This is day 11 of the Kansas Wheat Harvest Reports, brought to you by the Kansas Wheat Commission, Kansas Association of Wheat Growers, Kansas Grain and Feed Association and the Kansas Cooperative Council.

Northwest Kansas has been struggling to get into a harvest rhythm. With high humidity and scattered showers, combines can’t begin rolling until mid-afternoon in most cases. Overall, harvest is getting started about 10 days to two weeks later than normal. Multiple thunderstorms have come through the area, bringing with them large hail and causing significant losses in wheat fields that are just teetering on being dry enough to harvest.

Lisa Schemm from Sharon Springs reports that their harvest started on July 4, about 10 days later than normal. They still have about six days of harvest left when fields dry out, but they’ve been struggling with high moisture and finding fields that are ready.&nbsp;

“This has been one of the latest harvests to get started,” Schemm said, noting it will be, by far, the latest to finish.

Yields have ranged from 30 bushels per acre on fields with hail damage to 55 bushels per acre on dryland to 87 bushels per acre on irrigated land. Test weights have held steady at 60 to 61 pounds, for now. Protein is 12 percent and better.

The Schemm family is fighting weeds and suckerheads, which have been continuing to stall their harvest. Their harvest crew is test cutting several fields but finding moisture is still too high. While annual rainfall averages 18 to 20 inches in their area, they have received all of that average rainfall since mid-May. However, when it comes as quickly as it has, the soils can’t absorb it and benefit as much as they would if it came a little at a time.

Schemm says they planted a little later than others in the area, which may be contributing to their late harvest, but mostly it is caused by the late suckerheads, which are now even taller than the rest of the field, and the high humidity in the area. Their custom harvest crew is strung out across Kansas, with some in Ulysses and others in Sharon Springs. But both crews are struggling to find wheat that’s dry enough to cut. They are scheduled to move on to Montana at the end of next week.

“Why would harvesters want to stay here and wait for it to dry out when there’s good wheat to cut in Montana?” Schemm asked. Even their best wheat has five-foot tall kochia to go along with it. Farmers are having a hard time getting the weeds under control.

In Dodge City, Mike Schmidt, operations manager for Pride Ag Resources, reports harvest started a week late on June 20, but the first big day of cutting was June 26. They received a rain on July 4 and ever since then, harvest has been slow to pick up the pace.&nbsp;

Proteins have been all over the board, reaching as low as 7 to 11 percent, and as high as 14 percent. Test weights started out strong, reaching as high as 63 to 64 pounds per bushel; however, as harvest progresses, the test weights have gone down and they are now seeing test weights around 59 to 60 pounds per bushel.&nbsp;

Back in April around Easter, the area received rain in the northern portion of their territory. This saved some fields and got the crop over the hump to potentially be harvested. The southern half was not as fortunate and missed those rain events.&nbsp;

Some farmers in the area have had to control weeds, which not only pushes off harvest, but is yet another costly input to apply to a very short crop.&nbsp;

Although they have not reached Schmidt’s projection yet, he anticipates seeing a third of the wheat they usually bring in. It is still early yet, however, since there are lots of acres left to be cut.&nbsp;

Wheat that comes into the Dodge City facility usually goes to the gulf for export, but not currently. Instead, this wheat will be loaded onto trains to either go to Wichita mills, terminals or off to California.&nbsp;

In North Central Kansas, Mike Jordan from Mitchell County reports that they finished up their harvest on July 4.

“We were some of the last to finish; everybody around us was done around the 4 and 5 of July,” he explained. Jordan says that about one-third of all the fields in his area were abandoned due to thin and weedy wheat. They did not see any hail damage on their crop.&nbsp;

Jordan reports that he was getting good proteins on his wheat, ranging from 13 to 16 percent. They sacrificed yields for this high protein; however, those being just about 12 bushels per acre. His whole farm average landed in the teens this year, unable to pull through the abnormal weather and the effects of these changing patterns.&nbsp;

All of Jordan’s fields are no-till, and he said that some in the area have had continuous wheat yielding in the 30’s, with some even breaking 40 bushels per acre.

“If you wanted to walk across the fields stepping on the wheat plants along the way, you would be doing a lot of jumping,” Jordan notes. In Jordan’s years of farming, he says that he hasn’t experienced a wheat crop this bad since 1989.

“We are really just living rain to rain at this point,” he laments. He continues to say that, although their wheat crop struggled, there is corn in the area that could turn out well. Jordan is quick to acknowledge that, despite this discouraging wheat crop, there is hope for this year for surrounding farmers.

The 2023 Harvest Report is brought to you by the Kansas Wheat Commission, Kansas Association of Wheat Growers, Kansas Grain and Feed Association and the Kansas Cooperative Council. To follow along with harvest updates on Twitter, use #wheatharvest23. Tag us at @kansaswheat on&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001tWbdFVo7xwMQkKtT6aWcV_x7VQUjoYmp13_Ynsq9AcuBArMrRkz-gCMxpSLsI3KM8StiA8-l9PZM_ugNNiUJaIss_NU1PoPPABF2r8xPoO7_Oa7vHDQztLM7D__UAOzeREBVKEfew9j2kJ34xLA4ZQXRO_toAlAV&amp;c=mB7Pyxt7UR6V_vqyBdlPPibbSckms_Rs4RQ1Gx2anQZJCO9kk8S4CA==&amp;ch=dqi1vYJoRPje-POOdsbzzToChliW1BY4dToY6i5a2-k60-sxvBVSjQ==" target="_blank">Facebook</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001tWbdFVo7xwMQkKtT6aWcV_x7VQUjoYmp13_Ynsq9AcuBArMrRkz-gAiN2xqCmdyzpMr0gVDXTVOiAcmej9_1G0G3XG942Ps4nXnrQ30CAQXY5KmZvRzyL5Gtesttc45h1Y9Hr8a-deEwOyXtAgEEEObc4Y8VJMay&amp;c=mB7Pyxt7UR6V_vqyBdlPPibbSckms_Rs4RQ1Gx2anQZJCO9kk8S4CA==&amp;ch=dqi1vYJoRPje-POOdsbzzToChliW1BY4dToY6i5a2-k60-sxvBVSjQ==" target="_blank">Instagram</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001tWbdFVo7xwMQkKtT6aWcV_x7VQUjoYmp13_Ynsq9AcuBArMrRkz-gADsKq_abayykAwss3G3qW5d10yE1GCaadcHFhAAijMULJBpq0x1h8l01zKAdxaugrLySHtT0-SZaxcFsm4_yKw1xkldnv17twxdQkirdDCa&amp;c=mB7Pyxt7UR6V_vqyBdlPPibbSckms_Rs4RQ1Gx2anQZJCO9kk8S4CA==&amp;ch=dqi1vYJoRPje-POOdsbzzToChliW1BY4dToY6i5a2-k60-sxvBVSjQ==" target="_blank">Twitter</a>&nbsp;to share your harvest story and photos.

