Cloud County Comm. discusses key department updates, community funding and courthouse repairs at regular meeting

At the Cloud County Commission's Sept. 9 meeting, commissioners discussed key updates on road projects, courthouse repairs and the transfer of more than $14,000 from the Community Development Block Grant fund to a Miltonvale business.

The exterior of the Cloud County Courthouse in Concordia, Kan. Photo by Olivia Bergmeier

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National Suicide Prevention Month
Local Reaching out during Suicide Prevention Month: a conversation could save a life

September is Suicide Prevention Month. Learn how starting a simple conversation can make a difference and connect those struggling with local and national support resources.

Sep 06, 2024
Kansas Seal
Local Governor Kelly awards more than $28M to crime survivor programs

Kansas Governor Laura Kelly announced that more than $28 million in state funding was awarded to multiple crime survivor programs. NCK CASA received more than $70,000 in combined funding.

Sep 06, 2024
Concordia Fire and EMS
Local Concordia Fire and EMS Report for Thursday, Sept. 5

The latest news and notes from Concordia Fire and EMS.

Sep 06, 2024
Thanks to a new NSF grant, researchers at three universities are advancing K-State entomologist Brian Spiesman's BeeMachine project, which tracks trends in bee populations worldwide. Image courtesy K-State Research and Extension
Local K-State entomologist to lead $1M effort to expand bee project

Kansas State University researchers received more than $1 million from the NSF to expand BeeMachine.ai, a project tracking bee populations. The AI-powered tool helps identify species and advance conse...

Sep 05, 2024
Concordia City Hall near downtown. Photo by Olivia Bergmeier
Local Concordia Comm. approve 2025 budget, 9/11 sponsorship, and city projects at first Sept. meeting

At their Sept. 4 meeting, the Concordia City Commission approved the 2025 budget, discussed 9/11 event sponsorship, safety inspections for local dams and the addition of a new snowplow to the city's f...

Sep 05, 2024
Concordia Fire/EMS
Local Concordia Fire and EMS report for Sept. 1 - 4

The latest news and notes from Concordia Fire and EMS services.

Sep 05, 2024

Sports

Concordia Girls Tennis at Ellsworth
Sports Concordia Girls Tennis in the full swing

The Concordia Girls Tennis Team has officially begun the 2024 season this week.

Sep 05, 2024
Cloud Men's XC #19
Sports Cloud County Men's Cross Country Team Ranked #19 in 2024 NJCAA DI National Coaches' Poll

The Cloud County Community College men's cross country team is ranked No. 19 in the 2024 NJCAA DI Men's Cross Country National Coaches' Poll, released by the United States Track & Field Cross Country ...

Sep 05, 2024
Cloud Women XC #11
Sports Cloud County Women's Cross Country Team to Open Season Ranked #11 in NJCAA DI National Coaches' Poll

The Cloud County Community College women's cross country team is ranked 11th in the United States Track & Field Cross Country Coaches Association 2024 NJCAA Cross Country National Coaches' Preseason P...

Sep 05, 2024
Erik Sabrowski
Sports Erik Sabrowski, Former Cloud County Pitcher, Makes MLB Debut for Cleveland Guardians

Erik Sabrowski, who played baseball for one season at Cloud County Community College, made his Major League Baseball debut for the Cleveland Guardians on Wednesday, September 4 in a relief role agains...

Sep 05, 2024
Cloud at #7 Colby
Sports Cloud County Volleyball Drops Road Conference Tilt to #7 Colby

The Cloud County Community College volleyball team dropped a road contest to No. 7 Colby Community College on Wednesday, September 4 as the T-Birds lost 13-25, 16-25, 20-25 in their Kansas Jayhawk Com...

Sep 05, 2024
Mya Niehues wins Concordia Invite
Sports Panther Girls Golf Win Own Invitational

The Concordia High School Panthers hosted the Concordia Invitational on Tuesday September 4th and won on their home course.

Sep 04, 2024