The Blade-Empire sat down with USD 333 Superintendent Tom DeBauche in the first of an ongoing discussion about the school district. In this session, DeBauche talks about how funding moves through an …

As America marks its 250th anniversary, many may not realize that their own ancestors helped shape the nation’s story. Join us at the Cloud County Museum for the first in a new series of programs …

  Ten nursing students were awarded $100,000 in scholarships from the Dane G. Hansen Scholarship fund at Cloud County Community College. The scholarship is administered by the college, …

On Monday, March 2, At 6:44 a.m., Medic 4 was dispatched for a medical emergency. There was one patient transported to North Central Kansas Medical Center. At 7:02 a.m., Medic 2 was …

(March 2, 2026) – Statistics say colorectal cancer is the third-most common cancer found in both men and women. But fortunately, colorectal cancer found early is often highly curable. In …

From Dawn Phelps.   My 96-year-old Uncle Cleve Humphrey from Alabama wrote this descriptive story of a moose hunt with my little sister Joan in Alaska in 1986.   Enjoy. It has been a …

       As they say----"The worm has turned!” Last Friday morning was pretty pleasant early, but when the wind changed to the north it didn't take long to cool down. I …

In Revelation 21:6, the Lord says to the Apostle John, "It is done! I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End." He is saying that history is done. The book of Earth is closed. The final …

If you thought spring was here, the snow last Friday night into Saturday morning and the cold temperatures this week might change your mind. We had a little over an inch of snow, but by late Saturday …

On Tuesday, Feb. 17, At 9:10 a.m., a deputy responded to the 400 block of Spruce Street, Jamestown, to assist another agency with a financial crime. At 2:14 p.m., a deputy performed a civil …

On Monday, Feb. 23, At 7:52 a.m., Ladder 1 was dispatched for a smoke alarm. This was a false alarm. At 5:07 p.m., Medic 4 was dispatched for a medical emergency. There was one patient …

The Cloud County Foundation for Health Care will host its annual Casino Night from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, March 7, in the North Central Kansas Medical Center, Lower Level, 155 W. College Drive, …

MANHATTAN — More than 1,100 students completed degree requirements from Kansas State University in fall 2025. The university awarded approximately 800 bachelor's degrees, 250 master's degrees …

CloudCorp Annual Luncheon and YEC event see innovative presentation, speaker By Olivia Bergmeier | Concordia Blade Empire Under the clear lights of the Cloud County Fairgrounds Commercial Building, …

The Sisters of St. Joseph of Concordia are excited to once again invite you into their historic home to share a delicious meal, laughter and memories. The annual Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser is …

Members from the River Valley Extension District 4-H Clubs attended District 4-H Club Day Held Saturday, February 6, 2026, at Cloud County Community College in Concordia, KS. The following results …

The Cloud County Community Foundation (CFCC) awarded multiple surprise grants across the county over the Valentine’s Day weekend. In this photograph, CFCC awarded the Jamestown Community Center a …

Congratulations to Lottie Jo Cook who received a 2025 Kansas Farm Bureau Century Farm Award. This award recognizes family farms whose current owner/operator is related to the owner/operator of the …

Bella Stuber is February Student of the Month By Olivia Bergmeier | Concordia Blade Empire Concordia Junior/Senior High School staff have selected Bella Stuber as the February Student of the Month. …