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By Shari BussDirector, Dane G. Hansen Museum The Hansen Museum’s Continuing Education Program is excited to offer Encaustic Painting with Rebel Mahieu. Encaustic painting is… Continue reading

Junction City Little Theater performs “A 1940’s Radio Christmas Carol” on December 1,2, and 3 at 7:30 pm, and December 4th at 2 pm. Tickets… Continue reading

By Julie Roller WeeksDirector of Abilene Convention & Visitors Bureau From homes with connections to C.L. Brown, C.H. Lebold, bank presidents, WWII Veterans, and immigrants… Continue reading

The Herington City Workers started to put up the Christmas lights and the huge Christmas tree in Pocket Park this past week. We are overjoyed… Continue reading

By Haley JonesDirector of Development & Marketing, Memorial Health System On the evening of November 17, 2022, Home Health and Hospice of Dickinson County was… Continue reading

By Haley JonesDirector of Development & Marketing, Memorial Health System Heartland Health Care Clinic (HHCC) is pleased to announce that Karysa Reyer will be the… Continue reading

By Greg DoeringKansas Farm Bureau Even as Thanksgiving draws near, it’s easy to have a pessimistic perspective about the current state of the world. If… Continue reading

By Frank J. Buchman Six professional rodeo competitors from Kansas have qualified for the National Finals Rodeo (NFR). In Las Vegas, Nevada, December 1-10, 2022,… Continue reading

Enjoy a frontier Christmas with a celebration of music and community Date: Saturday, December 3, 2022and Sunday, December 4, 2022Time: 4 – 8:00 p.m.Location: Dickinson… Continue reading

Chapman Senior will be hosting an open house on Friday evening, November 25th in connection with the Chapman Holiday Lighting Ceremony. Join us for homemade… Continue reading

Celebrate the holiday season with the Salina Symphony and Ballet Salina production of The Nutcracker on December 10 at 7 p.m. and Dec. 11 at… Continue reading

“Happy Veterans Day to our resident Veterans. Thank you for your service! Thank you also to the Herington VFW for bringing goodie bags for them!”… Continue reading

A former Abilene resident was sworn in as a Kansas attorney during a ceremony Friday, Sept. 30 in the Georgia Neese Gray Performance Hall at… Continue reading

The Dickinson County EMT’s made a large donation to fill the shelves at the Family Resource Exchange in Herington, just before the Holiday season. The… Continue reading

December 3rd, 10th, 17th, and 23rd The Rainbow Meadows Equine Rescue and Retirement inc. will be hosting a Free Drive through “Holiday Lane” from 5:30-8:30… Continue reading

Registration for the Abilene Area Toys 4 Tots is at the Saint Andrew’s Church Parish Hall in Abilene.You MUST sign up in person and be… Continue reading

HHS FBLA members attended the 2022 National Fall Leadership Conference in Denver, Co with their adviser Lisa Beye. National Officer, Sophia Weber, led sessions at… Continue reading

As Thanksgiving is closing in on us, Many are looking for ways to serve or to give back. The Salina Rescue Mission will be needing… Continue reading

On Thursday, November 10th, the Rural Vista Junior High Boys basketball team traveled to Marion.  There were two-quarters of a C game and a full… Continue reading

The Chapman band program is ecstatic to announce that members Reese Gruver (7th grade) and Kinsey Burgess (8th grade) were selected to perform amongst 70… Continue reading

The HES October student of the month is Cecily Beck – a second-grade student in Mrs. Meyer’s class. Cecily has worked so hard to pass… Continue reading

By Pat MelgaresK-State Research and Extension news service  A Kansas State University food safety specialist says giving to food pantries, food banks or soup kitchens this time… Continue reading

During the month of October, Middle School students competed against each other to collect the most change to be donated to the local Elsie Brooks… Continue reading

The Community Foundation of Dickinson County has been hard at work making our communities a better place. Over the past few weeks, the City of… Continue reading

Wildflowers in Herington, KS held an open house on November 11th and 12th to bring cheer to the community. The owners Chris and Rachel Barnes… Continue reading

