The Little Apple Citizen Journal
October 17, 2025
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Nominees for Teacher of the Year announced
Sowmya Sugumaran is a third grade teacher at Northview Elementary in Manhattan, Kansas. She graduated from Kansas State University in 2018 with a Master of Arts in Teaching. Prior to this role, she worked as a para-educator at Northview Elementary.
Clancey Livingston, the faculty sponsor for Environmental Science Investigations club
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Riley County USD 378 Board Addresses Staff Changes, Approves Agenda
MANHATTAN, Kan. — The Riley County USD 378 Board of Education held its regular meeting Monday, approving several personnel changes and administrative items during the session. Staff Resignations: The board accepted two coaching resignations effective immediately — Chris Glover as RCGS Assistant Boys Basketball Coach and Garrett Harmison as RCHS Assistant Boys
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German Teacher Lorenz named 2025 World Language Association Teacher of the Year
Elke Lorenz, a German language instructor at Manhattan High School, has been named the 2025 World Language Association Teacher of the Year, recognizing her dedication to fostering intercultural understanding and language proficiency among her students. Lorenz, who emigrated from Stuttgart, Germany, has spent her career at Manhattan High School
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7 takeaways from Manhattan-Ogden USD 383 school board meeting
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Costume contest at Manhattan Town Center to benefit local therapy center
Manhattan Town Center Costume Contest to Benefit Pediatric Therapy Foundation MANHATTAN, Kan. — Manhattan Town Center will host a costume contest Saturday featuring competitions for all ages, with proceeds from a pre-event costume sale benefiting the No Stone Unturned Foundation, a local nonprofit dedicated to children with disabilities. The event, scheduled
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Pop-up to support small business
It’s that time — the time of football, bonfires and raking leaves. Midwesterners’ cars are covered in hoodies that are worn in the morning and thrown in the backseat by noon. The holiday season is sneaking up and folks will be searching for those perfect gifts. While many will hit the
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Meet your candidates - Matt Troy - Candidate for Ogden City Council
The following responses are from candidates running for local government and board of education seats in the November election. Each candidate was sent the same list of questions and asked to respond. Answers will be published as they are received.
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Events
Riley Autumn Days Celebrates Community Spirit October 17-19
RILEY, Kan. — Riley is preparing to welcome visitors from across the region for Riley Autumn Days, a three-day community celebration running October 17-19 that showcases the small town’s charm during peak fall foliage season. Organized by the Riley Roots Collective, the event invites people to “explore, dine, shop and experience
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Habitat for Humanity to host annual hoedown fundraiser at historic Flint Hills ranch
MANHATTAN, Kan. — Habitat for Humanity of the Northern Flint Hills will host its annual Habitat Hoedown on Saturday, Oct. 18, at 4:30 p.m. at the Lazy T Ranch - Adventures in the Flint Hills. The family-friendly fundraising event will feature live music from The Haymakers, pork and beef
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Flint Hills Discovery Center to Host Bison, Beef and Bourbon Fundraiser
MANHATTAN, Kan. — The Flint Hills Discovery Center Foundation will host its annual Bison, Beef and Bourbon fundraising event Oct. 23 at the Stanley Stout Center, featuring local cuisine, craft cocktails and live entertainment to support youth education programs. The event, beginning at 6 p.m. at 2200 Denison Ave., will
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Downtown Manhattan to host All Treats Day Halloween celebration
MANHATTAN, Kan. — Downtown Manhattan will host All Treats Day on Friday, Oct. 31, from 4-6 p.m. along Poyntz Avenue, inviting families to participate in a safe trick-or-treat experience in the heart of the community. The Halloween event encourages families to stroll down Poyntz Avenue, where children can safely trick-or-treat
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Manhattan holiday festivities to feature open house, parade and special events
MANHATTAN, Kan. — Downtown Manhattan will host a series of holiday events throughout November and December, beginning with a Holiday Open House on Saturday, Nov. 8, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 409 Poyntz Ave. The Holiday Open House kicks off the holiday season by encouraging people to
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Manhattan Community Health Foundation to host annual Crystal Gala Feb. 22
MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — The Manhattan Community Health Foundation will hold its annual Crystal Gala on Feb. 21, 2026 at the Kansas State University Alumni Center to raise funds for healthcare initiatives in the region. The gala supports the foundation’s mission to enhance community health by providing scholarships to healthcare professionals,
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Kansas State University
Wildcats faceoff against Jayhawks Oct. 25
LAWRENCE, Kan. — Kansas football will face Kansas State at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 25, in what coach has described as a must-win game, with the early kickoff potentially working against the Jayhawks despite having the home field advantage. The game, officially known as the Sunflower Showdown and the
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K-State advances research, education, community engagement
MANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas State University announced a series of initiatives spanning business education, agricultural research, student wellness and facility expansion as the institution continues its next-generation land-grant mission. Former Boeing Defense, Space & Security CEO Leanne Caret will teach a new course, Leading in Business Organizations, during the spring 2026 semester
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Fort Riley
Fort Riley cancels Fall Apple Day festival due to government shutdown
FORT RILEY, Kan. — The annual Fall Apple Day Festival scheduled for this weekend at Fort Riley has been canceled because of the federal government shutdown. The event, a longstanding tradition for soldiers and families of the 1st Infantry Division, would have marked its 39th year. The festival typically features family
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Politics
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Opinion
KFB Insight: Windows and opportunities
October is generally jam-packed for my family, and this year is no exception. Attending my son’s football games, finishing up our calving season, celebrating birthdays, continuing fall harvest and preparing to sow wheat have taken up the majority of my family’s attention and effort this month. My mother-in-law,
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