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A corn and sorghum production meeting will be in Hugoton Tuesday, Feb. 4, from 9 a.m. to noon at the 4-H building, 1130 S. Trindle, on the Stevens County Fairgrounds.
The free agronomy informational meeting is sponsored by K-State Research and Extension and American Implement of Hugoton.
The Noon Kiwanis Club of Liberal invites members of the community to take part in the “Freedom Heritage” flag project.
The sight of the United States flags proudly waving along Kansas Avenue has become a familiar and beloved symbol to many. These flags are displayed on Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Flag Day, Independence Day, Labor Day and Veterans Day. Additionally, “Welcome” flags are shown during special events like Pancake Day and the Five State Fair.
AUTHOR’S NOTE: This is part one of the story recapping Friday’s special meeting of the USD 480 school board, and will cover discussion of FlexMod scheduling itself. Part two will share some perspectives from staff and thoughts on overall students achievement.
Liberal High School students will not see a change in scheduling starting in the 2025-26 school year, but discussions will continue on the matter, thanks to action by the USD 480 school board at a special meeting Friday afternoon.
The City of Liberal could see a new permanent city manager as early as tonight at the Liberal City Commission meeting beginning at 5:30. This evening’s meeting will be in the commission chambers at the Liberal Recreation Center at 950 S. Grant Ave.
One of the major items on tonight’s agenda is a request for the approval of an employment contract with Scarlette Diseker to become the new city manager.
The Seward County Community College volleyball program has done well in the past, participating in national tournaments and winning national championships.
Monday, SCCC welcomed back one of its past players, as Jelena Cohadarevic was introduced as the school’s new volleyball coach at a press conference
Cohadarevic, who is married to former SCCC basketball great Darko Cohadarevic, is a Serbian native who holds many marks in Lady Saints volleyball history.
She is the all-time leader in kills with 1,380 and is sixth in digs with 1,004 and is the only player in SCCC history to register more than 1,000 kills and 1,000 digs.
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