BUHLER, Kan. — As fall activities wind down and winter transitions begin, USD 313 Superintendent Cindy Couchman says students, staff, and families are staying busy with a mix of accomplishments, challenges, and community-driven initiatives.

During a recent conversation with KWBW's Glenn Grunwald, Couchman highlighted the district’s success in athletics, the arts, and its commitment to supporting families during the ongoing federal government shutdown.

Sports and Activities: Buhler Spirit on display

Couchman celebrated the Buhler High School volleyball team’s impressive showing at the 4A State Tournament in Hutchinson, where 280 students traveled to cheer on the Crusaders.

“It’s been a while since the volleyball team has been to state, so we’re excited to see that program excel,” Couchman said. “I always say it's better to be at the state tournament and lose than sitting at home and watching.”

Other standout performances this fall include the school’s marching band, which placed first in the Blue Division and fourth overall at the Kansas Bandmasters Association competition — outperforming several larger districts.

On the cross-country course, Buhler added another state championship to its resume. The girls' team claimed the title, while the boys placed third, continuing a dominant run that has produced seven state championships in the past eight years.

Supporting students through shutdown

With federal SNAP benefits currently paused due to the government shutdown, Couchman said the district is actively working to provide food support for families in need.

“We’ve had 211 families directly affected — about 10% of our student population,” she said. “Kids can’t learn if they’re hungry.”

The district has launched a “meal in a bag” drive, asking community members to donate meal kits that can be easily distributed to families. Recipes range from tuna casserole to pasta dishes, and donations will continue through November.

“Family helps family,” Couchman emphasized. “It’s something we’re proud of in Buhler — no kid should go hungry.”

Appreciation and culture in the classroom

November is also a time for gratitude in the district. Buhler schools have launched two recognition initiatives: the “Standing Ovation” award and “I Am Thankful For” cards.

Community members can acknowledge a staff member through the district’s social media page, and staff can post public notes of appreciation on classroom doors.

“Words have power,” Couchman said. “Sometimes just hearing ‘you’re doing great’ makes a world of difference.”

Professional development focused on collective efficacy

The district hosted best-selling author and educational thought leader Dr. Jenny Donohoo for a full-day workshop on “collective efficacy” — the belief educators have in their collective ability to positively affect students.

“It’s the number one indicator of student success,” Couchman said. “We’re working hard to model this in our classrooms and in our leadership.”

With winter sports approaching, Couchman thanked families, faculty, and students for their resilience and community spirit.

“We’ll keep working to create an exceptional experience for all our kids,” she said. “We’re excited for what’s ahead.”

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/10/1696683579907.jpeg" alt="Buhler USD 313" />
 <figcaption>Buhler USD 313</figcaption>
 </figure>BUHLER, Kan. — As fall activities wind down and winter transitions begin, USD 313 Superintendent Cindy Couchman says students, staff, and families are staying busy with a mix of accomplishments, challenges, and community-driven initiatives.During a recent conversation with KWBW's Glenn Grunwald, Couchman highlighted the district’s success in athletics, the arts, and its commitment to supporting families during the ongoing federal government shutdown.Sports and Activities: Buhler Spirit on displayCouchman celebrated the Buhler High School volleyball team’s impressive showing at the 4A State Tournament in Hutchinson, where 280 students traveled to cheer on the Crusaders.“It’s been a while since the volleyball team has been to state, so we’re excited to see that program excel,” Couchman said. “I always say it's better to be at the state tournament and lose than sitting at home and watching.”Other standout performances this fall include the school’s marching band, which placed first in the Blue Division and fourth overall at the Kansas Bandmasters Association competition — outperforming several larger districts.On the cross-country course, Buhler added another state championship to its resume. The girls' team claimed the title, while the boys placed third, continuing a dominant run that has produced seven state championships in the past eight years.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/7/1625156550797.jpeg" alt="Cindy Couchman (Photo courtesy USD 313)" />
 <figcaption>Cindy Couchman (Photo courtesy USD 313)</figcaption>
 </figure><div><iframe title="Cindy Couchman - Buhler USD 313, Nov 5, 2025" allowtransparency="true" height="300" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:300px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=jnb5h-19b42df-pb&from=pb6admin&square=1&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=60a0c8&font-color=auto&logo_link=episode_page&btn-skin=3267a3&size=300" loading="lazy" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div>Supporting students through shutdownWith federal SNAP benefits currently paused due to the government shutdown, Couchman said the district is actively working to provide food support for families in need.“We’ve had 211 families directly affected — about 10% of our student population,” she said. “Kids can’t learn if they’re hungry.”The district has launched a “meal in a bag” drive, asking community members to donate meal kits that can be easily distributed to families. Recipes range from tuna casserole to pasta dishes, and donations will continue through November.“Family helps family,” Couchman emphasized. “It’s something we’re proud of in Buhler — no kid should go hungry.”Appreciation and culture in the classroomNovember is also a time for gratitude in the district. Buhler schools have launched two recognition initiatives: the “Standing Ovation” award and “I Am Thankful For” cards.Community members can acknowledge a staff member through the district’s social media page, and staff can post public notes of appreciation on classroom doors.“Words have power,” Couchman said. “Sometimes just hearing ‘you’re doing great’ makes a world of difference.”Professional development focused on collective efficacyThe district hosted best-selling author and educational thought leader Dr. Jenny Donohoo for a full-day workshop on “collective efficacy” — the belief educators have in their collective ability to positively affect students.“It’s the number one indicator of student success,” Couchman said. “We’re working hard to model this in our classrooms and in our leadership.”With winter sports approaching, Couchman thanked families, faculty, and students for their resilience and community spirit.“We’ll keep working to create an exceptional experience for all our kids,” she said. “We’re excited for what’s ahead.”

Buhler schools celebrate state success, launch food support drive during federal shutdown

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Rail traffic has resumed through Hutchinson following a Union Pacific train derailment early Monday morning, the railroad confirmed on Wednesday.&nbsp;

Jill Micek, communications manager for Union Pacific Railroad, said the cause of the derailment remains under investigation by the Federal Railroad Administration. No timeline has been set for when the investigation report will be released.&nbsp;

The incident occurred around 1 a.m. Monday near 17th Avenue and North Halstead Street, where approximately two dozen rail cars left the tracks. No injuries or hazardous material spills were reported.&nbsp;

Cleanup and repairs continued through Tuesday, and the railroad crossing at 17th Avenue has since reopened. However, one northbound lane of K-61 between 17th and 30th avenues remain closed.&nbsp;

Drivers are urged to slow down, watch for workers, and be mindful of any detours in the area.&nbsp;

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 <figcaption>Hutch Post Photo/Sean Boston</figcaption>
 </figure>MARC JACOBS Hutch Post&nbsp;HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Rail traffic has resumed through Hutchinson following a Union Pacific train derailment early Monday morning, the railroad confirmed on Wednesday.&nbsp;Jill Micek, communications manager for Union Pacific Railroad, said the cause of the derailment remains under investigation by the Federal Railroad Administration. No timeline has been set for when the investigation report will be released.&nbsp;The incident occurred around 1 a.m. Monday near 17th Avenue and North Halstead Street, where approximately two dozen rail cars left the tracks. No injuries or hazardous material spills were reported.&nbsp;Cleanup and repairs continued through Tuesday, and the railroad crossing at 17th Avenue has since reopened. However, one northbound lane of K-61 between 17th and 30th avenues remain closed.&nbsp;Drivers are urged to slow down, watch for workers, and be mindful of any detours in the area.&nbsp;

Rail traffic resumes following Monday morning derailment

TOPEKA — The former CEO and founder of the Beneficient investment firm that was granted a unique bank charter on orders of the Kansas Legislature was arrested and jailed Tuesday following indictment for an alleged scheme to loot more than $150 million from a company forced into bankruptcy.

Brad Heppner, who was taken into custody at his home by the Irving Police Department in Texas, was indicted in federal court in New York on counts of securities fraud, wire fraud, conspiracy to commit securities and wire fraud, making false statements to auditors, and falsification of records. Prosecutors say he misled investors and auditors, and they said he obstructed an investigation by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

He has for years been at the center of a flurry of civil lawsuits alleging financial misconduct. The criminal case was worked by the Federal Bureau of Investigation in cooperation with the SEC.

“Heppner abused his role as a public company executive to loot the company and to funnel money into his own pockets,” said Jay Clayton, U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York. “When executives like Heppner lie and cheat to enrich themselves at the expense of everyday investors, they corrupt the integrity of our public markets.”

Interest in Heppner’s business activities has been relevant to Kansans because Beneficient, the company he founded, has held a Kansas banking license since 2021.