The Chapman High School Drama team put on a stellar performance of a Holiday Classic A Christmas Carol, originally written by Peter Sham and Peter… Continue reading

Herington held its annual Fall Festival on October 29th at the Herington Community Building and Tripp Field. The Herington Convention and Visitors Bureau hosted this… Continue reading

Bob Brazil set the standard for his team as captain with all wins in the pool tournament held at the Abilene Senior Center on Tuesday,… Continue reading

The children of David and Mary Rohrer will be celebrating their parent’s 50th Wedding anniversary after an icy and cold beginning. They met for the… Continue reading

By Carleigh AbeldtClub Reporter October 9th 2022The Jolly Jays kicked off 4-H week by attending 4-H Sunday at the Lyona Methodist Church. Thank you to… Continue reading

Local Lynly Remy tries her hardest to play music for the folks at The Legacy in Herington every Wednesday. She says “It is something I… Continue reading

Herington School Students met with Veterans on Friday, November 11th. The Veterans were able to share their stories with the students and answer questions about… Continue reading

Items that are brought will be used to help those in need at Holiday times. Things to bring in should be cleaned, folded or on… Continue reading

Read to Preschoolers Month: November is a special month in Kansas, not just because of Thanksgiving. It’s Read to Preschoolers Month, featuring the 2022 book… Continue reading

CHAPMAN MAYOR Candidate Votes Percent HOWARD BATTISHILL 223 59.47% CHRISTY LOY 152 40.53% CHAPMAN CITY COUNCIL  Candidate Votes Percent DALE NELSON 209 36.60% SHERYL COYNER… Continue reading

Congratulations to the following students from Chapman Middle School who qualified for State Honor Choir! They will perform for an audience of thousands at Century… Continue reading

On Monday, November 7th, the Rural Vista Junior High Boys played their first game of the season against Saint Xavier at Saint Xavier in Junction… Continue reading

The 20th Radio Ink Radio Wayne awards were presented on September 22, 2022, in Miami,Florida at the Radio Masters Summit. The Radio Wayne Awards were… Continue reading

By Brandy SensmeierDCNT Staff Herington Drama students put on another performance for the community on Friday and Saturday nights. Under the direction of Mr. Hirch,… Continue reading

Congratulations to Sophia Cavanaugh and Maya Kirkpatrick for being selected to the 2022 All-NCKL Volleyball Team!

By Gail ParsonsDCNT News Editor The number one priority on the 2022 Dickinson County Heath Needs Assessment is housing. According to the most recent numbers… Continue reading

Honor Roll for Quarter 1 4.0Seniors Trenton BraucherEmma HolzhauserMia KorgolWilliam LingenfelserYamilia LockwoodAvery MonnightonDavanne Schaffer Juniors Jadyn GriffithCameron HartmanSophia Weber Sophomores Gabriel GardnerNadiyya SensmeierMorgan Sill-SheppardJaiden Vogt… Continue reading

To honor members of the military, these restaurants are offering specials for veterans on or around Veterans Day, November 11. Chili’s – Veterans & active-duty… Continue reading

Friday, November 11th Sunset Zoo offers free admission to all Active duty military, veterans, and their families on Veterans day 9am-5pm 7AM Veterans Day Breakfast… Continue reading

Staff Report Coming in at number five on the Dickinson County Health Needs Assessment is childcare. While childcare itself is not a function of public… Continue reading

The Abilene & Smoky Valley Railroad recently received a nearly $50,000 grant from the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks’ Recreational Trails Program for Phase… Continue reading

St. John Neopmucene church in Pilsen is preparing for Veteran’s Day. Mass will be at 11am on Nov. 11th. Father Phillip Creider, a priest of… Continue reading

The East Central Kansas Model T Ford Club will meet at 6:30 pm Thursday, November 10th, 2022 in the Conference room of the Burlington Kansas… Continue reading

The Chapman Irish boys cross country team competed at the 4A State Cross Country Championship meet and placed 8th out of 12 teams. Sophomore Drew… Continue reading

