HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Kari Mailloux with the Hutchinson Community Foundation let Hutch Post know that a three-year project called Love Where You Live is for all of those in Reno County, not just those in the Salt City.

"We're asking people all across Reno County to tell us how they feel about their communities," Mailloux said. "What do they love about their communities? What are they paying attention to? How will they know if the community is making progress? It starts with a survey right now that is open at <a href="http://renosurvey.com">renosurvey.com</a> through the end of July."

If you're not comfortable with an online survey, they still want to have your input.

"We are distributing paper copies across the county to like city halls and libraries," Mailloux said. "People can stop in and pick up a paper copy and either leave it there or mail it back or bring it back to the Hutchinson Community Foundation."

They are hoping to get a good response to the survey from all of the county's communities.

"Our goal is to get 1,150 responses," Mailloux said. "That breaks down to about 400 in Hutchinson and 125 in each of those smaller communities, at least.&nbsp;We are asking them what makes their community special. We're asking them what do they feel makes their community strong? We're asking them how do they feel about the future of their community? What makes their place unique? We're also asking them what are their priorities? What are they paying attention to in the community? Is it the aesthetics? Is it the jobs? Is it the accessibility of childcare? We want to know so that then we can help residents kind of come together and put collaborative action behind those priorities."

In addition to the survey, there will be community meetings this fall to narrow down priorities so that the foundation can hopefully put some funding behind the most important ones in the coming years.

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 </figure>NICK GOSNELL Hutch PostHUTCHINSON, Kan. — Kari Mailloux with the Hutchinson Community Foundation let Hutch Post know that a three-year project called Love Where You Live is for all of those in Reno County, not just those in the Salt City."We're asking people all across Reno County to tell us how they feel about their communities," Mailloux said. "What do they love about their communities? What are they paying attention to? How will they know if the community is making progress? It starts with a survey right now that is open at <a href="http://renosurvey.com">renosurvey.com</a> through the end of July."If you're not comfortable with an online survey, they still want to have your input."We are distributing paper copies across the county to like city halls and libraries," Mailloux said. "People can stop in and pick up a paper copy and either leave it there or mail it back or bring it back to the Hutchinson Community Foundation."They are hoping to get a good response to the survey from all of the county's communities."Our goal is to get 1,150 responses," Mailloux said. "That breaks down to about 400 in Hutchinson and 125 in each of those smaller communities, at least.&nbsp;We are asking them what makes their community special. We're asking them what do they feel makes their community strong? We're asking them how do they feel about the future of their community? What makes their place unique? We're also asking them what are their priorities? What are they paying attention to in the community? Is it the aesthetics? Is it the jobs? Is it the accessibility of childcare? We want to know so that then we can help residents kind of come together and put collaborative action behind those priorities."In addition to the survey, there will be community meetings this fall to narrow down priorities so that the foundation can hopefully put some funding behind the most important ones in the coming years.<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>

Love Where You Live is for all of Reno County

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Kansas State Fair Board meets Wednesday in Hutchinson and on Zoom. 

As part of the agenda, there will be updates from the Kansas State Fair Foundation on fundraising for the Bison Arena project, an update on marketing for the fair from BowerComm, an update on racing at the fairgrounds from Phil Nightingale and a look ahead to the tabletop exercise from the Department of Homeland Security taking place at the Fairgrounds on Thursday.

The Board meeting is at 2 p.m. at the Fair Administration Building at 2000 North Poplar on the Fairgrounds.

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Kansas State Fair Board meets Wednesday in Hutchinson and on Zoom. As part of the agenda, there will be updates from the Kansas State Fair Foundation on fundraising for the Bison Arena project, an update on marketing for the fair from BowerComm, an update on racing at the fairgrounds from Phil Nightingale and a look ahead to the tabletop exercise from the Department of Homeland Security taking place at the Fairgrounds on Thursday.The Board meeting is at 2 p.m. at the Fair Administration Building at 2000 North Poplar on the Fairgrounds.<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>

State Fair Board meets Wednesday

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Republican candidate for Kansas House District 102, Tyson Thrall, is holding a meet and greet event Tuesday evening, July 9 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Westside Baptist Church in their Family Life Center building at 400 West 12th.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Thrall said in a social media post announcing the event, "As a staunch constitutional conservative, Thrall champions the preservation of individual freedoms and rights as outlined in the U.S. Constitution."

Come ask questions and share your ideas for Kansas and the district.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Republican candidate for Kansas House District 102, Tyson Thrall, is holding a meet and greet event Tuesday evening, July 9 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Westside Baptist Church in their Family Life Center building at 400 West 12th.&nbsp; &nbsp;Thrall said in a social media post announcing the event, "As a staunch constitutional conservative, Thrall champions the preservation of individual freedoms and rights as outlined in the U.S. Constitution."Come ask questions and share your ideas for Kansas and the district.&nbsp;&nbsp;<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>

Republican candidate for District 102 holding event

RENO COUNTY — The Board of County Commissioners will discuss a new policy for department heads at their meeting on Wednesday.

According to agenda documents, current policy is in place that states that all department heads must live in Reno County and are given 8 months to relocate once accepting a department head position. 

With the current struggles in some specialized professions, it may be necessary to be more flexible in residence. Below is the proposed procedure.

1. Residency Requirement: Department heads are required to establish residency within the County within a reasonable amount of time upon assuming their position. Residency shall be defined as maintaining a primary residence within the County limits.

2. Preference for County Residents in Hiring: Current residency within Reno County shall not be the sole factor in determining a successful candidate, but it may be the deciding factor in some instances.

3. Exceptions: Exceptions to the residency requirement may be granted on a case-by-case basis. The County Administrator will review requests for a residency exception and then make a recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners. Exceptions may be considered for department heads with unique qualifications or circumstances that warrant flexibility, such as specialized expertise, unique family situations, or family obligations. Criteria will be based on factors such as the time it would take for the department director to respond on-site in the case of an emergency and if there is a hardship to Reno County by granting the exception.

4. Waivers: Department heads may request waivers for the residency requirement due to extenuating circumstances such as significant hardship or medical reasons. Waiver requests must be reviewed and decided upon first by the County Administrator and then the Board of County Commissioners.

5. Enforcement: Failure to comply with the residency requirement with an approved waiver or exception will be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination.

The Board of County Commissioners meets Wednesday at 9 a.m. in the Veterans Room of the Reno County Courthouse.

<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;

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 </figure>RENO COUNTY — The Board of County Commissioners will discuss a new policy for department heads at their meeting on Wednesday.According to agenda documents, current policy is in place that states that all department heads must live in Reno County and are given 8 months to relocate once accepting a department head position. With the current struggles in some specialized professions, it may be necessary to be more flexible in residence. Below is the proposed procedure.1. Residency Requirement: Department heads are required to establish residency within the County within a reasonable amount of time upon assuming their position. Residency shall be defined as maintaining a primary residence within the County limits.2. Preference for County Residents in Hiring: Current residency within Reno County shall not be the sole factor in determining a successful candidate, but it may be the deciding factor in some instances.3. Exceptions: Exceptions to the residency requirement may be granted on a case-by-case basis. The County Administrator will review requests for a residency exception and then make a recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners. Exceptions may be considered for department heads with unique qualifications or circumstances that warrant flexibility, such as specialized expertise, unique family situations, or family obligations. Criteria will be based on factors such as the time it would take for the department director to respond on-site in the case of an emergency and if there is a hardship to Reno County by granting the exception.4. Waivers: Department heads may request waivers for the residency requirement due to extenuating circumstances such as significant hardship or medical reasons. Waiver requests must be reviewed and decided upon first by the County Administrator and then the Board of County Commissioners.5. Enforcement: Failure to comply with the residency requirement with an approved waiver or exception will be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination.The Board of County Commissioners meets Wednesday at 9 a.m. in the Veterans Room of the Reno County Courthouse.<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;

Board of County Commissioners take on department head residency policy

Kim Baldwin, McPherson County farmer and rancher

A few months ago, I registered my two children for two weeks of swimming lessons at our town’s pool. Registering my 8-year-old daughter for lessons was a nonnegotiable. She needs to continue learning skills that’ll help her keep her head above water while also gaining strength as a swimmer. My son, on the other hand, had a choice of taking lessons or not. 

When I presented him with the option of lessons, I warned him that he’d probably be the oldest kid in his swim level. I told him I’d again register him for the highest level offered at the pool. He easily met all of the required swim skills in that same level last summer, so this would be more like a review rather than an assessment. I half thought he’d decide to pass on lessons because of my warning. 

After a few minutes of contemplation, my son announced that if taking 45-minute swimming lessons guaranteed him pool time for two weeks, he’d do it!

Summer for my family is definitely spent a little differently than others. Yes, there’s guaranteed pool time in the form of swimming lessons for two weeks. Yes, there’s summer ball games with friends, and occasionally there’s a friend that can come over to play or spend the night. But summer for my family also means a steady flow of farmwork, and the kids are an active part of it all. Because of that, we generally experience long summer days and sleep hard at night before getting up and starting the day before it gets too hot.

Between wheat harvest, planting of fall crops, irrigation chores, checking livestock and debris cleanup following summer storms, my two kids will always have a different summertime story compared to their classmates. 

