HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Jonathan Vann with the City of Hutchinson explained to Hutch Post the expansion of events to commemorate the life of Martin Luther King, Jr. All events are at the Stringer Fine Arts Center at Hutchinson Community College.

"This year we're starting MLK weekend on Friday," Vann said. "We're beginning with a Money Mastery workshop on Friday called Money Mastery 101 and the purpose behind it is to make sure that we get as much financial information to the community as possible. That way we can increase opportunities for people whether it's that you want to plan a family, sustain your family after you're gone, purchase life insurance, medical insurance, trust annuities, all of that. If you want to buy a house, invest in rental properties, open a business or buy a business, whatever your desires and goals are with regard to finance, we've assembled a team of industry experts from Reno County that are going to come and present all of their information and their knowledge for two solid hours on Friday."

That event is from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 17. Saturday is an event for the whole family, as well.

"Saturday is our Lead the Change Summit," Vann said. "There's such a change that's happening here in Hutchin Reno County. It's like the landscape of leadership has just shifted and society wants to go with it and so what we want to do is to craft a workshop that's really centered around engagement and community empowerment that dials down the responsibility to the individual. What is my contribution to making sure that my community reflects the heart of community? We have empowerment workshops for men, women, boys, and girls. There will be four breakouts that are going to happen. It begins at 11 a.m. runs till about 2 p.m. Now we're also adding a vendor fair so if you are a person that crafts, if you are a baker, if you sew or whatever you do there's no registration fees but we do want to make sure that we have a conversation prior to Saturday's event."

Contact Vann at the city office if you want to be a vendor Saturday. Then Sunday is the traditional celebration.&nbsp;

"The community celebration begins at 2 p.m. but we've added another component," Vann said. "We're going to host a gospel concert that begins at 3:30 p.m."

Monday is a chance for both service and learning in the spirit of Dr. King.

"This is a collaborative effort with the Human Relations Office as well as Hutchinson NAACP, Hutch Community College and the United Way of Reno County plus the local health department." Vann said. "What we're going to be doing on Monday is crafting care packages that will be distributed later on in the week going to our unhoused population. At the same time we're also using this time of gathering as a open community forum where we're engaging different generations about topics and developments that we want to see happen here in Hutchinson and Reno County. So it is open to everyone there is lunch, lunch is going to be served towards the end of the event, but it's a time of building but also connecting."

Call Vann if you have any questions. His number is (620) 694-2608.

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 </figure>NICK GOSNELL Hutch PostHUTCHINSON, Kan. — Jonathan Vann with the City of Hutchinson explained to Hutch Post the expansion of events to commemorate the life of Martin Luther King, Jr. All events are at the Stringer Fine Arts Center at Hutchinson Community College."This year we're starting MLK weekend on Friday," Vann said. "We're beginning with a Money Mastery workshop on Friday called Money Mastery 101 and the purpose behind it is to make sure that we get as much financial information to the community as possible. That way we can increase opportunities for people whether it's that you want to plan a family, sustain your family after you're gone, purchase life insurance, medical insurance, trust annuities, all of that. If you want to buy a house, invest in rental properties, open a business or buy a business, whatever your desires and goals are with regard to finance, we've assembled a team of industry experts from Reno County that are going to come and present all of their information and their knowledge for two solid hours on Friday."That event is from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 17. Saturday is an event for the whole family, as well."Saturday is our Lead the Change Summit," Vann said. "There's such a change that's happening here in Hutchin Reno County. It's like the landscape of leadership has just shifted and society wants to go with it and so what we want to do is to craft a workshop that's really centered around engagement and community empowerment that dials down the responsibility to the individual. What is my contribution to making sure that my community reflects the heart of community? We have empowerment workshops for men, women, boys, and girls. There will be four breakouts that are going to happen. It begins at 11 a.m. runs till about 2 p.m. Now we're also adding a vendor fair so if you are a person that crafts, if you are a baker, if you sew or whatever you do there's no registration fees but we do want to make sure that we have a conversation prior to Saturday's event."Contact Vann at the city office if you want to be a vendor Saturday. Then Sunday is the traditional celebration.&nbsp;"The community celebration begins at 2 p.m. but we've added another component," Vann said. "We're going to host a gospel concert that begins at 3:30 p.m."Monday is a chance for both service and learning in the spirit of Dr. King."This is a collaborative effort with the Human Relations Office as well as Hutchinson NAACP, Hutch Community College and the United Way of Reno County plus the local health department." Vann said. "What we're going to be doing on Monday is crafting care packages that will be distributed later on in the week going to our unhoused population. At the same time we're also using this time of gathering as a open community forum where we're engaging different generations about topics and developments that we want to see happen here in Hutchinson and Reno County. So it is open to everyone there is lunch, lunch is going to be served towards the end of the event, but it's a time of building but also connecting."Call Vann if you have any questions. His number is (620) 694-2608.

MLK events expanded for 2025 

TOPEKA, Kan. — U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Director for Kansas Rural Development Christy Davis on Wednesday announced that Rural Development is funding 54 projects to generate clean energy and improve energy efficiency in Kansas. The $5,883,731 in investments are made through the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP).

The following Hutch Post area projects are included in this round of grants:

A $187,680 grant will assist Stainless Systems Inc. purchase and install a 220.8 kW solar array. Stainless Systems is a rolled steel shape manufacturer in South Hutchinson. The project is estimated to replace 323,308 kWh per year, enough energy to power 29 homes.

A $137,828 grant will assist Color By Design Inc. purchase and install a 74.8 kW solar system. Color by Design is a paint and home improvement store in Hutchinson. The project is projected to produce 118,119 kWh annually and will replace 100 percent of the facility's annual energy usage.

A $164,724 grant will assist Stinger Inc. purchase and install a 140.6 kW solar array. Stinger Inc. is a farm machinery and equipment business in Burrton. The project is estimated to replace 201,119 kWh per year, enough energy to power 19 homes.

A $26,453 grant will assist Gordon W. Schmidt Trust purchase and install energy efficient irrigation equipment. Schmidt Trust operates a corn farm in Inman. The project is estimated to save 13,212 kWh per year, enough energy to power one home.

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 </figure>TOPEKA, Kan. — U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Director for Kansas Rural Development Christy Davis on Wednesday announced that Rural Development is funding 54 projects to generate clean energy and improve energy efficiency in Kansas. The $5,883,731 in investments are made through the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP).The following Hutch Post area projects are included in this round of grants:A $187,680 grant will assist Stainless Systems Inc. purchase and install a 220.8 kW solar array. Stainless Systems is a rolled steel shape manufacturer in South Hutchinson. The project is estimated to replace 323,308 kWh per year, enough energy to power 29 homes.A $137,828 grant will assist Color By Design Inc. purchase and install a 74.8 kW solar system. Color by Design is a paint and home improvement store in Hutchinson. The project is projected to produce 118,119 kWh annually and will replace 100 percent of the facility's annual energy usage.A $164,724 grant will assist Stinger Inc. purchase and install a 140.6 kW solar array. Stinger Inc. is a farm machinery and equipment business in Burrton. The project is estimated to replace 201,119 kWh per year, enough energy to power 19 homes.A $26,453 grant will assist Gordon W. Schmidt Trust purchase and install energy efficient irrigation equipment. Schmidt Trust operates a corn farm in Inman. The project is estimated to save 13,212 kWh per year, enough energy to power one home.

REAP grants awarded to area businesses

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Raj Bhala, Brenneisen Distinguished Professor at KU Law, noted that the recent passing of former President Jimmy Carter gave the world an opportunity to appreciate his contributions in many areas. One of those was trade policy.

"A trade imbalance, protecting the strength of the dollar, working with allies and friends for freer trade, the dialectic between free trade and fair trade, and the question of unfair foreign trade practices that hurt our workers, even illegal ones. These are all topics that all of the presidents since President Carter, and now President Trump in the second administration, will have to deal with," Bhala said. "Many of these words could easily, if we didn't date them, be spoken by contemporary politicians. It's also worth pointing out that President Carter both started and ended the last great successful round of multilateral trade negotiations. That was called the Tokyo Round. It was the last great successful round before the Uruguay Round, which gave birth to the WTO. The Tokyo Round was in 1976 to 1979. It was under the old General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade. It laid a lot of key documents, treaties for the Uruguay Round that would come from 1986 to 1994 and give birth to the WTO. President Carter had to deal with a lot of themes and issues that we see today. In some sense, he was avant-garde. His record on multilateralism with the Tokyo Round, it was exceptionally strong."

As for the second bite at the apple for incoming President Donald Trump, it remains to be seen if his hard-nosed approach to negotiation will ultimately prove successful.

