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Kansas Crop Progress: Wheat Harvest Well Ahead of Average
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Kansas Crop Progress: Wheat Harvest Well Ahead of Average

MANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas farmers had 4.9 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending June 14, according to the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics …

Jun 16, 2026 Read
Colby Middle School Yearbooks Now Available for Purchase
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Colby Middle School Yearbooks Now Available for Purchase

Colby Public Schools has announced that middle school yearbooks for the current academic year are now on sale. According to the district, the yearbook …

May 17, 2026 Read
Two Colby Second Graders Place in 2026 PBS KIDS Writers Contest
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Two Colby Second Graders Place in 2026 PBS KIDS Writers Contest

Two second-grade students from Colby Public Schools placed in the 2026 PBS KIDS Writers Contest. Brynn Johnson earned second place and Emily Kuhlman earned …

May 17, 2026 Read
Colby Public Schools Announces Retirement of Mr. Giersch
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Colby Public Schools Announces Retirement of Mr. Giersch

Colby Public Schools announced the retirement of longtime educator Mr. Giersch. The district recognized his career in a Facebook post, citing his years of …

May 17, 2026 Read
Colby Board of Education to Hold Regular Meeting Monday
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Colby Board of Education to Hold Regular Meeting Monday

The Colby Public Schools Board of Education will hold its regular meeting on Monday, May 18, at 7:00 p.m. The meeting will take place …

May 17, 2026 Read
Colby Public Schools Concludes 2024-2025 Academic Year
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Colby Public Schools Concludes 2024-2025 Academic Year

Colby Public Schools has officially ended its current school year, with students now on summer break. The district announced the close of the academic …

May 17, 2026 Read
Colby Featured in Article Highlighting Traveler Experiences in Northwest Kansas
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Colby Featured in Article Highlighting Traveler Experiences in Northwest Kansas

OasisonthePlains, a Colby-based publication, has released an article exploring why travelers along the highway corridor through northwest Kansas recall their stops in the city. …

May 17, 2026 Read
Colby Kindergarteners to Perform 'Getting Down with Mama Goose' Tonight
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Colby Kindergarteners to Perform 'Getting Down with Mama Goose' Tonight

Kindergarten students from Colby Public Schools are scheduled to perform a musical program titled "Getting Down with Mama Goose" on Thursday evening at the …

Apr 27, 2026 Read
Oasis on the Plains Shares Look at Recent Activity in Colby
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Oasis on the Plains Shares Look at Recent Activity in Colby

Oasis on the Plains, a business in Colby, Kansas, shared a brief post on Facebook showing what appeared to be a notable volume of …

Apr 27, 2026 Read
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Local Vendor Sells Loaded Teas at Colby Visitors Center

A local vendor named Jill is selling loaded teas at the Colby Visitors Center in Colby, Kansas. The pop-up sale is scheduled to run …

Apr 27, 2026 Read
Colby Public Schools Hosts Reality U Program for Students
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Colby Public Schools Hosts Reality U Program for Students

Colby Public Schools recently held a Reality U event for students, a financial literacy simulation program designed to teach young people about real-world budgeting …

Apr 27, 2026 Read
Colby Business Oasis on the Plains Reports Steady Growth
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Colby Business Oasis on the Plains Reports Steady Growth

Oasis on the Plains, a Colby, Kansas-based business, indicated in a recent social media post that it is experiencing gradual growth. The business thanked …

Apr 6, 2026 Read
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