There have been times I have questioned my decision to haul the kids to town every day for two weeks during our busiest time of the year. Scheduling swim lessons in the middle of winter would work better with our farming schedule. However, I have to remind myself they need to experience the joys of summer as children. 

Yes, they need to understand the value of work. Yes, they need to be given responsibilities. Yes, they need to see that being part of a farming family includes helping when needed.

And honestly, leaving the farm and driving to town so the kids can get their guaranteed pool time also means that I have an opportunity to relax in the shade and read a book or listen to a podcast for 45 minutes by myself – something I might not do without this intentionally built-in time during the summer. It’s been a pleasant opportunity to pause and enjoy short breaks during an otherwise very busy time of the year.

The joys of summer can be had at any age, it’s just a matter of recognizing when the opportunity presents itself and making the time to take advantage of those moments.

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

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 </figure>Kim Baldwin, McPherson County farmer and rancherA few months ago, I registered my two children for two weeks of swimming lessons at our town’s pool. Registering my 8-year-old daughter for lessons was a nonnegotiable. She needs to continue learning skills that’ll help her keep her head above water while also gaining strength as a swimmer. My son, on the other hand, had a choice of taking lessons or not. When I presented him with the option of lessons, I warned him that he’d probably be the oldest kid in his swim level. I told him I’d again register him for the highest level offered at the pool. He easily met all of the required swim skills in that same level last summer, so this would be more like a review rather than an assessment. I half thought he’d decide to pass on lessons because of my warning. After a few minutes of contemplation, my son announced that if taking 45-minute swimming lessons guaranteed him pool time for two weeks, he’d do it!Summer for my family is definitely spent a little differently than others. Yes, there’s guaranteed pool time in the form of swimming lessons for two weeks. Yes, there’s summer ball games with friends, and occasionally there’s a friend that can come over to play or spend the night. But summer for my family also means a steady flow of farmwork, and the kids are an active part of it all. Because of that, we generally experience long summer days and sleep hard at night before getting up and starting the day before it gets too hot.Between wheat harvest, planting of fall crops, irrigation chores, checking livestock and debris cleanup following summer storms, my two kids will always have a different summertime story compared to their classmates. There have been times I have questioned my decision to haul the kids to town every day for two weeks during our busiest time of the year. Scheduling swim lessons in the middle of winter would work better with our farming schedule. However, I have to remind myself they need to experience the joys of summer as children. Yes, they need to understand the value of work. Yes, they need to be given responsibilities. Yes, they need to see that being part of a farming family includes helping when needed.And honestly, leaving the farm and driving to town so the kids can get their guaranteed pool time also means that I have an opportunity to relax in the shade and read a book or listen to a podcast for 45 minutes by myself – something I might not do without this intentionally built-in time during the summer. It’s been a pleasant opportunity to pause and enjoy short breaks during an otherwise very busy time of the year.The joys of summer can be had at any age, it’s just a matter of recognizing when the opportunity presents itself and making the time to take advantage of those moments."Insight" is a weekly column published by Kansas Farm Bureau, the state's largest farm organization whose mission is to strengthen agriculture and the lives of Kansans through advocacy, education and service. Copyright © 2024 Kansas Farm Bureau, All rights reserved.<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>

Insight: The joys of summer

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;

7/9/2024 12:36 AM-Jonathan	Edward Rankin-Failure to Appear

7/8/2024 11:48 PM-Timothy	Ward Peters-Disorderly Conduct; Fighting words or noisy conduct

7/8/2024 7:31 PM-Steven	Anthony Hamby-Criminal Damage to Property; Without consent; $1,000 to $24,999

7/8/2024 6:52 PM-Samuel	Othon Christians-Poss of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulant; Use or Possess with Intent to use Drug Paraphernalia into Human Body

7/8/2024 6:31 PM-Elias	Silva Delacruz-Probation Violation

7/8/2024 6:05 PM-Mandy	Lynn Bagby-Viol protection order; Restraining order; Criminal Damage to Property; Without consent; $1,000 to $24,999

7/8/2024 4:22 PM-Victoria Velazquez-Failure to Appear

7/8/2024 3:25 PM-Justice	Jackson Hopper-Failure to Appear

7/8/2024 2:57 PM-David	Charles Keffer-Probation Violation; Failure to Appear

7/8/2024 2:52 PM-Justin	Quaid Walker-Direct Contempt&nbsp;

7/8/2024 2:47 PM-Austin	Dale Peterson-Poss of marijuana; Distrib heroin/certain stim/fentanyl; 1 - &lt;3; Endangering a Child; AGGRAVATED; Expose to the Sale/Manufacture Methamphetamine; Possession of Paraphernalia with Intent to Manufacture/Plant/Cultivate/Distribute Controlled Substance&nbsp;

7/8/2024 1:08 PM-Alyssa	Nicole King-Probation Violation

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 </figure>Here’s the latest booking activity from the Reno County Jail. This information is provided by the Reno County Sheriff’s Office and is not criminal history. The Hutch Post assumes no legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, or completeness, of this information. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.&nbsp;——————————————&nbsp; &nbsp;7/9/2024 12:36 AM-Jonathan	Edward Rankin-Failure to Appear7/8/2024 11:48 PM-Timothy	Ward Peters-Disorderly Conduct; Fighting words or noisy conduct7/8/2024 7:31 PM-Steven	Anthony Hamby-Criminal Damage to Property; Without consent; $1,000 to $24,9997/8/2024 6:52 PM-Samuel	Othon Christians-Poss of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulant; Use or Possess with Intent to use Drug Paraphernalia into Human Body7/8/2024 6:31 PM-Elias	Silva Delacruz-Probation Violation7/8/2024 6:05 PM-Mandy	Lynn Bagby-Viol protection order; Restraining order; Criminal Damage to Property; Without consent; $1,000 to $24,9997/8/2024 4:22 PM-Victoria Velazquez-Failure to Appear7/8/2024 3:25 PM-Justice	Jackson Hopper-Failure to Appear7/8/2024 2:57 PM-David	Charles Keffer-Probation Violation; Failure to Appear7/8/2024 2:52 PM-Justin	Quaid Walker-Direct Contempt&nbsp;7/8/2024 2:47 PM-Austin	Dale Peterson-Poss of marijuana; Distrib heroin/certain stim/fentanyl; 1 - &lt;3; Endangering a Child; AGGRAVATED; Expose to the Sale/Manufacture Methamphetamine; Possession of Paraphernalia with Intent to Manufacture/Plant/Cultivate/Distribute Controlled Substance&nbsp;7/8/2024 1:08 PM-Alyssa	Nicole King-Probation Violation

Daily Bookings

This is day 12 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.

Officially, the Kansas wheat harvest is 92 percent complete, well ahead of 55 percent complete last year and 72 percent for the five-year average, according to the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service crop progress report for the week ending July 7, 2024. Northwest Kansas has the most remaining wheat to be cut at 70 percent harvested.

Kansas had widespread rain over the weekend, which kept harvest on Monday at a standstill for many areas. Still, the southwest area is about 91 percent complete and wrapping straggling fields after beginning harvest early - the first week of June compared to the normal Father’s Day start.&nbsp;

Lori Deyoe, grain originator with Skyland Grain, covers a wide swath of the western third of the state - from Leoti to the southern Kansas border and from the western border with Colorado to Kismet. Based in Ulysess in Grant County, she reported good weather throughout the growing season. Snow in December made the crop and the cooler, wetter weather in May during filling finished it nicely - for those that received those rains.&nbsp;

She estimated taking in more than double the wheat from last year’s slap in the face. After thinking this year’s harvest would be sub-average, the final numbers look to hit average or maybe even a tick better. The wheat in the bins is headed via truck to the mills near Wichita, fulfilling demand within the state.&nbsp;

Yields range from 10 to 85 bushels per acre for dryland wheat and 85 to 115 bushels per acre on irrigated fields. Test weights started out tremendous above 60 pounds per bushel at the start of harvest, but after much-needed rains moved in have gone down. Proteins have been extremely regionalized ranging from 10 percent to above 12 percent.&nbsp;

“Everybody is extremely happy with their farm averages coming in from the field,” Deyoe said. “Everyone is ecstatic we’re getting the rains we’re getting, but wish we had been done with harvest before they started.”&nbsp;

The gully-washer on Saturday night will benefit fall crops, keeping producers delayed from the one or two cutting days needed to fully wrap up harvest. Farmers near Lakin would have finished Sunday or Monday and custom harvest crews are making quick work of remaining fields around Johnson. Last, but not least, irrigated fields north of Ulysses will likely be the last few to be cut.&nbsp;

Near Norton, Chris Tanner started cutting his WestBred Grainfield wheat on Monday, June 24, only to be delayed by rain the next day. They had been cutting a phenomenal crop with yields between 50 and 60 bushels per acre, strong test weights ranging from 59 to 63 pounds per bushel and great protein at 12 to 14 percent.&nbsp;

“We are in a sweet spot here,” Tanner said.&nbsp;

He credited an ideal growing season to good moisture throughout the year. Sufficient moisture at drilling meant the wheat came up early with well-established stands. In the spring, the wheat emerged from dormancy early, but in good shape and the luck continued.&nbsp;

While the weather was on-track, fertilizer prices were high, and Tanner noted he spent money on fungicide applications due to rust pressure. Producers did abandon some fields due to Wheat Streak Mosaic Virus, which has been bad in the area, in addition to some yield loss from Barley yellow dwarf virus.&nbsp;

A couple of 1.5 inch rains and several smaller showers have decreased yields 10 to 12 percent, test weights down to 55 to 57 pounds per bushel and protein averaging in the mid-11s. Even with the rain detriment, the year should end above average by the time harvest wraps up by the end of this week.

