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Fairfield School District prepares for 2025-26

The Fairfield School District (USD 310) is gearing up for the upcoming 2025-26 school year with important updates for families regarding enrollment deadlines and school meal programs. Enrollment Information Students and families have multiple opportunities to complete their enrollment for the new academic year. Online enrollment opened on July

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Hutchinson Brief

July 21, 2025

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Area events

Hutchinson Recurring Events Ongoing Weekly & Monthly Activities • Hutchinson, Kansas American Legion Lysle Rishel Post 68 Clubroom Hours: Open @ 3pm Mon-Fri • Opens @ noon Sat-Sun Friday Bingo: 6:00 PM weekly 730 W 4th Ave Entertainment & Community gathering Morning Coffee (Mon-Fri) 9:00 AM daily American Legion

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Hutchinson Obituaries

Hutchinson Obituaries Cramer, Dwight Eldon Russell, Rosalea Ann Source: Legacy.com - Hutchinson, Kansas Obituaries

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From the desk of Sen. Roger Marshall, M.D.

Fellow Kansan, When the American people elected President Trump in November 2024, they gave him a mandate to eliminate wasteful spending and address our $37 trillion national debt. This week, Senate and House Republicans delivered on this mandate and voted to pass the first rescissions package, cutting $9 billion in

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Former NASCAR Star Schrader Wins Modified Feature at Kansas State Fair

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (AP) — Former NASCAR driver Ken Schrader captured the IMCA Modified feature race Friday night at the Kansas State Fairgrounds, drawing more than 2,500 spectators to the dirt track event. Schrader took the checkered flag ahead of William Nusser of Larned and Jake Nightingale of Hutchinson in the

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Hutchinson Bakery Named July Small Business of the Month

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (AP) — A local bakery that began with a newspaper employee sharing treats with coworkers has been recognized as the Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce's Small Business of the Month for July. Wooten's Sweet Cakes, owned by Adam and Roseann Wooten, received the award

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Inmate Dies After Being Found Unresponsive in Kansas Prison Cell

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (AP) — A 54-year-old inmate at the Hutchinson Correctional Facility died Friday after being found unresponsive in his cell earlier this month, the Kansas Department of Corrections announced. Adan Morales Jr. was discovered unresponsive July 1 in his cell at the state prison facility. Correctional staff immediately

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Cowboys, Cowgirls Compete for $51,948 at 88th Annual Pretty Prairie Rodeo

PRETTY PRAIRIE, Kan. — JR Stratford rode his way to victory in bull riding at the 88th Annual Pretty Prairie Rodeo, scoring 87.5 points on Beutler & Son Rodeo's Fake Friend to earn $1,841 and top the field at Kansas' largest night rodeo. The four-day

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Hutchinson Monarchs Set Attendance Record, Prepare for All-Star Game

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Monarchs wrapped up a record-breaking regular season with a 6-1 victory over the Wichita Wildcats Saturday night, drawing their largest crowd of the year and setting a new franchise attendance mark. The Monarchs drew a capacity crowd of 353 at Hobart-Detter Field, pushing

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United Way Breakfast Highlights Financial Struggles of Working Families in Kansas

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — United Way of Reno County hosted its annual CEO Breakfast this week featuring a simulation exercise designed to show community leaders the financial realities facing working families who struggle to afford basic necessities. The event highlighted challenges facing ALICE households — families that are Asset Limited, Income Constrained and

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Reno County Educators to Gather for Professional Development Day

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — More than 1,100 teachers, instructors and administrators from across Reno County will gather at Hutchinson Community College Jan. 5, 2026, for a collaborative professional development event called "All Hands on Deck." USD 309 Nickerson-South Hutchinson announced the countywide initiative, which aims to unite educators

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Hutchinson Art Center continues Saturday Morning Artist sessions

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Art Center has been hosting Saturday Morning Artists sessions, offering local artists and art enthusiasts a chance to practice their skills in a supportive group environment. The sessions run from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Saturdays at the center, located at 405

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Local Organizations Launch Dual Initiative: Book Distribution, Back-to-School Supply Drive

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Two complementary initiatives are working together to support Hutchinson youth through literacy programs and educational resources, creating a comprehensive approach to student success. Free Book Distribution Program Hutch In Harmony has received its first Legacies Building Grant from Kansas Pride 2024 to distribute free books focusing on diversity

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Hospital Partners with Boys & Girls Club for Free Student Physicals

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System will provide free sports physicals for student-athletes Aug. 1 at Hutchinson High School as part of a community partnership with the Boys & Girls Club of Hutchinson. The event runs from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. and targets students in grades

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Community Workshop Aims to Strengthen Nonprofit Advocacy Skills

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Community Foundation will host a free advocacy training workshop Thursday as part of its summer Learning Community Series designed to strengthen nonprofit organizations across Reno County. The "Building Your Advocacy Story" workshop runs from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 7 and

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HutchCC student recognized as distinguished dragon

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Community College has named Brynn Hawbaker of Assaria as its Distinguished Dragon for 2025, recognizing her outstanding academic performance and campus involvement. Hawbaker, who studied Elementary Education at HutchCC, maintained a high grade point average while actively participating in campus activities. College officials praised her dedication to

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Hutchinson Brief

July 18, 2025

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Kansas youth selected for U.S. Futsal Team

Ten-year-old Scott David Conklin of Hutchinson joins Wichita player on international squad competing in Argentina

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Hutchinson Obituaries

Hutchinson Obituaries Schroeder, Ron L. Dove, Mary A. Friesen, Deloris E. Source: Legacy.com - Hutchinson, Kansas Obituaries

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Food Safety Inspection Results - Reno County, Kansas

July 2025

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Area events

📋 Hutchinson Events List July 18-20, 2025 • Hutchinson, Kansas Friday, July 18, 2025 MULTI-DAY 2025 Pretty Prairie Rodeo (Day 3 of 4) ENTERTAINMENT 📍 Booster Club Arena, Pretty Prairie, KS (202 N. Elm) July 16-19 • Kansas' Largest Night Rodeo! Four-day event attended by thousands of rodeo fans

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OPINION: Estes Op-ed Celebrates Historic Legislation to Restore Foundational Values and Support Families

U.S. Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) published an op-ed in the Daily Wire on why the One Big, Beautiful Bill Act is the most pro-family, pro-life piece of legislation in American history. “The Big Beautiful Bill Act is unquestionably one of the most pivotal pieces of

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Schmidt, Armed Services Committee Advance Transformational Defense Bill

WASHINGTON, DC: Congressman Derek Schmidt (KS-02) released the following statement after the House Armed Services Committee advanced H.R. 3838, the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). This year’s NDAA overhauls the Department of Defense’s acquisition process, allowing the American military to quickly and effectively

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Tracey Mann news

Fellow Kansan, Thank you for subscribing to my newsletter. The U.S. House of Representatives is back in session for another week of votes, committee hearings, and floor activity. For more information on what I'm working on this week, be sure to follow me on social media. I