Heppner was accused in the indictment, unsealed Tuesday, of misappropriating at least $150 million from the publicly traded, now-bankrupt GWG Holdings through a series of self-serving transactions tied to Beneficient and Highland Consolidated Limited Partnership. He was simultaneously chairman of GWG and Beneficient, and secretly controlled HCLP, according to the indictment.

“Though Heppner repeatedly described HCLP as an independent entity, it was, in fact, a shell company controlled by Heppner and operated for his benefit,” the indictment said. “Once Heppner exhausted his ability to siphon GWG’s assets for himself, he separated himself from GWG. GWG filed for bankruptcy shortly thereafter, causing losses exceeding $1 billion to thousands of investors and bondholders.”

Financial damage resulting from the catastrophe at GWG primarily fell on retail investors, “many of them retirees,” the indictment says.

The indictment says Heppner used the money for personal expenses, including $40 million for renovation of a Dallas mansion and a ranch in Montalba, Texas. He allegedly spent $10 million on upkeep, expansion and IT services on those properties as well as $10 million to cover credit card debt and private aviation expenditures. He purportedly used $20 million to pay tax expenses and bought jewelry valued at more than $500,000.

The indictment seeks to force Heppner to surrender ill-gotten cash as well as the properties in Dallas and Montalba.

Heppner, 59, faces a maximum of 20 years in prison on the fraud, false statement and false record counts. The conspiracy count carries a maximum sentence of five years in prison.

In June, Heppner resigned from Dallas-headquartered Beneficient rather than cooperate with an audit committee looking into financial irregularities. In 2021, Heppner left GWG and structurally separated Beneficient from GWG. GWG filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 2022.

Dan Callahan, a spokesperson representing Beneficient, issued a company statement in wake of the indictment: “Beneficient parted ways with Mr. Heppner earlier this year, immediately after learning facts related to his alleged fraud on the company and others. Beneficient will continue to pursue its own claims against Mr. Heppner on behalf of its shareholders. Beneficient has and continues to cooperate with the government’s investigation of Mr. Heppner.”

Heppner was the face of Beneficient before and after it landed a Kansas banking charter for a Beneficient subsidiary. Legislation that guaranteed Beneficient received the charter was championed by Kansas Senate President Ty Masterson, an Andover Republican now in the midst of a campaign for governor. Masterson made the motion in support of the charter during a 2021 interim legislative committee hearing. The legislation was signed into law by Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly.

While lobbying Kansas legislators in pursuit of a bank charter, Heppner allegedly continued with the covert effort to hide the funneling of $150 million from GWG to Beneficient and to HCLP.

Beneficient made financial contributions to the campaigns of Republicans and Democrats in Kansas. It’s unclear whether those donations were made with cash Heppner allegedly transferred from GWG.

David Herndon, the Kansas state banking commissioner, opposed the charter for Beneficient and repeatedly urged the Legislature to repeal the law allowing Beneficient to anchor its asset-swap business to Kansas.

The business linked to the state charter was designed to allow Beneficient to work with investors to cash out or trade for stock their illiquid assets, including venture capital and private equity. To entice Kansas to deliver the charter, Beneficient agreed to funnel money into a Kansas foundation that was to help revitalize Hesston and support economic development in other rural communities. Heppner grew up in Kansas.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/11/1762351195715.jpeg" alt="Brad Heppner, former CEO of Beneficient in Texas, is arrested and indicted in Texas on securities and wire fraud, making false statements and falsification of records. (Photo by Irving Police Department)" />
 <figcaption>Brad Heppner, former CEO of Beneficient in Texas, is arrested and indicted in Texas on securities and wire fraud, making false statements and falsification of records. (Photo by Irving Police Department)</figcaption>
 </figure>TIM CARPENTER Kansas Reflector&nbsp;TOPEKA — The former CEO and founder of the Beneficient investment firm that was granted a unique bank charter on orders of the Kansas Legislature was arrested and jailed Tuesday following indictment for an alleged scheme to loot more than $150 million from a company forced into bankruptcy.Brad Heppner, who was taken into custody at his home by the Irving Police Department in Texas, was indicted in federal court in New York on counts of securities fraud, wire fraud, conspiracy to commit securities and wire fraud, making false statements to auditors, and falsification of records. Prosecutors say he misled investors and auditors, and they said he obstructed an investigation by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.He has for years been at the center of a flurry of civil lawsuits alleging financial misconduct. The criminal case was worked by the Federal Bureau of Investigation in cooperation with the SEC.“Heppner abused his role as a public company executive to loot the company and to funnel money into his own pockets,” said Jay Clayton, U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York. “When executives like Heppner lie and cheat to enrich themselves at the expense of everyday investors, they corrupt the integrity of our public markets.”Interest in Heppner’s business activities has been relevant to Kansans because Beneficient, the company he founded, has held a Kansas banking license since 2021.Heppner was accused in the indictment, unsealed Tuesday, of misappropriating at least $150 million from the publicly traded, now-bankrupt GWG Holdings through a series of self-serving transactions tied to Beneficient and Highland Consolidated Limited Partnership. He was simultaneously chairman of GWG and Beneficient, and secretly controlled HCLP, according to the indictment.“Though Heppner repeatedly described HCLP as an independent entity, it was, in fact, a shell company controlled by Heppner and operated for his benefit,” the indictment said. “Once Heppner exhausted his ability to siphon GWG’s assets for himself, he separated himself from GWG. GWG filed for bankruptcy shortly thereafter, causing losses exceeding $1 billion to thousands of investors and bondholders.”Financial damage resulting from the catastrophe at GWG primarily fell on retail investors, “many of them retirees,” the indictment says.The indictment says Heppner used the money for personal expenses, including $40 million for renovation of a Dallas mansion and a ranch in Montalba, Texas. He allegedly spent $10 million on upkeep, expansion and IT services on those properties as well as $10 million to cover credit card debt and private aviation expenditures. He purportedly used $20 million to pay tax expenses and bought jewelry valued at more than $500,000.The indictment seeks to force Heppner to surrender ill-gotten cash as well as the properties in Dallas and Montalba.Heppner, 59, faces a maximum of 20 years in prison on the fraud, false statement and false record counts. The conspiracy count carries a maximum sentence of five years in prison.In June, Heppner resigned from Dallas-headquartered Beneficient rather than cooperate with an audit committee looking into financial irregularities. In 2021, Heppner left GWG and structurally separated Beneficient from GWG. GWG filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 2022.Dan Callahan, a spokesperson representing Beneficient, issued a company statement in wake of the indictment: “Beneficient parted ways with Mr. Heppner earlier this year, immediately after learning facts related to his alleged fraud on the company and others. Beneficient will continue to pursue its own claims against Mr. Heppner on behalf of its shareholders. Beneficient has and continues to cooperate with the government’s investigation of Mr. Heppner.”Heppner was the face of Beneficient before and after it landed a Kansas banking charter for a Beneficient subsidiary. Legislation that guaranteed Beneficient received the charter was championed by Kansas Senate President Ty Masterson, an Andover Republican now in the midst of a campaign for governor. Masterson made the motion in support of the charter during a 2021 interim legislative committee hearing. The legislation was signed into law by Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly.While lobbying Kansas legislators in pursuit of a bank charter, Heppner allegedly continued with the covert effort to hide the funneling of $150 million from GWG to Beneficient and to HCLP.Beneficient made financial contributions to the campaigns of Republicans and Democrats in Kansas. It’s unclear whether those donations were made with cash Heppner allegedly transferred from GWG.David Herndon, the Kansas state banking commissioner, opposed the charter for Beneficient and repeatedly urged the Legislature to repeal the law allowing Beneficient to anchor its asset-swap business to Kansas.The business linked to the state charter was designed to allow Beneficient to work with investors to cash out or trade for stock their illiquid assets, including venture capital and private equity. To entice Kansas to deliver the charter, Beneficient agreed to funnel money into a Kansas foundation that was to help revitalize Hesston and support economic development in other rural communities. Heppner grew up in Kansas.

