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For three years, the Sunflower State has been dry — drought dry. The lack of moisture has taken a toll on agriculture across the board. From crops to cattle, living creatures need water, and that has been scarce.

By teri l. hansenEllsworth County I-RIt has been nearly a year since the inception of Grow Ellsworth County. From day one, the organization has been working hard for the betterment of Ellsworth and surrounding communities.

WILSON — Wilson City Superintendent Joe Soukup had good news for residents at the Jan. 2 meeting of the Wilson City Council.The news came in a simple, four-word sentence.“The whistle is fixed,” Soukup said. “We’re back up and running.

Donley sixthat state wrestlingSophomore Will Donley wrestled at 126 lbs. in the state wrestling tournament Feb. 24-25 at Fort Hays State University after placing second at regionals.He won his first match by decision 6-0 over Zach Kibbe of Sabetha.

The Ellsworth Jr./Sr.High School gym underwent a renovation for a new floor over the summer. It was a necessary project according to Athletic Director Ron Davis Jr.“We were no longer able to sand the finish off of the floor due to the nailheads appearing at the surface level,” he said.

Nothing unusual. That is how Ellsworth County Medical Center Chief Exeutive Officer Jim Kirkbride described the current state of seasonal illnesses in Ellsworth County during a report at the Dec. 20 hospital board meeting.

Through the generosity of supporters of the arts, the Dane G. Hansen Foundation, the City of Ellsworth and the transient guest tax, the Ellsworth Arts Gallery will be expanding and rebranding in the New Year.

For the second week in a row, Ellsworth County commissioners were surprised to learn about the retirement of a county employee.County Treasurer Geneva Schneider announced she will retire Feb. 1 after serving the citizens of Ellsworth County for the past 29 years.

KANOPOLIS — At the Dec. 12 meeting of the Kanopolis City Council, unexpected news resulted in the water tower project being placed on hold.Mayor Anthony Hopkins said Dave Barber, the representative for the United States Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, died Dec.

CLAFLIN — The Claflin Board of Education unanimously, among members present, accepted the resignation of board member Roger E. Robinson at its regular meeting Dec. 11.