This year’s harvest is in stark contrast to last year’s disaster when a lot of wheat in northern Norton County was abandoned due to drought. The residue from this year’s crop is some of the best Tanner has had in his career and will benefit his subsequent crops.&nbsp;

“The most exciting part of this year’s harvest is the residue,” Tanner said. “The most disappointing part is the price.”

﻿As fields dry out and those last few acres are cut, the Kansas Wheat crew will issue the final Kansas wheat harvest report on Tuesday, July 9.

﻿The 2024 Harvest Reports are 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, use&nbsp;<a href="https://sfdzp7cab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001q0GCfqPlDIQQcXVICtdUois2ISvKhRsCBrfEDTf_POxVBGH38NOwbkILvZgh8RYwPgboL8oDEkVTm4kjuDyf9Hv0b-YsJykWDHFhPdbx9CUsTKHQKSD1uwiuTLeE8lT5RQT5ye9wxTJdeyWxqMCp2fs9BSRAzX0T_qvZEW45ao825_ZwKN33r2zMdaZeKbAWisE4zd5Wr5OOUdywLLMnGInzXqSo3dVPr0jogR4gaT8=&amp;c=UGmhBH8y6u4j3XawAjNfFDlTHIGw6a3F_1b0UpxKy2JevQ7zNNiDBg==&amp;ch=fqNpyL8AVo2KIi9-rWOA-7qDzsid4BarsFxYIOdlQQELUJgPUw9s9w==">#wheatharvest24</a>&nbsp;on social media.&nbsp;Tag us at @kansaswheat on&nbsp;<a href="https://sfdzp7cab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001q0GCfqPlDIQQcXVICtdUois2ISvKhRsCBrfEDTf_POxVBGH38NOwbifSjWPqvufqTWCg2Uaicg-YpXmrcEyYIeCsaFpGgvp7RfexYyiY20RrcIH6_JlQXkqhhnwWtV79M5-sw9TLT-BnjTAckSKngLA0zJVf1q76RHHe1_GCu9U=&amp;c=UGmhBH8y6u4j3XawAjNfFDlTHIGw6a3F_1b0UpxKy2JevQ7zNNiDBg==&amp;ch=fqNpyL8AVo2KIi9-rWOA-7qDzsid4BarsFxYIOdlQQELUJgPUw9s9w==">Facebook</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://sfdzp7cab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001q0GCfqPlDIQQcXVICtdUois2ISvKhRsCBrfEDTf_POxVBGH38NOwboMfAcvjcjYt3QPyXPy4Z4dK1fxfRu34bGnnBwkuqCjDme8XzCGIrU0rqc8uekCe2yKyMXfUJ61zHRaMN19YwwPeMo1EEXxoI4slvQmQAIIn&amp;c=UGmhBH8y6u4j3XawAjNfFDlTHIGw6a3F_1b0UpxKy2JevQ7zNNiDBg==&amp;ch=fqNpyL8AVo2KIi9-rWOA-7qDzsid4BarsFxYIOdlQQELUJgPUw9s9w==">Instagram</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://sfdzp7cab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001q0GCfqPlDIQQcXVICtdUois2ISvKhRsCBrfEDTf_POxVBGH38NOwbpn9k9iaARF9C_0aosn9vVR9gVy5rjqphBfgw9VaqmKfZ-skVjRKV1Q8rsiu6rzdGyzSvLQpUrl3FVVAk5dKgvUillN1TRFe2YTNNzCN_y-L&amp;c=UGmhBH8y6u4j3XawAjNfFDlTHIGw6a3F_1b0UpxKy2JevQ7zNNiDBg==&amp;ch=fqNpyL8AVo2KIi9-rWOA-7qDzsid4BarsFxYIOdlQQELUJgPUw9s9w==">Twitter</a>&nbsp;to share your harvest story and photos.

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 </figure>JULIA DEBES Kansas WheatThis is day 12 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.Officially, the Kansas wheat harvest is 92 percent complete, well ahead of 55 percent complete last year and 72 percent for the five-year average, according to the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service crop progress report for the week ending July 7, 2024. Northwest Kansas has the most remaining wheat to be cut at 70 percent harvested.Kansas had widespread rain over the weekend, which kept harvest on Monday at a standstill for many areas. Still, the southwest area is about 91 percent complete and wrapping straggling fields after beginning harvest early - the first week of June compared to the normal Father’s Day start.&nbsp;Lori Deyoe, grain originator with Skyland Grain, covers a wide swath of the western third of the state - from Leoti to the southern Kansas border and from the western border with Colorado to Kismet. Based in Ulysess in Grant County, she reported good weather throughout the growing season. Snow in December made the crop and the cooler, wetter weather in May during filling finished it nicely - for those that received those rains.&nbsp;She estimated taking in more than double the wheat from last year’s slap in the face. After thinking this year’s harvest would be sub-average, the final numbers look to hit average or maybe even a tick better. The wheat in the bins is headed via truck to the mills near Wichita, fulfilling demand within the state.&nbsp;Yields range from 10 to 85 bushels per acre for dryland wheat and 85 to 115 bushels per acre on irrigated fields. Test weights started out tremendous above 60 pounds per bushel at the start of harvest, but after much-needed rains moved in have gone down. Proteins have been extremely regionalized ranging from 10 percent to above 12 percent.&nbsp;“Everybody is extremely happy with their farm averages coming in from the field,” Deyoe said. “Everyone is ecstatic we’re getting the rains we’re getting, but wish we had been done with harvest before they started.”&nbsp;The gully-washer on Saturday night will benefit fall crops, keeping producers delayed from the one or two cutting days needed to fully wrap up harvest. Farmers near Lakin would have finished Sunday or Monday and custom harvest crews are making quick work of remaining fields around Johnson. Last, but not least, irrigated fields north of Ulysses will likely be the last few to be cut.&nbsp;Near Norton, Chris Tanner started cutting his WestBred Grainfield wheat on Monday, June 24, only to be delayed by rain the next day. They had been cutting a phenomenal crop with yields between 50 and 60 bushels per acre, strong test weights ranging from 59 to 63 pounds per bushel and great protein at 12 to 14 percent.&nbsp;“We are in a sweet spot here,” Tanner said.&nbsp;He credited an ideal growing season to good moisture throughout the year. Sufficient moisture at drilling meant the wheat came up early with well-established stands. In the spring, the wheat emerged from dormancy early, but in good shape and the luck continued.&nbsp;While the weather was on-track, fertilizer prices were high, and Tanner noted he spent money on fungicide applications due to rust pressure. Producers did abandon some fields due to Wheat Streak Mosaic Virus, which has been bad in the area, in addition to some yield loss from Barley yellow dwarf virus.&nbsp;A couple of 1.5 inch rains and several smaller showers have decreased yields 10 to 12 percent, test weights down to 55 to 57 pounds per bushel and protein averaging in the mid-11s. Even with the rain detriment, the year should end above average by the time harvest wraps up by the end of this week.This year’s harvest is in stark contrast to last year’s disaster when a lot of wheat in northern Norton County was abandoned due to drought. The residue from this year’s crop is some of the best Tanner has had in his career and will benefit his subsequent crops.&nbsp;“The most exciting part of this year’s harvest is the residue,” Tanner said. “The most disappointing part is the price.”﻿As fields dry out and those last few acres are cut, the Kansas Wheat crew will issue the final Kansas wheat harvest report on Tuesday, July 9.﻿The 2024 Harvest Reports are brought to you by the Kansas Wheat Commission, Kansas Association of Wheat Growers, Kansas Grain and Feed Association and the Kansas Cooperative Council. 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Day 12, Kansas Wheat Harvest Report

MCPHERSON, Kan. — According to a Monday release from Chief Chad Mayberry, a person was taken for medical attention from a fire scene early Saturday morning.

Fire crews were called out at 12:32 a.m. Saturday to the 200 block of Mockingbird Lane for a structure fire. MFD responded with two engine companies, a ladder company and a heavy rescue vehicle.&nbsp;

When they got there, crews found smoke and flames showing from a mobile home. Crews made an interior attack on the fire. One person was found inside. That man was taken out and resuscitated by fire crews. He was then taken to McPherson Hospital and then transferred from there to Via Christi St. Francis in Wichita.&nbsp;

The State Fire Marshal's Office is investigating.

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 </figure>McPherson Fire DepartmentMCPHERSON, Kan. — According to a Monday release from Chief Chad Mayberry, a person was taken for medical attention from a fire scene early Saturday morning.Fire crews were called out at 12:32 a.m. Saturday to the 200 block of Mockingbird Lane for a structure fire. MFD responded with two engine companies, a ladder company and a heavy rescue vehicle.&nbsp;When they got there, crews found smoke and flames showing from a mobile home. Crews made an interior attack on the fire. One person was found inside. That man was taken out and resuscitated by fire crews. He was then taken to McPherson Hospital and then transferred from there to Via Christi St. Francis in Wichita.&nbsp;The State Fire Marshal's Office is investigating.<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>

Person injured in weekend fire in McPherson

Kansas Department of Transportation

TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Transportation announces approved bids for state highway construction and maintenance projects. The letting took place June 20, 2024, in Topeka. Some of the bids may include multiple projects that have been bundled based on proximity and type of work.

