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Apresentation from the Ellsworth High School Student Council sparked discussion during the Ellsworth-Kanopolis-Geneseo USD 327 board of education meeting Monday night.Representatives from Stu-Co asked permission to incentivize participation at school-sanctioned activities.

WILSON — The typical 100-plus degree heat and high humidity greeted residents of the Czech Capital of Kansas Friday, but briefly moderated Saturday morning as everyone became “Czech for a Day” to celebrate this year’s After Harvest Czech Festival in Wilson.

WILSON — An update on the state legislature in Topeka was served up Saturday morning at the Wilson’s Midland Railroad Hotel Barn as part of the annual After Harvest Czech Festival along with cups of coffee and plates full of traditional kolaches.

All Ellsworth County employees, from departments heads down, will be issued identification badges at the direction of the county commission.

Area residents graduateGREAT BEND — Barton Community College has announced its list of graduates who earned associate degrees or certificates for career training during the spring 2023 semester.Bushton: Emily Robl, A.S.

The fairgrounds were bustling July 15-23 during the Ellsworth County Fair.“4H is just a fantastic way to raise kids,” said Sarah Goss, who with her husband, Brent, serves on the Ellsworth County Fair Association board.

FRIDAY, July 28• Fort Wallace and Fort Harker re-enactors will have an encampment on the grounds of the Fort Harker Commanding Officer’s Quarters during the day and evening today and during the day on Saturday. Visitors are welcome and invited to ask questions of those in uniform.

The City of Ellsworth is taking steps to make it easier for residents to not only report a concern, but to see that concern resolved in a timely manner.

Arequest for an additional $44,879 for Hutton Construction to complete a proposed hospital flooring replacement project was approved at the July 19 meeting of the Ellsworth County Medical Center Board.The hospital already has a $134,705 grant for the three-phase project.

KANOPOLIS — The Kanopolis City Council agreed to a 60-day trial for Nanny Scaping inside city limits.The company utilizes goats to clear overgrown property, and has clients within city limits.