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 </figure>Kansas WheatThis is day 11 of the Kansas Wheat Harvest Reports, brought to you by the Kansas Wheat Commission, Kansas Association of Wheat Growers, Kansas Grain and Feed Association and the Kansas Cooperative Council.Northwest Kansas has been struggling to get into a harvest rhythm. With high humidity and scattered showers, combines can’t begin rolling until mid-afternoon in most cases. Overall, harvest is getting started about 10 days to two weeks later than normal. Multiple thunderstorms have come through the area, bringing with them large hail and causing significant losses in wheat fields that are just teetering on being dry enough to harvest.Lisa Schemm from Sharon Springs reports that their harvest started on July 4, about 10 days later than normal. They still have about six days of harvest left when fields dry out, but they’ve been struggling with high moisture and finding fields that are ready.&nbsp;“This has been one of the latest harvests to get started,” Schemm said, noting it will be, by far, the latest to finish.Yields have ranged from 30 bushels per acre on fields with hail damage to 55 bushels per acre on dryland to 87 bushels per acre on irrigated land. Test weights have held steady at 60 to 61 pounds, for now. Protein is 12 percent and better.The Schemm family is fighting weeds and suckerheads, which have been continuing to stall their harvest. Their harvest crew is test cutting several fields but finding moisture is still too high. While annual rainfall averages 18 to 20 inches in their area, they have received all of that average rainfall since mid-May. However, when it comes as quickly as it has, the soils can’t absorb it and benefit as much as they would if it came a little at a time.Schemm says they planted a little later than others in the area, which may be contributing to their late harvest, but mostly it is caused by the late suckerheads, which are now even taller than the rest of the field, and the high humidity in the area. Their custom harvest crew is strung out across Kansas, with some in Ulysses and others in Sharon Springs. But both crews are struggling to find wheat that’s dry enough to cut. They are scheduled to move on to Montana at the end of next week.“Why would harvesters want to stay here and wait for it to dry out when there’s good wheat to cut in Montana?” Schemm asked. Even their best wheat has five-foot tall kochia to go along with it. Farmers are having a hard time getting the weeds under control.In Dodge City, Mike Schmidt, operations manager for Pride Ag Resources, reports harvest started a week late on June 20, but the first big day of cutting was June 26. They received a rain on July 4 and ever since then, harvest has been slow to pick up the pace.&nbsp;Proteins have been all over the board, reaching as low as 7 to 11 percent, and as high as 14 percent. Test weights started out strong, reaching as high as 63 to 64 pounds per bushel; however, as harvest progresses, the test weights have gone down and they are now seeing test weights around 59 to 60 pounds per bushel.&nbsp;Back in April around Easter, the area received rain in the northern portion of their territory. This saved some fields and got the crop over the hump to potentially be harvested. The southern half was not as fortunate and missed those rain events.&nbsp;Some farmers in the area have had to control weeds, which not only pushes off harvest, but is yet another costly input to apply to a very short crop.&nbsp;Although they have not reached Schmidt’s projection yet, he anticipates seeing a third of the wheat they usually bring in. It is still early yet, however, since there are lots of acres left to be cut.&nbsp;Wheat that comes into the Dodge City facility usually goes to the gulf for export, but not currently. Instead, this wheat will be loaded onto trains to either go to Wichita mills, terminals or off to California.&nbsp;In North Central Kansas, Mike Jordan from Mitchell County reports that they finished up their harvest on July 4.“We were some of the last to finish; everybody around us was done around the 4 and 5 of July,” he explained. Jordan says that about one-third of all the fields in his area were abandoned due to thin and weedy wheat. They did not see any hail damage on their crop.&nbsp;Jordan reports that he was getting good proteins on his wheat, ranging from 13 to 16 percent. They sacrificed yields for this high protein; however, those being just about 12 bushels per acre. His whole farm average landed in the teens this year, unable to pull through the abnormal weather and the effects of these changing patterns.&nbsp;All of Jordan’s fields are no-till, and he said that some in the area have had continuous wheat yielding in the 30’s, with some even breaking 40 bushels per acre.“If you wanted to walk across the fields stepping on the wheat plants along the way, you would be doing a lot of jumping,” Jordan notes. In Jordan’s years of farming, he says that he hasn’t experienced a wheat crop this bad since 1989.“We are really just living rain to rain at this point,” he laments. He continues to say that, although their wheat crop struggled, there is corn in the area that could turn out well. Jordan is quick to acknowledge that, despite this discouraging wheat crop, there is hope for this year for surrounding farmers.The 2023 Harvest Report is brought to you by the Kansas Wheat Commission, Kansas Association of Wheat Growers, Kansas Grain and Feed Association and the Kansas Cooperative Council. To follow along with harvest updates on Twitter, use #wheatharvest23. 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Day 11, Kansas Wheat Harvest Report

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;

7/14/2023 3:17 AM-David	William Carter Jr.-Domestic Battery; Knowing or Reckless Bodily Harm (1st conviction)

7/13/2023 8:55 PM-Caitlynne	Renea Perry-Failure to Appear&nbsp;

7/13/2023 8:26 PM-Trae	Donavan Reed-Failure to Appear

7/13/2023 7:41 PM-Morgan	Glen Walkup-Probation Violation

7/13/2023 6:03 PM-Ashlee	Lakole Moresco-Failure to Appear

7/13/2023 4:34 PM-Tabitha	Mae Wheeler-Poss of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulant; Use or Possess with Intent to use Drug Paraphernalia into Human Body

7/13/2023 3:48 PM-Blake	Steven Roberts-DWS; 1st conviction

7/13/2023 3:25 PM-Angela	Marie Kelsey-Failure to Appear

7/13/2023 2:44 PM-Noah	John Roper-Driving while license cancelled/suspended/revoked; misd; unknown conv; Insurance; Fail to Show Proof of Liability Insurance

7/13/2023 1:14 PM-Stephanie	Esther Young-Abuse of a child; Inhuman corp punishment &lt;18

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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;7/14/2023 3:17 AM-David	William Carter Jr.-Domestic Battery; Knowing or Reckless Bodily Harm (1st conviction)7/13/2023 8:55 PM-Caitlynne	Renea Perry-Failure to Appear&nbsp;7/13/2023 8:26 PM-Trae	Donavan Reed-Failure to Appear7/13/2023 7:41 PM-Morgan	Glen Walkup-Probation Violation7/13/2023 6:03 PM-Ashlee	Lakole Moresco-Failure to Appear7/13/2023 4:34 PM-Tabitha	Mae Wheeler-Poss of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulant; Use or Possess with Intent to use Drug Paraphernalia into Human Body7/13/2023 3:48 PM-Blake	Steven Roberts-DWS; 1st conviction7/13/2023 3:25 PM-Angela	Marie Kelsey-Failure to Appear7/13/2023 2:44 PM-Noah	John Roper-Driving while license cancelled/suspended/revoked; misd; unknown conv; Insurance; Fail to Show Proof of Liability Insurance7/13/2023 1:14 PM-Stephanie	Esther Young-Abuse of a child; Inhuman corp punishment &lt;18

Daily Bookings

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Union Pacific will be repairing a section of the railroad crossing between Ave C and Ave D on South Monroe Street. Work will start July 18th, 2023, and is scheduled to be done on Saturday, July 22nd, 2023.

Monroe Street will be closed to all through-traffic between Ave C and Ave D while repairs are being made.

For more information call Road Safe at 316-778-2112.

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Union Pacific will be repairing a section of the railroad crossing between Ave C and Ave D on South Monroe Street. Work will start July 18th, 2023, and is scheduled to be done on Saturday, July 22nd, 2023.Monroe Street will be closed to all through-traffic between Ave C and Ave D while repairs are being made.For more information call Road Safe at 316-778-2112.<a href="https://hutchpost.com/download">CLICK HERE&nbsp;to download the Hutch Post mobile&nbsp;app.</a> <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/5e73b532afae0f4d5f5d90ea">CLICK HERE&nbsp;to sign up for the daily Hutch Post email news update.</a>

South Monroe closed next week for railroad repair

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Due to Cosmosphere Camp being at capacity this summer, there are no rooms available to hold the July 20th Coffee at the Cosmo. 

Unfortunately, that leaves Cosmosphere no choice but to cancel.

Be sure to mark down September 21 for the next Coffee at the Cosmo, where the subject will be, ironically enough, Cosmosphere Camps.&nbsp;

For more information, go to&nbsp;<a href="https://cosmo.org/">https://cosmo.org/</a>.

