BUHLER, Kan. — (Buhler High Journalism Department) &nbsp;

On Jan. 9 Buhler High School Agriculture Education teacher Rylie Sanders learned she was a recipient of the Kansas Horizon Award. She later received a call from Dr. Randy Watson, Kansas Commissioner of Education, congratulating her on this distinguished award.&nbsp;

Horizon nominees must be in their second year of full-time teaching. Nominees are selected by district and building administration.&nbsp;Only 32 teachers across Kansas who rise above other novice teachers earn this award.&nbsp;&nbsp;

As second year teacher Mrs. Sanders worked through a lesson with her students she was surprised to see her family, colleagues, and administration walk into her room. They came together to share the news of her award with her.&nbsp;&nbsp;

&nbsp;“I was joyed and surprised to see my biggest supporters from different areas of life all together - my husband, my parents, my colleagues, and my administrators,” said Sanders.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Superintendent Cindy Couchman spoke highly of Sanders and her impact on others.&nbsp;“We are so blessed to have Mrs. Sanders in our district. She is a phenomenal FFA sponsor and Ag teacher for us at Buhler. It is a testament to the hours and hours she puts into the Ag program and her students. She pours her heart into them,”.&nbsp;

Buhler High School Principal Michael Ellegood echoed Mrs. Sanders’ impact at BHS.&nbsp;&nbsp;

“Mrs. Sanders is wise beyond her years. She brings expertise. She isn’t afraid to ask the hard questions,” said Ellegood.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Buhler USD 313 makes sure to nominate teachers for Kansas Teacher of the Year and the Horizon Award and places great value in these programs.&nbsp;&nbsp;

“It is important to convey the value that we place in teachers. We make an investment when we hire teachers. They make an investment when they choose our school district,” said Dr. Paul Erickson, Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment 6-12 for USD 313.&nbsp;“Elevating them for this type of recognition is symbolic of the value we have of teachers. We place tremendous value in teachers the caliber of Rylie.”&nbsp;

Mrs. Sanders will receive her award with the other Horizon educators on Feb. 14 in Topeka at the Kansas Exemplary Educators Network annual conference.&nbsp;&nbsp;

“She is a joy to work with, she’s always got a smile on her face,” said Ellegood.&nbsp;&nbsp;

“I truly believe I chose the best place to start my teaching career. The support and encouragement provided by USD 313 and my colleagues in the Agricultural Education Department have been exceptional,” said Sanders.&nbsp;

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/1/1737047276747.jpeg" alt="Dr. Paul Erickson, Michael Ellegood, Rylie Sanders, and Cindy Couchman. Photo by Samantha Neill - Courtesy USD 313." />
 <figcaption>Dr. Paul Erickson, Michael Ellegood, Rylie Sanders, and Cindy Couchman. Photo by Samantha Neill - Courtesy USD 313.</figcaption>
 </figure>BUHLER, Kan. — (Buhler High Journalism Department) &nbsp;On Jan. 9 Buhler High School Agriculture Education teacher Rylie Sanders learned she was a recipient of the Kansas Horizon Award. She later received a call from Dr. Randy Watson, Kansas Commissioner of Education, congratulating her on this distinguished award.&nbsp;Horizon nominees must be in their second year of full-time teaching. Nominees are selected by district and building administration.&nbsp;Only 32 teachers across Kansas who rise above other novice teachers earn this award.&nbsp;&nbsp;As second year teacher Mrs. Sanders worked through a lesson with her students she was surprised to see her family, colleagues, and administration walk into her room. They came together to share the news of her award with her.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;“I was joyed and surprised to see my biggest supporters from different areas of life all together - my husband, my parents, my colleagues, and my administrators,” said Sanders.&nbsp;&nbsp;Superintendent Cindy Couchman spoke highly of Sanders and her impact on others.&nbsp;“We are so blessed to have Mrs. Sanders in our district. She is a phenomenal FFA sponsor and Ag teacher for us at Buhler. It is a testament to the hours and hours she puts into the Ag program and her students. She pours her heart into them,”.&nbsp;Buhler High School Principal Michael Ellegood echoed Mrs. Sanders’ impact at BHS.&nbsp;&nbsp;“Mrs. Sanders is wise beyond her years. She brings expertise. She isn’t afraid to ask the hard questions,” said Ellegood.&nbsp;&nbsp;Buhler USD 313 makes sure to nominate teachers for Kansas Teacher of the Year and the Horizon Award and places great value in these programs.&nbsp;&nbsp;“It is important to convey the value that we place in teachers. We make an investment when we hire teachers. They make an investment when they choose our school district,” said Dr. Paul Erickson, Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment 6-12 for USD 313.&nbsp;“Elevating them for this type of recognition is symbolic of the value we have of teachers. We place tremendous value in teachers the caliber of Rylie.”&nbsp;Mrs. Sanders will receive her award with the other Horizon educators on Feb. 14 in Topeka at the Kansas Exemplary Educators Network annual conference.&nbsp;&nbsp;“She is a joy to work with, she’s always got a smile on her face,” said Ellegood.&nbsp;&nbsp;“I truly believe I chose the best place to start my teaching career. The support and encouragement provided by USD 313 and my colleagues in the Agricultural Education Department have been exceptional,” said Sanders.&nbsp;