Harvey ‑&nbsp;135‑40 KA‑0052‑01 ‑ I‑135/36th Street interchange, 2 miles south of the I‑135/U.S. 50 south junction, grading, bridge and surfacing, Pearson Construction LLC, Wichita, Kansas, $16,534,022.31.

Rice ‑&nbsp;14‑80 KA‑7322‑01 ‑ K‑14, beginning 3.77 miles north of the U.S. 56/K‑96/K‑14 junction north to the Rice/Ellsworth county line, pavement marking, 8.3 miles, Roadsafe Traffic Systems Inc., Chicago, Illinois, $230,360.50.

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 </figure>Kansas Department of TransportationTOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Transportation announces approved bids for state highway construction and maintenance projects. The letting took place June 20, 2024, in Topeka. Some of the bids may include multiple projects that have been bundled based on proximity and type of work.Hutch Post area approvals are below:Harvey ‑&nbsp;135‑40 KA‑0052‑01 ‑ I‑135/36th Street interchange, 2 miles south of the I‑135/U.S. 50 south junction, grading, bridge and surfacing, Pearson Construction LLC, Wichita, Kansas, $16,534,022.31.Rice ‑&nbsp;14‑80 KA‑7322‑01 ‑ K‑14, beginning 3.77 miles north of the U.S. 56/K‑96/K‑14 junction north to the Rice/Ellsworth county line, pavement marking, 8.3 miles, Roadsafe Traffic Systems Inc., Chicago, Illinois, $230,360.50.<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>

KDOT announces approved June bids

Kansas Department of Health and Environment

TOPEKA&nbsp;— The Kansas Department of Health and Environment’s (KDHE) Community Health Promotion program is pleased to announce that the recipients of this year’s Chronic Disease Risk Reduction (CDRR) Community grant. In total, the State Fiscal Year 2024 CDRR program covers: 17 grantees, 30 counties and 1,993,817 Kansans (67.8 percent of the total Kansas population).

The CDRR Community Grant Program provides funding, training and technical assistance to communities to address chronic disease risk reduction through evidence-based strategies that impact tobacco use, physical activity and nutrition. Strategies include reducing secondhand smoke exposure, preventing youth from using tobacco, promoting tobacco treatment and the&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDIsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8va2Fuc2FzLnF1aXRsb2dpeC5vcmcvZW4tVVMvP3V0bV9tZWRpdW09ZW1haWwmdXRtX3NvdXJjZT1nb3ZkZWxpdmVyeSIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyNDA3MDguOTcyODU2MTEifQ.RcUTBjJFd4CeNgM1p4ZaefncRgNf0eCPLyncNRU0HlU/s/1305944069/br/245342120406-l">Kansas Tobacco Quitline</a>, increasing physical activity, and improving community nutrition.

“This program empowers local communities to take significant steps toward reducing chronic disease and improving overall health,”&nbsp;KDHE Section Director for Community Health Promotion Mende Barnett said. “We are excited to support and collaborate with our grantees to achieve these important health goals across Kansas.”

Hutch Post area departments receiving funds, with their servicing counties, include:

Barton County Health Department (Barton County, Pawnee, Rice and Stafford counties).

Harvey County Health Department (Harvey County).

Reno County Health Department (Reno County).

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 </figure>Kansas Department of Health and EnvironmentTOPEKA&nbsp;— The Kansas Department of Health and Environment’s (KDHE) Community Health Promotion program is pleased to announce that the recipients of this year’s Chronic Disease Risk Reduction (CDRR) Community grant. In total, the State Fiscal Year 2024 CDRR program covers: 17 grantees, 30 counties and 1,993,817 Kansans (67.8 percent of the total Kansas population).The CDRR Community Grant Program provides funding, training and technical assistance to communities to address chronic disease risk reduction through evidence-based strategies that impact tobacco use, physical activity and nutrition. Strategies include reducing secondhand smoke exposure, preventing youth from using tobacco, promoting tobacco treatment and the&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDIsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8va2Fuc2FzLnF1aXRsb2dpeC5vcmcvZW4tVVMvP3V0bV9tZWRpdW09ZW1haWwmdXRtX3NvdXJjZT1nb3ZkZWxpdmVyeSIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyNDA3MDguOTcyODU2MTEifQ.RcUTBjJFd4CeNgM1p4ZaefncRgNf0eCPLyncNRU0HlU/s/1305944069/br/245342120406-l">Kansas Tobacco Quitline</a>, increasing physical activity, and improving community nutrition.“This program empowers local communities to take significant steps toward reducing chronic disease and improving overall health,”&nbsp;KDHE Section Director for Community Health Promotion Mende Barnett said. “We are excited to support and collaborate with our grantees to achieve these important health goals across Kansas.”Hutch Post area departments receiving funds, with their servicing counties, include:Barton County Health Department (Barton County, Pawnee, Rice and Stafford counties).Harvey County Health Department (Harvey County).Reno County Health Department (Reno County).<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>

Area departments receive grants

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Julie Kallas is the Public Health Emergency Preparedness Coordinator for the Reno County Health Department. She urges the public to be prepared for events out of their control. 

"Preparedness is more than just tornadoes and fires and things like that," Kallas said. "It is a lost driver's license. It is underinsured in your home. It can look a million different ways depending on who you are and your situation. There are a lot of things that change regardless of your age or things like that. Just staying up with the times and making sure that you are prepared for as much as possible."

Preparedness isn't always about the unexpected.

"If you think about public health emergency preparedness, that is being ready for and being ready to respond to emergencies," Kallas said. "Whether it be natural disaster or a man-made or even already events that you're already looking forward to and that you'll be a part of like the state fair, for example."

There is a group that meets at regular intervals to make sure the community is prepared.

"There is several community partners that work together," Kallas said. "The hospital and Hutch Clinic, emergency management, the health department, the VOAD, which is volunteer organizations active in disaster through the United Way. There are several people that are ready to go just in case of a situation like that."

If you need more information on how you can help, go to&nbsp;<a href="https://servks.org/">https://servks.org/</a>.

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 </figure>NICK GOSNELL Hutch PostHUTCHINSON, Kan. — Julie Kallas is the Public Health Emergency Preparedness Coordinator for the Reno County Health Department. She urges the public to be prepared for events out of their control. "Preparedness is more than just tornadoes and fires and things like that," Kallas said. "It is a lost driver's license. It is underinsured in your home. It can look a million different ways depending on who you are and your situation. There are a lot of things that change regardless of your age or things like that. Just staying up with the times and making sure that you are prepared for as much as possible."Preparedness isn't always about the unexpected."If you think about public health emergency preparedness, that is being ready for and being ready to respond to emergencies," Kallas said. "Whether it be natural disaster or a man-made or even already events that you're already looking forward to and that you'll be a part of like the state fair, for example."There is a group that meets at regular intervals to make sure the community is prepared."There is several community partners that work together," Kallas said. "The hospital and Hutch Clinic, emergency management, the health department, the VOAD, which is volunteer organizations active in disaster through the United Way. There are several people that are ready to go just in case of a situation like that."If you need more information on how you can help, go to&nbsp;<a href="https://servks.org/">https://servks.org/</a>.<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>

Preparedness starts with thinking ahead

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Kansas First District Congressman Tracey Mann has been doing town halls across the state while home for the Independence Day holiday.

"The thing that comes up over and over again is the border is just top of mind for people as it should be, you know, this wide open southern border is an absolute chaotic debacle, everybody's seen it for what it is," Mann said.&nbsp; "The other thing is inflation is still hitting people, you know, across our economy, people that are on fixed incomes, our seniors are especially impacted by that."

Also, continuing work on the Farm Bill is an emphasis in the counties Mann visits.

"Why are we even doing this in the first place? Mann asked, rhetorically. "Why do we have five-year farm bills? It's got to be long enough to provide some certainty for producers but short enough that it can adjust and change with the times and the bill that we passed out of the House Committee, I'm on the Ag Committee, I proudly voted for it. That was a really good bill, fiscally conservative bill that stewards taxpayer dollars well and that puts taxpayer dollars in places that we see high return on investment. A really good bill passed out of the House. We need the Senate to do their work, pass out their bill and then for those bills to come together and get them past those floors and signed into law."

Mann said they will get a good farm bill out, even if it takes longer than it already has.

"Worst case scenario is we pass a bad bill," We just can't, we'll not let that happen. Don't forget that crop insurance is mandatory which means crop insurance even if our bill expires or as it expires you know will stay in place and crop insurance is such an important risk management tool for our ag producers. A lot of other important things as well though so we got to get a five-year bill done that locks in certainty for our producers."

The current farm bill extension ends September 30.

