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OPSU student secures internship at Arizona National Livestock

Oklahoma Panhandle State University

Noxie Ibarra, a sophomore majoring in Animal Science with a pre-veterinary focus at Oklahoma Panhandle State University, has earned an opportunity to intern with the veterinary team at the Arizona National Livestock Show.

This internship marks a significant step in Ibarra’s academic journey, reflecting her dedication to animal care and her passion for veterinary medicine.

The Arizona National Livestock Show, one of the Southwest's most prominent agricultural events, draws thousands of exhibitors and attendees each year.

Meet the telehealth providers, learn how to access services at AVHS

Artesian Valley Health System

MEADE – Artesian Valley Health System is excited to announce the launch of new telehealth services in partnership with HaysMed.

This service brings top-notch specialized care directly to our local community, allowing you to connect with expert providers from HaysMed without leaving town.

Upham builds TRUMP TRAIN

EARL WATT

• Leader & Times

From the skyscrapers in New York to the plains of Kansas, Donald Trump created a unique coalition that propelled him back to the White House, making him the first president re-elected after losing the office since Grover Cleveland did it in 1892.

One of his supporters in Seward County wanted to show support for Trump returning to the White House, and he did it through art.

Jeremy Upham built the “Trump Train in Kismet, and the attention-getting political statement may have been a premonition to the actual outcome. Trump won Seward County with 69 percent of the vote.

Garinger elected as Register of Deeds

ELLY GRIMM

• Leader & Times

The 2024 election season is officially over, and there will be some returning and new faces to the Seward County ranks.

One of the offices up for election was for Register of Deeds, which was ultimately won by Jill Garinger, who received 3,014 votes. Garinger said she was happy to receive the news Tuesday evening.

Stanton, Helm win over write-in challengers

ROBERT PIERCE

• Leader & Times

Like the rest of Tuesday’s local races, the race for two Seward County Commission seats saw little, if any, surprises.

As expected, challenger Todd Stanton took home the prize in District 1, taking nearly 80 percent of the vote, according to the unofficial results from Seward County Clerk Stacia Long.