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South Barber Chieftains Football Homecoming Friday
The South Barber Chieftains in Kiowa host the South Central Timberwolves this Friday night for football homecoming. The Chieftains are 3-1 with Head Coach Matt Cantrell and Assistant Coach Berton...
15th Annual Monty Thompson Golf Outing Raised over $10,000 for education
"We had a perfect day – the weather was great," Jane Thompson said of the temperatures that didn't rise above 80 degrees for the 15th Annual Monty Thompson Continuing Education Foundation (MTCEF) G...
KDH 9th Annual `Jeans and Gems' raises over $42,000
"It was our largest attendance yet," Friends of the Kiowa District Hospital and Manor Foundation President Judy Schrock said of the 180 people who attended their 9th Annual Jeans and Gems. Donning...
Kiowa City Council approves 2024 proposed budget, public hearing Sept. 28, 6 p.m.
Kiowa's City Council discussed their proposed budget at the regular September meeting and then had a brief (about 20-minute) special meeting a few days later to finalize details. At that special meeting the council approved the proposed budget,...
KDH Board adopts 2024 budget and approves Manor improvements near $100,000
Before holding their regular monthly meeting on Aug. 29, the Kiowa District Hospital Board held a Revenue Neutral Rate Hearing at 6 p.m., immediately followed by the annual Tax Budget Hearing at 6:15 p.m. The Revenue Neutral Rate (RNR) is the tax rat...
Miss South Barber Pageant features "Little Miss" parade
Sunday afternoon the high school auditorium was filled with a crowd as they watched Autumn Drake become the new Miss South Barber. In a black hourglass gown she shone while modeling onstage. Drake's...
All-American swimmer Riley Gaines addresses Steamboat Institute Freedom Conference crowd
(Editorial note: Each summer I have the privilege to attend the Steamboat Institute Freedom Conference in the beautiful Rocky Mountains of Colorado. My sister Jennifer Schubert-Akin and her husband...
Miss South Barber Pageant Sunday
Three senior young women will take to the stage Sunday afternoon in hopes of winning the Miss South Barber crown. The contestants are: Arrington Allen, Autumn Drake and Jessica Jahay. They'll perform a talent presentation, model evening gowns and be...
38th Annual Kiowa Labor Day 5K Race
It was a cool morning with a light breeze that made perfect conditions for Kiowa's 38th Annual Labor Day 5K Race Monday. Race co-directors Teresa MacKinney and Gayle McNett said they had 201 entries...
Kiowa's 38th Annual Labor Day 5K Run
A highlight of the Kiowa community's Labor Day celebration is always the 5K run. This year runners can register online. This is a first for Kiowa's 5K. Go the the website www.kiowalaborday5k.com to register. Race co-directors Gayle McNett and Teresa...
Kiowa celebrating Labor Day since 1939
Labor Day weekend is a time to relax before the busy fall season of ballgames, wheat planting and the holidays consume all your time. There's no better place in this area to relax for a few hours than at Progress Park in Kiowa, Kansas, to enjoy a tra...
Willow Tree Lane, an all-natural refill store opens in Kiowa
I've always been interested in herbs and natural healing," Kiowa woman Gabby Martin-Redinger said. "I had some health scares the last few years – and am trying to get better. I've got grandbabies o...
New gym project ahead of schedule, daycare teacher hired
All members attended Burlington's Aug. 14 monthly board meeting that was called to order by President Robert Hill. Those members are: Lindsey Callison, Terry Graham, April Kisling and T.J. Rockenbach. Also attending were: Superintendent Brent...
South Barber's back-to-school rally electrifying
"To the left to the left ..." the popular line dance music was blaring when South Barber students walked into the gym for their Back to School Rally. Students of all ages joined the cheerleaders on...
More City Property Sold, Kiowa City Council declined several requests
Kiowa Mayor Bill Watson called the August meeting of the Kiowa City Council to order and opened with a Flag Salute and prayer. All council members attended: Janet Robison, B.J. Duvall, Brian Hill, Jason Thayer and Tom Wells. City Administrator Sam...
Jeans and Gems to uncover a Murder Mystery
Wear a glitzy or scary mask – if you dare. You'll be wondering “who dun it?” throughout your grilled steak dinner at the Kiowa District Hospital Friends of the Hospital and Manor Foundation fundraising dinner and auction. The event is known as Jeans...
South Barber teachers to see $1400 pay increase on base
Just three days before students report to classes for the start of the 2023-24 school year, the South Barber Board of Education met for their regular August meeting Monday night. President Mark Pollock called the meeting to order with all members...
Steve Neal is the new 7-12 Principal at South Barber.
As the new grades 7-12 principal at South Barber USD#255 Steve Neal said, "Change is good. At the end of the day it's about giving our students all the support we can. We are guiding, teaching, coachi...
Barber County Rodeo Princess and Jr. Princess crowned
Friday night the temperature at the Barber County Rodeo was about as hot as the princess candidates were pretty. Actually, as the sun went down, the weather was tolerable for the crowd who enjoyed...
Triton League, area swim team results from finals
Each summer the Triton League in south central Kansas keeps the area pools full of youth swimmers with practices and swim meets. These are the results of the area Triton teams including Medicine...
KDH received $200,000 tax credits
President Pat Myers called the July 25 regular meeting of the Kiowa Hospital Board to order with members present including Jeff Miller, Jim Parker and Chantae Simpson. Marcia Cantrell was absent. Also present was CEO Janell Goodno, COO Philip Anton,...
Rail car cleanup ongoing by Kiowa
Newsgram readers might remember seeing a picture last week of these overturned rail cars on an abandoned track less than a mile south of Kiowa, Kansas. Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) Director of External Communications Kendall Kirkham Sloan...
Barber County Rodeo July 28-29 starts both nights at 8 p.m.
It's the end of July, it's hot, but sometimes the evenings cool down a little – must be time for the Barber County Fair and Rodeo in Hardtner, Kansas. The rodeo starts at 8 p.m., both Friday and S...
Welcome to the 102nd Barber County Fair Thursday through Sunday
It's time for some old-fashioned fun as the 102nd Barber County Fair happens this week. Pull up to the fairgrounds in Hardtner, Kansas, get out and you'll hear mooing, clucking, squealing, laughter and more. You can see and smell livestock up close;...
Freedom Gates Boys Ranch Auction brings in record-setting $48,000
Freedom Gates Boys Ranch (FGBR) Director Michael Simpson said their fundraising hamburger feed and auction in Medicine Lodge was "fantastic!" The evening of July 15 over 200 attended and they brought...
