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 Concordia Fire and EMS Report
Tuesday, May 20 - At 10:06 a.m., M-5 was dispatched for a long-distance transfer to Salina Regional Health Center (SRHC). At 5:34 p.m., M-5 was dispatched for a long-distance transfer to …
Community Foundation for Cloud County awards more than $40,000 to three area organizations
The Community Foundation for Cloud County (CFCC) recently awarded more than $40,000 in grants to various area organizations. The Kansas Health Foundation Fund for Cloud County, the Dane G. Hansen …
CCCC board members approve staff contracts
The Cloud County Community College Board of Trustees met for its regularly scheduled meeting on May 19, 2025, at 5 p.m. in the President’s Addition. Present were Chairman Dave Garnas and …
The Citizens National Bank (CNB) logo.
Duclos Foundation board approves $48,194 in grants
The Advisory Board of the Leva and Frank Duclos Foundation met on May 13, 2025, and approved distributions totaling $48,194. This brings the total amount of distributions from the Leva and Frank …
Rick Simpson holds up his decorated vest while standing in the main bar area at the Concordia American Legion Post 76 on Monday, May 19, in Concordia, Kansas.
Celebrating Memorial Day: tradition, community and family
Several cities toward the eastern coast in the United States lay claim to the very first Memorial Day tradition, but many attribute the long-standing holiday’s origins to Decoration Day.
Cloud County Commission hears staff reports
Every third Monday of the month, the Cloud County Commission hosts a Cloud County Department Head Meeting, bringing in each county department to update commissioners on their activities.
Fall Fest announces this year's Grand Marshals and Junior Grand Marshal
OCCK, Inc. Transportation closed on Memorial Day
Salina, Kansas – OCCK, Inc. Transportation will be closed on Monday, May 26, 2025, in observance of Memorial Day.  No vehicles will run on Monday, May 26, 2025, including Paratransit …
Cloud County Sheriff Report
Theft —On May 17, at 9:19 a.m., a deputy took a report of a theft on 40th Road. The case is still under investigation. Criminal trespass —On May 17, at 3:22 p.m., a deputy took a …
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Sports

Landon Begnoche (left) passing the baton to Cohen Girard (right) in the boys 4x800m relay.

Eagles’ track takes home 21 top-three finishes in TVL meet

WASHINGTON — In the Twin Valley League meet in Washington County, the Clifton-Clyde Eagles’ track team won three of the four categories, winning in the boys and girls junior varsity, with …

T-Birds fall to #4 Cavaliers in championship, ends best postseason run

SALINA — Concluding the most successful season in program history, with the most wins ever in a single season, the Cloud County Community College baseball team fell in the championship match to …
Concordia’s Airiana Wogomon (front) and Madalyn Bowers (back) at Beloit.

Panther track competes at NCKL meet

ST. GEORGE — Competing in the league meet to prepare for the regional meet in Abilene, the Concordia High School track team picked up 12 top-five finishes. 100m dash — Girls: Avery …
Evan Bombardier (Middle) with coaches Nicole Turner (Left) and head coach John Turner (Right).