Former Beneficient CEO who acquired unique Kansas bank charter indicted on fraud charges

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A Partridge man was arrested on Tuesday morning following an incident on Main Street. &nbsp;&nbsp;

Booking records show that 52-year-old Michael W Stewart was booked into the Reno County Detention center on alleged charges of: &nbsp;

Hutchinson Police tell Hutch Post that Stewart is accused of purposely ramming another vehicle, and then following the incident, he was involved in an altercation as he was being taken into custody. &nbsp;

Stewart is being held in the Reno County Detention Center on $23,500 bond. &nbsp;

Stewart is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/11/1762358959937.jpeg" alt="Hutch Post Photo / Marc Jacobs" />
 <figcaption>Hutch Post Photo / Marc Jacobs</figcaption>
 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A Partridge man was arrested on Tuesday morning following an incident on Main Street. &nbsp;&nbsp;Booking records show that 52-year-old Michael W Stewart was booked into the Reno County Detention center on alleged charges of: &nbsp;<ol>
 <li>Battery on a Law Enforcement officer – two counts</li><li>&nbsp;Assault of a Law Enforcement officer; Properly identified on Duty </li><li>Battery; Physical contact rude/insulting/angry manner&nbsp;</li><li>Aggravated Battery; Knowingly use deadly weapon – two counts&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Criminal Damage to Property; Without consent; $1,000-$24,999</li><li>&nbsp;Interference with Law Enforcement; Obstruct, Resist, Oppos; felony Case, Execution of a Felony Warrant </li>
 </ol>Hutchinson Police tell Hutch Post that Stewart is accused of purposely ramming another vehicle, and then following the incident, he was involved in an altercation as he was being taken into custody. &nbsp;Stewart is being held in the Reno County Detention Center on $23,500 bond. &nbsp;Stewart is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Man arrested following incident on Main Street

TOPEKA, Kansas — A Retired Kansas Court of Appeals judge, and his wife have established a new scholarship through the Kansas Bar Foundation (KBF) that celebrates the Buser family’s three generations of lawyers. The scholarship is designed to encourage law students to be the first person in their family to enter the legal profession and inspire students with a disability to achieve the goal of becoming a lawyer.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The Honorable Michael B. Buser and his wife, Holly Buser, provided funding for the Buser Family Scholarship. Judge Buser attended law school at the University of Kansas. His father, George J. Buser, Jr., attended the University of Kansas City (now the University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law or UMKC School of Law) and was a career banker/trust officer in Overland Park. Following in Judge Buser’s footsteps is his son, Andrew, who graduated from UMKC School of Law and is general counsel of The Lead Group, a digital media company.

“The scholarship commemorates three generations of the Buser family who have practiced law in Kansas. It also acknowledges the commitment of many other Kansas families who have served our legal profession,” stated Buser. “For example, my former colleague on the Court, Judge Patrick D. McAnany, was a third-generation lawyer and father to a fourth-generation lawyer, his son Chris.”&nbsp;

In 2024, the McAnany family established the Judge Patrick D. McAnany Scholarship with the KBF.

Judge Buser doubts there will be a fourth-generation attorney in their family. When Holly asked their 8-year-old grandson if he was going to be an attorney he said, “I don’t want to be an attorney.” She then asked him if he wanted to be a judge and he replied, “Yeah, I want to be Aaron Judge!”

Kevin Mitchelson, Kansas Bar Foundation President, stated, “One of our strategic goals is to build the Foundation’s endowments and offer more scholarships. In addition to encouraging individuals to be the first person in their family to enter the legal profession, the Buser Family Scholarship provides an opportunity for law students with disabilities. We are grateful to Judge Buser and Mrs. Buser and proud to offer this scholarship. We look forward to sharing this opportunity with law students."

According to Judge Buser, besides prioritizing first-generation law students, students with disabilities also will receive preference in being awarded the scholarship. “This aspect of the scholarship is in recognition of my wife Holly’s 40-year career as a pediatric physical therapist,” stated Buser. “Recently my wife was thrilled to learn that an infant with neurological issues that she had treated more than 20 years ago just received a scholarship to earn a doctorate in physical therapy. Similarly, we hope this new KBF scholarship will assist a student with a disability to achieve the goal of becoming a lawyer.”

The 2026 KBF&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://ksbar.org/?pg=scholarships">Scholarship program</a>&nbsp;will start accepting applications in December 2025. The Buser Family Scholarship is one of twelve that will provide a total of about $40,000 to several outstanding students.&nbsp; &nbsp;

<figure>
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 <figcaption>Retired Court of Appeals Judge Michael Buser (Photo courtesy Kansas Bar Association)</figcaption>
 </figure>TOPEKA, Kansas — A Retired Kansas Court of Appeals judge, and his wife have established a new scholarship through the Kansas Bar Foundation (KBF) that celebrates the Buser family’s three generations of lawyers. The scholarship is designed to encourage law students to be the first person in their family to enter the legal profession and inspire students with a disability to achieve the goal of becoming a lawyer.&nbsp;&nbsp;The Honorable Michael B. Buser and his wife, Holly Buser, provided funding for the Buser Family Scholarship. Judge Buser attended law school at the University of Kansas. His father, George J. Buser, Jr., attended the University of Kansas City (now the University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law or UMKC School of Law) and was a career banker/trust officer in Overland Park. Following in Judge Buser’s footsteps is his son, Andrew, who graduated from UMKC School of Law and is general counsel of The Lead Group, a digital media company.“The scholarship commemorates three generations of the Buser family who have practiced law in Kansas. It also acknowledges the commitment of many other Kansas families who have served our legal profession,” stated Buser. “For example, my former colleague on the Court, Judge Patrick D. McAnany, was a third-generation lawyer and father to a fourth-generation lawyer, his son Chris.”&nbsp;In 2024, the McAnany family established the Judge Patrick D. McAnany Scholarship with the KBF.Judge Buser doubts there will be a fourth-generation attorney in their family. When Holly asked their 8-year-old grandson if he was going to be an attorney he said, “I don’t want to be an attorney.” She then asked him if he wanted to be a judge and he replied, “Yeah, I want to be Aaron Judge!”Kevin Mitchelson, Kansas Bar Foundation President, stated, “One of our strategic goals is to build the Foundation’s endowments and offer more scholarships. In addition to encouraging individuals to be the first person in their family to enter the legal profession, the Buser Family Scholarship provides an opportunity for law students with disabilities. We are grateful to Judge Buser and Mrs. Buser and proud to offer this scholarship. We look forward to sharing this opportunity with law students."According to Judge Buser, besides prioritizing first-generation law students, students with disabilities also will receive preference in being awarded the scholarship. “This aspect of the scholarship is in recognition of my wife Holly’s 40-year career as a pediatric physical therapist,” stated Buser. “Recently my wife was thrilled to learn that an infant with neurological issues that she had treated more than 20 years ago just received a scholarship to earn a doctorate in physical therapy. Similarly, we hope this new KBF scholarship will assist a student with a disability to achieve the goal of becoming a lawyer.”The 2026 KBF&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://ksbar.org/?pg=scholarships">Scholarship program</a>&nbsp;will start accepting applications in December 2025. The Buser Family Scholarship is one of twelve that will provide a total of about $40,000 to several outstanding students.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Retired Court of Appeals Judge and family establish new law student scholarship

Cincy Couchman the Superintendent of Schools for USD 313 stopped by the BW Studios to visit about happenings in the district.&nbsp;

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🎧 BW Morning Show Interview: Cindy Couchman, Superintendent Buhler USD 313

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Voter turnout in Reno County’s 2025 general election remained low on Tuesday, with just over 18 percent of registered voters casting ballots. Final unofficial results were released by the Reno County Clerk’s Office, with the official canvass scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 12, at 9:30 a.m.

Out of 43,640 registered voters in the county, 7,879 ballots were cast, marking an 18.05 percent turnout.

In Hutchinson, voters selected representatives in three council races:

Voters selected three candidates for the Hutchinson USD 308 Board of Education. The top vote-getters were:

Other candidates included Jeff Roberson (1,747), Gregory Scott Johnson (1,585), and Shontina R. Tipton (1,076).&nbsp;

However, the district’s proposed bond issue failed by a wide margin. Of 4,936 total votes, 1,253 were in favor, while 3,683 voted against.

Election results will be finalized during the canvass on Nov. 12. Write-in votes, provisional ballots, and final totals will be confirmed at that time.