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 </figure>CosmosphereHUTCHINSON, Kan. — Due to Cosmosphere Camp being at capacity this summer, there are no rooms available to hold the July 20th Coffee at the Cosmo. Unfortunately, that leaves Cosmosphere no choice but to cancel.Be sure to mark down September 21 for the next Coffee at the Cosmo, where the subject will be, ironically enough, Cosmosphere Camps.&nbsp;For more information, go to&nbsp;<a href="https://cosmo.org/">https://cosmo.org/</a>.<a href="https://hutchpost.com/download" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to download the Hutch Post mobile app. <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/5e73b532afae0f4d5f5d90ea" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to sign up for the daily Hutch Post email news update.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

No Coffee at the Cosmo in July

TOPEKA – Kansas Governor Laura Kelly announced today that $4.1 million in Community Service Program (CSP) Tax Credits has been awarded to 36 nonprofit organizations across the state to boost fundraising efforts focused on improving local access to quality child care, health care, education, arts, and housing.

Locally, in Buhler, Sunshine Meadows Retirement Community is creating a Homes Plus Memory Care Center designated specifically for residents in early onset stages of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.&nbsp; The state awarded $116,000 in credits.

Regionally, in North Newton, Bethel College received credits for a&nbsp;student and community wellness facility with a gymnasium, weightlifting space, two lane walking track, large open lobby for social events, climbing wall and more. The state awarded $116,000 in credits.

Also, in Pratt, the Pratt Daycare Project will provide daycare space for up to 110 children from infant through preschool age (up to 5). To accomplish this project, the Pratt Childcare Foundation has been incorporated and tasked with the process of renovating an approximately 21,000 square foot facility over two phases. The state awarded&nbsp;$200,000 in credits.

CSP tax credits have been issued in the Sunflower State since 1994. The program provides a 70% tax credit to qualified donors in rural communities (populations less than 15,000) and a 50% tax credit in larger communities. The credits are a direct deduction from the donor’s state tax obligation.

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 </figure>Office of the GovernorTOPEKA – Kansas Governor Laura Kelly announced today that $4.1 million in Community Service Program (CSP) Tax Credits has been awarded to 36 nonprofit organizations across the state to boost fundraising efforts focused on improving local access to quality child care, health care, education, arts, and housing.Locally, in Buhler, Sunshine Meadows Retirement Community is creating a Homes Plus Memory Care Center designated specifically for residents in early onset stages of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.&nbsp; The state awarded $116,000 in credits.Regionally, in North Newton, Bethel College received credits for a&nbsp;student and community wellness facility with a gymnasium, weightlifting space, two lane walking track, large open lobby for social events, climbing wall and more. The state awarded $116,000 in credits.Also, in Pratt, the Pratt Daycare Project will provide daycare space for up to 110 children from infant through preschool age (up to 5). To accomplish this project, the Pratt Childcare Foundation has been incorporated and tasked with the process of renovating an approximately 21,000 square foot facility over two phases. The state awarded&nbsp;$200,000 in credits.CSP tax credits have been issued in the Sunflower State since 1994. The program provides a 70% tax credit to qualified donors in rural communities (populations less than 15,000) and a 50% tax credit in larger communities. The credits are a direct deduction from the donor’s state tax obligation.<a href="https://hutchpost.com/download" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to download the Hutch Post mobile app. <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/5e73b532afae0f4d5f5d90ea" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to sign up for the daily Hutch Post email news update.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Buhler, North Newton, Pratt projects get state tax credits

CANTON, Kan. —&nbsp;Enjoy the McPherson County Fair happening now until July 16. This year’s theme is “75 Years of Fun in the Sun.” &nbsp;

Since 1948, the McPherson County Fair has been a fun family tradition for the residents of McPherson County and surrounding area. Each year offers tried and true exhibits, events, and activities with a spattering of fun and exciting new things to try and experience. &nbsp;

In addition to 4-H, FFA, and open class exhibits, there are events including rodeos, a pedal tractor pull, concerts, demolition derby, and more.&nbsp;

The fairgrounds host many events and associations throughout the year including cattle shows, barrel races, Central Kansas Youth Rodeo Association, and Kansas High School and Junior High School Rodeo Association.&nbsp;

A full list of events can be found at the McPherson County Fair <a href="https://www.mcphersoncountyfair.org/" target="_blank">website</a>.&nbsp;

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 </figure>CANTON, Kan. —&nbsp;Enjoy the McPherson County Fair happening now until July 16. This year’s theme is “75 Years of Fun in the Sun.” &nbsp;Since 1948, the McPherson County Fair has been a fun family tradition for the residents of McPherson County and surrounding area. Each year offers tried and true exhibits, events, and activities with a spattering of fun and exciting new things to try and experience. &nbsp;In addition to 4-H, FFA, and open class exhibits, there are events including rodeos, a pedal tractor pull, concerts, demolition derby, and more.&nbsp;The fairgrounds host many events and associations throughout the year including cattle shows, barrel races, Central Kansas Youth Rodeo Association, and Kansas High School and Junior High School Rodeo Association.&nbsp;A full list of events can be found at the McPherson County Fair <a href="https://www.mcphersoncountyfair.org/" target="_blank">website</a>.&nbsp;<a href="https://hutchpost.com/download" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to download the Hutch Post mobile app. <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/5e73b532afae0f4d5f5d90ea" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to sign up for the daily Hutch Post email news update.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

75th McPherson County Fair concludes Sunday

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The&nbsp;Sky Ryders Performing Arts Foundation is looking to bring back the long-time Hutchinson-based drum and bugle corps to the Salt City and the kickoff for the group is a clinic next week at Gowans Stadium.

"The Blue Devils are the 20-time reigning champion of Drum Corps International," said Dr. Jay Smith with the foundation. "They are the best of the best. They are the Kansas City Chiefs of DCI. They will come in and you will see excellence in terms of all the players are top notch. Most of them are college age students, like HCC students, who have reached the top of their game. The pageantry is stunning, the colors, the props they use and then of course, the sound."

The reason the Sky Ryders ultimately left Hutchinson was due to financial struggles, so Smith knows it will take some time to put together.

"What happened with the Sky Ryders in the 1990s was, the whole funding model became a bit antiquated," Smith said. "For example, the Sky Ryders had this bingo hall on 4th Street. Obviously, the activity now, like everything else in our country has just skyrocketed in terms of cost. The whole fundraising model that the Sky Ryders Performing Arts Foundation has is a little bit different and it requires fundraising on actually a national level, not just going to our alumni for financial support or for marching members for dues, fees, but we're talking corporate level sponsorships. That's already all begun."

The hope is to get the enthusiasm for the art form started again so that when the money is there, the players will be, too.

"We can only project timelines at this point," Smith said. "We're looking at a minimum of five years to seven years, actually. Having said that, the age out is 21."

