Renowned Author Roger Thurow Visits Border Queen Harvest Hub
Last Thursday, Dr. Jen Kern, Executive Director of Border Queen Harvest Hub (BQHH), welcomed Roger Thurow, renowned American author, journalist, and activist.
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Local Impacts From Federal Shutdown
As the federal government shutdown enters its second week, agencies across the country — including one with an office in Sumner County — are feeling the strain. At the time of publication, the shutdown remains in effect, and tens of thousands of additional federal employees are expected to be furloughed as funding lapses continue.
Strides Walk Promotes Diabetes Awareness During Fall Festival
Strides Walk Promotes Diabetes Awareness During Fall Festival
Sticking together
This has been quite a year, and all the stress can take quite a toll.
Alley Named Legislative Champion By KICA
The Kansas Independent College Association (KICA) has named 32nd district Senator Larry Alley as its 2025 Legislative Champion of the Year, recognizing his leadership and advocacy on behalf of Kansas students and independent higher education. When he accepted the award Senator Alley shared that the organization had friends in the legislature.
Cowley College Plans for Growth; Requests Continued Support
Cowley College is looking to the future of its Sumner Campus and is asking voters to continue supporting its efforts by reauthorizing the existing half-cent Sumner County sales tax in November.
Commercial Kitchen Opens In Sumner County
Caldwell has a brand-new recipe for opportunity. The Border Queen Commercial Kitchen inside the Sumner County Economic Development’s Caldwell Workspace officially opened last Thursday during the town’s Homecoming Stroll the Street event — and the community couldn’t be more enthusiastic.
Here They Are—Your 2025 Homecoming Duchess Nominees
Wellington High School has announced this year’s Fall Homecoming Duchess candidates, and it’s time to celebrate our outstanding nominees: (L-R) Cruz Cornejo, Natalie Burnett, Kylan Gregory, Claire Ginter, and Elle Wright.
Exploring the Legacy of Nicodemus
The Sumner County Historical & Genealogical Society will host a special program highlighting the lives of free-born children after the Civil War. Angela Bates, executive director of the Nicodemus Historical Society, will present Children of the Promised Land on Monday, Sept.
Power-Ups for Our Town: Economic Development Through My Grandson’s Eyes
I took my twelve-year-old grandson school clothes shopping a couple weeks ago, the kind of errand that always starts with “just a couple of shirts” and ends with me juggling sneakers, hoodies, and a very specific debate about why shorts are better than jeans. Somewhere between the dressing room and the checkout, he glanced up at me and asked, “Nana, what do you even do all day? Like… at work?” I laughed.