Buhler ag teacher named Kansas Horizon Award recipient  

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;&nbsp;

1/16/2025 9:48 PM	Hill		Patrick	Allan	Use or Possess with Intent to use Drug Paraphernalia;&nbsp;Poss of marijuana; Criminal Deprivation of Property; Other than Motor Vehicle or Firearm; Criminal Damage to Property; Without consent; &lt; $1,000;&nbsp;Criminal Restraint;&nbsp;Domestic Battery; Knowing or Reckless Bodily Harm (1st conviction);&nbsp;Interference with Law Enforcement; Obstruct, Resist, Oppose, Misd case, Execution of Misd Warrant

1/16/2025 8:39 PM	Gonzales		Terri	Michelle	Probation Violation

1/16/2025 5:18 PM	Baayoun		Hanie	Omar	Domestic Battery; Knowingly Cause Physical

1/16/2025 4:32 PM	Hill		Teran	Tyrell&nbsp;Use or Possess with Intent to use Drug Parap;&nbsp;Drugs; Arrange sale/purchase of controlled substance using a communication facility;&nbsp;Drugs;&nbsp;Possession of Paraphernalia with Intent to Manufacture/Plant/Cultivate/Distribute Controlled Substance;&nbsp;Drugs; Acquire proceeds from sale of controlled substance, Less than $5,000;&nbsp;Drugs; Distribute Opiates/Opium/Narcotic (Cocaine, Crack, Amphetamine); &lt; 3.5g;&nbsp;Distrib opiate/narc/stim; Dose &lt;10 1000 ft school;&nbsp;Distr heroin/fentanyl w/in 1000' school; &gt;100 gm;&nbsp;Domestic Battery; Aggravated; Impede Breathing by Pressure to Throat, Neck or Chest

