Big Pandemic Spending at Kansas Hospitals Could Make Your Insurance Even More Expensive

“Kansas hospital spending grew 13% in 2020, at a faster rate than the national average. That could mean higher health insurance premiums.”
Governor Laura Kelly Announces Direct Support Workers Have Begun Receiving Millions in Bonus Payments

Topeka, KS– Governor Laura Kelly today announced that her administration has begun the process of distributing $51 million in bonuses for direct care workers at Medicaid home and community-based services (HCBS) providers. Governor Kelly announced the bonus payments early this year. “I applaud the efforts we’ve made to get these bonuses into the hands of direct […]
CCCC Planning Ribbon Cutting, Open House for Children’s Learning Center

“The Children’s Learning Center has served Cloud County families since 1986, and its purpose is to provide an on-campus training site for students in the childcare programs and provide high-quality care for children six weeks to six years old.”
Kansas Profile – Now That’s Rural: Kaden & Emily Roush, LaDow’s Market

“During the pandemic, the Roushes were handling more than 1,000 orders per year out of their garage.”
Clay County Coalition Seeks Grant

“The Clay Counts Coalition is seeking the initial $6,000 to hire a grant writer.”
They May be Spooky, but Spiders are Good for the Garden

“K-State’s Upham says most spiders feed on insects that could harm flowers, vegetables”
Gather for Good Clay Center Kicks Off September 15th

Clay Center, KS- Clay Center’s Gather for Good Match Day is just 8 days away, kicking off on September 15th. Morrie Floersch, one of the organizers with the Clay Center Community Improvement Foundation said that this is the fifth year they have done this fundraiser and that they wanted to help the non-profit groups in […]
“Growing Rural Businesses” Entrepreneurial Certificate Training Offered by Clay County this Fall

Wichita, KS– Wichita State University’s Center for Entrepreneurship, in partnership with Clay County E-Community and the NetWork Kansas E-Community Partnership, is pleased to announce the entrepreneurial certificate program “Growing Rural Businesses” being offered in Clay County starting September 15, 2022. This 8-week training is custom-made to meet the needs of existing rural business owners who […]
Land O’Lakes president, CEO to speak Oct. 11 at K-State

“Beth Ford will present the university’s annual Henry C. Gardiner Global Food Systems lecture”
Cattle Chat: Body Condition Score as a Management Tool

“K-State beef cattle experts offer advice on how to optimally feed cows post-weaning”