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Voter turnout in Reno County’s 2025 general election remained low on Tuesday, with just over 18 percent of registered voters casting ballots. Final unofficial results were released by the Reno County Clerk’s Office, with the official canvass scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 12, at 9:30 a.m.Out of 43,640 registered voters in the county, 7,879 ballots were cast, marking an 18.05 percent turnout.<h2>Hutchinson City Council</h2>In Hutchinson, voters selected representatives in three council races:<ol>
 <li>Southwest District: Greg Fast won with 674 votes over Kaden Winters, who received 310.</li><li>Northwest District: Stacy Goss secured the seat with 1,484 votes, defeating Devon Reese with 832.</li><li>At-Large Position: Darrin Truan won the citywide contest with 3,132 votes over Carlton “Duke” Devaul, who received 1,892.</li>
 </ol><h2>USD 308 School Board</h2>Voters selected three candidates for the Hutchinson USD 308 Board of Education. The top vote-getters were:<ol>
 <li>Laura Corey – 2,329</li><li>Cheryl L. Thompson – 1,953</li><li>Lindsey Hatfield - 1,834</li>
 </ol>Other candidates included Jeff Roberson (1,747), Gregory Scott Johnson (1,585), and Shontina R. Tipton (1,076).&nbsp;However, the district’s proposed bond issue failed by a wide margin. Of 4,936 total votes, 1,253 were in favor, while 3,683 voted against.<h2>Other School Districts</h2><ol>
 <li>USD 309, Position 1 (Unexpired Term): Jeremy Schmidt won with 388 votes over Stacy Watson (323).</li><li>USD 312, Position 4: Nicole Sander led with 132 votes, followed by Gavin Tate (105) and Corey D. Brock (92).</li>
 </ol><h2>City and Council Results</h2><ol>
 <li>Nickerson Mayor: Peggy Laura Reubke won with 120 votes over Trina Stum (41).</li><li>Nickerson City Council (Vote for Three): Brad Berridge (93), Sarah Gilbert (92), and Angela Richard (83) secured seats.</li><li>Buhler City Council (Vote for Two): Andrew Epp (106) and Michael L. Knopp (95) were elected.</li><li>Haven City Council (Vote for Three): Clara Powers (84), Shelli Rettig (75), and Corey D. Brock (62) received the most support.</li>
 </ol><h2>Sylvia and Turon</h2><ol>
 <li>Sylvia Mayor: Carolyn G. Conrad narrowly won over Dustin Pugh, 36 to 34.</li><li>Sylvia City Council (Vote for Two): Douglas W. Hall (47) and Jonni Labs (32) were elected.</li><li>Sylvia City Council (Vote for Two): Douglas W. Hall (47) and Jonni Labs (32) were elected.</li>
 </ol><h2>Next Steps</h2>Election results will be finalized during the canvass on Nov. 12. Write-in votes, provisional ballots, and final totals will be confirmed at that time.

Bond issue fails, Fast, Goss re-elected, Truan elected to city council 

The annual Stuff the Bus event, hosted by BrightHouse and Eagle Media on Saturday, Nov. 1, saw an increase in donations from last year.&nbsp;

Sue Wray the Executive Director of BrightHouse tells us that they are still going through the donated items, but it looks like there were more items donated than last year. &nbsp;

Wray told us that they received more than $2,645 in cash, Dillons’ gift cards and sponsorships. &nbsp;

BrightHouse provides confidential support to victims of sexual assault and domestic violence. Services are free to anyone in Reno, Kingman, and Harper counties.&nbsp;

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 </figure>MARC JACOBS Hutch PostThe annual Stuff the Bus event, hosted by BrightHouse and Eagle Media on Saturday, Nov. 1, saw an increase in donations from last year.&nbsp;Sue Wray the Executive Director of BrightHouse tells us that they are still going through the donated items, but it looks like there were more items donated than last year. &nbsp;<figure>
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 </figure>Wray told us that they received more than $2,645 in cash, Dillons’ gift cards and sponsorships. &nbsp;BrightHouse provides confidential support to victims of sexual assault and domestic violence. Services are free to anyone in Reno, Kingman, and Harper counties.&nbsp;

BrightHouse says 'Stuff the Bus' a success

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Final Unofficial Results. - The canvas for the general election will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025, at 9:30 a.m.

According to the Reno County Clerk, 7,879 ballots were cast of 43,640 registered voters. 18.05 percent of the registered voters voted in the election.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Southwest District &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Greg Fast&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 674&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Kaden Winters&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;310

Northwest District&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Stacy Goss&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 1,484 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Devon Reese&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;832

At-Large Position &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Carlton "Duke" Devaul&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;1,892 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Darrin Truan&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 3.132

Vote for Three &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Laura Corey&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 2.329 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Lindsey Hatfield&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;1,834 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Gregory Scott Johnson&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;1,585 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Jeff Roberson&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 1,747 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Cheryl L Thompson&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;1,953 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Shontina R Tipton&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 1,076

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Yes&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 1,253 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;No&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 3,683

Position 1 - Unexpired Term&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Jeremy Schmidt&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;388 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Stacy Watson&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 323

Position 4 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Corey D. Brock&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 92 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Nicole Sander&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 132 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Gavin Tate&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 105

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Peggy Laura Reubke&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;120 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Trina Stum&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;41

Vote for Three &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Brad Berridge&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 93 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Sarah Gilbert&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;92 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Bryan Montoya&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 60 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Angela Richard&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;83 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Gordon Roth&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;56 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Sherri Skeen&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;37

Vote for Two &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Andrew Epp&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;106 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Michael L Knopp&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;95 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Samantha Neill&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 92 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Darrell Schultz&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 78

Vote for Three &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Corey D Brock&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 62 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Donald Cofer&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 38 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Clara Powers&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 84 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Shelli Rettig&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;75

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Carolyn G Conrad&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;36 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Dustin Pugh&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 34

Vote for Two &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Keith Blaske&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;26 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Douglas W Hall&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;47 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Kathi Keesling&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 27 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Jonni Labs&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 32

Vote for Three (2-four year terms, 1-two year term) &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;James M Knoll&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 23 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Rose Richter&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 26 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Christopher L West&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 27

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 </figure>Final Unofficial Results. - The canvas for the general election will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025, at 9:30 a.m.According to the Reno County Clerk, 7,879 ballots were cast of 43,640 registered voters. 18.05 percent of the registered voters voted in the election.&nbsp;&nbsp;<h2>Hutchinson City Council</h2>Southwest District &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Greg Fast&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 674&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Kaden Winters&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;310Northwest District&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Stacy Goss&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 1,484 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Devon Reese&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;832At-Large Position &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Carlton "Duke" Devaul&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;1,892 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Darrin Truan&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 3.132<h2>USD 308 Board of Education</h2>Vote for Three &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Laura Corey&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 2.329 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Lindsey Hatfield&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;1,834 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Gregory Scott Johnson&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;1,585 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Jeff Roberson&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 1,747 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Cheryl L Thompson&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;1,953 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Shontina R Tipton&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 1,076<h2>USD 308 Bond Issue</h2>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Yes&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 1,253 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;No&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 3,683<h2>USD 309 Board of Education</h2>Position 1 - Unexpired Term&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Jeremy Schmidt&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;388 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Stacy Watson&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 323<h2>USD 312 Board of Education</h2>Position 4 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Corey D. Brock&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 92 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Nicole Sander&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 132 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Gavin Tate&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 105<h2>Nickerson Mayor</h2>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Peggy Laura Reubke&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;120 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Trina Stum&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;41<h2>Nickerson City Council</h2>Vote for Three &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Brad Berridge&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 93 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Sarah Gilbert&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;92 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Bryan Montoya&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 60 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Angela Richard&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;83 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Gordon Roth&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;56 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Sherri Skeen&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;37<h2>Buhler City Council</h2>Vote for Two &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Andrew Epp&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;106 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Michael L Knopp&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;95 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Samantha Neill&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 92 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Darrell Schultz&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 78<h2>Haven City Council</h2>Vote for Three &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Corey D Brock&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 62 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Donald Cofer&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 38 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Clara Powers&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 84 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Shelli Rettig&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;75<h2>Sylvia Mayor</h2>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Carolyn G Conrad&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;36 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Dustin Pugh&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 34<h2>Sylvia City Council</h2>Vote for Two &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Keith Blaske&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;26 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Douglas W Hall&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;47 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Kathi Keesling&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 27 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Jonni Labs&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 32<h2>Turon City Council</h2>Vote for Three (2-four year terms, 1-two year term) &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;James M Knoll&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 23 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Rose Richter&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 26 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Christopher L West&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 27

2025 Final unofficial election results 

TOPEKA – On Tuesday, Governor Laura Kelly, in accordance with Executive Order #20-30, ordered flags throughout the State of Kansas be flown at half-staff immediately until sundown on the day of interment to honor the passing of Vice President Dick Cheney. 

“Vice President Cheney spent his life in service to our nation and was renowned for both his deep knowledge and commitment,” Governor Laura Kelly said. “His legacy will reflect his work to reshape the vice presidency and his conviction to upholding the ideals that the United States was founded upon. My deepest condolences go out to his family and loved ones during this challenging time.” 

Vice President Cheney was the 46th Vice President of the United States and served in the role from 2001-2009. He previously served as White House Chief of Staff to President Ford, represented Wyoming’s at-large congressional district for a decade, and was the Secretary of Defense in President George H.W. Bush’s administration. 

