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GODDARD – The Goddard city council, after hearing from just 11 residents during a public comment period, voted at its meeting Monday not to pursue a single hauler trash service. The action comes before the city developed a request for proposals or received bids for the service.

CONWAY SPRINGS – Winter homecoming will take place this Friday at Conway Springs High School as the Cardinals host the Garden Plain Owls. This year’s queen candidates at CSHS are Lacey Kelly, Bailey Kennard, Adaline Pauly and Audrey Warren.

During the Clearwater City Council meeting on Jan. 28, the council heard about plans for a fireworks stand and possible display the weekend before the Fourth of July.

Preliminary results indicate 2024 was a more active year for severe weather in Kansas. Scientists at the Storm Prediction Center in Norman, Oklahoma, are tallying last year’s severe weather reports.

Emporia State University congratulates the more than 650 undergraduates named to the university honor roll for the fall 2024 semester. To qualify for the university honor roll, students earned a minimum 3.80 semester grade point average in at least 12 graded hours.

As of Jan. 1, Kansans are no longer paying state sales tax on groceries.

TSnews CHENEY – Cherry Oaks Golf Course is a very good golf course, and that is an opinion that seems to be held by more and more people. In 2024, the city-owned golf course hit new records in terms of both revenue and rounds.

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.

CHENEY – The monthly potluck at the Cheney Senior Center will take place on Tuesday at the center, 516 N. Main.

Name: Claire Rolfs High School: Garden Plain Owls College: Barton County Cougars Sports: Basketball Why Barton? “I really enjoyed my visit there. The coach took me on a tour. I thought the dorms were really nice. The campus is well-kept. It reminded me of Garden Plain and it’s close to home.