Celebration of Orphan Train Riders is This Weekend in Concordia

The National Orphan Train Complex (NOTC) in Concordia is hosting its 23rd annual Celebration of Orphan Train Riders this weekend (June 11-13).

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Concordia City Hall (Photo by Olivia Bergmeier)
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Cloud County Community College (CCCC)
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Members of the Markway family at the unveiling ceremony of the National Orphan Train Complex's 56th statue dedicated to their grandfather, Joseph Auer Markway
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Dianna White, Salina Regional Health Center’s next Chief Financial Officer
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A wheat field during harvest. Image courtesy K-State Research and Extension
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The sports media agency Sports in Kansas has released its All-State teams from the 2026 baseball season.

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NJCAA Men's Program of the Year Award to be Named After Harry Kitchener
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Kieran Wurtz
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Clifton-Clyde State Champions
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Johnson County Baseball Caps Off Historic Season With 2026 NJCAA D1 Baseball National Title
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