The tentative schedule for Monday is as follows:

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/7/1689256315182.jpeg" alt="Blue Devils 2023-Image Courtesy Blue Devils Drum and Bugle Corps" />
 <figcaption>Blue Devils 2023-Image Courtesy Blue Devils Drum and Bugle Corps</figcaption>
 </figure>NICK GOSNELL Hutch PostHUTCHINSON, Kan. — The&nbsp;Sky Ryders Performing Arts Foundation is looking to bring back the long-time Hutchinson-based drum and bugle corps to the Salt City and the kickoff for the group is a clinic next week at Gowans Stadium."The Blue Devils are the 20-time reigning champion of Drum Corps International," said Dr. Jay Smith with the foundation. "They are the best of the best. They are the Kansas City Chiefs of DCI. They will come in and you will see excellence in terms of all the players are top notch. Most of them are college age students, like HCC students, who have reached the top of their game. The pageantry is stunning, the colors, the props they use and then of course, the sound."The reason the Sky Ryders ultimately left Hutchinson was due to financial struggles, so Smith knows it will take some time to put together."What happened with the Sky Ryders in the 1990s was, the whole funding model became a bit antiquated," Smith said. "For example, the Sky Ryders had this bingo hall on 4th Street. Obviously, the activity now, like everything else in our country has just skyrocketed in terms of cost. The whole fundraising model that the Sky Ryders Performing Arts Foundation has is a little bit different and it requires fundraising on actually a national level, not just going to our alumni for financial support or for marching members for dues, fees, but we're talking corporate level sponsorships. That's already all begun."The hope is to get the enthusiasm for the art form started again so that when the money is there, the players will be, too."We can only project timelines at this point," Smith said. "We're looking at a minimum of five years to seven years, actually. Having said that, the age out is 21."The tentative schedule for Monday is as follows:<ul>
 <li>1pm – 5 p.m. – Blue Devils work with visual staff on field (Free stadium seating to all attenders)</li><li>3:30 p.m. – KS Band students – After introductions by Eric Stambaugh, Jay Smith, and Pat Seidling, the students will work with Blue Devils sections in and around the Stringer Fine Arts auditorium</li><li>3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. – Band students work with Blue Devils instructors in sections</li><li>5:30 p.m. – 6:30pm – Concessions will be open</li><li>7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. – Blue Devils in Stadium field for ensemble work and run throughs</li><li>9:30 p.m. – Final full run through by the Blue Devils</li>
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Exhibition is kickoff for restart of Hutch drum and bugle corps

SOUTH HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The South Hutchinson Planning Commission is looking for members.&nbsp; 

The Planning Commission is responsible for reviewing and approving all development plans within the city’s planning area, hearing rezoning and variance requests, and making subsequent recommendations to the city council. 

If you live in South Hutchinson and are interested in joining this group as they work to improve the community and help lead the way in economic development, please send a brief summary about yourself and why you are interested in serving on the committee to Mayor Brian Garretson at <a href="mailto:garretson@southhutch.com">garretson@southhutch.com</a>.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/9/1663601059046.jpeg" alt="South Hutch .jpg" />
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 </figure>SOUTH HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The South Hutchinson Planning Commission is looking for members.&nbsp; The Planning Commission is responsible for reviewing and approving all development plans within the city’s planning area, hearing rezoning and variance requests, and making subsequent recommendations to the city council. If you live in South Hutchinson and are interested in joining this group as they work to improve the community and help lead the way in economic development, please send a brief summary about yourself and why you are interested in serving on the committee to Mayor Brian Garretson at <a href="mailto:garretson@southhutch.com">garretson@southhutch.com</a>.<a href="https://hutchpost.com/download" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to download the Hutch Post mobile&nbsp;app. <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/5e73b532afae0f4d5f5d90ea" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to sign up for the daily Hutch Post email news update.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

South Hutch looking for planning commission members

Lola Morton is a Northern Irish teen on the 2023 Ulster Project.

Town and School you attend: I live in Portadown and attend Portadown College. I'm in year 13 and am studying A-Levels in Biology, Chemistry and Psychology.

What do you like to do: I love playing football and I also enjoy coaching, as well. I also play the drum and love acting and singing.

Favorite singer or group: Taylor Swift is my all-time favorite singer.

What is something people would not know about Portadown: A river runs through the town called the River Bann.

What are you looking forward to experience in Hutchinson: Making new friends and memories that will last a lifetime.

What is your favorite meal: I really love pasta.

Lola Morton is a Northern Irish teen on the 2023 Ulster Project.Your host family: Anderson FamilyTown and School you attend: I live in Portadown and attend Portadown College. I'm in year 13 and am studying A-Levels in Biology, Chemistry and Psychology.What do you like to do: I love playing football and I also enjoy coaching, as well. I also play the drum and love acting and singing.Favorite singer or group: Taylor Swift is my all-time favorite singer.What is something people would not know about Portadown: A river runs through the town called the River Bann.What are you looking forward to experience in Hutchinson: Making new friends and memories that will last a lifetime.What is your favorite meal: I really love pasta.

Ulster Project Hutch: Lola Morton

Kellie Anderson is a Hutchinson host teen for the 2023 Ulster Project.

Your family: Mom and Dad, 10 siblings, pets

Town and School you attend: Hutchinson High School

Something your Northern Irish teen would not know about Hutchinson: The Disney vault in the salt mines

What are you looking forward to experiencing during the Project: Hanging out with Lola

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/7/1688725995845.jpeg" alt="Kellie Anderson-Hutch Ulster Project 2023" />
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 </figure>Kellie Anderson is a Hutchinson host teen for the 2023 Ulster Project.Your family: Mom and Dad, 10 siblings, petsTown and School you attend: Hutchinson High SchoolWhat do you like to do: CheerFavorite singer or group: Taylor SwiftSomething your Northern Irish teen would not know about Hutchinson: The Disney vault in the salt minesWhat are you looking forward to experiencing during the Project: Hanging out with LolaWhat is your favorite meal: Steak

Ulster Project Hutch: Kellie Anderson

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 southeast corner of East Avenue A and South Poplar. 

Right after World War II, drive-in restaurants started becoming popular. In 1948, Melvin Robinson and his nephew, Larry Burgess, partnered to build a drive-in at 201 E. Ave. A.

They decided to call it "R-B Drive In." The first photo shows it under construction in 1948.

Melvin bowed out quickly and, by 1949, Larry was sole proprietor. The drive-in became famous for its pork tenders, onion rings and cherry limeades. The second photo shows the drive-in in 1958, it had gone from an open-air-type structure to enclosed glass so it could stay open for more than just the warmer months.

In 1984, Larry decided to retire and sold the drive-in to his daughter, Pam, and her husband, Charlie Wheeler. After 22 years of serving hamburgers and fries, the Wheelers retired in 2016, selling it to Kirk and Julia Johnson. The third photo shows the R-B Drive In in 2017, right after a sprucing-up by the new owners.

The fourth photo shows the R-B Drive In at 201 E. Ave. A today, still owned by Kirk and Julia Johnson, with the ultimate goal of "Don't change a thing."

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

Throwback Thursday is brought to you by:

