News

GODDARD – Noah Thomas Guinn of Goddard was among a record 3,762 graduates who received degrees from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln during commencement exercises May 8-9. Guinn earned a Juris Doctor from the College of Law.

.

Editor’s note: Following are the unofficial minutes of the May 28 special meeting of the USD 261 Haysville Board of Education. The minutes will be adopted at the June regular meeting, and are subject to change prior to adoption.

.

Recent severe thunderstorms that have brought abundant moisture to parts of Kansas may have caused unexpected damage due to flooding in home gardens, says a Kansas State University horticultural expert.

CHENEY – Souders Historic Farm Museum will be open on Saturday, and visitors can enjoy free donuts. The museum will be open from 9:30 a.m.

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.

Editor’s note: The USD 356 Conway Springs Board of Education will meet at 7:30 p.m. Monday in the district office.

KINGMAN COUNTY – The Kingman County Health Coalition will host a free community suicide prevention training session next Thursday, June 11, at The Hangar in downtown Kingman. The event, titled “Support for Loved Ones: Understanding Suicide Awareness,” will provide participants with QPR training – which stands for Question, Persuade, Refer – a nationally recognized suicide prevention program designed to help community members recognize warning signs and connect individuals with appropriate support resources.

SEDGWICK COUNTY – Chisholm Ridge Ponds in Clearwater have been added to the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) blue-green algae warning list. The ponds were elevated to the warning list on May 29.