1/16/2025 1:06 PM	Cranmer		Cayla	Arlene	Probation Violation

1/16/2025 12:43 PM	Johnson		John	Leon	Probation Violation

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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;&nbsp;1/16/2025 9:48 PM	Hill		Patrick	Allan	Use or Possess with Intent to use Drug Paraphernalia;&nbsp;Poss of marijuana; Criminal Deprivation of Property; Other than Motor Vehicle or Firearm; Criminal Damage to Property; Without consent; &lt; $1,000;&nbsp;Criminal Restraint;&nbsp;Domestic Battery; Knowing or Reckless Bodily Harm (1st conviction);&nbsp;Interference with Law Enforcement; Obstruct, Resist, Oppose, Misd case, Execution of Misd Warrant1/16/2025 8:39 PM	Gonzales		Terri	Michelle	Probation Violation1/16/2025 5:18 PM	Baayoun		Hanie	Omar	Domestic Battery; Knowingly Cause Physical1/16/2025 4:32 PM	Hill		Teran	Tyrell&nbsp;Use or Possess with Intent to use Drug Parap;&nbsp;Drugs; Arrange sale/purchase of controlled substance using a communication facility;&nbsp;Drugs;&nbsp;Possession of Paraphernalia with Intent to Manufacture/Plant/Cultivate/Distribute Controlled Substance;&nbsp;Drugs; Acquire proceeds from sale of controlled substance, Less than $5,000;&nbsp;Drugs; Distribute Opiates/Opium/Narcotic (Cocaine, Crack, Amphetamine); &lt; 3.5g;&nbsp;Distrib opiate/narc/stim; Dose &lt;10 1000 ft school;&nbsp;Distr heroin/fentanyl w/in 1000' school; &gt;100 gm;&nbsp;Domestic Battery; Aggravated; Impede Breathing by Pressure to Throat, Neck or Chest1/16/2025 1:06 PM	Cranmer		Cayla	Arlene	Probation Violation1/16/2025 12:43 PM	Johnson		John	Leon	Probation Violation

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Hutch Post, in partnership with Steve Harmon and the Conard-Harmon Collection, is proud to present Throwback Thursday. Enjoy a weekly release from Steve Harmon as he presents the "Hutch - Then &amp; Now Collection."

STEVE HARMON Hutch Post Contributor

Today's "Throwback Thursday Collection" takes us to the northwest corner of 1st and Main.

In late 1871, Charles Collins built Hutchinson's first hotel at 101 N. Main St. and named it the Reno House Hotel. The first photo shows that establishment about 1887 along with its raised wooden sidewalks to deal with the sporadic flooding of downtown by Cow Creek.

In 1910, the building was razed and the new Reno Hotel was built along with the Deluxe Theatre. The second photo shows that after construction.

Around 1920, the hotel moved to 26 W. 1st Ave. above Graber Furniture. The State Exchange Bank moved from 27 N. Main St. to this location and added an extra floor on top. The third photo shows this after completion.

This bank later became the American National Bank and was there until 1956. The building has housed many businesses since, including Orth's Cards and Gifts, The Lunch Box and Pablo's Deli. The fourth photo shows the long run of Allie's Deli there, when Dallas and Linda Fowler owned it.

The fifth photo shows the 101 N. Main location today, now remodeled into the Salt City Title Company with the building ownership under Krae L.L.C. of Lawrence.

To purchase a photo print, contact:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:sharmon5@cox.net">sharmon5@cox.net</a>.

Throwback Thursday is brought to you by:

<a href="https://www.hutchchamber.com/">Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce</a> <a href="https://underkansas.org/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI_KHt9Zeq_QIVwRPUAR3CTwTSEAAYASAAEgJDJPD_BwE">STRATACA Kansas Underground Salt Museum</a>