"If we were in the old world, the old paradigm of a liberal international trading order, I don't mean politically liberal, I mean liberal in the sense of open trade, open investment, low tariffs. If we were in that kind of world, the kind of world that President Carter was negotiating, then tariff threats would not be used for non-tariff purposes like immigration or narcotics," Bhala said. "We are in a different paradigm in which trade is very clearly linked to national security by President Trump. He's not the only one. Other presidents have done it before him. I think we've been clearly moving in that direction. President Biden certainly has linked trade to national security. And so President Trump will indeed, as he has been, continue to pull trade levers like tariffs and non-tariff barriers, export controls, trade sanctions, investment bans for any non-trade purpose that he feels is important to U.S. national security. It's an expanded use or scope of application of the tariff weapon."

The U.S., especially in the Trump I and Biden administrations, has been willing to go it alone quite often in trade policy. Bhala doesn't expect that to change.

"It's going to be much more of a unilateral thing, not only from the US side, but unilateralism begets unilateralism," Bhala said. "You're already seeing that from the European Union side, for example, where there's a huge clash between Trump I and Trump II, on the one hand, and most European countries, on the other hand, on climate change issues and the use of tariffs to encourage the production and exportation of low carbon emission goods. Well, the European Union has already put on its carbon border adjustment mechanism and it's continuing to phase it in. That's going to mean potentially higher tariffs on some US goods that are dirty goods. That carbon border adjustment mechanism or CBAM, as it's called, probably violates a number of WTO rules. But the European Union is not going to be bound down by a failure of the multilateral trading system, the WTO, to agree on how trade should address climate change, just like Trump one and Trump two are not going to be bound down by WTO inaction on how to deal with China, such as, for example, overcapacity in the Chinese steel industry. The failure of the WTO to address Chinese Communist Party policies on trade that are orthogonal, are perpendicular, are averse to US national security interests is not going to stop the Trump administration from continuing to act and prosecute this trade war."

Bhala said that the height of the effectiveness of the WTO was about 20 years ago, and unless many changes happen that are not currently on the horizon, its influence will likely continue to wane in the coming years.

The full conversation between Nick Gosnell and Raj Bhala is below.

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 </figure>NICK GOSNELL Hutch PostHUTCHINSON, Kan. — Raj Bhala, Brenneisen Distinguished Professor at KU Law, noted that the recent passing of former President Jimmy Carter gave the world an opportunity to appreciate his contributions in many areas. One of those was trade policy."A trade imbalance, protecting the strength of the dollar, working with allies and friends for freer trade, the dialectic between free trade and fair trade, and the question of unfair foreign trade practices that hurt our workers, even illegal ones. These are all topics that all of the presidents since President Carter, and now President Trump in the second administration, will have to deal with," Bhala said. "Many of these words could easily, if we didn't date them, be spoken by contemporary politicians. It's also worth pointing out that President Carter both started and ended the last great successful round of multilateral trade negotiations. That was called the Tokyo Round. It was the last great successful round before the Uruguay Round, which gave birth to the WTO. The Tokyo Round was in 1976 to 1979. It was under the old General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade. It laid a lot of key documents, treaties for the Uruguay Round that would come from 1986 to 1994 and give birth to the WTO. President Carter had to deal with a lot of themes and issues that we see today. In some sense, he was avant-garde. His record on multilateralism with the Tokyo Round, it was exceptionally strong."As for the second bite at the apple for incoming President Donald Trump, it remains to be seen if his hard-nosed approach to negotiation will ultimately prove successful."If we were in the old world, the old paradigm of a liberal international trading order, I don't mean politically liberal, I mean liberal in the sense of open trade, open investment, low tariffs. If we were in that kind of world, the kind of world that President Carter was negotiating, then tariff threats would not be used for non-tariff purposes like immigration or narcotics," Bhala said. "We are in a different paradigm in which trade is very clearly linked to national security by President Trump. He's not the only one. Other presidents have done it before him. I think we've been clearly moving in that direction. President Biden certainly has linked trade to national security. And so President Trump will indeed, as he has been, continue to pull trade levers like tariffs and non-tariff barriers, export controls, trade sanctions, investment bans for any non-trade purpose that he feels is important to U.S. national security. It's an expanded use or scope of application of the tariff weapon."The U.S., especially in the Trump I and Biden administrations, has been willing to go it alone quite often in trade policy. Bhala doesn't expect that to change."It's going to be much more of a unilateral thing, not only from the US side, but unilateralism begets unilateralism," Bhala said. "You're already seeing that from the European Union side, for example, where there's a huge clash between Trump I and Trump II, on the one hand, and most European countries, on the other hand, on climate change issues and the use of tariffs to encourage the production and exportation of low carbon emission goods. Well, the European Union has already put on its carbon border adjustment mechanism and it's continuing to phase it in. That's going to mean potentially higher tariffs on some US goods that are dirty goods. That carbon border adjustment mechanism or CBAM, as it's called, probably violates a number of WTO rules. But the European Union is not going to be bound down by a failure of the multilateral trading system, the WTO, to agree on how trade should address climate change, just like Trump one and Trump two are not going to be bound down by WTO inaction on how to deal with China, such as, for example, overcapacity in the Chinese steel industry. The failure of the WTO to address Chinese Communist Party policies on trade that are orthogonal, are perpendicular, are averse to US national security interests is not going to stop the Trump administration from continuing to act and prosecute this trade war."Bhala said that the height of the effectiveness of the WTO was about 20 years ago, and unless many changes happen that are not currently on the horizon, its influence will likely continue to wane in the coming years.The full conversation between Nick Gosnell and Raj Bhala is below.<div><iframe title="Raj Bhala, KU Law" allowtransparency="true" height="150" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:150px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=ud2am-17ae25a-pb&from=pb6admin&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=60a0c8&font-color=&logo_link=episode_page&btn-skin=ff6d00" loading="lazy"></iframe></div>

Bhala: Presidents change, but trade challenges continue

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Superior Boiler’s Cheyenne High-Efficiency Condensing Boiler and Weishaupt’s Ultra-Low NOx (ULN) burner package are transforming the heating industry with a focus on efficiency, flexibility and environmental responsibility. Now available as a package with dual-fuel capabilities and sub-7 ppm emissions levels, these technologies provide a powerful solution for industries seeking reliable and sustainable heating systems.

Efficiency Meets Versatility: The Cheyenne Condensing Boiler

Since its introduction into the market in 2022, Superior Boiler’s Cheyenne series has quickly become an industry favorite with its ability to meet the diverse needs of facilities ranging from hospitals to schools. Available in capacities up to 12.0 MBTU/hour, it has the largest condensing boiler capacity available on the market. Its popularity underscores the demand for high-capacity systems that deliver exceptional energy performance.

A defining feature of the Cheyenne is its true dual-fuel capability, which allows seamless transitions between natural gas and alternatives like #2 oil, propane or hydrogen. Of the units sold, more than 80% operate on dual fuel. This adaptability provides energy security and cost management in an ever-changing fuel market, making it an ideal choice for organizations that prioritize resilience and sustainability.

To meet environmental demands, some Cheyenne packages maintain NOx emissions as low as 30 ppm with dual-fuel gas/oil burners. A separate gas-only package achieves ultra-low emissions below 9 ppm on all sizes. With the new burner innovation in partnership with Weishaupt, the smaller Cheyenne units are available with sub-7 ppm NOx emissions with a dual-fuel gas/oil burner. These capabilities help facilities comply with stringent regulations while optimizing energy efficiency.

Weishaupt ULN Burner: Pushing Emissions Reduction Further

Now available for Cheyenne boilers up to 7.0 MMBTU/hour, the innovative Weishaupt ULN burner adds cutting-edge emissions technology, achieving sub-7ppm NOx on natural gas without requiring Flue Gas Recirculation (FGR).&nbsp; Utilizing advanced, staged combustion technology, the burner ensures stable, efficient performance across operating conditions.

Key advantages of the ULN burner include:

•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Sub-7 ppm NOx on natural gas and 90ppm NOx on #2 oil

•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Dual-fuel capability with #2 oil or as gas-only

•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; High turndown ratios for greater operational flexibility (6:1 on natural gas and 4:1 on #2 oil)

•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; FGR available for operating at lower O₂ levels with a higher turndown

•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Stable combustion, eliminating risks of flashbacks or vibration

•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Built-in flame monitoring with advanced safety features, including a self-check UV scanner and ionization electrode

•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Serviceability equivalent to other Weishaupt burner models

•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Familiar burner controls matching other Weishaupt burner models

“Weishaupt ULN technology was designed to meet the strict emissions standards of the North American market,” said Weishaupt North America President &amp; CEO Hikmet Demiryol. “Our focus is on providing reliable, sustainable solutions for the most demanding applications.”

Testing is underway to expand the use of the ULN burner to all Cheyenne size offerings, anticipated to be available in 2026.

Shaping the Future of Sustainable Heating

Together, the Cheyenne boiler and ULN burner deliver unmatched performance for industries looking to balance operational efficiency with environmental stewardship. These systems provide the flexibility, reliability and emissions reductions modern facilities require, making them a preferred choice for organizations focused on sustainability and cost effectiveness.