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 </figure>NICK GOSNELL Hutch PostHUTCHINSON, Kan. — Kansas First District Congressman Tracey Mann has been doing town halls across the state while home for the Independence Day holiday."The thing that comes up over and over again is the border is just top of mind for people as it should be, you know, this wide open southern border is an absolute chaotic debacle, everybody's seen it for what it is," Mann said.&nbsp; "The other thing is inflation is still hitting people, you know, across our economy, people that are on fixed incomes, our seniors are especially impacted by that."Also, continuing work on the Farm Bill is an emphasis in the counties Mann visits."Why are we even doing this in the first place? Mann asked, rhetorically. "Why do we have five-year farm bills? It's got to be long enough to provide some certainty for producers but short enough that it can adjust and change with the times and the bill that we passed out of the House Committee, I'm on the Ag Committee, I proudly voted for it. That was a really good bill, fiscally conservative bill that stewards taxpayer dollars well and that puts taxpayer dollars in places that we see high return on investment. A really good bill passed out of the House. We need the Senate to do their work, pass out their bill and then for those bills to come together and get them past those floors and signed into law."Mann said they will get a good farm bill out, even if it takes longer than it already has."Worst case scenario is we pass a bad bill," We just can't, we'll not let that happen. Don't forget that crop insurance is mandatory which means crop insurance even if our bill expires or as it expires you know will stay in place and crop insurance is such an important risk management tool for our ag producers. A lot of other important things as well though so we got to get a five-year bill done that locks in certainty for our producers."The current farm bill extension ends September 30.<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;

Mann: Border and farm bill topic at town halls

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Creighton University economist Ernie Goss expects a rate cut from the Federal Reserve in the coming months.

"I don't think they're going to do it in July, but the economy is just too weak for the Fed to keep interest rates this high," Goss said.&nbsp; "They're saying they defeated inflation. Well, they haven't defeated inflation, but weakness is a bigger problem than inflation right now."

The continued struggles of commercial real estate are just one area of the economy that a rate cut might help, in the long run.&nbsp;

"In commercial real estate, a lot of it's related to office space," Goss said. "Of course, that's not as much of an issue in this part of the country as it is in some of the big urban centers like San Francisco, New York, and others. So, in this part of the country, the real estate sector is not nearly in as much trouble here as nationwide, and we're going to see some of that going forward."

There are still some levers that the Fed can pull on to try to get the 'soft landing' they are looking for.

"They're going to pull on the interest rates," Goss said.&nbsp; "That's not the more important one right now. It's others that we're going to see, and that would be in terms of the balance sheet, the Federal Reserve's balance sheet. But right now, they're going to have to adjust some of it, and they're going to have to move fairly quickly now in my judgment once they begin. I think they will begin in September, but it's not going to have enough of an impact on the housing market to reduce the interest rates on the housing market."

The next two-day meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee is July 30-31.

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 </figure>NICK GOSNELL Hutch PostHUTCHINSON, Kan. — Creighton University economist Ernie Goss expects a rate cut from the Federal Reserve in the coming months."I don't think they're going to do it in July, but the economy is just too weak for the Fed to keep interest rates this high," Goss said.&nbsp; "They're saying they defeated inflation. Well, they haven't defeated inflation, but weakness is a bigger problem than inflation right now."The continued struggles of commercial real estate are just one area of the economy that a rate cut might help, in the long run.&nbsp;"In commercial real estate, a lot of it's related to office space," Goss said. "Of course, that's not as much of an issue in this part of the country as it is in some of the big urban centers like San Francisco, New York, and others. So, in this part of the country, the real estate sector is not nearly in as much trouble here as nationwide, and we're going to see some of that going forward."There are still some levers that the Fed can pull on to try to get the 'soft landing' they are looking for."They're going to pull on the interest rates," Goss said.&nbsp; "That's not the more important one right now. It's others that we're going to see, and that would be in terms of the balance sheet, the Federal Reserve's balance sheet. But right now, they're going to have to adjust some of it, and they're going to have to move fairly quickly now in my judgment once they begin. I think they will begin in September, but it's not going to have enough of an impact on the housing market to reduce the interest rates on the housing market."The next two-day meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee is July 30-31.<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;

Goss expects rate cut from Fed later in the year

NICKERSON, Kan. — Kansas Senate candidate Republican Michael Murphy is holding an event on Tuesday, July 16 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Nickerson Community Center.&nbsp;

The event is an opportunity to learn about Murphy's accomplishments as the Representative for House District 114 and why he's running for Senate. 

Also attending will be Steve Schweizer and Kevin Schwertfeger, who are both running for the District 114 seat. You will have a chance to ask questions and share your ideas for Kansas and for the district.

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 </figure>NICKERSON, Kan. — Kansas Senate candidate Republican Michael Murphy is holding an event on Tuesday, July 16 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Nickerson Community Center.&nbsp;The event is an opportunity to learn about Murphy's accomplishments as the Representative for House District 114 and why he's running for Senate. Also attending will be Steve Schweizer and Kevin Schwertfeger, who are both running for the District 114 seat. You will have a chance to ask questions and share your ideas for Kansas and for the district.<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;

Kansas Senate candidate holding event in Nickerson

NEWTON, Kan. — The playground at Lincoln Park and the northeast playground at Athletic Park will be closed next week for repairs to the poured-in-place rubber surfacing.

The contractor will begin with Lincoln Park on Tuesday, July 9 and hopes to complete the work that day. Then they will begin work at Athletic Park on Wednesday, July 10.

Both playgrounds will be fenced off until the surfacing product has cured. Staff expects to have both playgrounds back open to the public no later than Friday, July 12.

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 </figure>City of NewtonNEWTON, Kan. — The playground at Lincoln Park and the northeast playground at Athletic Park will be closed next week for repairs to the poured-in-place rubber surfacing.The contractor will begin with Lincoln Park on Tuesday, July 9 and hopes to complete the work that day. Then they will begin work at Athletic Park on Wednesday, July 10.Both playgrounds will be fenced off until the surfacing product has cured. Staff expects to have both playgrounds back open to the public no later than Friday, July 12.<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;

Newton playgrounds to close for surface repairs

SANDRA MILBURN Reno County Communications Specialist

RENO COUNTY — Reno County has scheduled three Town Hall meetings, in District 1 and District 2, to gather feedback regarding possible expansion of County Wide Zoning and Solar in the unzoned areas of the county.

Monday, July 8, 2024 in the Nickerson Community Center, 11 N. Nickerson St., Nickerson, at 6:30 p.m.

Monday, July 22 , 2024 in the Arlington City Hall, 900 W. Main Street, Arlington, at 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 in the Pretty Prairie City Office, 119 W Main St, Pretty Prairie, at 6:30 p.m.

The Town Halls will all be attended by Reno County Public Works Director Don Brittain, Reno County Planner Mark Vonachen, Reno County Administrator Randy Partington and Reno County Commissioners Randy Parks and Ron Hirst, regarding possible expansion of County Wide Zoning and also Solar in the unzoned areas of Reno County. 

The informal meetings will start with information about what planning and zoning is and what it would mean to residents in the rural parts of Reno County and then gather their comments about zoning. 

Officials will look for feedback to see if there is any interest in commercial solar farms, either the prohibition or allowance of these farms, from people living in the unzoned areas of Reno County. 

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 </figure>SANDRA MILBURN Reno County Communications SpecialistRENO COUNTY — Reno County has scheduled three Town Hall meetings, in District 1 and District 2, to gather feedback regarding possible expansion of County Wide Zoning and Solar in the unzoned areas of the county.Town Hall Meetings Schedule:Monday, July 8, 2024 in the Nickerson Community Center, 11 N. Nickerson St., Nickerson, at 6:30 p.m.Monday, July 22 , 2024 in the Arlington City Hall, 900 W. Main Street, Arlington, at 6:30 p.m.Tuesday, July 23, 2024 in the Pretty Prairie City Office, 119 W Main St, Pretty Prairie, at 6:30 p.m.The Town Halls will all be attended by Reno County Public Works Director Don Brittain, Reno County Planner Mark Vonachen, Reno County Administrator Randy Partington and Reno County Commissioners Randy Parks and Ron Hirst, regarding possible expansion of County Wide Zoning and also Solar in the unzoned areas of Reno County. The informal meetings will start with information about what planning and zoning is and what it would mean to residents in the rural parts of Reno County and then gather their comments about zoning. Officials will look for feedback to see if there is any interest in commercial solar farms, either the prohibition or allowance of these farms, from people living in the unzoned areas of Reno County. This meeting is open to the public.<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;

Town hall meetings on solar start Monday

LINDSBORG, Kan. — It’s the brassy, bright, and promising year of 1959.&nbsp;Boston’s Colonial Theatre is host to the opening night performance of a new musical.&nbsp;When the leading lady mysteriously dies on stage, the entire cast &amp; crew are suspects.&nbsp;Enter a local detective, who just happens to be a musical theatre fan!&nbsp;Packed with glorious tunes and a witty, charming script filled with delightful characters,&nbsp;Curtains&nbsp;is a hilarious journey for both performers and the audience.&nbsp;The Broadway production garnered 8 nominations at the 2007 Tony Awards®&nbsp;including Best Musical.

Started in 1959,&nbsp;<a href="https://ywbzuldab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001BIDe28aWUCAhKo6Aw9YI9yQycJYuf_pzSwL3Qcr3NiBxwCyHS8IVgOHmcCEU_os_UPp9dESPsOYnPhYRF_rnXO4C9Fb7Vn_q5L0KtKr-YxigqpptpuMi7JocwUDZg8OHQ1aRZ7y0NVnKR0tRqSWkNL5PboMf-Pah&amp;c=jYsdQ0NzLquVZTO4xqDVxkFEYmABEafbHnxsLRgUIaPftdmCrSBxGA==&amp;ch=L9tfJbuXfwnDkjD9qwEWqWfXaqNtLTDWY_hc2A4k_aq6sJnizeMTQQ==">Broadway RFD</a>&nbsp;is the longest running outdoor theatre in the state of Kansas. Each Summer, talented members of the Smoky Valley community and surrounding areas come together to bring the highest quality show to patrons. People come far and wide, with their lawn chairs in tow, to sit in the summer breeze and be immersed in song and dance. This longstanding institution strives to bring great entertainment and exposure to the theatrical arts to those who enjoy the Smoky Valley.