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/1/1736953903053.png" alt="Reno House Hotel - Allie's Deli - 101 N. Main - c. 1887. Courtesy of the Conard-Harmon Collection." />
 <figcaption>Reno House Hotel - Allie's Deli - 101 N. Main - c. 1887. Courtesy of the Conard-Harmon Collection.</figcaption>
 </figure>Hutch Post, in partnership with Steve Harmon and the Conard-Harmon Collection, is proud to present Throwback Thursday. Enjoy a weekly release from Steve Harmon as he presents the "Hutch - Then &amp; Now Collection."<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/5/1714573898261.png" alt=" " />
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 </figure>STEVE HARMON Hutch Post ContributorToday's "Throwback Thursday Collection" takes us to the northwest corner of 1st and Main.In late 1871, Charles Collins built Hutchinson's first hotel at 101 N. Main St. and named it the Reno House Hotel. The first photo shows that establishment about 1887 along with its raised wooden sidewalks to deal with the sporadic flooding of downtown by Cow Creek.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/1/1736953903053.png" alt="Reno House Hotel - Allie's Deli - 101 N. Main - c. 1887. Courtesy of the Conard-Harmon Collection." />
 <figcaption>Reno House Hotel - Allie's Deli - 101 N. Main - c. 1887. Courtesy of the Conard-Harmon Collection.</figcaption>
 </figure>In 1910, the building was razed and the new Reno Hotel was built along with the Deluxe Theatre. The second photo shows that after construction.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/1/1736954027141.png" alt="Reno House Hotel - New Reno Hotel - 101 N. Main - 1912. Courtesy of the Conard-Harmon Collection." />
 <figcaption>Reno House Hotel - New Reno Hotel - 101 N. Main - 1912. Courtesy of the Conard-Harmon Collection.</figcaption>
 </figure>Around 1920, the hotel moved to 26 W. 1st Ave. above Graber Furniture. The State Exchange Bank moved from 27 N. Main St. to this location and added an extra floor on top. The third photo shows this after completion.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/1/1736954089268.png" alt="Reno House Hotel - State Exchange Bank - 101 N. Main - c. 1920. Courtesy of the Conard-Harmon Collection." />
 <figcaption>Reno House Hotel - State Exchange Bank - 101 N. Main - c. 1920. Courtesy of the Conard-Harmon Collection.</figcaption>
 </figure>This bank later became the American National Bank and was there until 1956. The building has housed many businesses since, including Orth's Cards and Gifts, The Lunch Box and Pablo's Deli. The fourth photo shows the long run of Allie's Deli there, when Dallas and Linda Fowler owned it.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/1/1736954126476.png" alt="Reno House Hotel - Allie's Deli - 2012. Courtesy of the Conard-Harmon Collection." />
 <figcaption>Reno House Hotel - Allie's Deli - 2012. Courtesy of the Conard-Harmon Collection.</figcaption>
 </figure>The fifth photo shows the 101 N. Main location today, now remodeled into the Salt City Title Company with the building ownership under Krae L.L.C. of Lawrence.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/1/1736954169500.png" alt="Reno House Hotel - Salt City Title - 101 N. Main - Dec. 9, 2024. Courtesy of the Conard-Harmon Collection." />
 <figcaption>Reno House Hotel - Salt City Title - 101 N. Main - Dec. 9, 2024. Courtesy of the Conard-Harmon Collection.</figcaption>
 </figure>To purchase a photo print, contact:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:sharmon5@cox.net">sharmon5@cox.net</a>.Throwback Thursday is brought to you by:<a href="https://www.hutchchamber.com/">Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce</a> <a href="https://underkansas.org/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI_KHt9Zeq_QIVwRPUAR3CTwTSEAAYASAAEgJDJPD_BwE">STRATACA Kansas Underground Salt Museum</a>

📷 Throwback Thursday: Reno House Hotel - Vol. 105

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 9:18 AM	Mitchell		Mykle	Charles	Probation Violation

1/15/2025 1:08 PM	McBrien		Douglas	Wayne	Possession of Parapernalia with Intent to Manufacture;&nbsp;Distr heroin/certain stim/fent;3.5 - &lt;100grams

1/15/2025 3:40 PM	Sainz		Christopher	Tomas	Failure to Appear

1/15/2025 4:31 PM	Brooks		Matthew	Douglas	Probation Violation

1/15/2025 6:03 PM	Munoz		Matthew	James	Probation Violation

1/15/2025 6:13 PM	Watkins		Joshua	Harold	Failure to Appear

1/15/2025 6:43 PM	Taylor		Kristi	Jean	Failure to Appear

1/15/2025 7:26 PM	Baker		Cherie	Christine	Failure to Appear

1/15/2025 8:10 PM	Holmes		Natasha	Rene	Probation Violation

1/15/2025 9:04 PM	Kerns		Richard	Charles	Failure to Appear

1/15/2025 9:04 PM	Kerns		Richard	Charles	Poss of marijuana;&nbsp;Use or Possess with Intent to use Drug paraphernalia;&nbsp;Domestic Battery; Knowingly Cause Physical Contact (1st conviction)

