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BREAKING NEWS

When Kansas Supreme Court Chief Justice Lawton Nuss appointed Chief Judge Kim Cudney to the Kansas Judicial Council in January, 2019, he said: "The court is honored to have someone with Judge Cudney’s experience, qualifications, and outstanding re

Mowing the median

A tractor is used to mow the U.S. Highway 81 median south of Concordia Thursday morning. (Blade photo by Jay Lowell)

Kids doing Crossfit

Tyler Applebee does a dumbbell exercise during CrossFit Kids Thursday morning at CrossFit North Cloud. (Blade photo by Jay Lowell)

Chalking the walk

Ashlyn James, left, and Lilly Terrill do sidewalk chalk art in Hood Park during the Kansas Reading Roadmap Summer blast. (Blade photo by Jay Lowell)

Trimming

City of Concordia employee Easton Hake trims weeds at Hood Park on Thursday morning. (Blade photo by Jay Lowell)

Sifting sand

Hadley Snavely plays in the sand at the City Park during Concordia Recreation Playground Wednesday morning. (Blade photo by Jay Lowell)

News

KANcycle program launched in Concordia

Pedal power is the newest mode of public transportation now being offered in Concordia and surrounding communities.

For the record 6-27-19

Police Dept. Report

Marshall still weighing possible Senate bid

U.S. Congressman Roger Marshall, who represents the 1st District in Kansas, has the blessings of his wife, parents and children, but is still undecided on whether or not he will run for the U.S.

Sports

Lions, Chevy’s advance to finals

The Concordia Lions and the Chevy's advanced to the championship game of the Pewee Baseball City Tournament by posting a win in the first round on Monday night at the Concordia Sports Complex.

Panther Trap Club caps off season at state

In only its second year of competition, the Concordia Panther Trap Club capped off a dramatically improved season with a strong finish by its novice, junior varsity, and varsity teams at the State

F&A Food Sales shuts out Hanover

HANOVER — F&A Food Sales shut out Hanover 10-0 in K-18 Baseball NCK League play on Friday night.

Opinion

Letter to the Editor 6-21-19

Dear Editor,

A Closer Walk

"O come, let us sing for joy to the Lord; Let us shout joyfully to the rock of our salvation. Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving; Let us shout joyfully to Him with psalms.

By By Greg Worthen

A Closer Walk

"Praise the Lord! How blessed is the man who fears the Lord, who greatly delights in His commandments.

By By Greg Worthen

Lifestyle

Williamson/Swenson to wed

Jim and Pam Williamson of Paola announce the engagement of their daughter, Melissa, to Ryan Swenson, son of Richard and Denise Swenson, Concordia.

Heartland tohost Spring Extravaganza

The Heartland Auto Club will be hosting Heartland Spring Extravaganza from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. April 27, at the Concordia National Guard Armory.

Zimmerman to speak at Teens for Christ rally

Former Kansas State University football standout Ty Zimmerman will be the featured speaker at the North Central Kansas Teens for Christ rally, scheduled for 7 p.m.

Obituaries

IRIS LEE

Iris F. Lee, age 75, of Salina, died Sun., June 23, 2019, at Mt. Joseph Senior Village, Concordia, Kan. She was born on Aug.

K. WAYNE "BUTCH” COSSEL

K. Wayne “Butch” Cossel, 68, of Golden City, Missouri, passed away Thursday, June 20, 2019, at Mercy Hospital, Joplin, Missouri.

DAREN D. DRURY

Daren D. Drury, age 35, of St. Petersburg, Fla., left this earthly life on Sunday, June 2, 2019. He was born on Oct. 12, 1983, in Salina, Kan., to Jere & Kathy (Strait) Drury.