“The response to the Cheyenne boiler and Weishaupt boiler package has been tremendous,” said Superior Boiler President &amp; CEO Doug Wright. “The combination of high efficiency, large capacity and dual-fuel capability aligns perfectly with what today’s industries need. By pairing the Cheyenne with Weishaupt’s advanced ULN burner, we’re delivering a solution that helps customers meet their sustainability goals without compromising performance or reliability.”

For more information about the Cheyenne condensing boiler and Weishaupt ULN burner package, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.superiorboiler.com/" target="_blank">www.superiorboiler.com</a>.

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 </figure>Superior BoilerHUTCHINSON, Kan. — Superior Boiler’s Cheyenne High-Efficiency Condensing Boiler and Weishaupt’s Ultra-Low NOx (ULN) burner package are transforming the heating industry with a focus on efficiency, flexibility and environmental responsibility. Now available as a package with dual-fuel capabilities and sub-7 ppm emissions levels, these technologies provide a powerful solution for industries seeking reliable and sustainable heating systems.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/1/1736875127943.jpeg" alt="Image Courtesy Superior Boiler" />
 <figcaption>Image Courtesy Superior Boiler</figcaption>
 </figure>Efficiency Meets Versatility: The Cheyenne Condensing BoilerSince its introduction into the market in 2022, Superior Boiler’s Cheyenne series has quickly become an industry favorite with its ability to meet the diverse needs of facilities ranging from hospitals to schools. Available in capacities up to 12.0 MBTU/hour, it has the largest condensing boiler capacity available on the market. Its popularity underscores the demand for high-capacity systems that deliver exceptional energy performance.A defining feature of the Cheyenne is its true dual-fuel capability, which allows seamless transitions between natural gas and alternatives like #2 oil, propane or hydrogen. Of the units sold, more than 80% operate on dual fuel. This adaptability provides energy security and cost management in an ever-changing fuel market, making it an ideal choice for organizations that prioritize resilience and sustainability.To meet environmental demands, some Cheyenne packages maintain NOx emissions as low as 30 ppm with dual-fuel gas/oil burners. A separate gas-only package achieves ultra-low emissions below 9 ppm on all sizes. With the new burner innovation in partnership with Weishaupt, the smaller Cheyenne units are available with sub-7 ppm NOx emissions with a dual-fuel gas/oil burner. These capabilities help facilities comply with stringent regulations while optimizing energy efficiency.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/1/1736875201205.jpeg" alt="Weishaupt Ultra-Low NOx Burner-Image Courtesy Weishaupt" />
 <figcaption>Weishaupt Ultra-Low NOx Burner-Image Courtesy Weishaupt</figcaption>
 </figure>Weishaupt ULN Burner: Pushing Emissions Reduction FurtherNow available for Cheyenne boilers up to 7.0 MMBTU/hour, the innovative Weishaupt ULN burner adds cutting-edge emissions technology, achieving sub-7ppm NOx on natural gas without requiring Flue Gas Recirculation (FGR).&nbsp; Utilizing advanced, staged combustion technology, the burner ensures stable, efficient performance across operating conditions.Key advantages of the ULN burner include:•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Sub-7 ppm NOx on natural gas and 90ppm NOx on #2 oil•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Dual-fuel capability with #2 oil or as gas-only•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; High turndown ratios for greater operational flexibility (6:1 on natural gas and 4:1 on #2 oil)•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; FGR available for operating at lower O₂ levels with a higher turndown•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Stable combustion, eliminating risks of flashbacks or vibration•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Built-in flame monitoring with advanced safety features, including a self-check UV scanner and ionization electrode•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Serviceability equivalent to other Weishaupt burner models•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Familiar burner controls matching other Weishaupt burner models“Weishaupt ULN technology was designed to meet the strict emissions standards of the North American market,” said Weishaupt North America President &amp; CEO Hikmet Demiryol. “Our focus is on providing reliable, sustainable solutions for the most demanding applications.”Testing is underway to expand the use of the ULN burner to all Cheyenne size offerings, anticipated to be available in 2026.Shaping the Future of Sustainable HeatingTogether, the Cheyenne boiler and ULN burner deliver unmatched performance for industries looking to balance operational efficiency with environmental stewardship. These systems provide the flexibility, reliability and emissions reductions modern facilities require, making them a preferred choice for organizations focused on sustainability and cost effectiveness.“The response to the Cheyenne boiler and Weishaupt boiler package has been tremendous,” said Superior Boiler President &amp; CEO Doug Wright. “The combination of high efficiency, large capacity and dual-fuel capability aligns perfectly with what today’s industries need. By pairing the Cheyenne with Weishaupt’s advanced ULN burner, we’re delivering a solution that helps customers meet their sustainability goals without compromising performance or reliability.”For more information about the Cheyenne condensing boiler and Weishaupt ULN burner package, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.superiorboiler.com/" target="_blank">www.superiorboiler.com</a>.

Superior Boiler, Weishaupt announce boiler-burner package

McPherson County Community Foundation

MCPHERSON, Kan. —&nbsp;The McPherson County Community Foundation (MCCF) announced that its President and CEO, Becky Goss, will retire at the end of 2025. Goss, who has been with the Foundation since its inception in January 2001, has served as its original leader, guiding it from its early days with zero assets and a vision for McPherson County’s future.

Under Goss’s leadership, the Foundation has experienced remarkable growth. Initially founded with the opportunity for a $300,000 matching grant from the Kansas Health Foundation, the MCCF now manages over $53.5 million in assets. To date, the Foundation has awarded more than $32 million in grants and oversees 375 funds, serving as a vital tool for donors seeking to achieve their charitable goals.

Goss’s tenure has been defined by her dedication to addressing the needs of the McPherson County community and fostering philanthropy. Among her proudest achievements are:

Working with a local donor to establish the Shoes and Coats for Kids fund, which provides winter shoes and coats for children.

Playing a pivotal role in creating the Steps to Eliminate Poverty in McPherson County initiative.

Introducing the Philanthropist of the Year award to honor individuals making significant contributions to the community.

Securing over $3 million through match day events, enabling organizations to build permanent funds for their missions.

Advancing efforts to address mental health concerns, including suicide awareness and prevention programs.

Securing a transformative $7.4 million estate gift to benefit the Lindsborg community.

“This journey has never been just about setting goals or growing funds, but I’m incredibly proud of the phenomenal growth we’ve achieved together,” Goss said.

Goss also led the Foundation in launching the Mastermind of McPherson County initiative, a three-year program designed to identify and address the county’s most pressing needs. This collaborative effort involves stakeholders from schools, libraries, senior centers, and other community sectors, aligning priorities with grants to create lasting financial and societal impact.

In addition to her work in McPherson County, Goss served as the first chair of the Kansas Association of Community Foundations. In this role, she helped build a network of community foundations across Kansas, providing resources, programs, and services to strengthen their collective impact.

Goss is now in her second term as a KACF board member and will continue in that role through 2026.

Goss’s contributions have not gone unnoticed. In 2022, she was honored with the Chamber of Commerce’s President’s Award for outstanding service and dedication to the community.

Becky and her husband, Todd, have lived and worked in McPherson County for more than 30 years. Together, they have raised two children, Ty, 26, and Kade, 23, who have witnessed their mother’s unwavering commitment to making a difference.

As Goss prepares to step down at the end of 2025, her legacy will endure. The McPherson County Community Foundation stands as a testament to her vision, leadership, and passion for empowering the community. Plans to honor her contributions and select her successor will be announced in the coming months.

“To every donor, grant recipient, board member, committee member, volunteer, and staff, thank you for believing in our mission, for listening to our dreams, for sharing your own, and for believing in me,” Goss said. “Your stories, time, and resources have been the heart of this work, and they’ll remain some of my most cherished memories.”