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 </figure>OFFICE OF THE GOVERNORTOPEKA – On Tuesday, Governor Laura Kelly, in accordance with Executive Order #20-30, ordered flags throughout the State of Kansas be flown at half-staff immediately until sundown on the day of interment to honor the passing of Vice President Dick Cheney. “Vice President Cheney spent his life in service to our nation and was renowned for both his deep knowledge and commitment,” Governor Laura Kelly said. “His legacy will reflect his work to reshape the vice presidency and his conviction to upholding the ideals that the United States was founded upon. My deepest condolences go out to his family and loved ones during this challenging time.” <figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/11/1762260606545.png" alt="Vice President Dick Cheney in the President’s Emergency Operations Center on Sept. 11, 2001. (U.S. National Archives)" />
 <figcaption>Vice President Dick Cheney in the President’s Emergency Operations Center on Sept. 11, 2001. (U.S. National Archives)</figcaption>
 </figure>Vice President Cheney was the 46th Vice President of the United States and served in the role from 2001-2009. He previously served as White House Chief of Staff to President Ford, represented Wyoming’s at-large congressional district for a decade, and was the Secretary of Defense in President George H.W. Bush’s administration.

Gov. Kelly directs flags be flown at half-staff in honor of former Vice President Dick Cheney

The City of Hutchinson understands that the uncertainty surrounding the ongoing federal government shutdown may be causing financial strain for some members of our community. 

In recognition of these challenges, the City would like to reassure residents that water service shutoffs for late payments will be temporarily suspended at this time. Our goal is to ensure all residents continue to have access to essential water services during this period of financial uncertainty.

We encourage anyone experiencing hardship to contact the City of Hutchinson Utility Billing Office to discuss payment arrangements or available assistance options.

The City of Hutchinson remains committed to supporting our community and ensuring that essential services remain reliable for all residents.

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 </figure>CITY OF HUTCHINSONThe City of Hutchinson understands that the uncertainty surrounding the ongoing federal government shutdown may be causing financial strain for some members of our community. In recognition of these challenges, the City would like to reassure residents that water service shutoffs for late payments will be temporarily suspended at this time. Our goal is to ensure all residents continue to have access to essential water services during this period of financial uncertainty.We encourage anyone experiencing hardship to contact the City of Hutchinson Utility Billing Office to discuss payment arrangements or available assistance options.The City of Hutchinson remains committed to supporting our community and ensuring that essential services remain reliable for all residents.

City temporarily suspends water service deconnections

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The annual Coats for Kids campaign has wrapped up another successful year, collecting 1,425 coats and an additional 675 blankets, hats and gloves to help local families in need stay warm this winter.

The long-running effort, which began in 1988, was founded by former owner John Neal and his friend, Dan Deming. Today, it continues as a cherished community tradition under the leadership of current co-owners Rachel and Chris Nelson of Ineeda Cleaners.

“It’s really a community effort,” said Rachel Nelson. “We’ve seen so many familiar faces bringing in coats, cleaning out closets, and just wanting to help. Even one coat makes a difference for one child.”

Donated items were collected through the month of October and were then cleaned free of charge by Ineeda Cleaners before being distributed through the Salvation Army of Hutchinson. This year's distribution will take place Friday, Nov. 7, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Saturday, Nov. 8, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Salvation Army.

The campaign has become a hallmark of local generosity, helping ensure that children and families in need are prepared for the cold months ahead.

“Seeing this many items come in really shows the heart of our community,” Nelson added. “We’re just grateful to be part of something that makes a real impact.”

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/10/1727972769846.jpeg" alt="(Hutch Post Photo/Sean Boston)" />
 <figcaption>(Hutch Post Photo/Sean Boston)</figcaption>
 </figure>MARC JACOBS Hutch PostHUTCHINSON, Kan. — The annual Coats for Kids campaign has wrapped up another successful year, collecting 1,425 coats and an additional 675 blankets, hats and gloves to help local families in need stay warm this winter.The long-running effort, which began in 1988, was founded by former owner John Neal and his friend, Dan Deming. Today, it continues as a cherished community tradition under the leadership of current co-owners Rachel and Chris Nelson of Ineeda Cleaners.“It’s really a community effort,” said Rachel Nelson. “We’ve seen so many familiar faces bringing in coats, cleaning out closets, and just wanting to help. Even one coat makes a difference for one child.”Donated items were collected through the month of October and were then cleaned free of charge by Ineeda Cleaners before being distributed through the Salvation Army of Hutchinson. This year's distribution will take place Friday, Nov. 7, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Saturday, Nov. 8, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Salvation Army.The campaign has become a hallmark of local generosity, helping ensure that children and families in need are prepared for the cold months ahead.“Seeing this many items come in really shows the heart of our community,” Nelson added. “We’re just grateful to be part of something that makes a real impact.”

Coats for Kids collects 1,425 coats plus other items

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — As federal SNAP benefits remain in limbo, the Food Bank of Reno County is experiencing a sharp rise in demand, even as it presses ahead with a major expansion aimed at better serving the community. 

Executive Director Angela Penner said on Tuesday morning that the food bank is now serving about 45 households per day—up from the typical 30—following the interruption of SNAP benefits that many local families depend upon. 

“We have much higher demand than usual,” Penner said. “We’ve been serving about 15 more households per day, starting last week, with even more expected in the coming days.”

New Building to Address Overcrowding, Improve Service

The surge in need comes as the food bank works on a $1 million capital campaign to renovate a larger facility at the southeast corner of 4th Avenue and Severance Street—formerly a Family Dollar store. The expansion will allow the food bank to move out of its current, cramped location inside the Salvation Army building on North Walnut. 

“We simply don’t have the space to meet the need,” Donna Davis, the Capital Campaign Coordinator. “In our current building, we can only fit about six volunteers at a time, and storage for fresh and frozen items is extremely limited. This new space solves that.” 

The campaign has already passed the halfway mark, raising around $500,000 so far. That amount is enough to begin renovations, which started this week with flooring removal. The remaining funds will go toward equipment like coolers, freezers, shelving, and a forklift. 

A key feature of the new building is its sustainable funding model: existing tenants in the building will provide enough rental income to cover the mortgage. 

“One of the really cool things about this building is there are tenants already in that strip mall, so the rent from the tenants will actually pay the board's payment on that building. So we won't have a payment anymore.” said Davis 

Modern, Dignified Shopping Experience Coming Soon

The expanded location will offer a grocery store-style experience, complete with shopping carts and choice-based selection—allowing families to pick the foods they need and prefer, while preserving dignity. The layout was designed in partnership with Dillons, which also supports the food bank with surplus items. 

With greater space, the food bank will be able to offer more perishable goods, including fresh produce, dairy, and frozen items—currently available in limited quantities due to storage constraints. 

The Food Bank of Reno County and Eagle Media along with presenting sponsor Midwest Superstore are partnering on a “Stuff the Trucks” food drive this Friday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Dillons Marketplace on East 30th Avenue. 

Volunteers will be collecting nonperishable items such as canned meats and vegetables, cereal, pasta, rice, peanut butter, and pancake mix. 

Partner organizations including Friendly Bingo, Hog Wild Pit Barbecue, Catalyst Pools Plus, and JACAM Catalyst who have already donated $500 toward the effort.

When asked, Penner talked about those items always in need. “There's always a need for nonperishable items, so things like canned meats, vegetables, canned fruits, pancake mix, cereal, we're running very low on cereal right now, so that's a great thing, if you can add that, peanut butter and pastas, rice, all of those kind of pantry stable items. 

In addition to the ‘Stuff the Trucks” event on Friday, you can make a donation each time you head to Dillon’s Marketplace. Donation barrels are in place year-round at the Dillon’s Marketplace for those who wish to give later.  

