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New app connects schools to community

Body GODDARD – A new phone application is helping Goddard Public Schools connect with students, families and the community at large. The app quietly went live in early July, and the district very recently announced the app so that people can download it.
Goddard Public Schools has a new phone-based app that is designed to improve communications with students and families, as well as with district patrons.

Rock and roll at the Sumner County Fair

Body CALDWELL – The Sumner County Fair takes place this Thursday through Sunday in Caldwell. This year’s theme is “Rock ‘N Roll to the 2023 Sumner County Fair” and it celebrates 96 years of the Sumner County Fair.
Rock and roll at the Sumner County Fair

Bull Jam is back

Body CHENEY – The Cheney Saddle Club is hosting the second annual Bull Jam on Saturday night. The Bull Jam will start at 7 p.m., and will take place at the rodeo arena on the south end of the Sedgwick County Fairgrounds on Main Street in Cheney.
Savanna Chestnut and the Field Hands will return to Cheney to perform at Saturday’s Bull Jam. They were scheduled for last year’s inaugural event, but were rained out. Contributed photo

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Body CLEARWATER – A new 5-kilometer race will be held in conjunction with the Clearwater Fall Festival. The Chisholm Trail Trot 5K will take place at 8 a.m.

Grocer celebrates with Frankmobile and more

Body TSnews CONWAY SPRINGS – At one point midday Saturday, more than 50 people stood in line in the Hired Man’s Grocery & Grill parking lot, waiting to win a prize from the visiting Frankfurters who drive one of the Frankmobiles – formerly known as the Wienermobiles – around the...
Jenny Osner, co-owner of Hired Man’s Grocery & Grill, visits with customers during Saturday’s 15th anniversary celebration. Store employees and volunteers, including Mary Hoisington of Wheatland Electric, help prepare the free hot dogs that were served.

Mayor clarifies Clearwater sales tax vote

Body TSnews CLEARWATER – As reported in last week’s newspaper, voters residing in the City of Clearwater will have their say on a possible 1 percent sales tax at the end of August. This will be a special election, unrelated to next week’s primary election.
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