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 </figure>McPherson County Community FoundationMCPHERSON, Kan. —&nbsp;The McPherson County Community Foundation (MCCF) announced that its President and CEO, Becky Goss, will retire at the end of 2025. Goss, who has been with the Foundation since its inception in January 2001, has served as its original leader, guiding it from its early days with zero assets and a vision for McPherson County’s future.Under Goss’s leadership, the Foundation has experienced remarkable growth. Initially founded with the opportunity for a $300,000 matching grant from the Kansas Health Foundation, the MCCF now manages over $53.5 million in assets. To date, the Foundation has awarded more than $32 million in grants and oversees 375 funds, serving as a vital tool for donors seeking to achieve their charitable goals.Accomplishments and MilestonesGoss’s tenure has been defined by her dedication to addressing the needs of the McPherson County community and fostering philanthropy. Among her proudest achievements are:Working with a local donor to establish the Shoes and Coats for Kids fund, which provides winter shoes and coats for children.Playing a pivotal role in creating the Steps to Eliminate Poverty in McPherson County initiative.Introducing the Philanthropist of the Year award to honor individuals making significant contributions to the community.Securing over $3 million through match day events, enabling organizations to build permanent funds for their missions.Advancing efforts to address mental health concerns, including suicide awareness and prevention programs.Securing a transformative $7.4 million estate gift to benefit the Lindsborg community.“This journey has never been just about setting goals or growing funds, but I’m incredibly proud of the phenomenal growth we’ve achieved together,” Goss said.Goss also led the Foundation in launching the Mastermind of McPherson County initiative, a three-year program designed to identify and address the county’s most pressing needs. This collaborative effort involves stakeholders from schools, libraries, senior centers, and other community sectors, aligning priorities with grants to create lasting financial and societal impact.Statewide LeadershipIn addition to her work in McPherson County, Goss served as the first chair of the Kansas Association of Community Foundations. In this role, she helped build a network of community foundations across Kansas, providing resources, programs, and services to strengthen their collective impact.Goss is now in her second term as a KACF board member and will continue in that role through 2026.Recognition and LegacyGoss’s contributions have not gone unnoticed. In 2022, she was honored with the Chamber of Commerce’s President’s Award for outstanding service and dedication to the community.Becky and her husband, Todd, have lived and worked in McPherson County for more than 30 years. Together, they have raised two children, Ty, 26, and Kade, 23, who have witnessed their mother’s unwavering commitment to making a difference.Looking AheadAs Goss prepares to step down at the end of 2025, her legacy will endure. The McPherson County Community Foundation stands as a testament to her vision, leadership, and passion for empowering the community. Plans to honor her contributions and select her successor will be announced in the coming months.“To every donor, grant recipient, board member, committee member, volunteer, and staff, thank you for believing in our mission, for listening to our dreams, for sharing your own, and for believing in me,” Goss said. “Your stories, time, and resources have been the heart of this work, and they’ll remain some of my most cherished memories.”

McPherson County Community Foundation CEO to retire

KELLY NELSON Congregational Life Communicator&nbsp; Emanuel Lutheran Church&nbsp;

HUTCHINSON, Kan. —&nbsp;The next TEFAP commodity distribution is from 2 to 3:30 p.m., Sunday, January 19, at the KMS Warehouse at 3401 E. 4th.

This program is for low-income people of all ages. TEFAP commodities are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. There is no need to pre-register. You are not allowed to pick up boxes for anyone other than yourself.

<a href="https://www.dcf.ks.gov/services/ees/Pages/Food/Discrimination-Statement.aspx">This institution is an equal opportunity provider.</a>

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 </figure>KELLY NELSON Congregational Life Communicator&nbsp; Emanuel Lutheran Church&nbsp;HUTCHINSON, Kan. —&nbsp;The next TEFAP commodity distribution is from 2 to 3:30 p.m., Sunday, January 19, at the KMS Warehouse at 3401 E. 4th.This program is for low-income people of all ages. TEFAP commodities are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. There is no need to pre-register. You are not allowed to pick up boxes for anyone other than yourself.<a href="https://www.dcf.ks.gov/services/ees/Pages/Food/Discrimination-Statement.aspx">This institution is an equal opportunity provider.</a>

TEFAP Commodity Distribution is January 19

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Evergy was announced as an Edison Electric Institute (EEI) Emergency Response Award recipient. Presented to EEI member companies twice a year, the Emergency Response Awards recognize recovery and assistance efforts of electric companies following service disruptions caused by extreme weather or other natural events. The winners were chosen by a panel of judges following an international nomination process.

“Throughout 2024, America’s electric companies and their dedicated workforce answered the call to help restore power and hope to communities impacted by extreme weather events and natural disasters,” said EEI interim President and CEO Pat Vincent-Collawn. “EEI commends Evergy for its efforts to respond safely and efficiently to the aftermath of a severe storm that caused power outages and additional damage over Memorial Day weekend in Kansas and Missouri. We also applaud Evergy for aiding neighboring electric companies in their times of need. Evergy and its storm response team are extremely deserving of these well-earned emergency recovery and assistance awards.” 

Evergy is being honored with two awards, both highlighting the utility’s strength when responding to major storms. The first recognizes Evergy’s quick response to storms over 2024 Memorial Day weekend that uprooted large trees and caused outages for 140,000 customers across Kansas and Missouri. The second award recognizes Evergy’s assistance efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. More than 120 Evergy line workers and an additional 200 contractors traveled across the country to help rebuild the power grid and restore power in Kentucky and Indiana.

"In 2024 alone, Evergy crews dealt with several historic severe weather events that included hurricane-strength winds, thunder and lightning, and dangerous heat in our region. Despite those challenges, our crews worked 24/7 to repair the damage, rebuild the system and restore power to our customers safely and quickly,” said Ryan Mulvany, Evergy’s Vice President of Distribution. “When we had the opportunity to answer the call to help communities in some of the hardest hit areas after Helene, Evergy responded quickly and mobilized a team to travel across the country. Our crews worked for more than a week, even rappelling down mountains at one point, to help get the power back on for customers in Kentucky and Indiana. Evergy is proud to accept this award, but we are even prouder to serve our customers in Kansas and Missouri, and to respond to the call to help others.” 

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 </figure>EvergyKANSAS CITY, Mo. — Evergy was announced as an Edison Electric Institute (EEI) Emergency Response Award recipient. Presented to EEI member companies twice a year, the Emergency Response Awards recognize recovery and assistance efforts of electric companies following service disruptions caused by extreme weather or other natural events. The winners were chosen by a panel of judges following an international nomination process.“Throughout 2024, America’s electric companies and their dedicated workforce answered the call to help restore power and hope to communities impacted by extreme weather events and natural disasters,” said EEI interim President and CEO Pat Vincent-Collawn. “EEI commends Evergy for its efforts to respond safely and efficiently to the aftermath of a severe storm that caused power outages and additional damage over Memorial Day weekend in Kansas and Missouri. We also applaud Evergy for aiding neighboring electric companies in their times of need. Evergy and its storm response team are extremely deserving of these well-earned emergency recovery and assistance awards.” Evergy is being honored with two awards, both highlighting the utility’s strength when responding to major storms. The first recognizes Evergy’s quick response to storms over 2024 Memorial Day weekend that uprooted large trees and caused outages for 140,000 customers across Kansas and Missouri. The second award recognizes Evergy’s assistance efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. More than 120 Evergy line workers and an additional 200 contractors traveled across the country to help rebuild the power grid and restore power in Kentucky and Indiana."In 2024 alone, Evergy crews dealt with several historic severe weather events that included hurricane-strength winds, thunder and lightning, and dangerous heat in our region. Despite those challenges, our crews worked 24/7 to repair the damage, rebuild the system and restore power to our customers safely and quickly,” said Ryan Mulvany, Evergy’s Vice President of Distribution. “When we had the opportunity to answer the call to help communities in some of the hardest hit areas after Helene, Evergy responded quickly and mobilized a team to travel across the country. Our crews worked for more than a week, even rappelling down mountains at one point, to help get the power back on for customers in Kentucky and Indiana. Evergy is proud to accept this award, but we are even prouder to serve our customers in Kansas and Missouri, and to respond to the call to help others.”

Evergy wins award for storm response

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Recent obituaries and service times

Here’s the latest booking activity from the Reno County Jail. This information is provided by the Reno County Sheriff’s Office and is not criminal history. The Hutch Post assumes no legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, or completeness, of this information. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.——————————————&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

1/15/2025 2:02 AM-Riley	William Jenkins-Battery; Phys contact rude/insult/angry manner; Criminal Damage to Property; Without consent; $1,000 to $24,999

1/14/2025 8:48 PM-Chelsie	Kay Allison-Criminal Trespass; Defiance of Restraining Order&nbsp;

1/14/2025 1:29 PM-Bradley	ScottHolmes-Criminal Deprivation of Property; Other than Motor Vehicle or Firearm

1/14/2025 9:28 AM-Ashley	Marie Juarez-Battery; Phys contact rude/insult/angry manner&nbsp;

1/14/2025 4:16 AM-Martin	Ramon Duran-Domestic Battery; Knowingly Cause Physical Contact (1st conviction); Domestic Battery; Aggravated; Impede Breathing by Pressure to Throat, Neck or Chest&nbsp;

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 </figure>Here’s the latest booking activity from the Reno County Jail. This information is provided by the Reno County Sheriff’s Office and is not criminal history. The Hutch Post assumes no legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, or completeness, of this information. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.——————————————&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;1/15/2025 2:02 AM-Riley	William Jenkins-Battery; Phys contact rude/insult/angry manner; Criminal Damage to Property; Without consent; $1,000 to $24,9991/14/2025 8:48 PM-Chelsie	Kay Allison-Criminal Trespass; Defiance of Restraining Order&nbsp;1/14/2025 1:29 PM-Bradley	ScottHolmes-Criminal Deprivation of Property; Other than Motor Vehicle or Firearm1/14/2025 9:28 AM-Ashley	Marie Juarez-Battery; Phys contact rude/insult/angry manner&nbsp;1/14/2025 4:16 AM-Martin	Ramon Duran-Domestic Battery; Knowingly Cause Physical Contact (1st conviction); Domestic Battery; Aggravated; Impede Breathing by Pressure to Throat, Neck or Chest&nbsp;

Daily Bookings

TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Transportation announces approved bids for state highway construction and maintenance projects. The letting took place Dec. 18, 2024, in Topeka. Some of the bids may include multiple projects that have been bundled based on proximity and type of work.