The Dickinson County Heritage Center is offering a Christmas opportunity quilt in conjunction with the Old Fashioned Christmas event on December 3 and 4. The… Continue reading

The Kansas Department of Transportation is committed to keeping the highways cleared when inclement weather impacts the state, but staffing shortages continue to affect the… Continue reading

Karen Soliz has served in community government as a Director (Commissioner); participated in regional planning and represented my party as an elected California State Delegate.… Continue reading

Dan McDonald is a Retired United States Marine Corps Gunnery Sergeant (GySgt). While serving in the Marine Corps, McDonald did several deployments overseas. McDonald has… Continue reading

Lance Tilton, with the Chapman Community Foundation presents Susan Pearson Chapman Senior Center director with a check for $750 during the center’s board meeting Oct.… Continue reading

By Gail ParsonsDCNT News Editor Herington firefighters spent the better part of Sunday, Oct. 23 assisting outside agencies battle wind-swept fires. Assistant Fire Chief Leo… Continue reading

Special to the DCNT The Abilene Christian Women’s Coffee Connection invites the public to attend the monthly outreach gathering and fall bazaar planned for 9:15… Continue reading

By Gail ParsonsDCNT News Editor Several years of talking about the need for expansion at St. Andrew’s Elementary School is turning into action. However, the… Continue reading

Special to the DCNT Chapman Middle School has announced its honor roll for the first quarter of the 2022-2023 school year.  Honor Roll  Sixth grade… Continue reading

Layla PickerignClub Reporter The September meeting of the Fragrant Hilltoppers was held Sept. 12 at the Stephen Mill Church. The meeting was called to order… Continue reading

High school seniors in North Central Kansas are invited to compete for a chance to win $1,000 by submitting an essay or short video in… Continue reading

(TOPEKA) – Featured presentations about consumer buying habits, where the cattle market is headed the next 12 months and international beef trade will highlight the… Continue reading

By Gail ParsonsDCNT News Editor Land at the intersection of highways 77 and 56, where BC Motors is, was annexed into the City of Herington… Continue reading

WASHINGTON – On the two-year anniversary of the signing of the Commander John Scott Hannon Veterans Mental Health Care Improvement Act (Hannon Act), U.S. Senators… Continue reading

By Haley JonesDirector of Development & Marketing Heartland Health Care Clinic in Abilene is under construction.  Phase one has been underway for a few weeks… Continue reading

Special to the DCNT An investigation by Dickinson County Sheriff’s Office detectives led to arrests and the recovery of a John Deere tractor. The investigation… Continue reading

By Kris Rogers Special to the DCNT It is that time of year again–  election season.  Kansas is a beautiful state — full of wonderful places… Continue reading

By Gail ParsonsDCNT News Editor Abilene voters will decide if a .25% sales tax will continue past March 31 for 10 years. In 2012 voters… Continue reading

By Gail ParsonsDCNT News Editor State law prohibits the sale of liquor by the individual drink unless at least 30% of the business’s gross receipts… Continue reading

in Topeka, on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022 Varsity Boys (5K)—3rd PLACE AS A TEAM,  QUALIFIED FOR STATE!!!!!      4th Drew Elliott 16:31 (medal and season… Continue reading

The Chapman boys team qualified for the state cross country meet by placing third in the stacked Topeka West 4A regional meet on Saturday, October… Continue reading

By Gail Parsons DCNT News Editor In front of teammates, friends and family, Darren Klukas signed his intent to run cross country at Tabor College Thursday,… Continue reading

By Gail Parsons DCNT News Editor Voters will be asked on Nov. 8 if they want the position of sheriff engrained in the state constitution… Continue reading

County appraiser’s office happy to answer questions, provide explanations By Kathy HagemanDickinson County Public Information coordinator When it comes to pre-conceived notions regarding the functions… Continue reading

By Kathy Hageman/Dickinson County Public Information coordinator Dickinson County Commissioners have selected Janelle Dockendorf to serve as county administrator, beginning in mid-December. Dockendorf has served… Continue reading

Could be out of commission 24 to 36 months By Gail ParsonsDCNT News Editor The last run for steam engine 3415 before it’s rebuilt was… Continue reading