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1681919634177.jpeg" alt=" " />
 <figcaption> </figcaption>
 </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 9:18 AM	Mitchell		Mykle	Charles	Probation Violation1/15/2025 1:08 PM	McBrien		Douglas	Wayne	Possession of Parapernalia with Intent to Manufacture;&nbsp;Distr heroin/certain stim/fent;3.5 - &lt;100grams1/15/2025 3:40 PM	Sainz		Christopher	Tomas	Failure to Appear1/15/2025 4:31 PM	Brooks		Matthew	Douglas	Probation Violation1/15/2025 6:03 PM	Munoz		Matthew	James	Probation Violation1/15/2025 6:13 PM	Watkins		Joshua	Harold	Failure to Appear1/15/2025 6:43 PM	Taylor		Kristi	Jean	Failure to Appear1/15/2025 7:26 PM	Baker		Cherie	Christine	Failure to Appear1/15/2025 8:10 PM	Holmes		Natasha	Rene	Probation Violation1/15/2025 9:04 PM	Kerns		Richard	Charles	Failure to Appear1/15/2025 9:04 PM	Kerns		Richard	Charles	Poss of marijuana;&nbsp;Use or Possess with Intent to use Drug paraphernalia;&nbsp;Domestic Battery; Knowingly Cause Physical Contact (1st conviction)

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Tickets are still available to Saturday's Taste of Hutchinson: The Men Cook event to benefit Salthawk Community Support. The event is back Jan. 18.&nbsp;The event is at the Hutchinson Art Center from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

"We have 22 chefs who are coming and preparing samples of food for our guests," said Claire Foy with Salthawk Community Support. "With that sample of food or with a ticket of $45, there's our two drink tickets and dessert. Even though 22 chefs and samples doesn't seem like a lot of food, it's a lot of food, and people are full, and it's very social, having a lot of fun."

The mission of Salthawk Community Support is to work together to remove barriers to education for students in USD 308.

"We staff the closet," Foy said. "The closet is a room in B Hall at Hutchinson High School, and it's also, I can't remember what floor it is, at HMS 8, and we staff both rooms. Those rooms have clothing, socks, shoes, hygiene items. In some cases, we help provide transportation, lunch money if it's really needed. We provide supportive listening for the students and tutors. Tutors are provided after school."

There are several locations where you can get tickets.

"We have them available at Trinity United Methodist Church. They are also available at Apron Strings, the Wool Market, or through a board member," Foy said."Of course that's difficult to know who the board members are."

Find out more about Salthawk Community Support at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.trinityhutch.org/">https://www.trinityhutch.org/</a>, under the Serve tab.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/4/1650637343877.jpeg" alt="Taste of Hutchinson-The Men Cook-File Photo from Salthawk Community Support." />
 <figcaption>Taste of Hutchinson-The Men Cook-File Photo from Salthawk Community Support.</figcaption>
 </figure>NICK GOSNELL Hutch PostHUTCHINSON, Kan. — Tickets are still available to Saturday's Taste of Hutchinson: The Men Cook event to benefit Salthawk Community Support. The event is back Jan. 18.&nbsp;The event is at the Hutchinson Art Center from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m."We have 22 chefs who are coming and preparing samples of food for our guests," said Claire Foy with Salthawk Community Support. "With that sample of food or with a ticket of $45, there's our two drink tickets and dessert. Even though 22 chefs and samples doesn't seem like a lot of food, it's a lot of food, and people are full, and it's very social, having a lot of fun."The mission of Salthawk Community Support is to work together to remove barriers to education for students in USD 308."We staff the closet," Foy said. "The closet is a room in B Hall at Hutchinson High School, and it's also, I can't remember what floor it is, at HMS 8, and we staff both rooms. Those rooms have clothing, socks, shoes, hygiene items. In some cases, we help provide transportation, lunch money if it's really needed. We provide supportive listening for the students and tutors. Tutors are provided after school."There are several locations where you can get tickets."We have them available at Trinity United Methodist Church. They are also available at Apron Strings, the Wool Market, or through a board member," Foy said."Of course that's difficult to know who the board members are."Find out more about Salthawk Community Support at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.trinityhutch.org/">https://www.trinityhutch.org/</a>, under the Serve tab.