Harvey County - 135‑40 KA‑7547‑01 ‑ I‑135, from the K‑15/I‑135 junction north to the Harvey/McPherson county line, pavement patching, 8.3 miles, RA Knapp Construction Inc., Lenexa, Kansas, $369,409.50.

The following Hutch Post area projects were approved from the Nov. 20, 2024, letting.

McPherson County ‑&nbsp;260‑59 KA‑6896‑01 – K-260, pavement restoration in Moundridge from Christian Avenue to Wedel Avenue, grading and surfacing, 0.1 mile, Vogts-Parga Construction LLC, Moundridge, Kansas, $367,794.06.

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 </figure>TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Transportation announces approved bids for state highway construction and maintenance projects. The letting took place Dec. 18, 2024, in Topeka. Some of the bids may include multiple projects that have been bundled based on proximity and type of work.The Hutch Post area projects include:Harvey County - 135‑40 KA‑7547‑01 ‑ I‑135, from the K‑15/I‑135 junction north to the Harvey/McPherson county line, pavement patching, 8.3 miles, RA Knapp Construction Inc., Lenexa, Kansas, $369,409.50.The following Hutch Post area projects were approved from the Nov. 20, 2024, letting.McPherson County ‑&nbsp;260‑59 KA‑6896‑01 – K-260, pavement restoration in Moundridge from Christian Avenue to Wedel Avenue, grading and surfacing, 0.1 mile, Vogts-Parga Construction LLC, Moundridge, Kansas, $367,794.06.

KDOT announces approved bids

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Superintendent Dr. Dawn Johnson addressed the USD 308 Board of Education during their regularly scheduled meeting, Monday, January 13th. During her remarks, she outlined processes that she and the bond council have engaged in since the board’s approval of the $109.5 million bond resolution in late 2024.

The District submitted its application for consideration at the January State Board of Education meeting. However, the total applications for consideration exceeded the state board’s authority for approval. On December 20th, Hutchinson Public Schools presented their bond application and supplemental information during a bond cap committee hearing.

The committee considered each application submitted as well as information gathered during the hearings. The committee discussed best practices and applications of the statute to determine which bond applications to approve.

The District was made aware of the committee’s intention in early January, just ahead of the State Board of Education meeting to be held on January 14th&nbsp;and 15th.

In an email to staff immediately following the USD 308 Board of Education meeting, Dr. Johnson broke the news and remained optimistic, “Everyone I have talked to is not concerned by this date change.&nbsp; We still have a vision for progress in USD 308.&nbsp; We will move forward with planning and preparation.&nbsp; We have a LOT of people who are ready to be a part of this moment.&nbsp; I know that what we risk losing in current momentum, we make up for with enthusiasm on our future date.”

USD 308 will move forward with a bond vote in 2025, at a date yet to be determined. The board heard costs and information about potential dates and will select a new election date at a future board meeting.

In an email to Dr. Johnson, Frank Harwood,&nbsp;Deputy Commissioner of Fiscal and Administrative Services at the Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE), stated, “The committee is aware of how much work each district put into your bond planning and applications.&nbsp; We certainly did not want to be in the position to do anything but recommend full approval for all projects.&nbsp; However, given the circumstances, we tried to implement the language of the statute as fairly and accurately as possible.”

During the 2023-2024 school year, districts retired $446,211,953 in bond principal.&nbsp; The 5-Year Producer Price Index was 33.1% resulting in a FY25 Bond Cap of $593,908,109.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Between July 1 and December 11, 2024, the state board approved bond applications for a total of $859,290,000, but only $330,484,258 were applied against the bond cap.&nbsp;

$ 593,908,109 – FY25 Bond Cap authority (July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025)- 330,484,258&nbsp;– Portion of bond applications approved that count against bond cap$ 263,423,851 – Remaining Bond Cap authority after December 11, 2024.

<a href="https://u345601.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=u001.SNgBgoKWZH9fZL2rHcHy10CUoWgch7pb9JXSU7t3bXb7i-2FH4-2BDsn1Jw7BJxfk8byDqDvCnYA7RHLTQWKGUQYdelxO8B4WIHQEGFdG9C7XYY-3Djf19_-2BBxK0BSqAd-2BprHf4m5NZjVsYrwneFvFXH6RGjOVtkAEfkWkzNEsurIsNG3bUBUSqv359eNi8rg7f7wIhYsOBEMaeG1lqIZH938J6KleLyiW2IZ3UhGknYd8AsaxRMnD6-2FjmeQ9vZ7b-2FrxL8E6lkvgm0pSXpw4AkO0IZ-2B-2FvB1Z8a-2FduNsTh-2FhEvxcl-2BgfM84cyMKD3FRTx1-2FShoRxSIeKZyQoGdliB2-2FQcByQvv5g-2Fs9-2BNevTsbvMCEhkz5C4Tvu1kABJEDbvDQGSJaqM2-2BRWjju8owtdZXYv24-2FWB5z7ARM-3D" target="_blank">K.S.A. 72-5461&nbsp;</a>outlines the priorities the state board is to consider when applications exceed the statutory authority.&nbsp;&nbsp;

If the bond cap is met, the state board of education will prioritize applications with the following criteria in order of highest to lowest priority.

Bond hearings were held on December 20 to prioritize criteria and provide recommendations for the State Board’s January meeting. The committee considered each application submitted and the information gathered during the hearings.&nbsp; For item 1, no districts were determined to meet this criterion.&nbsp; For item 2, Goddard USD 265 was determined to meet this criterion.&nbsp; For items 3 and 4, all four districts were determined to meet these criteria.&nbsp;

To maximize the State Board’s authority to approve bond issues, the committee decided to recommend Augusta for full approval along with Goddard and Galena since there was not enough authority to approve Hutchinson.&nbsp;The recommendation to the State Board will be to give Hutchinson tentative approval which means they will be able to hold their bond election when authority is available.&nbsp; That will be on or after July 1, 2025,&nbsp;unless other bond issues fail.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>STACY GOSS Hutchinson USD 308HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Superintendent Dr. Dawn Johnson addressed the USD 308 Board of Education during their regularly scheduled meeting, Monday, January 13th. During her remarks, she outlined processes that she and the bond council have engaged in since the board’s approval of the $109.5 million bond resolution in late 2024.The District submitted its application for consideration at the January State Board of Education meeting. However, the total applications for consideration exceeded the state board’s authority for approval. On December 20th, Hutchinson Public Schools presented their bond application and supplemental information during a bond cap committee hearing.The committee considered each application submitted as well as information gathered during the hearings. The committee discussed best practices and applications of the statute to determine which bond applications to approve.The District was made aware of the committee’s intention in early January, just ahead of the State Board of Education meeting to be held on January 14th&nbsp;and 15th.In an email to staff immediately following the USD 308 Board of Education meeting, Dr. Johnson broke the news and remained optimistic, “Everyone I have talked to is not concerned by this date change.&nbsp; We still have a vision for progress in USD 308.&nbsp; We will move forward with planning and preparation.&nbsp; We have a LOT of people who are ready to be a part of this moment.&nbsp; I know that what we risk losing in current momentum, we make up for with enthusiasm on our future date.”USD 308 will move forward with a bond vote in 2025, at a date yet to be determined. The board heard costs and information about potential dates and will select a new election date at a future board meeting.In an email to Dr. Johnson, Frank Harwood,&nbsp;Deputy Commissioner of Fiscal and Administrative Services at the Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE), stated, “The committee is aware of how much work each district put into your bond planning and applications.&nbsp; We certainly did not want to be in the position to do anything but recommend full approval for all projects.&nbsp; However, given the circumstances, we tried to implement the language of the statute as fairly and accurately as possible.”Calculating the Bond CapDuring the 2023-2024 school year, districts retired $446,211,953 in bond principal.&nbsp; The 5-Year Producer Price Index was 33.1% resulting in a FY25 Bond Cap of $593,908,109.&nbsp;&nbsp;Between July 1 and December 11, 2024, the state board approved bond applications for a total of $859,290,000, but only $330,484,258 were applied against the bond cap.&nbsp;$ 593,908,109 – FY25 Bond Cap authority (July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025)- 330,484,258&nbsp;– Portion of bond applications approved that count against bond cap$ 263,423,851 – Remaining Bond Cap authority after December 11, 2024.<a href="https://u345601.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=u001.SNgBgoKWZH9fZL2rHcHy10CUoWgch7pb9JXSU7t3bXb7i-2FH4-2BDsn1Jw7BJxfk8byDqDvCnYA7RHLTQWKGUQYdelxO8B4WIHQEGFdG9C7XYY-3Djf19_-2BBxK0BSqAd-2BprHf4m5NZjVsYrwneFvFXH6RGjOVtkAEfkWkzNEsurIsNG3bUBUSqv359eNi8rg7f7wIhYsOBEMaeG1lqIZH938J6KleLyiW2IZ3UhGknYd8AsaxRMnD6-2FjmeQ9vZ7b-2FrxL8E6lkvgm0pSXpw4AkO0IZ-2B-2FvB1Z8a-2FduNsTh-2FhEvxcl-2BgfM84cyMKD3FRTx1-2FShoRxSIeKZyQoGdliB2-2FQcByQvv5g-2Fs9-2BNevTsbvMCEhkz5C4Tvu1kABJEDbvDQGSJaqM2-2BRWjju8owtdZXYv24-2FWB5z7ARM-3D" target="_blank">K.S.A. 72-5461&nbsp;</a>outlines the priorities the state board is to consider when applications exceed the statutory authority.&nbsp;&nbsp;If the bond cap is met, the state board of education will prioritize applications with the following criteria in order of highest to lowest priority.<ol>
 <li>Safety of the current facility and disability access to such facility as demonstrated by a state fire marshal report, an inspection under the Americans with disabilities act, 42 U.S.C. § 12101 et seq., or other similar evaluation;</li><li>enrollment growth and imminent overcrowding as demonstrated by successive increases in enrollment of the school district in the immediately preceding three school years;</li><li>impact on the delivery of educational services as demonstrated by restrictive inflexible design or limitations on installation of technology; and</li><li>energy usage and other operational inefficiencies as demonstrated by a district-wide energy usage analysis, district-wide architectural analysis or other similar evaluation.</li>
 </ol>Statute ApplicationBond hearings were held on December 20 to prioritize criteria and provide recommendations for the State Board’s January meeting. The committee considered each application submitted and the information gathered during the hearings.&nbsp; For item 1, no districts were determined to meet this criterion.&nbsp; For item 2, Goddard USD 265 was determined to meet this criterion.&nbsp; For items 3 and 4, all four districts were determined to meet these criteria.&nbsp;To maximize the State Board’s authority to approve bond issues, the committee decided to recommend Augusta for full approval along with Goddard and Galena since there was not enough authority to approve Hutchinson.&nbsp;The recommendation to the State Board will be to give Hutchinson tentative approval which means they will be able to hold their bond election when authority is available.&nbsp; That will be on or after July 1, 2025,&nbsp;unless other bond issues fail.&nbsp;&nbsp;