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/11/1762274062528.jpeg" alt="Work is underway at new location for the Food Bank of Reno County at Fourth and Severance (Hutch Post photo/Marc Jacobs)" />
 <figcaption>Work is underway at new location for the Food Bank of Reno County at Fourth and Severance (Hutch Post photo/Marc Jacobs)</figcaption>
 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — As federal SNAP benefits remain in limbo, the Food Bank of Reno County is experiencing a sharp rise in demand, even as it presses ahead with a major expansion aimed at better serving the community. Executive Director Angela Penner said on Tuesday morning that the food bank is now serving about 45 households per day—up from the typical 30—following the interruption of SNAP benefits that many local families depend upon. “We have much higher demand than usual,” Penner said. “We’ve been serving about 15 more households per day, starting last week, with even more expected in the coming days.”<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/11/1762268596661.jpeg" alt="Donna Davis, (L) Capital Campaign Coordinator and Angela Penner, Executive Director, Food Bank of Reno County (Hutch Post photo)" />
 <figcaption>Donna Davis, (L) Capital Campaign Coordinator and Angela Penner, Executive Director, Food Bank of Reno County (Hutch Post photo)</figcaption>
 </figure><div><iframe title="Angela Penner and Donna Davis - Food Bank of Reno County" allowtransparency="true" height="300" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:300px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=ujj78-19b262f-pb&from=pb6admin&square=1&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=60a0c8&font-color=auto&logo_link=episode_page&btn-skin=3267a3&size=300" loading="lazy" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div>New Building to Address Overcrowding, Improve Service The surge in need comes as the food bank works on a $1 million capital campaign to renovate a larger facility at the southeast corner of 4th Avenue and Severance Street—formerly a Family Dollar store. The expansion will allow the food bank to move out of its current, cramped location inside the Salvation Army building on North Walnut. “We simply don’t have the space to meet the need,” Donna Davis, the Capital Campaign Coordinator. “In our current building, we can only fit about six volunteers at a time, and storage for fresh and frozen items is extremely limited. This new space solves that.” The campaign has already passed the halfway mark, raising around $500,000 so far. That amount is enough to begin renovations, which started this week with flooring removal. The remaining funds will go toward equipment like coolers, freezers, shelving, and a forklift. A key feature of the new building is its sustainable funding model: existing tenants in the building will provide enough rental income to cover the mortgage. “One of the really cool things about this building is there are tenants already in that strip mall, so the rent from the tenants will actually pay the board's payment on that building. So we won't have a payment anymore.” said Davis Modern, Dignified Shopping Experience Coming Soon The expanded location will offer a grocery store-style experience, complete with shopping carts and choice-based selection—allowing families to pick the foods they need and prefer, while preserving dignity. The layout was designed in partnership with Dillons, which also supports the food bank with surplus items. With greater space, the food bank will be able to offer more perishable goods, including fresh produce, dairy, and frozen items—currently available in limited quantities due to storage constraints. Community Support Opportunities The Food Bank of Reno County and Eagle Media along with presenting sponsor Midwest Superstore are partnering on a “Stuff the Trucks” food drive this Friday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Dillons Marketplace on East 30th Avenue. <figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/11/1762274196261.jpeg" alt="Midwest Superstore is the presenting sponsor for Friday's "Stuff the Truck" event at Dillons' Marketplace on East Plaza Drive on Friday, Nov. 7 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m." />
 <figcaption>Midwest Superstore is the presenting sponsor for Friday's "Stuff the Truck" event at Dillons' Marketplace on East Plaza Drive on Friday, Nov. 7 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.</figcaption>
 </figure>Volunteers will be collecting nonperishable items such as canned meats and vegetables, cereal, pasta, rice, peanut butter, and pancake mix. Partner organizations including Friendly Bingo, Hog Wild Pit Barbecue, Catalyst Pools Plus, and JACAM Catalyst who have already donated $500 toward the effort.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/11/1762274329228.png" alt="Friendly Bingo, JACAM Catalyst, Pools Plus and Hog Wild Pit Bar-B-Q donated $500 each to the Food Bank of Reno County.&nbsp;" />
 <figcaption>Friendly Bingo, JACAM Catalyst, Pools Plus and Hog Wild Pit Bar-B-Q donated $500 each to the Food Bank of Reno County.&nbsp;</figcaption>
 </figure>When asked, Penner talked about those items always in need. “There's always a need for nonperishable items, so things like canned meats, vegetables, canned fruits, pancake mix, cereal, we're running very low on cereal right now, so that's a great thing, if you can add that, peanut butter and pastas, rice, all of those kind of pantry stable items. In addition to the ‘Stuff the Trucks” event on Friday, you can make a donation each time you head to Dillon’s Marketplace. Donation barrels are in place year-round at the Dillon’s Marketplace for those who wish to give later.

Food Bank of Reno County sees increase in demand, prepares new facility

By <a href="mailto:sean.boston@eaglemedia.com">SEAN BOSTON</a> Hutch Post

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — What began as a quiet promise made during a snowstorm far from Hutchinson has grown into one of the most elaborate Christmas displays in the Salt City, and this year, for the first time, the public is invited inside to experience it.

Nick Fisher, who moved to Hutchinson with his family from New Jersey during the pandemic, is opening his Victorian home at 201 W. 12th Ave. for a one-night holiday open house on Friday, Nov. 21, from 7 to 9 p.m.

“This is something I’ve been doing for eight years now, but we’re going to do it really big and really bright,” Fisher said. “Last year people saw the house and were interested in it. This year, we’re going bigger than ever.”

The tradition traces back to a winter when Fisher was serving in the military and stationed in Alaska. He and his wife couldn’t afford to fly home for Christmas. “It snowed really, really bad, and we were snowed into our apartment for two weeks,” he said. “We watched Hallmark Christmas movies for the first time together, and we made a promise that we would go bigger and better every year.”

That promise now fills every floor of their Hutchinson home with holiday scenes. Inside, 30 Christmas trees will be decorated with nearly 10,000 ornaments. Fisher estimates between 40,000 and 50,000 lights will illuminate the inside and outside of the house. He installed eight outdoor 20-amp electrical outlets to power it all. 

“Originally there was just one in the front and one in the back,” he said. “I knew if this continued to grow, we’d need more.”

Every design is personal. This holiday marks 10 years since Fisher’s mother passed away, and he said she is the inspiration behind everything he does.

 “My mother really, really loved Christmas,” he said. “She always wanted to go all out, but we grew up in a two-bedroom apartment, and she never could. Every year my designs are dedicated to her, but this year, because it’s the 10-year anniversary, I decided to go bigger than I ever have before.”

The third floor will be his favorite place in the house this season. “That room is dedicated to my mom in its entirety,” he said. “It’s going to be like a holiday memorial room to honor our past loved ones.”

Fisher doesn’t just hang lights, he designs themes. 

“I don’t like just throwing everything out there,” he said. “If I go candy cane style, it’s going to be red and white. If it’s multicolor, everything matches. I like it to have a look, a design, a theme.”

This year’s interior theme is titled “Once Upon a Christmas.” Each room is designed to look like a page in a storybook. 

“My house is a canvas,” he said. “When we moved in, we didn’t have much furniture, and it was so open. One tree lit up one room, and the rest of the house was dark. So I just started filling it in, room by room.”

The event will offer free cookies, coffee and hot chocolate to the first 100 visitors. A Santa Claus will be on the front porch for pictures with kids, framed by Christmas trees and lights. 

“If you want the photographer to take it, she’ll take the picture and send it to you,” Fisher said. “If you’d rather take it yourself, totally up to you.”

Admission is free, though Fisher said donations are welcome. “I could never ask,” he said. “If people give, I’m more than grateful.”

Fisher said opening the house to the public this year was inspired by a letter he received last Christmas from a woman who had recently lost her husband. 

“She wrote that seeing my house all lit up brought her warmth and closure,” he said. “That hit me. I’m doing this for my mom, and I figured if it brings that kind of feeling to someone else, let’s share it.”

For Fisher, the meaning behind the display is simple. “We’re very old-fashioned when it comes to Christmas,” he said. “It’s a magical time of year. It’s love, family, warmth. And we just want to share that with the community.”