Annual fundraiser for Salthawk Community Support Saturday

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Next month, there will be an event that brides and grooms can attend to plan their wedding in 2025. It's at the 1861 Club on the Kansas State Fairgrounds.

"On February 2nd, that'd be a Sunday afternoon, we are hosting a everything weddings and events show there at the venue," said James Fisher with the 1861 Club. "What we're doing is we're pulling together kind of everything everybody or everything that you need if you got engaged and you're gonna start looking at planning your wedding.&nbsp; Everything you're gonna need to know, we're pulling together all of those vendors and those people that can help you with that on that afternoon."

&nbsp;"It is on the Sunday between the the AFC championship and then the Super Bowl the following Sunday," Fisher said. "We specifically went to that dead weekend from a football standpoint so that so that not only the brides but also the future grooms could be a part of the of the planning process."

The event is from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. that day and will feature&nbsp;Brooklyn &amp; Co Bridal, Absolutely Flowers, Making Memories China Rental &amp; Décor and many others. Admission is $5.

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 </figure>NICK GOSNELL Hutch PostHUTCHINSON, Kan. — Next month, there will be an event that brides and grooms can attend to plan their wedding in 2025. It's at the 1861 Club on the Kansas State Fairgrounds."On February 2nd, that'd be a Sunday afternoon, we are hosting a everything weddings and events show there at the venue," said James Fisher with the 1861 Club. "What we're doing is we're pulling together kind of everything everybody or everything that you need if you got engaged and you're gonna start looking at planning your wedding.&nbsp; Everything you're gonna need to know, we're pulling together all of those vendors and those people that can help you with that on that afternoon."They picked that date on purpose.&nbsp;"It is on the Sunday between the the AFC championship and then the Super Bowl the following Sunday," Fisher said. "We specifically went to that dead weekend from a football standpoint so that so that not only the brides but also the future grooms could be a part of the of the planning process."The event is from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. that day and will feature&nbsp;Brooklyn &amp; Co Bridal, Absolutely Flowers, Making Memories China Rental &amp; Décor and many others. Admission is $5.

Wedding show at 1861 Club Feb. 2

SOUTH HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Maranatha Church near South Hutchinson is holding its annual pancake feed on Saturday, Jan. 25 at the church from 6 a.m. to 11 a.m. 

They will be serving pancakes and sausage along with biscuits and gravy. 

Proceeds from the event will go to help the Aaron Wallman family.

The church is at 3115 Blanchard Road SW, two and a half miles west of Tyson corner in South Hutchinson.

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 </figure>SOUTH HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Maranatha Church near South Hutchinson is holding its annual pancake feed on Saturday, Jan. 25 at the church from 6 a.m. to 11 a.m. They will be serving pancakes and sausage along with biscuits and gravy. Proceeds from the event will go to help the Aaron Wallman family.The church is at 3115 Blanchard Road SW, two and a half miles west of Tyson corner in South Hutchinson.

Annual pancake feed at Maranatha Church Jan. 25

MANHATTAN —&nbsp;Farmers and ranchers from across Kansas gathered in Manhattan Jan. 10-12 for the annual Young Farmers and Ranchers (YF&amp;R) leaders conference. Nearly 500 attended the three-day Kansas Farm Bureau conference designed to provide educational and networking opportunities for young growers in Kansas.

The conference provided farmers and ranchers between the ages of 18-35 with agricultural education, motivational speakers and opportunities to connect with industry resources and network with peers.

Attendees heard from Jordy Nelson, a former K-State star receiver and Super Bowl XLV champion with the Green Bay Packers, and Dan Thomson, a feedlot veterinarian and CEO of Production Animal Consultation who founded “Doc Talk” on RFD TV.

State committee members from each of the 10 Kansas Farm Bureau districts planned and hosted the conference, which included workshops, speakers, tours and competitions. The YF&amp;R state committee played an integral part in making this year’s conference a success.Winners of the conference competitions include the following:

Graham received $500 and an expense-paid trip to the 2025 American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) YF&amp;R Leadership Conference in Denver, Colo. McMillen and Leffler each received $700 and will represent Kansas in their respective competitions at the 2026 AFBF Annual Convention in Anaheim, Calif.