USD 308 bond pushed back to after July 1

SANDRA MILBURN Reno County Communications Specialist

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Elected officials were sworn in Monday morning in the Division 3 courtroom on the third floor of the Reno County Courthouse, their four year terms beginning Monday. 

Richele Calvert was elected county treasurer, but under Kansas statute, her term does not begin until October.

Reno County Commissioner Richard Winger,  District 4

Reno County Commissioner Ron Vincent, District 3

Reno County Commissioner Ron Hirst, District 2

Reno County Register of Deeds Michelle Updegrove

Reno County District Attorney Thomas Stanton

Reno County District Court Judge, Dist. 27 Div. II Keith Schroeder

Reno County Magistrate Judge, Dist. 27 Jeff Newsum

District Court Judge, Dist. 27, Div. IV Greg Bell&nbsp;&nbsp;

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Reno County officials sworn in

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The United Way of Reno County is working on educating the public this month on how to help those who need it have a place to sleep at night.

"On MLK Day on the 20th, from 10 a.m. to noon, we're asking community members to come together at Stringer Fine Arts Center," said Valerie Taylor with United Way of Reno County. "For an hour and 15 minutes, we're going to put together kits. These kits will go out to our homeless population. They will have food, harm reduction kits, things to keep warm, socks, all of these items that can really help someone get through a night when they're struggling with homelessness. Then we'll also have 45 minutes of a session called Debunked, where we're gonna share some facts with those volunteers who are coming in so that they know what's going on locally in our community and maybe some of the fact checking. Is this really accurate? Is this really true?"

This is all in preparation for the city's Point In Time count on Jan. 23.

"The point in time count occurs every year," Taylor said. "It is a snapshot of the amount of people in Reno County who are experiencing homelessness on a literal level. They're sleeping in their cars, they're sleeping on the streets, they're sleeping in our shelters, or they're sleeping in hotels that are paid through vouchers, through churches, or different organizations. This helps bring in money for our community so that we can start working on shelter and all of the resources that individuals who are facing homelessness need in our community. We're asking for our community to come in and help us. So from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. on January the 23rd, we will be at the Avenue A Park. The city of Hutchinson has graciously donated that building at Avenue A Park so that we can get out of the elements, provide some resources, meals, and get a count of individuals in our community who are experiencing homelessness."

For more information on the events, go to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.unitedwayofrenocounty.org/">https://www.unitedwayofrenocounty.org/</a>.

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 </figure>NICK GOSNELL Hutch PostHUTCHINSON, Kan. — The United Way of Reno County is working on educating the public this month on how to help those who need it have a place to sleep at night."On MLK Day on the 20th, from 10 a.m. to noon, we're asking community members to come together at Stringer Fine Arts Center," said Valerie Taylor with United Way of Reno County. "For an hour and 15 minutes, we're going to put together kits. These kits will go out to our homeless population. They will have food, harm reduction kits, things to keep warm, socks, all of these items that can really help someone get through a night when they're struggling with homelessness. Then we'll also have 45 minutes of a session called Debunked, where we're gonna share some facts with those volunteers who are coming in so that they know what's going on locally in our community and maybe some of the fact checking. Is this really accurate? Is this really true?"This is all in preparation for the city's Point In Time count on Jan. 23."The point in time count occurs every year," Taylor said. "It is a snapshot of the amount of people in Reno County who are experiencing homelessness on a literal level. They're sleeping in their cars, they're sleeping on the streets, they're sleeping in our shelters, or they're sleeping in hotels that are paid through vouchers, through churches, or different organizations. This helps bring in money for our community so that we can start working on shelter and all of the resources that individuals who are facing homelessness need in our community. We're asking for our community to come in and help us. So from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. on January the 23rd, we will be at the Avenue A Park. The city of Hutchinson has graciously donated that building at Avenue A Park so that we can get out of the elements, provide some resources, meals, and get a count of individuals in our community who are experiencing homelessness."For more information on the events, go to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.unitedwayofrenocounty.org/">https://www.unitedwayofrenocounty.org/</a>.

United Way working on education this month

MCPHERSON, Kan. — Boston Brass brings its one-of-a-kind musical experience to the McPherson College stage in a Fern Lingenfelter Artist Series Concert on Sunday, January 26, at 7:30 p.m. at McPherson College’s Brown Auditorium. Admission to the concert is free.

McPherson College will also host Boston Brass for a masterclass on Monday, January 27, at 10 a.m. The masterclass is open to all area band students.

Since 1986, Boston Brass has set out to provide an uncommon musical experience. From exciting classical arrangements to burning jazz standards and the best of the original brass quintet repertoire, Boston Brass treats audiences to a unique brand of entertainment. The ensemble’s lively banter, touched with humor and personality, attempts to bridge the ocean of classical formality to delight audiences in an evening of great music and boisterous fun.

The quintet has played to audiences in all 50 U.S. states and over 30 countries. Though it regularly concertizes as a quintet, Boston Brass also performs with orchestras, concert and marching bands, organists, and jazz bands and regularly collaborates with composers to create new works for the brass canon.

Admission to the Lingenfelter concert is free thanks to a generous commitment to McPherson College honoring Fern Lingenfelter. Lingenfelter, an alumna of McPherson College, taught piano in McPherson for many years to college students on campus and younger students at her studio downtown. Her son, Steve Clark, chairman of Clark Investment Group of Wichita, established the fund that supports two annual music performance events with particular emphasis on piano.

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 </figure>TINA GOODWIN McPherson CollegeMCPHERSON, Kan. — Boston Brass brings its one-of-a-kind musical experience to the McPherson College stage in a Fern Lingenfelter Artist Series Concert on Sunday, January 26, at 7:30 p.m. at McPherson College’s Brown Auditorium. Admission to the concert is free.McPherson College will also host Boston Brass for a masterclass on Monday, January 27, at 10 a.m. The masterclass is open to all area band students.Since 1986, Boston Brass has set out to provide an uncommon musical experience. From exciting classical arrangements to burning jazz standards and the best of the original brass quintet repertoire, Boston Brass treats audiences to a unique brand of entertainment. The ensemble’s lively banter, touched with humor and personality, attempts to bridge the ocean of classical formality to delight audiences in an evening of great music and boisterous fun.The quintet has played to audiences in all 50 U.S. states and over 30 countries. Though it regularly concertizes as a quintet, Boston Brass also performs with orchestras, concert and marching bands, organists, and jazz bands and regularly collaborates with composers to create new works for the brass canon.Admission to the Lingenfelter concert is free thanks to a generous commitment to McPherson College honoring Fern Lingenfelter. Lingenfelter, an alumna of McPherson College, taught piano in McPherson for many years to college students on campus and younger students at her studio downtown. Her son, Steve Clark, chairman of Clark Investment Group of Wichita, established the fund that supports two annual music performance events with particular emphasis on piano.