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<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/7/1689194945106.png" alt="R-B Drive In at construction - 201 E. Ave. A - 1948 (Built By Melvin Robinson &amp; Larry Burgess). Courtesy of the Conard-Harmon Collection." />
 <figcaption>R-B Drive In at construction - 201 E. Ave. A - 1948 (Built By Melvin Robinson &amp; Larry Burgess). 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/2023/2/1677153581036.png" alt="" />
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 </figure>STEVE HARMON Hutch Post ContributorToday's "Throwback Thursday Collection" takes us to the southeast corner of East Avenue A and South Poplar. Right after World War II, drive-in restaurants started becoming popular. In 1948, Melvin Robinson and his nephew, Larry Burgess, partnered to build a drive-in at 201 E. Ave. A.They decided to call it "R-B Drive In." The first photo shows it under construction in 1948.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/7/1689194945106.png" alt="R-B Drive In at construction - 201 E. Ave. A - 1948 (Built By Melvin Robinson &amp; Larry Burgess). Courtesy of the Conard-Harmon Collection." />
 <figcaption>R-B Drive In at construction - 201 E. Ave. A - 1948 (Built By Melvin Robinson &amp; Larry Burgess). Courtesy of the Conard-Harmon Collection.</figcaption>
 </figure>Melvin bowed out quickly and, by 1949, Larry was sole proprietor. The drive-in became famous for its pork tenders, onion rings and cherry limeades. The second photo shows the drive-in in 1958, it had gone from an open-air-type structure to enclosed glass so it could stay open for more than just the warmer months.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/7/1689194991987.png" alt="R-B Drive In - 201 E. Ave. A - c. 1958. Courtesy of the Conard-Harmon Collection." />
 <figcaption>R-B Drive In - 201 E. Ave. A - c. 1958. Courtesy of the Conard-Harmon Collection.</figcaption>
 </figure>In 1984, Larry decided to retire and sold the drive-in to his daughter, Pam, and her husband, Charlie Wheeler. After 22 years of serving hamburgers and fries, the Wheelers retired in 2016, selling it to Kirk and Julia Johnson. The third photo shows the R-B Drive In in 2017, right after a sprucing-up by the new owners.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/7/1689195021532.png" alt="R-B Drive In - 201 E. Ave. A - 2017 (Kirk Johnson Purchase). Courtesy of the Conard-Harmon Collection." />
 <figcaption>R-B Drive In - 201 E. Ave. A - 2017 (Kirk Johnson Purchase). Courtesy of the Conard-Harmon Collection.</figcaption>
 </figure>The fourth photo shows the R-B Drive In at 201 E. Ave. A today, still owned by Kirk and Julia Johnson, with the ultimate goal of "Don't change a thing."<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/7/1689195060325.png" alt="R-B Drive In - 201 E. Ave. A - June 8, 2023. Courtesy of the Conard-Harmon Collection." />
 <figcaption>R-B Drive In - 201 E. Ave. A - June 8, 2023. Courtesy of the Conard-Harmon Collection.</figcaption>
 </figure>To purchase a print, contact:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:sharmon5@cox.net">sharmon5@cox.net</a>.Throwback Thursday is brought to you by:<a href="https://gambinospizza.com/">Gambino's Pizza</a> <a href="https://www.myhutchinsonfurniture.com/?utm_source=EWS&amp;utm_medium=Google&amp;gclid=EAIaIQobChMI8YL-_6nS_AIVzxbUAR37_APuEAAYASAAEgKDaPD_BwE">Sleep Shoppe &amp; Furniture Gallery</a> <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><a href="https://hutchpost.com/download" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to download the Hutch Post mobile app. <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/5e73b532afae0f4d5f5d90ea" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to sign up for the daily Hutch Post email news update.

📷 Throwback Thursday: Hutch - Then & Now Collection - Vol. 26

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Kansas State Fair General Manager Bryan Schulz said the State Fair Board agreed at its meeting on Tuesday to allow the state to look for a new company to help with a plan for the Grandstand area at the fairgrounds.

"We're going to be putting out an RFP for a new on-call architect firm," Schulz said. "As soon as that gets done, we'll start meetings with them to see what the new Grandstand area could potentially look like."

Schulz is referring to the area beyond the current structure.

"Not the seated part of the grandstand," Schulz said. "It's out in front. It went out last week for an RFP for a new on-call architect firm. As soon as that is approved by the state, then we'll start working with them on potential drawings and cost analysis and everything like that."

Schulz does not know when state approval will come.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/9/1632137691150.jpeg" alt="KSF Grandstand File-Photo by Nick Gosnell" />
 <figcaption>KSF Grandstand File-Photo by Nick Gosnell</figcaption>
 </figure>NICK GOSNELL Hutch PostHUTCHINSON, Kan. — Kansas State Fair General Manager Bryan Schulz said the State Fair Board agreed at its meeting on Tuesday to allow the state to look for a new company to help with a plan for the Grandstand area at the fairgrounds."We're going to be putting out an RFP for a new on-call architect firm," Schulz said. "As soon as that gets done, we'll start meetings with them to see what the new Grandstand area could potentially look like."Schulz is referring to the area beyond the current structure."Not the seated part of the grandstand," Schulz said. "It's out in front. It went out last week for an RFP for a new on-call architect firm. As soon as that is approved by the state, then we'll start working with them on potential drawings and cost analysis and everything like that."Schulz does not know when state approval will come.<a href="https://hutchpost.com/download" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to download the Hutch Post mobile app. <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/5e73b532afae0f4d5f5d90ea" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to sign up for the daily Hutch Post email news update.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Schulz: Grandstand area planning waiting on state approval

RENO COUNTY, Kan. —&nbsp;The Reno County Museum will celebrate 60 years of community culture and history on July 15. The celebration will take place in George Pyle Park in Hutchinson.&nbsp;

"The big to do is that we are having a movie in the park. We're showing a League of Their Own," Brianna Buller, Reno County Museum Event Coordinator, said. "But before that, we're going to have yard games and dunk tank and food trucks and a photo booth, all leading up to till it gets dark."

The Reno County Museum’s personal history began when the Reno County Historical Society, the umbrella of the museum as well as Strataca, was founded in 1960. There were 13 charter members. &nbsp;

Eventually they decided to start a museum, and in 1963 the first location of the Reno County Museum opened in the J.P. Harsha House in Hutchinson, Kansas. J.P. Harsha was a former mayor of Hutchinson, and the house was donated as the Reno County Museum’s first location. &nbsp;

The official opening of the Reno County Museum was July 6, 1963. &nbsp;

However, in 1967, the museum was moved to Haven’s township hall. The deteriorating condition of the township hall, including flooding issues, caused the Reno County Historical Society to move the museum back to Hutchinson in 1986. Since then, the museum is at 100 South Walnut.

Buller has been with the museum for four years and finds it exciting to be part of its legacy. &nbsp;

"It's a major milestone for not only the museum, but for Reno County as a whole, as a community," Buller said. "I think that this institution is essential in telling the story of Reno County, and it plays a pivotal role in continuing to preserve and tell the stories of the past. Its an honor to work here, it really is."

According to Buller, the Reno County Museum has been working hard in recent years to be of service to the community. 

The Reno County Museum features several exhibits about Reno County and Reno County people who had parts in history. People like Civil War General Jesse L. Reno, the county’s namesake, whose saber is one of the first pieces people see when entering the museum. &nbsp;

The Reno County Museum also features a Carey Salt exhibit, reflecting how much of a big deal the salt industry is to the Reno County area, specifically to Hutchinson. &nbsp;

Buller said her personal favorite exhibit in the museum is the semipro baseball display, showcasing the 1982 baseball team.&nbsp;

Additionally, the Reno County Museum hosts resources to help people with family and genealogy research to help them understand their personal history.&nbsp;

"You know, everybody says it, but without knowing your past, you can’t know your future, which is a very true statement," Buller said. "The Reno County Museum is important to this community because it is an institution that is actively working towards preserving and telling the stories of Reno County, and in doing so allows for the community to feel connected, to feel important."&nbsp;&nbsp;

Buller is passionate about the purpose of the Reno County Museum.&nbsp;

"You can come here, and you can learn and read and ask questions," Buller said. "We are a resource to the community, and people should use us more because we love the community, we are here for the community, and we were built by the community."&nbsp;

Come celebrate Reno County Museum’s 60th anniversary on July 15 in George Pyle Park from 7:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. The event is free to attend, but donations are welcome.

