Dickinson County News-Times

City of Chapman Receives First Pathways Grant Funds

The Quality of Life Coalition, Inc. announces receipt of the first grant funds for the Pathways to a Healthy Kansas, a Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas initiative. Quality of Life Coalition, Inc. leadership team members gathered to present the...

Dickinson County Bank robbery marks 61st Anniversary

Saturday, August 10, 1957 was a normal morning in the town of Enterprise, Kansas. People were going about their business by going to the post office to mail a letter and then heading over to the Dickinson County Bank to deposit their weekly paycheck...

Wild Bill Hickok rodeo thrills the crowd at CKFF

For the past several days, the Central Kansas Free Fair has been in town at Abilene. This is home to 4-H competitions, vendors, a carnival, and, of course, the Wild Bill Hickok Rodeo. Over 400 hundred competitors compete in this rodeo each year for...

Instructional Golf classes begin at Indian Hill

There are few activities more relaxing on a nice sunny morning than going out to while away the hours with a round of golf. That is unless, you have never learned how to play the game. Now is your chance to get in on the fun as the Chapman Parks and...

Herington Garden helps to grow local community

This summer has been a scorcher with temperatures regularly topping out over 100° and little precipitation. The season has certainly taken a toll on many lawns and gardens throughout the region. That is why this summer, Chapman resident and member...

Central Kansas Free Fair draws crowd from all over Dickinson

The Central Kansas Free Fair (CKFF) was held last week, August 1-6, in Abilene at the Abilene fairgrounds. The theme of this year’s fair was “4-H – Confidence and Leadership, Grows Here” and that was certainly evident from the multitude of Dickinson...

News

Dickinson County Bank robbery marks 61st Anniversary

Saturday, August 10, 1957 was a normal morning in the town of Enterprise, Kansas.

By Amy Feigley

City Council approves beer garden, discusses KDOT grant at August meeting

All members of the council were in attendance as the Chapman City Council met for their monthly meeting on Wednesday, August 8.

By Joshua Smith

Jail vote narrowly passes; Primary election results

The $13.5 million bond issue regarding the new jail that has been on the forefront of voters’ minds in Dickinson County passed by a slim margin of 51 votes during the primary election held on Tuesd

By Joshua Smith

Opinion

Guest Editorial

As we look forward to the 2018-2019 school year, I can’t help but take time to reminisce upon things that have happened over my years at Chapman.

By Madeline Elliott

Teller Tales

The Abilene and Smoky Valley Railroad newsletter reports “Joe (Minick) continues to be pleased at the success of the Mill although he is going to have to get used to being out of flour and cornmeal

By Reed Hoffman

Pastor’s Corner

I once read a story by Susan Gilman King that changed my life. Ms King told how her mother had tenderly taken care of a prized rose bush only to watch it crumple and die.

By Pastor Connie D. Wooldridge

Sports

Wild Bill Hickok rodeo thrills the crowd at CKFF

For the past several days, the Central Kansas Free Fair has been in town at Abilene. This is home to 4-H competitions, vendors, a carnival, and, of course, the Wild Bill Hickok Rodeo.

Instructional Golf classes begin at Indian Hill

There are few activities more relaxing on a nice sunny morning than going out to while away the hours with a round of golf. That is unless, you have never learned how to play the game.

18th Annual Ed Kuntz Memorial Golf Tourney

The 18th annual Ed Kuntz Memorial Golf Tournament was held June 16 at Great Life Golf and Fitness in Abilene. Fifteen teams participated with challenges and prizes awarded for every hole.

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