Boston Brass at McPherson College later this month

SYLVIA, Kan. — Reno County Sheriff Darrian Campbell and Reno County Commissioner Ron Hirst are holding a meeting at the Sylvia Senior Center on Tuesday night, Jan. 21 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:45 p.m.

At that meeting, the public is encouraged to ask questions about law enforcement and how the court system works.

Sheriff Campbell will talk about the process of prosecution for a crime, and the workload for deputies both on patrol and in the jail will be discussed.&nbsp;

They will also discuss the process of inmates getting released from jail.

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 </figure>SYLVIA, Kan. — Reno County Sheriff Darrian Campbell and Reno County Commissioner Ron Hirst are holding a meeting at the Sylvia Senior Center on Tuesday night, Jan. 21 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:45 p.m.At that meeting, the public is encouraged to ask questions about law enforcement and how the court system works.Sheriff Campbell will talk about the process of prosecution for a crime, and the workload for deputies both on patrol and in the jail will be discussed.&nbsp;They will also discuss the process of inmates getting released from jail.Light refreshments will be available.

Sheriff to meet with public in Sylvia next week

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hiatt Enterprises, the parent company of All Pro Plumbing, Heating &amp; Air, has secured a $50,000 loan from the StartUp Hutch Fund, in collaboration with Peoples Bank and Trust, to support their expansion into South Hutchinson.

Following their recent acquisition of All Pro Plumbing, Heating &amp; Air, Bob and Sara Hiatt have relocated the business to South Hutchinson. The StartUp Hutch funding will be utilized for building acquisition and improvements. The company, which currently employs 11 individuals, is poised to strengthen its presence in the community and continue delivering essential plumbing, heating, and air services.

“We are thrilled to partner with the Hiatts as they continue to provide high-demand services in Reno County and the surrounding area,” said Jackson Swearer, Executive Director at StartUp Hutch. “Our mission is to support local businesses as they grow and create opportunities for future generations.”

StartUp Hutch serves as Reno County’s hub for entrepreneurship, offering resources, guidance, and connections to help local entrepreneurs launch, operate, and scale their businesses.

Entrepreneurs seeking funding and support to realize their business aspirations can turn to StartUp Hutch for guidance. To explore funding opportunities or access an array of resources, contact Mario Hawkins, Entrepreneur Navigator at 620-665-4901 or&nbsp;<a href="mailto:mario@startuphutch.com" target="_blank">mario@startuphutch.com</a>.

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 </figure>StartUp HutchHUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hiatt Enterprises, the parent company of All Pro Plumbing, Heating &amp; Air, has secured a $50,000 loan from the StartUp Hutch Fund, in collaboration with Peoples Bank and Trust, to support their expansion into South Hutchinson.Following their recent acquisition of All Pro Plumbing, Heating &amp; Air, Bob and Sara Hiatt have relocated the business to South Hutchinson. The StartUp Hutch funding will be utilized for building acquisition and improvements. The company, which currently employs 11 individuals, is poised to strengthen its presence in the community and continue delivering essential plumbing, heating, and air services.“We are thrilled to partner with the Hiatts as they continue to provide high-demand services in Reno County and the surrounding area,” said Jackson Swearer, Executive Director at StartUp Hutch. “Our mission is to support local businesses as they grow and create opportunities for future generations.”StartUp Hutch serves as Reno County’s hub for entrepreneurship, offering resources, guidance, and connections to help local entrepreneurs launch, operate, and scale their businesses.Entrepreneurs seeking funding and support to realize their business aspirations can turn to StartUp Hutch for guidance. To explore funding opportunities or access an array of resources, contact Mario Hawkins, Entrepreneur Navigator at 620-665-4901 or&nbsp;<a href="mailto:mario@startuphutch.com" target="_blank">mario@startuphutch.com</a>.

StartUp Hutch helps Hiatt Enterprises expansion

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Reno County Food Bank has updated the procedure for how they take walk-in appointments in the mornings.

They now have a spot by the door at the Salvation Army at 700 North Walnut where you grab a number. There are only 15 numbers available and once they are gone then they are done taking walk in appointments for that day. They will call you by your number once they are ready to start making appointments that morning.&nbsp;

With the new procedure, people know exactly where they are in line and don’t lose track of the order they came inside and they aren’t waiting in line just to be told there are no spots available.&nbsp;

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Reno County Food Bank has updated the procedure for how they take walk-in appointments in the mornings.They now have a spot by the door at the Salvation Army at 700 North Walnut where you grab a number. There are only 15 numbers available and once they are gone then they are done taking walk in appointments for that day. They will call you by your number once they are ready to start making appointments that morning.&nbsp;With the new procedure, people know exactly where they are in line and don’t lose track of the order they came inside and they aren’t waiting in line just to be told there are no spots available.&nbsp;

Reno County Food Bank updates procedure

Jackie Mundt, Pratt County farmer and rancher

All across the state, Kansans have been enjoying or perhaps dealing with the snow for more than a week. I have heard countless people remark that there's been more snow than we have had in years. It definitely feels like the longest snow streak we have had in the 12 years I have lived in Kansas.

There are a lot of people who hate snow. It is cold and messy. It can be dangerous and inconvenient. Others see snow as beautiful, helpful and fun. For me, snow feels like home and is a great source of joy.

My love of snow comes from the childhood adventures and joys I experienced growing up in Wisconsin. There are so many ways to have fun in the snow: sledding, tubbing, snowmobiling, snowshoeing, skiing, ice skating, snowball fights, building forts, making snow angels and snowmen.

On snow days, my older brothers and I couldn’t wait to suit up in snow gear and claim spots to build snow forts in the ditches of our driveway. We would spend hours designing elaborate defenses and letting our creativity run wild as we’d create our snow forts in preparation for the inevitable snowball fight.

Some of the best memories we made as a family were in the snow. I remember wandering around for hours in a snowy forest like Clark Griswold in search of the perfect Christmas tree only to cut down the first one we had considered. Many winter weekends were filled with long hours in convoys with dozens of snowmobiles trail riding through the beauty of the North woods. My siblings and I would be so mad because no matter how much of a head start we got, my dad always beat us to the bottom of the ski hill on the fastest skis in the world.

Snow wasn’t only fun and games. There were many sibling bonding moments and character-building opportunities shoveling snow, getting hit by a snowball in the face or a surprise attack with snow going down your shirt. We learned to navigate the dangers of driving on ice and snow and how to avoid frostbite or other physical injuries in the snow.

My snow days are often less focused on fun as an adult. Snow in the forecast means prep work to get animals to a good place to wait out the snow, putting out extra feed and prepping water tanks for the cold. Instead of racing out to build a snow fort, my days are spent navigating snow drifts or icy roads, checking cows, clearing snow and any other unavoidable chores that will take a little longer because everything goes slow with extra layers.

There is also a different level of appreciation of snow’s value on the farm as it is the moisture we need for the coming crop year in a convenient, slow-release form.

Waking up to the winter wonderland of pristine snow will probably never get old for me. I relish the peaceful moments as the world slows down. My soul fills with a nostalgic joy that comes from so many happy memories. My mind fills with the underlying excitement of not knowing what adventures the day will bring. 

Snow can be seen as an inconvenience, but I hope that it was filled with great moments. I hope that it brought you a chance to slow down and rest for a moment, that you experienced beauty and nourishment, that children played in the snow and families created memories.

"Insight" is a weekly column published by Kansas Farm Bureau, the state's largest farm organization whose mission is to strengthen agriculture and the lives of Kansans through advocacy, education and service.