<a href="https://ywbzuldab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001BIDe28aWUCAhKo6Aw9YI9yQycJYuf_pzSwL3Qcr3NiBxwCyHS8IVgFJx2dG6k53X5BcQC1g5ZW2d0SnJWhJF_atSdXuHNi76HwOffE7WJ5PaS4zLmSGPCJTC2bHs_6FJAUAdGXpOg_Z7t8cNPINyqmHBAD-H6B6WXt-2ZweP2QA=&amp;c=jYsdQ0NzLquVZTO4xqDVxkFEYmABEafbHnxsLRgUIaPftdmCrSBxGA==&amp;ch=L9tfJbuXfwnDkjD9qwEWqWfXaqNtLTDWY_hc2A4k_aq6sJnizeMTQQ==">Online ticket purchases</a>&nbsp;are available beginning July 1. Tickets can also be purchased at the gate the night of performance. If you are participating in the&nbsp;<a href="https://ywbzuldab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001BIDe28aWUCAhKo6Aw9YI9yQycJYuf_pzSwL3Qcr3NiBxwCyHS8IVgJQDZxk8Fbjp6_UzyDD6sg1sHPKn8yTjD-j-KlHTV2o7uUn-3SOFtFWLBxPI4AfnLk2fv5OWyV_jEoJDKZ8XHXsclmG3AeOBiqcSYawdhTOT&amp;c=jYsdQ0NzLquVZTO4xqDVxkFEYmABEafbHnxsLRgUIaPftdmCrSBxGA==&amp;ch=L9tfJbuXfwnDkjD9qwEWqWfXaqNtLTDWY_hc2A4k_aq6sJnizeMTQQ==">Sunflower Summer program</a>, check out the ticket options for attending Broadway RFD:&nbsp;each Kansas student and their parents are provided one free visit to each of the participating attractions&nbsp;(from the Sunflower Summer FAQ on the smartphone app).

Perfomances are July 19, 20, 26, &amp; 27 all beginning at 8:30 p.m. Bleacher seating is available, but you are encouraged to bring your own lawn chair. Concessions are available. The Swensson Memorial Bandshell is located in Swensson Park, 400 N. Main Street.

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 </figure>HOLLY LOFTON Lindsborg CVBLINDSBORG, Kan. — It’s the brassy, bright, and promising year of 1959.&nbsp;Boston’s Colonial Theatre is host to the opening night performance of a new musical.&nbsp;When the leading lady mysteriously dies on stage, the entire cast &amp; crew are suspects.&nbsp;Enter a local detective, who just happens to be a musical theatre fan!&nbsp;Packed with glorious tunes and a witty, charming script filled with delightful characters,&nbsp;Curtains&nbsp;is a hilarious journey for both performers and the audience.&nbsp;The Broadway production garnered 8 nominations at the 2007 Tony Awards®&nbsp;including Best Musical.Started in 1959,&nbsp;<a href="https://ywbzuldab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001BIDe28aWUCAhKo6Aw9YI9yQycJYuf_pzSwL3Qcr3NiBxwCyHS8IVgOHmcCEU_os_UPp9dESPsOYnPhYRF_rnXO4C9Fb7Vn_q5L0KtKr-YxigqpptpuMi7JocwUDZg8OHQ1aRZ7y0NVnKR0tRqSWkNL5PboMf-Pah&amp;c=jYsdQ0NzLquVZTO4xqDVxkFEYmABEafbHnxsLRgUIaPftdmCrSBxGA==&amp;ch=L9tfJbuXfwnDkjD9qwEWqWfXaqNtLTDWY_hc2A4k_aq6sJnizeMTQQ==">Broadway RFD</a>&nbsp;is the longest running outdoor theatre in the state of Kansas. Each Summer, talented members of the Smoky Valley community and surrounding areas come together to bring the highest quality show to patrons. People come far and wide, with their lawn chairs in tow, to sit in the summer breeze and be immersed in song and dance. This longstanding institution strives to bring great entertainment and exposure to the theatrical arts to those who enjoy the Smoky Valley.<a href="https://ywbzuldab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001BIDe28aWUCAhKo6Aw9YI9yQycJYuf_pzSwL3Qcr3NiBxwCyHS8IVgFJx2dG6k53X5BcQC1g5ZW2d0SnJWhJF_atSdXuHNi76HwOffE7WJ5PaS4zLmSGPCJTC2bHs_6FJAUAdGXpOg_Z7t8cNPINyqmHBAD-H6B6WXt-2ZweP2QA=&amp;c=jYsdQ0NzLquVZTO4xqDVxkFEYmABEafbHnxsLRgUIaPftdmCrSBxGA==&amp;ch=L9tfJbuXfwnDkjD9qwEWqWfXaqNtLTDWY_hc2A4k_aq6sJnizeMTQQ==">Online ticket purchases</a>&nbsp;are available beginning July 1. Tickets can also be purchased at the gate the night of performance. If you are participating in the&nbsp;<a href="https://ywbzuldab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001BIDe28aWUCAhKo6Aw9YI9yQycJYuf_pzSwL3Qcr3NiBxwCyHS8IVgJQDZxk8Fbjp6_UzyDD6sg1sHPKn8yTjD-j-KlHTV2o7uUn-3SOFtFWLBxPI4AfnLk2fv5OWyV_jEoJDKZ8XHXsclmG3AeOBiqcSYawdhTOT&amp;c=jYsdQ0NzLquVZTO4xqDVxkFEYmABEafbHnxsLRgUIaPftdmCrSBxGA==&amp;ch=L9tfJbuXfwnDkjD9qwEWqWfXaqNtLTDWY_hc2A4k_aq6sJnizeMTQQ==">Sunflower Summer program</a>, check out the ticket options for attending Broadway RFD:&nbsp;each Kansas student and their parents are provided one free visit to each of the participating attractions&nbsp;(from the Sunflower Summer FAQ on the smartphone app).Perfomances are July 19, 20, 26, &amp; 27 all beginning at 8:30 p.m. Bleacher seating is available, but you are encouraged to bring your own lawn chair. Concessions are available. The Swensson Memorial Bandshell is located in Swensson Park, 400 N. Main Street.<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;

Broadway RFD presents Curtains later this month

7/8/2024 2:25 AM-Renee	Marie Hernandez-Drugs; Paraphernalia; Sell, Deliver, Possess, Manufacture to be used in violation of 21-5706(b); Poss of hallucinogenic drug; Poss of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulant&nbsp;

7/7/2024 11:12 PM-Dante	Yahweh Brown-Criminal Threat; with Intent to Terrorize or cause Evacuation&nbsp;

7/7/2024 6:08 PM-Andrew	Blake Seibel-Domestic Battery; Knowingly Cause Physical Contact (1st conviction); Criminal Damage to Property; Without consent; &lt; $1,000&nbsp;

7/7/2024 3:32 PM-Celena	Elaine Aguinaga-Theft; Property or Services; Less than $1,500; Interference with Law Enforcement; Obstruct, Resist, Oppose, Misd case, Execution of Misd Warrant;&nbsp;

7/7/2024 6:39 AM-Colton	James Morrell-Possess, Consume, Purchase Alcoholic Liquor/CMB by 18-20 YOA; 1st Conviction; Hosting Minors Consuming alcohol; Agg endangering a child; unknown circumstance

7/7/2024 6:17&nbsp;AM-Ashley Nicole Jones-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;7/8/2024 2:25 AM-Renee	Marie Hernandez-Drugs; Paraphernalia; Sell, Deliver, Possess, Manufacture to be used in violation of 21-5706(b); Poss of hallucinogenic drug; Poss of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulant&nbsp;7/7/2024 11:12 PM-Dante	Yahweh Brown-Criminal Threat; with Intent to Terrorize or cause Evacuation&nbsp;7/7/2024 6:08 PM-Andrew	Blake Seibel-Domestic Battery; Knowingly Cause Physical Contact (1st conviction); Criminal Damage to Property; Without consent; &lt; $1,000&nbsp;7/7/2024 3:32 PM-Celena	Elaine Aguinaga-Theft; Property or Services; Less than $1,500; Interference with Law Enforcement; Obstruct, Resist, Oppose, Misd case, Execution of Misd Warrant;&nbsp;7/7/2024 6:39 AM-Colton	James Morrell-Possess, Consume, Purchase Alcoholic Liquor/CMB by 18-20 YOA; 1st Conviction; Hosting Minors Consuming alcohol; Agg endangering a child; unknown circumstance7/7/2024 6:17&nbsp;AM-Ashley Nicole Jones-Domestic Battery; Knowingly Cause Physical Contact (1st conviction)

HOLLY LOFTON Lindsborg CVB

LINDSBORG, Kan. — The&nbsp;<a href="https://ywbzuldab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001BIDe28aWUCAhKo6Aw9YI9yQycJYuf_pzSwL3Qcr3NiBxwCyHS8IVgB1pN2Aqld-1ZDhHP4iGqjZ5_64WFx9wsl5mRcJfpV-WyR9jgLTug1eJq8CDZvyVg3HmTWC3WBibDiW4NHmSWcl9n9MtVNf7dVsIwZk-KS25Mky6TBgnBC8i6G5EgXDfBqLcKP8u8nAnT4RZt_CVK9w=&amp;c=jYsdQ0NzLquVZTO4xqDVxkFEYmABEafbHnxsLRgUIaPftdmCrSBxGA==&amp;ch=L9tfJbuXfwnDkjD9qwEWqWfXaqNtLTDWY_hc2A4k_aq6sJnizeMTQQ==">Smoky Valley Historical Association</a>&nbsp;invites you to a program celebrating the 150th anniversary of the community of Marquette--a short 15-minute drive from&nbsp;Lindsborg!