The open house will take place from 7 to 9 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 21, at 201 W. 12th Ave., at the corner of 12th and Adams in Hutchinson.&nbsp;

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/11/1762204964462.jpeg" alt="Photo Courtesy Nick Fisher" />
 <figcaption>Photo Courtesy Nick Fisher</figcaption>
 </figure>By <a href="mailto:sean.boston@eaglemedia.com">SEAN BOSTON</a> Hutch PostHUTCHINSON, Kan. — What began as a quiet promise made during a snowstorm far from Hutchinson has grown into one of the most elaborate Christmas displays in the Salt City, and this year, for the first time, the public is invited inside to experience it.Nick Fisher, who moved to Hutchinson with his family from New Jersey during the pandemic, is opening his Victorian home at 201 W. 12th Ave. for a one-night holiday open house on Friday, Nov. 21, from 7 to 9 p.m.“This is something I’ve been doing for eight years now, but we’re going to do it really big and really bright,” Fisher said. “Last year people saw the house and were interested in it. This year, we’re going bigger than ever.”The tradition traces back to a winter when Fisher was serving in the military and stationed in Alaska. He and his wife couldn’t afford to fly home for Christmas. “It snowed really, really bad, and we were snowed into our apartment for two weeks,” he said. “We watched Hallmark Christmas movies for the first time together, and we made a promise that we would go bigger and better every year.”That promise now fills every floor of their Hutchinson home with holiday scenes. Inside, 30 Christmas trees will be decorated with nearly 10,000 ornaments. Fisher estimates between 40,000 and 50,000 lights will illuminate the inside and outside of the house. He installed eight outdoor 20-amp electrical outlets to power it all. “Originally there was just one in the front and one in the back,” he said. “I knew if this continued to grow, we’d need more.”<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/11/1762205009796.jpeg" alt="Photo Courtesy Nick Fisher" />
 <figcaption>Photo Courtesy Nick Fisher</figcaption>
 </figure>Every design is personal. This holiday marks 10 years since Fisher’s mother passed away, and he said she is the inspiration behind everything he does. “My mother really, really loved Christmas,” he said. “She always wanted to go all out, but we grew up in a two-bedroom apartment, and she never could. Every year my designs are dedicated to her, but this year, because it’s the 10-year anniversary, I decided to go bigger than I ever have before.”The third floor will be his favorite place in the house this season. “That room is dedicated to my mom in its entirety,” he said. “It’s going to be like a holiday memorial room to honor our past loved ones.”Fisher doesn’t just hang lights, he designs themes. “I don’t like just throwing everything out there,” he said. “If I go candy cane style, it’s going to be red and white. If it’s multicolor, everything matches. I like it to have a look, a design, a theme.”This year’s interior theme is titled “Once Upon a Christmas.” Each room is designed to look like a page in a storybook. “My house is a canvas,” he said. “When we moved in, we didn’t have much furniture, and it was so open. One tree lit up one room, and the rest of the house was dark. So I just started filling it in, room by room.”The event will offer free cookies, coffee and hot chocolate to the first 100 visitors. A Santa Claus will be on the front porch for pictures with kids, framed by Christmas trees and lights. “If you want the photographer to take it, she’ll take the picture and send it to you,” Fisher said. “If you’d rather take it yourself, totally up to you.”Admission is free, though Fisher said donations are welcome. “I could never ask,” he said. “If people give, I’m more than grateful.”Fisher said opening the house to the public this year was inspired by a letter he received last Christmas from a woman who had recently lost her husband. “She wrote that seeing my house all lit up brought her warmth and closure,” he said. “That hit me. I’m doing this for my mom, and I figured if it brings that kind of feeling to someone else, let’s share it.”For Fisher, the meaning behind the display is simple. “We’re very old-fashioned when it comes to Christmas,” he said. “It’s a magical time of year. It’s love, family, warmth. And we just want to share that with the community.”The open house will take place from 7 to 9 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 21, at 201 W. 12th Ave., at the corner of 12th and Adams in Hutchinson.&nbsp;

‘Christmas Castle’: Hutchinson man opens home to community with 30 trees, thousands of lights

Angela Penner the Executive Director and Donna Davie the Capital Campaign Coordinator for the Food Bank of Reno County visit about the increased need for services and their upcoming move to their new facility in Feb. 2025.&nbsp;

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 <figcaption>Donna Davis, (L) and Angela Penner - Food Bank of Reno County</figcaption>
 </figure>Angela Penner the Executive Director and Donna Davie the Capital Campaign Coordinator for the Food Bank of Reno County visit about the increased need for services and their upcoming move to their new facility in Feb. 2025.&nbsp;<div><iframe title="Angela Penner and Donna Davis - Food Bank of Reno County" 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=ujj78-19b262f-pb&from=pb6admin&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=60a0c8&font-color=auto&logo_link=episode_page&btn-skin=3267a3" loading="lazy"></iframe></div>

🎧 BW Morning Show Interview: Angela Penner and Donna Davis, Food Bank of Reno County

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 <figcaption>Photo Courtesy Nick Fisher</figcaption>
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🎧 BW Morning Show Interview: Nick Fisher, The Christmas Castle

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Today is Election Day in Reno County, as voters across the area head to the polls to elect city council members, school board representatives, mayors, and other local officials. All races on the ballot headed straight to the general election, as no contest drew enough candidates to require a primary earlier this year.

Polls open at 7 a.m. and close at 7 p.m. today, and all registered voters are encouraged to cast their ballots at designated voting centers or precincts. Voters can verify their registration status or find polling locations through the Kansas Secretary of State’s office or the Reno County Clerk.

Hutchinson – 3 Council Members (2- 4year terms, 1 – 2-year
term)&nbsp; &nbsp; •&nbsp; Southwest District:&nbsp; Greg Fast, Kaden Winters&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;•&nbsp; •&nbsp; Northwest District: Stacy Goss, Devon Reese&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; •&nbsp; At-Large: Darrin Truan, Carlton “Duke” DeVaul

Nickerson – 3 City Council (4-year terms), Mayor 2-year
term)
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; •&nbsp; Mayor: Peggy Laura Reubke, Trina Stum&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; •&nbsp; City Council: Brad Berridge, Sarah Gilber, Bryan Montoya,&nbsp;Angela Richard, Godon Roth Sherri Skeen&nbsp;

Abbyville – 2 Council Members (4-year terms)
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; •&nbsp; City Council: James A Carter,
Kristin Runyon

Arlington – 3 Council Members (4-year terms)&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; •&nbsp;&nbsp;City Council: Christine
Marshall

Buhler - 2 Council Members (4-year terms), Mayor (4-year
term)
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; •&nbsp; Mayor: Ryan Wray •&nbsp; City Council: Andrew Epp, Michael Knopp, Samantha Neill, Darrell Schultz

Haven – 3 Council Members (4-year terms)
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; •&nbsp; City Council: Corey D. Brock, Donald Cofer, Ciara Powers, Shelli Rettig&nbsp;

Langdon -&nbsp;3 Council Members (2 yr terms), 1 Mayor (2 yr term) &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;No filings&nbsp;

Partridge -&nbsp;2 Council Members (4 yr terms), 1 Mayor (4 yr term) •&nbsp; Mayor: Rick Smith&nbsp;&nbsp;

Plevna - 5 Council Members (2 yr terms), 1 Mayor (2 yr term) •&nbsp; City Council:&nbsp; James Hall, Gail L. Holcomb, Amber Mendenhall (Griffin)

Pretty Prairie – 2 Council Members (4-year terms), Mayor
(4-year term)&nbsp; &nbsp; •&nbsp; Mayor: Dustin VanScyoc •&nbsp; City Council:&nbsp;Jacob Strohl,&nbsp;Jeff McLeland

South Hutchinson -&nbsp;3 Council Members (4 yr terms) •&nbsp; City Council: Valerie Griffin&nbsp;&nbsp;

Sylvia – 2 Council Members (4-year terms), Mayor (2-year
term)&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; •&nbsp; Mayor:&nbsp; Carlyn G. Conrad, Dustin Pugh&nbsp; •&nbsp; Council: Keith Blaske, Douglas W. Hall, Kathi Keesling, Jonni Labs&nbsp;

The Highlands – 3 Council Members (4-year terms) Mayor
(2-year term)&nbsp; •&nbsp; • Mayor:&nbsp; Lacey Stibe • Council: Jacqulyn Sue (Jackie) Ashcraft, Joey Dean, Christina Gardner, Jeff Jackson, Raymond E. Morris Jr.&nbsp;

Turon - 3&nbsp; Council Members (2- 4 yr terms, 1- 2 yr term), 1 Mayor (2 yr term) • James M Knoll, Rose Richter, Christopher L West&nbsp;

Willowbrook -&nbsp;5 Council Members (2 yr terms), 1 Mayor (2 yr term) &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;No filings&nbsp;

School District / Community College Offices

Hutchinson Community College -&nbsp;3 Board Members (4-year term) –
Positions 2,4,6&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; •&nbsp; Pos. 2: Rodney Calhoun
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; •&nbsp; Pos. 4: Jan Young&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; •&nbsp; Pos. 6: Todd B Miller

Hutchinson USD 308 - 3 Board Members (4 yr term) - At Large &nbsp; •&nbsp; BOE - At Large -Laura Corey, Lindsey Hatfield, Gregory Scott Johnson, Jeff Roberson, Cheryl L Thompton, Shontina R Tipton

Nickerson/South Hutchinson USD 309 -&nbsp;3 Board Members (4 yr term) - Positions 4, 5, 6 •&nbsp; Pos. 1 (Unexpired Term) -&nbsp;Staci Watson, Staci Watson •&nbsp; Pos. 3 (Unexpired Term) - Lorna Geist&nbsp; •&nbsp; Pos. 4 -&nbsp;Matt Nisly •&nbsp; Pos. 5 - Brent Engelland