EDITOR'S NOTE: A previous version of this article incorrectly referred to the 1982 baseball team as the "Broncos." Hutch Post regrets the error.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/7/1689196018884.jpeg" alt="The staff of the Reno County Museum. Photo: Judd Weil." />
 <figcaption>The staff of the Reno County Museum. Photo: Judd Weil.</figcaption>
 </figure>JUDD WEIL Hutch PostRENO COUNTY, Kan. —&nbsp;The Reno County Museum will celebrate 60 years of community culture and history on July 15. The celebration will take place in George Pyle Park in Hutchinson.&nbsp;"The big to do is that we are having a movie in the park. We're showing a League of Their Own," Brianna Buller, Reno County Museum Event Coordinator, said. "But before that, we're going to have yard games and dunk tank and food trucks and a photo booth, all leading up to till it gets dark."The Reno County Museum’s personal history began when the Reno County Historical Society, the umbrella of the museum as well as Strataca, was founded in 1960. There were 13 charter members. &nbsp;Eventually they decided to start a museum, and in 1963 the first location of the Reno County Museum opened in the J.P. Harsha House in Hutchinson, Kansas. J.P. Harsha was a former mayor of Hutchinson, and the house was donated as the Reno County Museum’s first location. &nbsp;The official opening of the Reno County Museum was July 6, 1963. &nbsp;However, in 1967, the museum was moved to Haven’s township hall. The deteriorating condition of the township hall, including flooding issues, caused the Reno County Historical Society to move the museum back to Hutchinson in 1986. Since then, the museum is at 100 South Walnut.Buller has been with the museum for four years and finds it exciting to be part of its legacy. &nbsp;"It's a major milestone for not only the museum, but for Reno County as a whole, as a community," Buller said. "I think that this institution is essential in telling the story of Reno County, and it plays a pivotal role in continuing to preserve and tell the stories of the past. Its an honor to work here, it really is."According to Buller, the Reno County Museum has been working hard in recent years to be of service to the community. The Reno County Museum features several exhibits about Reno County and Reno County people who had parts in history. People like Civil War General Jesse L. Reno, the county’s namesake, whose saber is one of the first pieces people see when entering the museum. &nbsp;The Reno County Museum also features a Carey Salt exhibit, reflecting how much of a big deal the salt industry is to the Reno County area, specifically to Hutchinson. &nbsp;Buller said her personal favorite exhibit in the museum is the semipro baseball display, showcasing the 1982 baseball team.&nbsp;Additionally, the Reno County Museum hosts resources to help people with family and genealogy research to help them understand their personal history.&nbsp;"You know, everybody says it, but without knowing your past, you can’t know your future, which is a very true statement," Buller said. "The Reno County Museum is important to this community because it is an institution that is actively working towards preserving and telling the stories of Reno County, and in doing so allows for the community to feel connected, to feel important."&nbsp;&nbsp;Buller is passionate about the purpose of the Reno County Museum.&nbsp;"You can come here, and you can learn and read and ask questions," Buller said. "We are a resource to the community, and people should use us more because we love the community, we are here for the community, and we were built by the community."&nbsp;Come celebrate Reno County Museum’s 60th anniversary on July 15 in George Pyle Park from 7:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. The event is free to attend, but donations are welcome.EDITOR'S NOTE: A previous version of this article incorrectly referred to the 1982 baseball team as the "Broncos." Hutch Post regrets the error.<a href="https://hutchpost.com/download" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to download the Hutch Post mobile app. <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/5e73b532afae0f4d5f5d90ea" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to sign up for the daily Hutch Post email news update.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

Reno County Museum: 60 years of community preservation 

NICKERSON, Kan. —&nbsp;Nickerson teens will have the opportunity to pair their creativity with up to $7,500 in grant money to address a youth-related community challenge.

The Nickerson Youth Challenge invites Nickerson area youth ages 12 to 17 to an interactive two-day workshop to create experiments that make Nickerson an even better place for young people. The workshops will be from 1 to 4:30 p.m. July 27 and Aug. 3 at the Nickerson Community Center, 11 N. Nickerson St.

During the sessions, participants will identify concerns and aspirations around a challenge, brainstorm ideas for addressing the challenge, and design experiment prototypes to put into action through the grant dollars.

The Nickerson Youth Challenge is sponsored by the city of Nickerson and Hutchinson Community Foundation, which will distribute the grant from the Fund for Reno County.

Lunch and snacks will be provided throughout the workshop.

Registration is required by July 26. Fill out the form here:&nbsp;<a href="https://tinyurl.com/nickersonyouthchallenge" target="_blank">https://tinyurl.com/nickersonyouthchallenge</a>.

For questions, contact Nickerson Mayor Peggy Ruebke,&nbsp;<a href="mailto:pruebke@gmail.com">pruebke@gmail.com</a>, or Kari Mailloux or Sarah Blake at Hutchinson Community Foundation, 620-663-5293.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/7/1689239924757.png" alt="Nickerson Youth Challenge 2023" />
 <figcaption>Nickerson Youth Challenge 2023</figcaption>
 </figure>Hutchinson Community FoundationNICKERSON, Kan. —&nbsp;Nickerson teens will have the opportunity to pair their creativity with up to $7,500 in grant money to address a youth-related community challenge.The Nickerson Youth Challenge invites Nickerson area youth ages 12 to 17 to an interactive two-day workshop to create experiments that make Nickerson an even better place for young people. The workshops will be from 1 to 4:30 p.m. July 27 and Aug. 3 at the Nickerson Community Center, 11 N. Nickerson St.During the sessions, participants will identify concerns and aspirations around a challenge, brainstorm ideas for addressing the challenge, and design experiment prototypes to put into action through the grant dollars.The Nickerson Youth Challenge is sponsored by the city of Nickerson and Hutchinson Community Foundation, which will distribute the grant from the Fund for Reno County.Lunch and snacks will be provided throughout the workshop.Registration is required by July 26. Fill out the form here:&nbsp;<a href="https://tinyurl.com/nickersonyouthchallenge" target="_blank">https://tinyurl.com/nickersonyouthchallenge</a>.For questions, contact Nickerson Mayor Peggy Ruebke,&nbsp;<a href="mailto:pruebke@gmail.com">pruebke@gmail.com</a>, or Kari Mailloux or Sarah Blake at Hutchinson Community Foundation, 620-663-5293.

Nickerson teens invited to sign up now for youth challenge

RENO COUNTY, Kan. — Reno County Commissioners approved two resolutions for the temporary notes to allow for the purchase of the land for the Yoder and HABIT sewer expansion project at their meeting Wednesday. Cost for the land is $350,000.

The option chosen by the commission was to issue temporary notes with county funds that will be repaid by the sewer districts when financing for the project is in place.

The sewer districts have been in the need of system enhancements/upgrades since 2018. In 2019, Schwab Eaton prepared a report of the sewer district options that had a cost of around $3 million.

Since that time, the county has learned of a proposed expansion of the law enforcement center that meant the project needed to be reevaluated.

Inflationary costs have also risen since that time. The most recent estimate for the project is $6,133,100 that includes the $350,000 needed for the purchase of land required.

The land required is on property that the county currently uses for HABIT's lagoons. Additional lagoons are needed for both the Yoder sewer district and the expansion of the law enforcement training center. There will also be adequate land if more lagoons are needed in the future with possible industrial growth.&nbsp;

Now all the dates are in order for the current landowner to complete their subsequent transaction and the bonds are scheduled to go out for sale later this month.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/6/1688153783387.jpeg" alt="Reno County Courthouse Judd Weil" />
 <figcaption>Reno County Courthouse Judd Weil</figcaption>
 </figure>RENO COUNTY, Kan. — Reno County Commissioners approved two resolutions for the temporary notes to allow for the purchase of the land for the Yoder and HABIT sewer expansion project at their meeting Wednesday. Cost for the land is $350,000.The option chosen by the commission was to issue temporary notes with county funds that will be repaid by the sewer districts when financing for the project is in place.The sewer districts have been in the need of system enhancements/upgrades since 2018. In 2019, Schwab Eaton prepared a report of the sewer district options that had a cost of around $3 million.Since that time, the county has learned of a proposed expansion of the law enforcement center that meant the project needed to be reevaluated.Inflationary costs have also risen since that time. The most recent estimate for the project is $6,133,100 that includes the $350,000 needed for the purchase of land required.The land required is on property that the county currently uses for HABIT's lagoons. Additional lagoons are needed for both the Yoder sewer district and the expansion of the law enforcement training center. There will also be adequate land if more lagoons are needed in the future with possible industrial growth.&nbsp;Now all the dates are in order for the current landowner to complete their subsequent transaction and the bonds are scheduled to go out for sale later this month.<a href="https://hutchpost.com/download" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to download the Hutch Post mobile app. <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/5e73b532afae0f4d5f5d90ea" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to sign up for the daily Hutch Post email news update.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Yoder and HABIT sewer expansion resolutions approved

This is day 10 of the Kansas Wheat Harvest Reports, brought to you by the Kansas Wheat Commission, Kansas Association of Wheat Growers, Kansas Grain and Feed Association and the Kansas Cooperative Council.