Bombardier goes 1-2 at state

WINFIELD — Representing Concordia by himself at the state level, Evan Bombardier competed at the Kansas 4A boys tennis state competition, ending his senior season with a 1-2 record. …
CHS boys golf returns to state for fourth straight year
MCPHERSON — In a quest to return to state once again, the Concordia High School boys golf team earned a third-place team finish at the 4A regional in McPherson, with the team punching its …
CHS's Koehn Williams swinging at a pitch.
CHS baseball falls to #10 Tigers to end regular season
Ending the regular season and capping off a six-game road trip, the Panther baseball team fell to the number 10-ranked Clay Center Tigers. In game one, the Panthers lost 11-5. The NCKL …
TVL Track Meet on Thursday, May 15
Cloud celebrating after Joey Marino (8) hit a home run in game one against Labette.
Cloud baseball advances to second round of Plains District tourney
Hosting Labette Community College in the first round of the KJCCC/NJCAA Plains District Playoff Tournament, the Cloud County Community College baseball team defeated the Cardinals in the three-game …
Panther track and field competes at Minneapolis, girls take first
MINNEAPOLIS, Kan. — In the final meet before the NCKL conference meet, the Concordia track and field girls team took home first place, with the boys finishing eighth in the 15-team meet. …
Obituaries
Samuel Paul Kevin Ratliff
Samuel Paul Kevin Ratliff passed away on May 15, 2025, in Manhattan, KS. Samuel was born July 7, 1992, to Patricia and Peter Ratliff the First, in Clay Center, KS. Samuel grew up in the Clifton, …
Luis Lemos | April 22, 1949 - May 5, 2025
Luis Lemos
Luis Lemos, age 76, Concordia, KS, resident, passed away Monday, May 5, 2025, at Salina Regional Health Center, Salina, KS. Luis was born April 22, 1949, to Francisco and Livramento Lemos, on …
Norris Robert Andersen | January 9, 1947 - May 16, 2025
Norris Robert Andersen
Norris Robert Andersen, 78, was called to his heavenly home on Friday, May 16, 2025, at Salina Regional Health Center. He was born on January 9, 1947, in Concordia, KS, to George Austin and Anna …
Gregory Lynn "Greg" Balthazor | June 18, 1962 - May 11, 2025
Gregory Lynn "Greg" Balthazor
Gregory Lynn “Greg” Balthazor, 62, formerly of Concordia, passed away Sunday, May 11, 2025, at his home in Chandler, Ariz. Greg was born on June 18, 1962, in Concordia, Kan., to Armand …
Anna Marie Townsdin | January 14, 1930 - May 8, 2025
Anna Marie Townsdin
Anna Marie Townsdin, age 95, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at Minneapolis Health and Rehab, Minneapolis, KS. She was born in Hoxie, KS, on January 14, …
Alan (Bud) Dulohery
Alan (Bud) Dulohery
Burial will be in the Miltonvale Cemetery in the Catholic section, Saturday, May 24, 2 p.m.
Rex Clair Blackwood
Rex Clair Blackwood, Clay Center, KS, passed into his heavenly home May 4, 2025, at age 90. He was a very beloved husband, dad, grandfather, uncle and friend. Rex was born November 12, 1934, to …
Eleanor H. Bachand | May 31, 1927 - May 3, 2025
Eleanor H. Bachand
Eleanor H. Bachand passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at Park Villa Nursing Home in Clyde, Kansas. She was born on May 31, 1927, in Tipton, Kansas, …
Death Notice - Luis Lemos
Luis Lemos, age 76, Concordia, Kan., resident, passed away Monday, May 5, 2025, at the Salina Regional Health Center, Salina, KS. Nutter Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.
Shirley Darlene (Conine) Moynihan | December 28, 1935 - April 27, 2025
Shirley Darlenne (Conine) Moynihan
Shirley Darlene (Conine) Moynihan passed away April 27, 2025, surrounded by her children in the home she loved.  Shirley was born to Paul H. and Mildred (French) Conine on December 28, …
School News

School News - May 15, 2025

Summer food program for kids

Summer meals give you the energy needed for fun in the sun. Come on in for a free meal. May 27 - July 31, 2025. Monday - Friday, no weekends. Closed - July 3 and 4, 2025. Serving …

USD 333 announces first superintendent candidate interview with public meet and greet

USD 333 announces the first of the superintendent finalists, Thomas DeBauche. There will be a reception for the general public and district staff from 3:45 - 4:30 p.m. in the Concordia …

CES announces May Students of the Month

Congratulations to Concordia Elementary School's May Students of the Month. These students were selected by their teachers for this honor for being great students, hard workers, displaying respect …

Beloit FFA presents Chapter Banquet

The Beloit FFA held its Chapter Banquet on Sunday, April 27, with approximately 172 members and guest attending.  Beloit Jr/Sr High School agriculture education instructor and advisor, …
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NCK Community
Please join us on May 27, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. at the Concordia Chamber of Commerce office, 207 W. Sixth Street for our weekly Chamber Coffee. If you are interested in becoming a …
June 12, 13, and 14 will bring Orphan Train descendants and enthusiasts to Concordia for the Annual Celebration held every year. The theme this year will focus on the New York Foundling Hospital, the …
Students in Mrs. Richard’s class who had the winning My Favorite Older Person essays: Maxwell Garlow, Lincoln Kindel, Ayden Bethune, Brylie Eck, and Isabella Martin.
75 Years Ago—1950 A housing tour of Cloud County for Farm Bureau units included the new home of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Larson of Jamestown; remodeled home of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Cool Jr., …
The Concordia PEO EV Chapter had its monthly meeting on May 2 at the Wesleyan Church Life Connection Center. Hostesses were Katy Keil and Trudy Anderson. One of our long-standing members, …
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