Destiny Johnson, Stafford County, received the inaugural Rural Minds Matter Young Advocate of the Year award for her work cultivating resilience and well-being among farmers, ranchers and rural communities.&nbsp;

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 </figure>MANHATTAN —&nbsp;Farmers and ranchers from across Kansas gathered in Manhattan Jan. 10-12 for the annual Young Farmers and Ranchers (YF&amp;R) leaders conference. Nearly 500 attended the three-day Kansas Farm Bureau conference designed to provide educational and networking opportunities for young growers in Kansas.The conference provided farmers and ranchers between the ages of 18-35 with agricultural education, motivational speakers and opportunities to connect with industry resources and network with peers.Attendees heard from Jordy Nelson, a former K-State star receiver and Super Bowl XLV champion with the Green Bay Packers, and Dan Thomson, a feedlot veterinarian and CEO of Production Animal Consultation who founded “Doc Talk” on RFD TV.State committee members from each of the 10 Kansas Farm Bureau districts planned and hosted the conference, which included workshops, speakers, tours and competitions. The YF&amp;R state committee played an integral part in making this year’s conference a success.Winners of the conference competitions include the following:<ul>
 <li>Ag Quiz Bowl – Laine Schmalzried, Aidan Yoho, Grant Hervey and Mason Fink, Kansas State University</li><li>Collegiate Discussion Meet – Abby Graham, Fort Hays State University</li><li>YF&amp;R Discussion Meet – Lindy McMillen, Lane County</li><li>YF&amp;R of the Year – Jacquelyne Leffler, Lyon County</li>
 </ul>Graham received $500 and an expense-paid trip to the 2025 American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) YF&amp;R Leadership Conference in Denver, Colo. McMillen and Leffler each received $700 and will represent Kansas in their respective competitions at the 2026 AFBF Annual Convention in Anaheim, Calif.Destiny Johnson, Stafford County, received the inaugural Rural Minds Matter Young Advocate of the Year award for her work cultivating resilience and well-being among farmers, ranchers and rural communities.&nbsp;

Young farmers and ranchers attend statewide leadership conference

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — David Lansdowne is retiring from Takako America after 34 years. 

In the most recent years David served as the President and CEO and has many career accomplishments as well as community achievements. Some highlights of David’s career are being awarded two domestic patents, one foreign patent for Europe, achieving ISO 9001, AS9100, ISO 45001, and receiving supplier of the year 3 times. Within the community,&nbsp;David has served 2 terms on the Reno County Planning Board, 2 terms on the Reno County Zoning Board of Appeals, and created cans for clients which donated to TECH for the purpose of providing Christmas presents for their clients. 

Takako will be celebrating his retirement on January 23, 2025. 

Cards may be sent to Takako America, attention David, 715 Corey Rd., Hutchinson, KS, 67501. Thank you, David, from Takako America and associates for 34 years of dedication.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/1/1736814216031.jpeg" alt="David Lansdowne" />
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 </figure>Takako AmericaHUTCHINSON, Kan. — David Lansdowne is retiring from Takako America after 34 years. In the most recent years David served as the President and CEO and has many career accomplishments as well as community achievements. Some highlights of David’s career are being awarded two domestic patents, one foreign patent for Europe, achieving ISO 9001, AS9100, ISO 45001, and receiving supplier of the year 3 times. Within the community,&nbsp;David has served 2 terms on the Reno County Planning Board, 2 terms on the Reno County Zoning Board of Appeals, and created cans for clients which donated to TECH for the purpose of providing Christmas presents for their clients. Takako will be celebrating his retirement on January 23, 2025. Cards may be sent to Takako America, attention David, 715 Corey Rd., Hutchinson, KS, 67501. Thank you, David, from Takako America and associates for 34 years of dedication.

Lansdowne retiring from Takako America

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.

<figure>
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 <figcaption>Raj Bhala is the Brenneisen Distinguished Professor at the KU School of Law. Photo Courtesy University of Kansas.</figcaption>
 </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

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;

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.

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