Based on July 1 conditions, Kansas' winter wheat production is forecast at 208 million bushels, down 15 percent from last year, according to the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service. Average yield is forecast at 32 bushels per acre, down 5 bushels from 2022. Area to be harvested for grain is estimated at 6.5 million acres, down 2 percent from a year ago.

This week wheat coming in looks to be all over the board, according to Jim Bob Lewton, senior Vice President of Grain Operations with the Konza Coop in Pratt.&nbsp;

Harvest in and surrounding Pratt began June 20, about seven to ten days later than when they usually start. Yields have been averaging about 25 bushels per acre, but some fields have been better than others. Proteins have been high, reaching up into 12-13 percent. These recent rains have been causing test weights to dip, remaining in the 58-60 pounds per bushel region. Moisture has been varying with these recent rains, although the grain has remained dry enough for harvesting. Now all that is left is to wait for conditions to dry enough for farmers to get combines in the field.&nbsp;

Lewton predicts harvest will be complete next week. They anticipate that they will only receive 30-40 percent of their usual amount of wheat.&nbsp;

Chris Tanner from Norton reports his harvest began on July 4 and will last about another week, barring rain delays. He said harvest is far later than normal and he is fighting weed pressure.

“I’m amazed at the resiliency of wheat, given what it looked like through the winter,” he said, noting that the Westbred variety Grainfield has been doing well for him.

This year’s harvest is much better than last year for Tanner, who said this is going to be a “highly average year” for the acres he is able to harvest. Even so, about 30 percent of his wheat was zeroed out due to the drought.

Tanner reports that his test weights have been averaging 61 to 62 pounds per bushel, except for the wheat that was hailed on, which was only in the low 50s. Yields are ranging from 15 to 70 bushels per acre, with an overall farm average anticipated to be 25. Protein is about 13 percent.

﻿It was truly a family wheat harvest with four generations in the field. He was fortunate this year that his son, daughter, son-in-law and 6-month-old granddaughter were able to join him, his brother and his father for this year’s harvest.

Evan Lesser, who farms near Palco in Graham County, reports that harvest began on June 26 and he has about 2 days left.

Test weights are ranging from 60 to 64 pounds per bushel and protein measured 15 percent. May rains came a little too late to positively affect yield, but they did help with improving grain fill and test weights. Yields are ranging from 22 to 50 bushels per acre, depending on which fields caught the rain.

Lesser says yields were much better last year, with his 2022 farm average better than even his highest yields this year. Overall, this has been a disappointing year for his wheat, one of the worst since he started farming in 2010.&nbsp; He does, however, have high hopes for corn and grain sorghum.

He reported that Kansas Wheat Alliance’s KS Territory has been an excellent variety for him this year.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/7/1689239277808.png" alt="Harvest Report Day 10 2023" />
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 </figure>Kansas WheatThis is day 10 of the Kansas Wheat Harvest Reports, brought to you by the Kansas Wheat Commission, Kansas Association of Wheat Growers, Kansas Grain and Feed Association and the Kansas Cooperative Council.Based on July 1 conditions, Kansas' winter wheat production is forecast at 208 million bushels, down 15 percent from last year, according to the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service. Average yield is forecast at 32 bushels per acre, down 5 bushels from 2022. Area to be harvested for grain is estimated at 6.5 million acres, down 2 percent from a year ago.This week wheat coming in looks to be all over the board, according to Jim Bob Lewton, senior Vice President of Grain Operations with the Konza Coop in Pratt.&nbsp;Harvest in and surrounding Pratt began June 20, about seven to ten days later than when they usually start. Yields have been averaging about 25 bushels per acre, but some fields have been better than others. Proteins have been high, reaching up into 12-13 percent. These recent rains have been causing test weights to dip, remaining in the 58-60 pounds per bushel region. Moisture has been varying with these recent rains, although the grain has remained dry enough for harvesting. Now all that is left is to wait for conditions to dry enough for farmers to get combines in the field.&nbsp;Lewton predicts harvest will be complete next week. They anticipate that they will only receive 30-40 percent of their usual amount of wheat.&nbsp;Chris Tanner from Norton reports his harvest began on July 4 and will last about another week, barring rain delays. He said harvest is far later than normal and he is fighting weed pressure.“I’m amazed at the resiliency of wheat, given what it looked like through the winter,” he said, noting that the Westbred variety Grainfield has been doing well for him.This year’s harvest is much better than last year for Tanner, who said this is going to be a “highly average year” for the acres he is able to harvest. Even so, about 30 percent of his wheat was zeroed out due to the drought.Tanner reports that his test weights have been averaging 61 to 62 pounds per bushel, except for the wheat that was hailed on, which was only in the low 50s. Yields are ranging from 15 to 70 bushels per acre, with an overall farm average anticipated to be 25. Protein is about 13 percent.﻿It was truly a family wheat harvest with four generations in the field. He was fortunate this year that his son, daughter, son-in-law and 6-month-old granddaughter were able to join him, his brother and his father for this year’s harvest.Evan Lesser, who farms near Palco in Graham County, reports that harvest began on June 26 and he has about 2 days left.Test weights are ranging from 60 to 64 pounds per bushel and protein measured 15 percent. May rains came a little too late to positively affect yield, but they did help with improving grain fill and test weights. Yields are ranging from 22 to 50 bushels per acre, depending on which fields caught the rain.Lesser says yields were much better last year, with his 2022 farm average better than even his highest yields this year. Overall, this has been a disappointing year for his wheat, one of the worst since he started farming in 2010.&nbsp; He does, however, have high hopes for corn and grain sorghum.He reported that Kansas Wheat Alliance’s KS Territory has been an excellent variety for him this year.The 2023 Harvest Report is brought to you by the Kansas Wheat Commission, Kansas Association of Wheat Growers, Kansas Grain and Feed Association and the Kansas Cooperative Council. To follow along with harvest updates on Twitter, use #wheatharvest23. Tag us at @kansaswheat on&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001uUHTjYUGm0agKg5bNkG36qziYiniLBG49kvxDmo0yJ90DSr5L8p6CqgUN6zt8VxCTkeqRgZL8UjPTg3fMK30q33IQCfmIab9S4vPVS2Vb1_ahR0wtaP929qeh-yN1X_X6bwnwCIHttnTq0JpMPq0uo8_UZEYcOT-&amp;c=rZYjSSl3F6iXfQp1FNICjWdM8ViE-cJ4ajf22zNjeuLG9AywHqYaOg==&amp;ch=b9BRnaujUJO3rMs3HVYMq-k6gYC5la1hzODhhcOzjkBwdPXzjKmzpg==" target="_blank">Facebook</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001uUHTjYUGm0agKg5bNkG36qziYiniLBG49kvxDmo0yJ90DSr5L8p6Cslpts-mkPoqgJb50EqE6lCWLhp9bWa7T7aLclWuLb9-Ewhv9zveVMK9H7O0ZLZysYYRd2-60_FkdUU7fn3Tg_LlCeawzLHE2773fUdClAGM&amp;c=rZYjSSl3F6iXfQp1FNICjWdM8ViE-cJ4ajf22zNjeuLG9AywHqYaOg==&amp;ch=b9BRnaujUJO3rMs3HVYMq-k6gYC5la1hzODhhcOzjkBwdPXzjKmzpg==" target="_blank">Instagram</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001uUHTjYUGm0agKg5bNkG36qziYiniLBG49kvxDmo0yJ90DSr5L8p6CpV0N8SJAo1ZTmYbsThoiTFH04yPAZCU35KNXa8zGkLxx_ElQQfxsZZUYxeCqg5u-A61fwPqmt0TFvxsQBJmHK02R_h3gX3t4XQydj5PNpKV&amp;c=rZYjSSl3F6iXfQp1FNICjWdM8ViE-cJ4ajf22zNjeuLG9AywHqYaOg==&amp;ch=b9BRnaujUJO3rMs3HVYMq-k6gYC5la1hzODhhcOzjkBwdPXzjKmzpg==" target="_blank">Twitter</a>&nbsp;to share your harvest story and photos.<a href="https://hutchpost.com/download" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to download the Hutch Post mobile app. <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/5e73b532afae0f4d5f5d90ea" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to sign up for the daily Hutch Post email news update.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Day 10, Kansas Wheat Harvest Report

