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01/17/2025

House Speaker Dan Hawkins banned reporting from the House chamber floor in new rules issued ahead of the legislative session, breaking from historical precedent and further exhibiting his disregard for news reporting.

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01/17/2025

Parents,
Please see the attached note. It will be in Thursday folders tonight.

The Dodge City Area Chamber of Commerce celebrates the grand opening of Wit Athletics, 11150 Kliesen St., Jan. 17.For mo...
01/17/2025

The Dodge City Area Chamber of Commerce celebrates the grand opening of Wit Athletics, 11150 Kliesen St., Jan. 17.For more information go online www.WitAthletics.com and follow on social media. Contact the gym 620-371-6532.[PHOTO BY Glenn Hascall/Ford County]

JOIN NOW FOR $50 DOWN PHASE 3 Pricing is in effect. You can still save big by joining before january 17th! WIT Athletics is in Phase 3 Pre-Sale mode which means you can join now and still get low monthly pricing! You can choose from 3 different membership options: PRO ALL STAR MVP This is your chanc...

The American Legion Oratorical Contest exists to develop deeper knowledge and appreciation for the U.S. Constitution amo...
01/17/2025

The American Legion Oratorical Contest exists to develop deeper knowledge and appreciation for the U.S. Constitution among high school students. Since 1938, the program has presented participants with an academic speaking challenge that teaches important leadership qualities, the history of our nation’s laws, the ability to think and speak clearly, and an understanding of the duties, responsibilities, rights and privileges of American citizenship.

Young orators earn some of the most generous college scholarships available to high school students. Over $203,500 in scholarships can be awarded each year. The overall national contest winner gets a $25,000 scholarship. Second place takes home $22,500, and third gets $20,000.

Each department (state) winner who is certified into and participates in the national contest’s first round receives a $2,000 scholarship.

Those who advance past the first round receive an additional $2,000 scholarship. The American Legion’s National Organization awards the scholarships, which can be used at any college or university in the United States.

High school students under age 20 are eligible. Competition begins at the post level and advances to a state competition. Legion department representatives certify one winner per state to the national contest, where department winners compete against each other in two speaking rounds. The contest caps off with a final round that decides the three top finishers.

Speaking subjects must be on some aspect of the U.S. Constitution, with some emphasis on the duties and obligations of citizens to our government. Speeches are eight to 10 minutes long; three- to five-minute speeches on an assigned topic also are part of the contest.

The three finalists of the national contest are ineligible for further participation at any level.

For more information about eligibility, regulations and judging visit www.legion.org. Email Don Marshall [email protected].

Assigned topics for 2025 Oratorical Contest

• Amendment 1

Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.

• Amendment VII

In Suits at common law, where the value in controversy shall exceed twenty dollars, the right of trial by jury shall be preserved, and no fact tried by a jury, shall be otherwise re-examined in any Court of the United States, than according to the rules of the common law.

• Amendment XVIII

Section 1. After one year from the ratification of this article the manufacture, sale, or transportation of intoxicating liquors within, the importation thereof into, or the exportation thereof from the United States and all territory subject to the jurisdiction thereof for beverage purposes is hereby prohibited.

Section 2. The Congress and the several States shall have concurrent power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation.

Section 3. This article shall be inoperative unless it shall have been ratified as an amendment to the Constitution by the legislatures of the several States, as provided in the Constitution, within seven years from the date of the submission hereof to the States by the Congress.

• Amendment XXVI

Section 1. The right of citizens of the United States, who are eighteen years of age or older, to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of age.

Section 2. The Congress shall have power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation

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Submitted article“Las Madres: Latinas in the Heartland Who Led Their Family to Success,” the latest work from Internatio...
01/17/2025

Submitted article

“Las Madres: Latinas in the Heartland Who Led Their Family to Success,” the latest work from International Latino Book Award-winning author Dennis R. Garcia, is making its way home as Garcia embarks on a Kansas book tour this Feb.. Known for his ability to weave personal family narratives with historical events, Garcia’s latest book celebrates the resilience and contributions of Latina women who shaped communities across Kansas and the Great Plains.

