s courtyard.

From January 1937 The 1937 Argonia Basketball Tournament is in session. Red Raiders, let’s take this tournament.

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Sedgwick County's Christmas tree recycling program ends next week. Jan. 23 is the last day for county residents to drop off their Christmas trees at one of 22 sites in the county. Lights, decorations and stands must be removed first.

HAYSVILLE – The Haysville city council kicked off the new year with its first meeting of 2025 on Monday night and worked through its agenda in just 30 minutes. Many of the business items dealt with appointments and contracts for services that are renewed annually.

Editor's note: Following are the unofficial minutes of the Jan. 6 meeting of the Argonia City Council. The minutes will be adopted at the regular meeting on Feb. 3, and are subject to change prior to adoption.

Cheney Police Report Jan. 6: Assisted Sheriff's Office, 391st St.

GARDEN PLAIN – During its Jan. 8 meeting, the Garden Plain City Council approved a resolution adjusting the price it charges per MCF of natural gas, raising it from $2.65 to $3.15.

GODDARD – With lots of growth happening currently in the City of Goddard, and more growth expected in the next few years, city leaders are looking at plans to increase the water supply to keep up with that growth.