Fairfield USD 310 - 3 Board Members (4-year term) – At Large&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; •&nbsp; BOE- At
Large: Erica Inslee,&nbsp;Darren Busick,&nbsp;Derek Zongker

Pretty Prairie USD 311 -&nbsp;3 Board Members (4-year term) – At Large •&nbsp; BOE – At Large:&nbsp; Chad Basinger, Jay Gehring, Tim Nolan&nbsp;

Haven USD 312 - 3 Board Members (4 yr term) - Positions 4, 5, 6 •&nbsp; Pos. 4 -&nbsp;Corey D. Brock, Nicole Sander, Gavin Tate •&nbsp; Pos. 5 - Kenneth L Nisly&nbsp; •&nbsp; Pos. 6 - Jessica Jacques

Buhler USD 313 -&nbsp;3 Board Members (4 yr term) - Positions 4, 5, 6 •&nbsp; Pos. 4 -&nbsp;Todd Carr •&nbsp; Pos. 5 - Laura Meyer Dick&nbsp; •&nbsp; Pos. 6 - Monte Cross&nbsp;

<figure>
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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Today is Election Day in Reno County, as voters across the area head to the polls to elect city council members, school board representatives, mayors, and other local officials. All races on the ballot headed straight to the general election, as no contest drew enough candidates to require a primary earlier this year.Polls open at 7 a.m. and close at 7 p.m. today, and all registered voters are encouraged to cast their ballots at designated voting centers or precincts. Voters can verify their registration status or find polling locations through the Kansas Secretary of State’s office or the Reno County Clerk.<h2>City Offices</h2>Hutchinson – 3 Council Members (2- 4year terms, 1 – 2-year
term)&nbsp; &nbsp; •&nbsp; Southwest District:&nbsp; Greg Fast, Kaden Winters&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;•&nbsp; •&nbsp; Northwest District: Stacy Goss, Devon Reese&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; •&nbsp; At-Large: Darrin Truan, Carlton “Duke” DeVaul Nickerson – 3 City Council (4-year terms), Mayor 2-year
term)
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; •&nbsp; Mayor: Peggy Laura Reubke, Trina Stum&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; •&nbsp; City Council: Brad Berridge, Sarah Gilber, Bryan Montoya,&nbsp;Angela Richard, Godon Roth Sherri Skeen&nbsp;Abbyville – 2 Council Members (4-year terms)
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; •&nbsp; City Council: James A Carter,
Kristin Runyon Arlington – 3 Council Members (4-year terms)&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; •&nbsp;&nbsp;City Council: Christine
MarshallBuhler - 2 Council Members (4-year terms), Mayor (4-year
term)
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; •&nbsp; Mayor: Ryan Wray •&nbsp; City Council: Andrew Epp, Michael Knopp, Samantha Neill, Darrell Schultz Haven – 3 Council Members (4-year terms)
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; •&nbsp; City Council: Corey D. Brock, Donald Cofer, Ciara Powers, Shelli Rettig&nbsp;Langdon -&nbsp;3 Council Members (2 yr terms), 1 Mayor (2 yr term) &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;No filings&nbsp;Partridge -&nbsp;2 Council Members (4 yr terms), 1 Mayor (4 yr term) •&nbsp; Mayor: Rick Smith&nbsp;&nbsp;Plevna - 5 Council Members (2 yr terms), 1 Mayor (2 yr term) •&nbsp; City Council:&nbsp; James Hall, Gail L. Holcomb, Amber Mendenhall (Griffin)Pretty Prairie – 2 Council Members (4-year terms), Mayor
(4-year term)&nbsp; &nbsp; •&nbsp; Mayor: Dustin VanScyoc •&nbsp; City Council:&nbsp;Jacob Strohl,&nbsp;Jeff McLelandSouth Hutchinson -&nbsp;3 Council Members (4 yr terms) •&nbsp; City Council: Valerie Griffin&nbsp;&nbsp;Sylvia – 2 Council Members (4-year terms), Mayor (2-year
term)&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; •&nbsp; Mayor:&nbsp; Carlyn G. Conrad, Dustin Pugh&nbsp; •&nbsp; Council: Keith Blaske, Douglas W. Hall, Kathi Keesling, Jonni Labs&nbsp;The Highlands – 3 Council Members (4-year terms) Mayor
(2-year term)&nbsp; •&nbsp; • Mayor:&nbsp; Lacey Stibe • Council: Jacqulyn Sue (Jackie) Ashcraft, Joey Dean, Christina Gardner, Jeff Jackson, Raymond E. Morris Jr.&nbsp;Turon - 3&nbsp; Council Members (2- 4 yr terms, 1- 2 yr term), 1 Mayor (2 yr term) • James M Knoll, Rose Richter, Christopher L West&nbsp;Willowbrook -&nbsp;5 Council Members (2 yr terms), 1 Mayor (2 yr term) &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;No filings&nbsp;<h2>School District / Community College Offices</h2>Hutchinson Community College -&nbsp;3 Board Members (4-year term) –
Positions 2,4,6&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; •&nbsp; Pos. 2: Rodney Calhoun
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; •&nbsp; Pos. 4: Jan Young&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; •&nbsp; Pos. 6: Todd B MillerHutchinson USD 308 - 3 Board Members (4 yr term) - At Large &nbsp; •&nbsp; BOE - At Large -Laura Corey, Lindsey Hatfield, Gregory Scott Johnson, Jeff Roberson, Cheryl L Thompton, Shontina R TiptonNickerson/South Hutchinson USD 309 -&nbsp;3 Board Members (4 yr term) - Positions 4, 5, 6 •&nbsp; Pos. 1 (Unexpired Term) -&nbsp;Staci Watson, Staci Watson •&nbsp; Pos. 3 (Unexpired Term) - Lorna Geist&nbsp; •&nbsp; Pos. 4 -&nbsp;Matt Nisly •&nbsp; Pos. 5 - Brent EngellandFairfield USD 310 - 3 Board Members (4-year term) – At Large&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; •&nbsp; BOE- At
Large: Erica Inslee,&nbsp;Darren Busick,&nbsp;Derek Zongker Pretty Prairie USD 311 -&nbsp;3 Board Members (4-year term) – At Large •&nbsp; BOE – At Large:&nbsp; Chad Basinger, Jay Gehring, Tim Nolan&nbsp;Haven USD 312 - 3 Board Members (4 yr term) - Positions 4, 5, 6 •&nbsp; Pos. 4 -&nbsp;Corey D. Brock, Nicole Sander, Gavin Tate •&nbsp; Pos. 5 - Kenneth L Nisly&nbsp; •&nbsp; Pos. 6 - Jessica JacquesBuhler USD 313 -&nbsp;3 Board Members (4 yr term) - Positions 4, 5, 6 •&nbsp; Pos. 4 -&nbsp;Todd Carr •&nbsp; Pos. 5 - Laura Meyer Dick&nbsp; •&nbsp; Pos. 6 - Monte Cross&nbsp;

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HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Reno County Child Care Task Force is offering two free professional development opportunities for child care providers this November, with funding support and incentives designed to strengthen the local child care workforce.

The first event is a Pediatric CPR and First Aid Training, provided by Child Care Links. This monthly session equips child care professionals with essential emergency response skills and is being offered at no cost to Reno County providers thanks to the Task Force’s support.

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Reno County Child Care Task Force is offering two free professional development opportunities for child care providers this November, with funding support and incentives designed to strengthen the local child care workforce.The first event is a Pediatric CPR and First Aid Training, provided by Child Care Links. This monthly session equips child care professionals with essential emergency response skills and is being offered at no cost to Reno County providers thanks to the Task Force’s support.<ol>
 <li>When: Saturday, November 8, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.</li><li>Where: Hutchinson Community College, 1300 N. Plum St., Hutchinson</li>
 </ol>The second opportunity is part of the Reno County Child Care Coalition’s ongoing monthly in-service training series, aimed at helping early childhood professionals enhance their skills and meet training requirements.<ol>
 <li>What: "Constructing, Manipulating, Investigating – It’s SCIENCE and So Much More"</li><li>When: Friday, November 14</li><li>Where: USD 309 Administrative Building, 4501 W. 4th Ave., Hutchinson</li>
 </ol>Both sessions are open for registration at this <a href="http://renocountychildcare.com/training.">link.</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;In addition to free training, Reno County providers will earn $15 per hour for each hour of training completed, offering not only education but financial support for those investing in their professional growth.These efforts are part of the ongoing work by the Reno County Child Care Task Force to expand and strengthen child care resources in the community.For more information or to register, visit the Reno County Child Care Task Force website.