NEWTON, Kan. — The Newton City Commission presented the 2023 Yard of the Year award to Donna Ratzlaff at 501 Normandy at their meeting Tuesday. 

Out of 17 nominated yards, Donna’s property ranked especially high in tree and turf health, good use of perennials, and focal points. Donna and her husband, Tom, bought this home in 2009.

 Donna has always been a gardener and designed all the planted areas. She chose the plants to develop microclimates to assure everything flourished and for ease of care. 

She said that Tom was a hard worker who helped make her vision and dream come to life in their yard. Tom passed away in May, but Donna said he would be overjoyed with this award.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/7/1689180685956.jpeg" alt="Yard of Year" />
 <figcaption>Yard of Year</figcaption>
 </figure>NEWTON, Kan. — The Newton City Commission presented the 2023 Yard of the Year award to Donna Ratzlaff at 501 Normandy at their meeting Tuesday. Out of 17 nominated yards, Donna’s property ranked especially high in tree and turf health, good use of perennials, and focal points. Donna and her husband, Tom, bought this home in 2009. Donna has always been a gardener and designed all the planted areas. She chose the plants to develop microclimates to assure everything flourished and for ease of care. She said that Tom was a hard worker who helped make her vision and dream come to life in their yard. Tom passed away in May, but Donna said he would be overjoyed with this award.<a href="https://hutchpost.com/download" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to download the Hutch Post mobile app. <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/5e73b532afae0f4d5f5d90ea" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to sign up for the daily Hutch Post email news update.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Ratzlaff wins Newton Yard of the Year

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;

7/12/2023 11:05 PM-Miguel	Angel Molina-Viol protection order; Abuse order

7/12/2023 10:26 PM-Brooke	Marie Palmatier-Failure to Appear

7/12/2023 6:21 PM-Anthony	Lee Everhart-Poss of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulant; Use or Possess with Intent to use Drug Paraphernalia into Human Body; Probation Violation

7/12/2023 4:10 PM-Leslie	Kaye Hale-Failure to Appear

7/12/2023 12:23 PM-Samantha	Renee Torres-Domestic Battery; Knowingly Cause Physical Contact (1st conviction)

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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;7/12/2023 11:05 PM-Miguel	Angel Molina-Viol protection order; Abuse order7/12/2023 10:26 PM-Brooke	Marie Palmatier-Failure to Appear7/12/2023 6:21 PM-Anthony	Lee Everhart-Poss of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulant; Use or Possess with Intent to use Drug Paraphernalia into Human Body; Probation Violation7/12/2023 4:10 PM-Leslie	Kaye Hale-Failure to Appear7/12/2023 12:23 PM-Samantha	Renee Torres-Domestic Battery; Knowingly Cause Physical Contact (1st conviction)

NEWTON, Kan. — At Tuesday night’s meeting, the City Commission approved the purchase of a storage/warehouse building at 214 E. Sixth St. to be used for Police Department training and evidence handling.

The City will pay $60,000 to Wild Prairie Properties for the building and will also be responsible for a portion of closing costs and some subsequent repairs and improvements. The building is located directly north of City Hall, and the City already owned the west side of the building, which is used for storage.

Police Chief Craig Dunlavy said the department will use the space for officer training, to search vehicles out of the elements, and for large-scale evidence processing. The proximity to City Hall and the adjacent parking lot make it an ideal location.

The building is currently under lease, and the tenants have agreed to vacate by Aug. 31.

The purchase will be paid for with previously approved bonding authority held over from the Law Enforcement Center remodel in 2020.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/7/1689180265343.jpeg" alt="Newton Police Badge" />
 <figcaption>Newton Police Badge</figcaption>
 </figure>City of NewtonNEWTON, Kan. — At Tuesday night’s meeting, the City Commission approved the purchase of a storage/warehouse building at 214 E. Sixth St. to be used for Police Department training and evidence handling.The City will pay $60,000 to Wild Prairie Properties for the building and will also be responsible for a portion of closing costs and some subsequent repairs and improvements. The building is located directly north of City Hall, and the City already owned the west side of the building, which is used for storage.Police Chief Craig Dunlavy said the department will use the space for officer training, to search vehicles out of the elements, and for large-scale evidence processing. The proximity to City Hall and the adjacent parking lot make it an ideal location.The building is currently under lease, and the tenants have agreed to vacate by Aug. 31.The purchase will be paid for with previously approved bonding authority held over from the Law Enforcement Center remodel in 2020.<a href="https://hutchpost.com/download" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to download the Hutch Post mobile app. <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/5e73b532afae0f4d5f5d90ea" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to sign up for the daily Hutch Post email news update.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Newton purchases warehouse for police use

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson City Council will discuss their feelings following the interviews of police chief candidates as part of a special meeting Friday morning.

According to the agenda provided to Hutch Post, there will be at least two executive sessions on Friday. The first is to discuss issues related to 2024 contract negotiations with the City’s bargaining units and the second is&nbsp; to discuss matters involving the Police Chief interviews that were conducted on Monday and Tuesday this week.

According to comments from Mary Grace Clements at the City Council meeting last week, there were four finalists for the police chief position to be interviewed. Those interviews happened Monday and Tuesday. 

The city's police department has around 80 employees, and according to recruiting materials, an adopted budget of more than $12.56 million this fiscal year.&nbsp;

The Hutchinson City Council special meeting will be at 8:30 a.m. Friday in the Council Chambers Conference Room at City Hall.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/7/1688646889221.jpeg" alt="Hutchinson City Council 2023" />
 <figcaption>Hutchinson City Council 2023</figcaption>
 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson City Council will discuss their feelings following the interviews of police chief candidates as part of a special meeting Friday morning.According to the agenda provided to Hutch Post, there will be at least two executive sessions on Friday. The first is to discuss issues related to 2024 contract negotiations with the City’s bargaining units and the second is&nbsp; to discuss matters involving the Police Chief interviews that were conducted on Monday and Tuesday this week.According to comments from Mary Grace Clements at the City Council meeting last week, there were four finalists for the police chief position to be interviewed. Those interviews happened Monday and Tuesday. Those names have not been released.The city's police department has around 80 employees, and according to recruiting materials, an adopted budget of more than $12.56 million this fiscal year.&nbsp;The Hutchinson City Council special meeting will be at 8:30 a.m. Friday in the Council Chambers Conference Room at City Hall.<a href="https://hutchpost.com/download" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to download the Hutch Post mobile app. <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/5e73b532afae0f4d5f5d90ea" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to sign up for the daily Hutch Post email news update.&nbsp; &nbsp;