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 </figure>Jackie Mundt, Pratt County farmer and rancherAll across the state, Kansans have been enjoying or perhaps dealing with the snow for more than a week. I have heard countless people remark that there's been more snow than we have had in years. It definitely feels like the longest snow streak we have had in the 12 years I have lived in Kansas.There are a lot of people who hate snow. It is cold and messy. It can be dangerous and inconvenient. Others see snow as beautiful, helpful and fun. For me, snow feels like home and is a great source of joy.My love of snow comes from the childhood adventures and joys I experienced growing up in Wisconsin. There are so many ways to have fun in the snow: sledding, tubbing, snowmobiling, snowshoeing, skiing, ice skating, snowball fights, building forts, making snow angels and snowmen.On snow days, my older brothers and I couldn’t wait to suit up in snow gear and claim spots to build snow forts in the ditches of our driveway. We would spend hours designing elaborate defenses and letting our creativity run wild as we’d create our snow forts in preparation for the inevitable snowball fight.Some of the best memories we made as a family were in the snow. I remember wandering around for hours in a snowy forest like Clark Griswold in search of the perfect Christmas tree only to cut down the first one we had considered. Many winter weekends were filled with long hours in convoys with dozens of snowmobiles trail riding through the beauty of the North woods. My siblings and I would be so mad because no matter how much of a head start we got, my dad always beat us to the bottom of the ski hill on the fastest skis in the world.Snow wasn’t only fun and games. There were many sibling bonding moments and character-building opportunities shoveling snow, getting hit by a snowball in the face or a surprise attack with snow going down your shirt. We learned to navigate the dangers of driving on ice and snow and how to avoid frostbite or other physical injuries in the snow.My snow days are often less focused on fun as an adult. Snow in the forecast means prep work to get animals to a good place to wait out the snow, putting out extra feed and prepping water tanks for the cold. Instead of racing out to build a snow fort, my days are spent navigating snow drifts or icy roads, checking cows, clearing snow and any other unavoidable chores that will take a little longer because everything goes slow with extra layers.There is also a different level of appreciation of snow’s value on the farm as it is the moisture we need for the coming crop year in a convenient, slow-release form.Waking up to the winter wonderland of pristine snow will probably never get old for me. I relish the peaceful moments as the world slows down. My soul fills with a nostalgic joy that comes from so many happy memories. My mind fills with the underlying excitement of not knowing what adventures the day will bring. Snow can be seen as an inconvenience, but I hope that it was filled with great moments. I hope that it brought you a chance to slow down and rest for a moment, that you experienced beauty and nourishment, that children played in the snow and families created memories."Insight" is a weekly column published by Kansas Farm Bureau, the state's largest farm organization whose mission is to strengthen agriculture and the lives of Kansans through advocacy, education and service.Copyright © 2025 Kansas Farm Bureau, All rights reserved.

Insight: Enjoy the snow

1/14/2025 1:14 AM-Biagio	Napolean Harrington-DL Violation; Operate motorized bicycle on the highway without a License; Failure to Appear&nbsp;

1/13/2025 7:16 PM-Brandon	Mark Williams-Interference with Law Enforcement; Obstruct, Resist, Oppose; Felony Case, Execution of a Felony Warrant; Burglary; Vehicle to commit felony, theft, dv, sex; Theft; Property or Services; Less than $1,500; Criminal Damage to Property; Without consent; $1,000 to $24,999; Theft; Property or Services; $25,000 to $99,999

1/13/2025 3:32 PM-Ryan	Devon Spence-In Transit From-To Other Agency

1/13/2025 3:19 PM-James	Edward Killingsworth-DUI; Alcohol or drugs; Felony&nbsp;

1/13/2025 1:02 PM-Cody	Ryan Griffin-Poss of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulant; Poss of marijuana; 1 prior conviction; Use or Possess with Intent to use Drug Paraphernalia into Human Body; Theft; Property or Services; $1,500 to $24,999&nbsp;

1/13/2025 1:00 PM-Robyn	James Ramsey-Domestic Battery; Knowing or Reckless Bodily Harm (1st conviction); Criminal Restraint

1/13/2025 10:45 AM-Adriana	Rose Peek-Failure to Appear

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 </figure>Here’s the latest booking activity from the Reno County Jail. This information is provided by the Reno County Sheriff’s Office and is not criminal history. The Hutch Post assumes no legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, or completeness, of this information. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.——————————————&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;1/14/2025 1:14 AM-Biagio	Napolean Harrington-DL Violation; Operate motorized bicycle on the highway without a License; Failure to Appear&nbsp;1/13/2025 7:16 PM-Brandon	Mark Williams-Interference with Law Enforcement; Obstruct, Resist, Oppose; Felony Case, Execution of a Felony Warrant; Burglary; Vehicle to commit felony, theft, dv, sex; Theft; Property or Services; Less than $1,500; Criminal Damage to Property; Without consent; $1,000 to $24,999; Theft; Property or Services; $25,000 to $99,9991/13/2025 3:32 PM-Ryan	Devon Spence-In Transit From-To Other Agency1/13/2025 3:19 PM-James	Edward Killingsworth-DUI; Alcohol or drugs; Felony&nbsp;1/13/2025 1:02 PM-Cody	Ryan Griffin-Poss of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulant; Poss of marijuana; 1 prior conviction; Use or Possess with Intent to use Drug Paraphernalia into Human Body; Theft; Property or Services; $1,500 to $24,999&nbsp;1/13/2025 1:00 PM-Robyn	James Ramsey-Domestic Battery; Knowing or Reckless Bodily Harm (1st conviction); Criminal Restraint1/13/2025 10:45 AM-Adriana	Rose Peek-Failure to Appear

MCPHERSON COUNTY — The Kansas Highway Patrol continues to see more drivers traveling well above the posted speed limit.

As the roads clear up after the recent snowstorms, some drivers are already falling back into those risky habits. 

On Sunday in McPherson County, Trooper Jason Fraser stopped a vehicle traveling 100 mph in a 75 mph zone on I-135 just north of the Moundridge exit, according to a social media report from the Kansas Highway Patrol. The fine was $150.00.

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 </figure>MCPHERSON COUNTY — The Kansas Highway Patrol continues to see more drivers traveling well above the posted speed limit.As the roads clear up after the recent snowstorms, some drivers are already falling back into those risky habits. On Sunday in McPherson County, Trooper Jason Fraser stopped a vehicle traveling 100 mph in a 75 mph zone on I-135 just north of the Moundridge exit, according to a social media report from the Kansas Highway Patrol. The fine was $150.00.

Another driver caught traveling 100mph in McPherson Co.

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Jon Austin, DVM with Hutchinson Small Animal Hospital recommends that pet owners discuss with their veterinarian what the best food is for their pet.

"I always tell people, your pet food needs to correspond with the stage of life that your pet is in," Austin said. "Puppies need puppy food. Big breed dogs that are growing fast and their bones are getting long quickly. They need what's called large breed puppy food. The nutrition market has kind of gone from just dog food to more stage of life foods. You see puppy foods specific for large breed dogs or puppy foods for toys, toy breed dogs. Then you have adult foods or what they kind of call maintenance foods from about a year and a half to seven. Then you see senior diets or things like that."

Some companies have special formulas to help with certain conditions.

"Those are typically tailored for specific diseases and issues like kidney disease, heart disease, liver disease. We have special diets for those issues, and those are prescription diets. That's part of the treatment plan that your veterinarian will recommend when you go see them for your pet. If we do blood work and we find heart issues or kidney issues, liver issues, we can help treat them with special prescription diets. But the most important thing is, across the board is that everybody has a diet and feeds a diet that's appropriate for the stage of life that your pet is in."

It's important to maintain a relationship with your veterinarian so that they can catch some of these conditions on yearly appointments, because they already know you and your pet.

"In our case, it's typically a one time in and out visit. We draw the blood sample at that point, run those tests that are necessary and then call and communicate with the owners afterwards. That's, again, part of that relationship that we talk about with your veterinarian. I don't do those blood tests on everybody every year. We kind of wait till the pets are getting a little more farther along in their life, maybe seven or eight when we start recommending doing that annually."

It's also important that your pet be fed an appropriate amount for their size, so that they can keep their weight in a safe and healthy range long-term.

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 </figure>NICK GOSNELL Hutch PostHUTCHINSON, Kan. — Jon Austin, DVM with Hutchinson Small Animal Hospital recommends that pet owners discuss with their veterinarian what the best food is for their pet."I always tell people, your pet food needs to correspond with the stage of life that your pet is in," Austin said. "Puppies need puppy food. Big breed dogs that are growing fast and their bones are getting long quickly. They need what's called large breed puppy food. The nutrition market has kind of gone from just dog food to more stage of life foods. You see puppy foods specific for large breed dogs or puppy foods for toys, toy breed dogs. Then you have adult foods or what they kind of call maintenance foods from about a year and a half to seven. Then you see senior diets or things like that."Some companies have special formulas to help with certain conditions."Those are typically tailored for specific diseases and issues like kidney disease, heart disease, liver disease. We have special diets for those issues, and those are prescription diets. That's part of the treatment plan that your veterinarian will recommend when you go see them for your pet. If we do blood work and we find heart issues or kidney issues, liver issues, we can help treat them with special prescription diets. But the most important thing is, across the board is that everybody has a diet and feeds a diet that's appropriate for the stage of life that your pet is in."It's important to maintain a relationship with your veterinarian so that they can catch some of these conditions on yearly appointments, because they already know you and your pet."In our case, it's typically a one time in and out visit. We draw the blood sample at that point, run those tests that are necessary and then call and communicate with the owners afterwards. That's, again, part of that relationship that we talk about with your veterinarian. I don't do those blood tests on everybody every year. We kind of wait till the pets are getting a little more farther along in their life, maybe seven or eight when we start recommending doing that annually."It's also important that your pet be fed an appropriate amount for their size, so that they can keep their weight in a safe and healthy range long-term.

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