From the Dickinson County Public Information Office The courthouse was closed but Dickinson County employees were working Monday, Oct. 10, attending the annual Staff Development… Continue reading

By Gail ParsonsDCNT News Editor The Kansas Legislature can overturn rules and regulations of state agencies by a two-thirds majority vote and a signature from… Continue reading

By Brandy Sensmeier Every year, Woodbine throws a Fall Festival on the third Saturday of October. This Festival includes reenactments, Food, Live Music, Vendors, Rides,… Continue reading

Dickinson and Saline county sheriff’s departments arrested Michael Kohman of Salina for burglaries in both counties. The Dickinson County Sheriff’s Office began investigating a residential… Continue reading

New vendor rules to remain in place By Gail Parsons DCNT News Editor The Herington City Commission approved five resolutions in an effort to move… Continue reading

Cooper Holloway, of Abilene, continues to help comfort children at medical facilities with his Cooper’s Care Cases. Cooper recently donated 283 cases, which are draw-string… Continue reading

Solomon Solomon school board members heard a report from Katy Vinson, Family and Consumer Science instructor about Senior Class 101 Life Skills during presentations at… Continue reading

By Leesa HettenbachDAR Recording Secretary The Abilene Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution met Thursday, Oct. 6, at the old Shockey and Landis… Continue reading

Jeffrey Vaughan is the new Dickinson County undersheriff. Vaught began in the position effective Monday, Oct. 10, coming to Dickinson County from the Salina Police… Continue reading

First time since 2001 full team qualifies The Chapman boys team qualified for the state cross country meet by placing third in the stacked Topeka… Continue reading

Special to the DCNT Thanks to a $5,000 grant from the Community Foundation of Dickinson County, the Heritage Homes Association is preparing to celebrate and… Continue reading

Special to the DCNT Pending a clear coat, Woodbine’s welcome mural is complete. The mural, completed by Junction City-based artist Mindy Allen, of Mindy’s Murals,… Continue reading

Janelle Dockendorf | Courtesy photos U.S. Senator Jerry Moran visited the Dickinson County Courthouse Friday, Oct. 7 to tour the new jail and renovated courthouse.… Continue reading

Property theft alert commercials create worry for residents By Kathy HagemanDickinson County Public Information Coordinator Property fraud or deed fraud is a fast-growing white-collar crime… Continue reading

By Kathy HagemanDickinson County Public Information Coordinator With the Nov. 8 General Election less than one month away, voter registration and advance voting deadlines are… Continue reading

By Gail ParsonsDCNT News Editor Liquid Art Winery in Manhattan is processing this year’s harvest of grapes from the Chapman Creek Vineyard. Dave Tegtmeier, winery… Continue reading

By Gail ParsonsDCNT News Editor It was no surprise to the staff at Memorial Health System, Abilene when mental health showed up a the Dickinson… Continue reading

By Gail ParsonsDCNT News Editor Herington City Manager Branden Dross was appointed by acclimation of the voting delegates at the League of Kansas Municipalities annual… Continue reading

DCNT Staff Report Centre, Rural Vista, Solomon and Abilene school districts had their monthly board meetings Monday, Oct. 10. Rural Vista Rural Vista has one… Continue reading

By Sharon Hartin IorioDean Emerita Wichita State University College of Education When asked about K12 education in the last gubernatorial debate between Democrat Governor Laura… Continue reading

Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 802 E. Trapp St., Herington, will celebrate its 95th anniversary as a congregation on Sunday, Nov. 13. A 4 p.m. Special… Continue reading

By Gail ParsonsDCNT News Editor Herington is one of 34 Kansas cities to share in $28.65 million earmarked for local highway improvements Governor Laura Kelly… Continue reading

By Kathy HagemanDickinson County Public Information Coordinator The Dickinson County Register of Deeds office will begin accepting electronic documents before the end of October, according… Continue reading

By Gail ParsonsDCNT News Editor The Family Resource Exchange in Herington helps households with a variety of financial needs including utilities. In a city where… Continue reading