Saturday, February 15, 2025
CJ’s Car Wash had a great turnout for its grand opening on February 13, 2025, in collaboration with the Concordia Chamber of Commerce. The owners, Jason and Christi Gordon, are holding the Concordia Chamber of Commerce’s Scissors of Success during the ribbon cutting. To the left of Christi is general manager Cody Walters, and Annie Bergmann, executive director of the Chamber of Commerce, is on the far right.  To celebrate, CJ’s offered single car washes for five dollars. Food trucks from Taco Grande and Little Miss B’s were on-site to provide treats for those attending.
CJ's Car Wash grand opening
CJ’s Car Wash had a great turnout for its grand opening on February 13, 2025, with collaboration with the Concordia Chamber of Commerce. The owners, Jason and Christi Gordon, are ...
City of Concordia February Manager's Minute
Punxsutawney Phil predicted six more weeks of winter, and he was right! The snow continues to fall as I write this February edition of the Manager’s Minute. We continue our theme of …
Extension Extra
Join us for the 26th Kansas Agricultural Technologies Conference on Friday, March 7th, in Clay Center. K-State Research & Extension (KSRE) and the Kansas Agricultural Research & Technology …
Give FFA Day
MANHATTAN – On Feb. 20, the 10th Annual Give FFA Day will take place as part of National FFA Week. This special day aims to impact the lives of over a million FFA members nationwide and support …
Doo-Wah Riders to perform on Feb. 26
BELOIT –  The Doo-Wah Riders will perform a night of toe-tapping fun, at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 26 at the Beloit Municipal Building. This performance is a part of the Beloit Area …
POW Camp News
The POW Camp Concordia Preservation Society held its annual meeting and dinner on February 10 at the Cloud County Historical Museum Annex. Fifteen members and guests enjoyed a dinner of brisket, …
Sports
CHS junior Rylie Jessup shooting a floater over a Chapman defender.

Lady Panthers pick up season sweep over Irish with 48-32 victory

Picking up its fourth win of the season and a season sweep of Chapman, the Concordia High School girls’ basketball team defeated the Irish with a strong 48-32 victory. The Panthers opened …

Panthers dominate Chapman in 78-31 victory, pick up season sweep

CHS freshman Ayden Krier shooting a three against Chapman.
Sweeping the season series in a commanding fashion, the Concordia High School boys’ basketball team dominated Chapman for a 78-31 home victory last Tuesday. The Panthers won both games by …
Clifton-Clyde’s Luke Nobert driving the ball against Washington County. Nobert had 10 points in the 64-47 win.

Eagles defeat Doniphan West 55-40, Washington Co. 64-47

HIGHLAND - A second-half surge propelled the Clifton-Clyde High School boys’ basketball team to a Twin Valley League road win over Doniphan West on February 7. Doniphan West used a 7-0 …

Lady T-Birds sweep Indy 64-50, defeat Colby 58-48

INDEPENDENCE - Picking up another season sweep and winning their third straight game, the Cloud County Community College Lady Thunderbirds defeated the Independence Community College Pirates 64-50. …
Cloud’s Fallou Koite dunking an ally-oop against Colby. Koite had 14 points in the 77-65 loss.
Rough second half dooms T-Birds, fall to Colby 77-65
Cloud County Community College men’s basketball game against Independence Community College last Saturday was forfeited. Independence did not have enough active players due to a post game …
Clifton-Clyde’s Lillian Steinbrock driving past a Washington County defender. Steinbrock matched her season-high 16 points against the Tigers.
#3 Lady Eagles take down #4 Doniphan West, Washington Co.
HIGHLAND - In a matchup of ranked teams, the Clifton-Clyde High School girls’ basketball team got past the Doniphan West High School Mustangs 57-51 in overtime on February 7. …
Girls wrestling falls to Marysville in dual
MARYSVILLE — Traveling east for an NCKL dual, the Concordia High School girls’ wrestling team fell to Marysville 42-24, picking up four victories. Taygnn LeDuc, 100 pounds, won by …
Boys wrestling finishes ninth at 24-team Rose Hill Invitational
ROSE HILL — Participating in the 24-team Rose Hill Invitational with many 5A and 6A schools, some ranked, the Concordia High School boys’ wrestling team earned a ninth-place finish with …
CHS freshman Morgan Lister posting up against a Wamego defender. Lister had tied team-high seven points.
Lady Panthers’ poor shooting leads to tough losses to Wamego, Marysville
Hosting Wamego in a Friday night NCKL matchup, the Concordia High School girls’ basketball team fell 59-38 after a slow start hindered the Panthers. The Panthers struck first, scoring off …
Obituaries
Gregory "Greg" Lynn Hamel | January 6, 1956 - February 1, 2025
Gregory "Greg" Lynn Hamel
Gregory (Greg) Lynn Hamel was born January 6, 1956, in Concordia, Kansas, the son of W. J. (Joe) and Gloria Ann (Hebert) Hamel, and died on February 1, 2025, in Lawrence, Kansas. Greg attended …
Stephen Robert Wren | December 29, 1956 - February 4, 2025
Stephen Robert Wren
Stephen Robert Wren, the son of William and Florine (Bryan) Wren, was born December 29, 1956, in Denver, Colorado. He passed in a tragic accident February 4, 2025, near Gainesville, Texas, at the age …
Sister Sylvia Winterscheidt | September 8, 1932 - February 9, 2025
Sister Sylvia Winterscheidt
Sister Sylvia Winterscheidt died February 9 at NCK Medical Center in Concordia, KS.  She was 92 years old and a Sister of St. Joseph for 72 years.  She was born in Mercier, KS, on September …
Death Notice - Donald "Don" Dean
Donald “Don” Dean, age 76, passed away on Thursday, January 30, 2025, at Belleville Healthcare and Rehab, Belleville, Kansas.  Arrangements are pending with Chaput-Buoy Funeral …
Donald "Don" Dean | November 28, 1948 - January 30, 2025
Donald "Don" Dean
Donald “Don” Dean, age 76, passed away on Thursday, January 30, 2025, at Belleville Healthcare and Rehab, Belleville, KS.  He was born on November 28, 1948 in Olney, IL, to …
Carol "Sue" Dean | January 16, 1950 - February 3, 2025
Carol "Sue" Dean
Carol Sue Dean, age 75, passed away on Monday, February 3, 2025, at Belleville Healthcare and Rehab, Belleville, KS.  She was born on January 16, 1950, in Flora, IL, to Gerald …
Charles Stephen "Steve" Pinnell | July 10, 1939 - February 1, 2025
Charles Stephen "Steve" Pinnell
Charles Stephen “Steve” Pinnell, age 85, entered into rest on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at the Hilltop Lodge Health and Rehabilitation, Beloit, Kansas.   He was born on July 10, …
Death Notice - Fred Yoder
Fred Yoder, 89, of Wellington, born August 23, 1935, in Jamestown, died February 1, 2025.   Visitation will be held Thursday, February 6 from 3-7 p.m. with family present from 5-7 p.m. at the …
Death Notice - Carol "Sue" Dean
Carol "Sue" Dean, age 75, passed away on Monday, February 3, 2025, at Belleville Healthcare and Rehab, Belleville, Kansas. Arrangements are pending with Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home, Concordia, Kansas …
Carol Jean Girard | September 19, 1952 - January 30, 2025
Carol Jean Girard
Carol Jean Girard, age 72, left her earthly body on Thursday, January 30, 2025, at her home in Concordia, KS.   She was born on September 19, 1952, in Beloit, KS, to John N. & …
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