Allan Lindsfors will be giving a history of the settling and development of Marquette including the 1905 tornado. Allan, a former Marquette mayor, has lived and worked in Marquette his whole life. He has co-authored two books with Eleanor Burnison:&nbsp;Pioneers on the Prairie&nbsp;(1978), and&nbsp;Elim...Our Heritage&nbsp;(1980).

The program begins at 7:30pm, but come at 7:00pm for a "Thank You Celebration for Fred Briggs." Briggs, along with Dr. Fredrickson, helped keep Coronado Heights clean weekly for 12+ years.

READ MORE:&nbsp;<a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/011b7f20-9fed-4cde-b36f-2ea40001351e">Saline County residents share testimony for better broadband access at recent Broadband Community Forum</a>

The celebration and the program will be held in the&nbsp;<a href="https://ywbzuldab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001BIDe28aWUCAhKo6Aw9YI9yQycJYuf_pzSwL3Qcr3NiBxwCyHS8IVgPukRTKp6ZhdlMA4YY_ja9KOnjk8eNarS-V7iPeHnRFXKuitGvJVsk6mFIKlIshonzvtZYY_qV2FgtyXP6GeqiZrDCoDnzkkLtYxC8cZ5PqlnWsHOiEuElk=&amp;c=jYsdQ0NzLquVZTO4xqDVxkFEYmABEafbHnxsLRgUIaPftdmCrSBxGA==&amp;ch=L9tfJbuXfwnDkjD9qwEWqWfXaqNtLTDWY_hc2A4k_aq6sJnizeMTQQ==">Messiah Evangelical Lutheran Church</a>&nbsp;Fellowship Hall, located at 402 N. First Street. Please enter in the east door on the north side of the building.

While visiting Marquette, be sure to check out the&nbsp;<a href="https://ywbzuldab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001BIDe28aWUCAhKo6Aw9YI9yQycJYuf_pzSwL3Qcr3NiBxwCyHS8IVgFxoL_3Btw-Wqi3GMjQTAd43Hh0KpPjVqZWFvJjgCxPhRZ9s1oa1ympBoKtSr-6C5dAbgPksMorxaLbbW1SjjXUb6833RnY4Uqp_SvlwBJd9&amp;c=jYsdQ0NzLquVZTO4xqDVxkFEYmABEafbHnxsLRgUIaPftdmCrSBxGA==&amp;ch=L9tfJbuXfwnDkjD9qwEWqWfXaqNtLTDWY_hc2A4k_aq6sJnizeMTQQ==">Kansas Motorcycle Museum</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://ywbzuldab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001BIDe28aWUCAhKo6Aw9YI9yQycJYuf_pzSwL3Qcr3NiBxwCyHS8IVgF0NJWI1QRd1RsZyfJQZy1PC8_oezbrmt-3LCARr19Ldve2FEcunal2HDxAvKRL2gfAdsOd3TVCRATo8r_zLYqkpGg4rCFXbZsTGanPV2RbuQL91SKuB3Q_BjfXNRpzlKw==&amp;c=jYsdQ0NzLquVZTO4xqDVxkFEYmABEafbHnxsLRgUIaPftdmCrSBxGA==&amp;ch=L9tfJbuXfwnDkjD9qwEWqWfXaqNtLTDWY_hc2A4k_aq6sJnizeMTQQ==">Smoky Valley Distillery</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://ywbzuldab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001BIDe28aWUCAhKo6Aw9YI9yQycJYuf_pzSwL3Qcr3NiBxwCyHS8IVgF0NJWI1QRd1P3ry1Qy-shzg7Ty2AdonU33z74sVQM9RiA22-OC8Fh1E2ArH4irYu2NyT-77IPbDX9bgj7uzv3e5OjwCvMCRvfr27CP6EKu7&amp;c=jYsdQ0NzLquVZTO4xqDVxkFEYmABEafbHnxsLRgUIaPftdmCrSBxGA==&amp;ch=L9tfJbuXfwnDkjD9qwEWqWfXaqNtLTDWY_hc2A4k_aq6sJnizeMTQQ==">City Sundries</a>, and&nbsp;<a href="https://ywbzuldab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001BIDe28aWUCAhKo6Aw9YI9yQycJYuf_pzSwL3Qcr3NiBxwCyHS8IVgF0NJWI1QRd1JV6Pzl3dKYTiSaL4IxWNIUXFD0A1QRxKz2rWBg4Q-WHjEgAkkwB0I9WVy0IZspbKvx5qDC9HpIgOOmRkhZ-LX0y8PDjxvJXr2356zcNk9GW0lsFW6jL2BXgiBJdnW4Cl3piiJDMgYYg=&amp;c=jYsdQ0NzLquVZTO4xqDVxkFEYmABEafbHnxsLRgUIaPftdmCrSBxGA==&amp;ch=L9tfJbuXfwnDkjD9qwEWqWfXaqNtLTDWY_hc2A4k_aq6sJnizeMTQQ==">Rocky's Ranch House</a>.

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 </figure>HOLLY LOFTON Lindsborg CVBLINDSBORG, Kan. — The&nbsp;<a href="https://ywbzuldab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001BIDe28aWUCAhKo6Aw9YI9yQycJYuf_pzSwL3Qcr3NiBxwCyHS8IVgB1pN2Aqld-1ZDhHP4iGqjZ5_64WFx9wsl5mRcJfpV-WyR9jgLTug1eJq8CDZvyVg3HmTWC3WBibDiW4NHmSWcl9n9MtVNf7dVsIwZk-KS25Mky6TBgnBC8i6G5EgXDfBqLcKP8u8nAnT4RZt_CVK9w=&amp;c=jYsdQ0NzLquVZTO4xqDVxkFEYmABEafbHnxsLRgUIaPftdmCrSBxGA==&amp;ch=L9tfJbuXfwnDkjD9qwEWqWfXaqNtLTDWY_hc2A4k_aq6sJnizeMTQQ==">Smoky Valley Historical Association</a>&nbsp;invites you to a program celebrating the 150th anniversary of the community of Marquette--a short 15-minute drive from&nbsp;Lindsborg!Allan Lindsfors will be giving a history of the settling and development of Marquette including the 1905 tornado. Allan, a former Marquette mayor, has lived and worked in Marquette his whole life. He has co-authored two books with Eleanor Burnison:&nbsp;Pioneers on the Prairie&nbsp;(1978), and&nbsp;Elim...Our Heritage&nbsp;(1980).The program begins at 7:30pm, but come at 7:00pm for a "Thank You Celebration for Fred Briggs." Briggs, along with Dr. Fredrickson, helped keep Coronado Heights clean weekly for 12+ years.READ MORE:&nbsp;<a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/011b7f20-9fed-4cde-b36f-2ea40001351e">Saline County residents share testimony for better broadband access at recent Broadband Community Forum</a>The celebration and the program will be held in the&nbsp;<a href="https://ywbzuldab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001BIDe28aWUCAhKo6Aw9YI9yQycJYuf_pzSwL3Qcr3NiBxwCyHS8IVgPukRTKp6ZhdlMA4YY_ja9KOnjk8eNarS-V7iPeHnRFXKuitGvJVsk6mFIKlIshonzvtZYY_qV2FgtyXP6GeqiZrDCoDnzkkLtYxC8cZ5PqlnWsHOiEuElk=&amp;c=jYsdQ0NzLquVZTO4xqDVxkFEYmABEafbHnxsLRgUIaPftdmCrSBxGA==&amp;ch=L9tfJbuXfwnDkjD9qwEWqWfXaqNtLTDWY_hc2A4k_aq6sJnizeMTQQ==">Messiah Evangelical Lutheran Church</a>&nbsp;Fellowship Hall, located at 402 N. First Street. Please enter in the east door on the north side of the building.While visiting Marquette, be sure to check out the&nbsp;<a href="https://ywbzuldab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001BIDe28aWUCAhKo6Aw9YI9yQycJYuf_pzSwL3Qcr3NiBxwCyHS8IVgFxoL_3Btw-Wqi3GMjQTAd43Hh0KpPjVqZWFvJjgCxPhRZ9s1oa1ympBoKtSr-6C5dAbgPksMorxaLbbW1SjjXUb6833RnY4Uqp_SvlwBJd9&amp;c=jYsdQ0NzLquVZTO4xqDVxkFEYmABEafbHnxsLRgUIaPftdmCrSBxGA==&amp;ch=L9tfJbuXfwnDkjD9qwEWqWfXaqNtLTDWY_hc2A4k_aq6sJnizeMTQQ==">Kansas Motorcycle Museum</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://ywbzuldab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001BIDe28aWUCAhKo6Aw9YI9yQycJYuf_pzSwL3Qcr3NiBxwCyHS8IVgF0NJWI1QRd1RsZyfJQZy1PC8_oezbrmt-3LCARr19Ldve2FEcunal2HDxAvKRL2gfAdsOd3TVCRATo8r_zLYqkpGg4rCFXbZsTGanPV2RbuQL91SKuB3Q_BjfXNRpzlKw==&amp;c=jYsdQ0NzLquVZTO4xqDVxkFEYmABEafbHnxsLRgUIaPftdmCrSBxGA==&amp;ch=L9tfJbuXfwnDkjD9qwEWqWfXaqNtLTDWY_hc2A4k_aq6sJnizeMTQQ==">Smoky Valley Distillery</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://ywbzuldab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001BIDe28aWUCAhKo6Aw9YI9yQycJYuf_pzSwL3Qcr3NiBxwCyHS8IVgF0NJWI1QRd1P3ry1Qy-shzg7Ty2AdonU33z74sVQM9RiA22-OC8Fh1E2ArH4irYu2NyT-77IPbDX9bgj7uzv3e5OjwCvMCRvfr27CP6EKu7&amp;c=jYsdQ0NzLquVZTO4xqDVxkFEYmABEafbHnxsLRgUIaPftdmCrSBxGA==&amp;ch=L9tfJbuXfwnDkjD9qwEWqWfXaqNtLTDWY_hc2A4k_aq6sJnizeMTQQ==">City Sundries</a>, and&nbsp;<a href="https://ywbzuldab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001BIDe28aWUCAhKo6Aw9YI9yQycJYuf_pzSwL3Qcr3NiBxwCyHS8IVgF0NJWI1QRd1JV6Pzl3dKYTiSaL4IxWNIUXFD0A1QRxKz2rWBg4Q-WHjEgAkkwB0I9WVy0IZspbKvx5qDC9HpIgOOmRkhZ-LX0y8PDjxvJXr2356zcNk9GW0lsFW6jL2BXgiBJdnW4Cl3piiJDMgYYg=&amp;c=jYsdQ0NzLquVZTO4xqDVxkFEYmABEafbHnxsLRgUIaPftdmCrSBxGA==&amp;ch=L9tfJbuXfwnDkjD9qwEWqWfXaqNtLTDWY_hc2A4k_aq6sJnizeMTQQ==">Rocky's Ranch House</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;

Marquette history event July 9 in Lindsborg

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The next Grace Arbor Neighborhood meeting July 9 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Salvation Army at 700 North Walnut will be to review the next draft of concept plans for a neighborhood park next to the Salvation Army with officials from the Hutchinson Parks Department. 

The Grace Arbor Neighborhood will provide pizza at the meeting.

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 </figure>Grace Arbor NeighborhoodHUTCHINSON, Kan. — The next Grace Arbor Neighborhood meeting July 9 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Salvation Army at 700 North Walnut will be to review the next draft of concept plans for a neighborhood park next to the Salvation Army with officials from the Hutchinson Parks Department. The Grace Arbor Neighborhood will provide pizza at the meeting.<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;

Neighborhood to see park concepts July 9

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The momentous 1954 Brown v. Board of Education Supreme Court case dismantled racial segregation in public schools. Yet, the segregation experienced by Mexican and Mexican American students is often overlooked. This presentation looks at the ways the Latino communities banded together to fight discrimination and demand equal protection under the law, focusing special attention on Kansas examples.

Hutchinson Public Library will host Valerie Mendoza for a presentation and discussion of “Beyond Brown: Mexican Struggle for Equality Before and After Brown V. Board,” on Wednesday, July 10 at 6:00 p.m. in Meeting Room 1 on the second floor. 

Members of the community are invited to attend this free program! 

Contact the Hutchinson Public Library at 620-663-5441 for more information. The program is made possible by Humanities Kansas.

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 </figure>Hutchinson Public LibraryHUTCHINSON, Kan. — The momentous 1954 Brown v. Board of Education Supreme Court case dismantled racial segregation in public schools. Yet, the segregation experienced by Mexican and Mexican American students is often overlooked. This presentation looks at the ways the Latino communities banded together to fight discrimination and demand equal protection under the law, focusing special attention on Kansas examples.Hutchinson Public Library will host Valerie Mendoza for a presentation and discussion of “Beyond Brown: Mexican Struggle for Equality Before and After Brown V. Board,” on Wednesday, July 10 at 6:00 p.m. in Meeting Room 1 on the second floor. Members of the community are invited to attend this free program! Contact the Hutchinson Public Library at 620-663-5441 for more information. The program is made possible by Humanities Kansas.<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;

Beyond Brown at Hutchinson Public Library Wednesday

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Join Cosmosphere on Wednesday, July 10, at 6:00 p.m. in the Grand Lobby as they welcome Vickie Kloeris, a space chef, food scientist, speaker, and author.

Kloeris will give a presentation on her career at NASA and discuss her book, Space Bites: Reflections of a NASA Food Scientist. She will have a book signing immediately following her presentation.

She recently retired from NASA, where she worked in space food systems for 34 years. For 29 years, she was the NASA manager of the Shuttle and then the International Space Station food systems.

This presentation is free to the public. Kloeris’s book, Space Bites, will be available in the Cosmosphere’s Gift Store. It's available online now at <a href="http://shop.cosmo.org">shop.cosmo.org</a>.

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 </figure>Cosmosphere HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Join Cosmosphere on Wednesday, July 10, at 6:00 p.m. in the Grand Lobby as they welcome Vickie Kloeris, a space chef, food scientist, speaker, and author.Kloeris will give a presentation on her career at NASA and discuss her book, Space Bites: Reflections of a NASA Food Scientist. She will have a book signing immediately following her presentation.She recently retired from NASA, where she worked in space food systems for 34 years. For 29 years, she was the NASA manager of the Shuttle and then the International Space Station food systems.This presentation is free to the public. Kloeris’s book, Space Bites, will be available in the Cosmosphere’s Gift Store. It's available online now at <a href="http://shop.cosmo.org">shop.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;

Former NASA Food Scientist's visit to Cosmosphere Wednesday

NEWTON, Kan. — Newton USD 373 is hosting the Summer Help sessions for enrollment inside the main entrance at Newton High (900 W. 12th) on July 9 and 10 from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and on July 11 from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

One Stop Enrollment for new families in Newton USD 373 will be held on July 31 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Newton High School - Willis Gymnasium (900 W. 12th). Translators will be present.&nbsp;Bring the students birth certificate and records of vaccinations, if available.

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 </figure>Newton USD 373NEWTON, Kan. — Newton USD 373 is hosting the Summer Help sessions for enrollment inside the main entrance at Newton High (900 W. 12th) on July 9 and 10 from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and on July 11 from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.One Stop Enrollment for new families in Newton USD 373 will be held on July 31 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Newton High School - Willis Gymnasium (900 W. 12th). Translators will be present.&nbsp;Bring the students birth certificate and records of vaccinations, if available.<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 USD 373 enrollment help coming up soon

7/7/2024 3:12 AM-Timothy	Owen Kelly-DUI; 2nd conv; comp evidence of blood/breath .08+

7/7/2024 12:04 AM-Daniale	Nickole Shannon Sowder-Domestic Battery; Knowingly Cause Physical Contact (1st conviction)

7/6/2024 10:27 PM-Jakeb	Orion Nelson-Domestic Battery; Knowingly Cause Physical Contact (1st conviction); Disorderly Conduct; Fighting words or noisy conduct; Criminal Damage to Property; Without consent; &lt; $1,000

7/6/2024 6:37 PM-Shawna	Kay Williams-Criminal Damage to Property; Without consent; &lt; $1,000

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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;7/7/2024 3:12 AM-Timothy	Owen Kelly-DUI; 2nd conv; comp evidence of blood/breath .08+7/7/2024 12:04 AM-Daniale	Nickole Shannon Sowder-Domestic Battery; Knowingly Cause Physical Contact (1st conviction)7/6/2024 10:27 PM-Jakeb	Orion Nelson-Domestic Battery; Knowingly Cause Physical Contact (1st conviction); Disorderly Conduct; Fighting words or noisy conduct; Criminal Damage to Property; Without consent; &lt; $1,0007/6/2024 6:37 PM-Shawna	Kay Williams-Criminal Damage to Property; Without consent; &lt; $1,0007/6/2024 6:33 PM-Jaycee	Rein Sweeden-Domestic Battery; Knowingly Cause Physical Contact (1st conviction)&nbsp;7/6/2024 6:28 PM-Matthew	Douglas Brooks-Criminal Damage to Property; Without consent; &gt; $25,000; Criminal Discharge of a Firearm; Recklessly at Unoccupied Dwelling; Interference with Law Enforcement; Obstruct, Resist, Oppose; Felony Case, Execution of a Felony Warrant; Battery on LEO; Phys contact county/city LEO7/6/2024 7:21 AM-Mariah	Aqvilina Vieyra-Distribution of contr subs; Cause great bodily harm; Drugs; Arrange sale/purchase of controlled substance using a communication facility&nbsp;7/6/2024 3:55 AM-Shane	Patrick Couts-Poss of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulant&nbsp;