Garcia’s second book chronicles the journeys of three generations of Latina women whose lives intersect with the history of the Midwest. From Mexico to the Great Plains, Las Madres recounts their personal and collective resilience, highlighting the often-overlooked contributions of Latina women to the cultural and social fabric of Kansas.

The book also pays homage to Garcia’s mother, Irene Garcia (née Rodriguez), who was born in Dodge City, KS, graduated from Dodge City High School, married and lived in Garden City for nearly 50 years. Irene contributed to the improvement of those communities through her work in education, immigration and naturalization, and community organizations. Along with her husband, D.C. Garcia built a legacy of civic service and community leadership—a legacy Dennis continues with his storytelling.

“Kansas holds a special place in my heart,” Garcia said. “The women of Las Madres—Candelaria, Rafaela, and Irene—are reflections of countless families whose sacrifices and determination made a lasting impact on this region. Sharing their stories with Kansans is deeply meaningful to me.”

Kansas Book Tour

Feb. 12 Finney County Historical Museum, Garden City at Noon

Feb. 13 Raven Book Store, Lawrence Time: TBD

Feb. 14 Newton Public Library, Newton from 1 to 4 p.m.

Feb. 15 Reno County Museum, Hutchinson from 5 to 7 p.m.

Feb. 16 The Dusty Bookshelf, Manhattan at 2 p.m.

Feb. 18 Finney County Historical Museum, Garden City at 7 p.m.

Feb. 19 Ford County Historical Society, Legacy Center, 310 Gunsmoke at 6 p.m.

Feb. 20 Watermark Books and Café, Wichita at 6 p.m.

Each event will feature a discussion, audience Q&A, and an opportunity for attendees to have their books signed by Garcia.

“Kansas is not just the setting for these stories—it’s their foundation,” Garcia added. “This tour is about honoring the legacy of Latina women and the communities that embraced them, including my own family in Dodge City.”

Dennis Raphael Garcia, AWA, is a retired attorney, educator, and an acclaimed storyteller. With degrees from the University of New Mexico and the University of Kansas School of Law, Garcia’s career has spanned civil and criminal law, including serving as a Judge Pro Tem. His writing captures the spirit of immigrant life in America, with Las Madres highlighting his family’s incredible journey and paying tribute to Latina resilience.

For more information visit www.dennisraphaelgarcia.com.

Dennis R. Garcia is available for interviews and speaking engagements.

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Tom Cridland, playing the part of Elton John, at the Homestead Theater Jan. 15.[PHOTO BY Whitney Hodgin/Dodge City Globe...
01/17/2025

Tom Cridland, playing the part of Elton John, at the Homestead Theater Jan. 15.[PHOTO BY Whitney Hodgin/Dodge City Globe]

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Autumn D. McMurphy, 21, probation violation.Juan M. Morles-Gallardo, 34, operate a motor vehicle without a valid license...
01/17/2025

Autumn D. McMurphy, 21, probation violation.

Juan M. Morles-Gallardo, 34, operate a motor vehicle without a valid license; fleeing or attempting to elude LEO; max speed limits; fail to yield to emergency vehicle.

AJ D. Dennett, 21, driving while license was canceled/suspended/revoked; one-way glass or sun-screen device.

Michelle D. Holt, 44, 2 counts probation violation.

Manuel Gallegos-Rosales, 26, probation violation.

Manuel J. Hernandez Ayala, 62, criminal threat.

Cody A. Rector, 30, parole violation.

Keith S. Chappell, 47, operate a motor vehicle without a valid license; possession of paraphernalia; operate vehicle without registration or with expired tag; vehicle liability insurance required; vehicle display plate not assigned; possession of drugs.

Franklin Ramirez-Dominguez, 24, failure to appear.

Devin W. Scofield, 29, aggravated domestic battery.

Eric M. Daniel, 27, operate a motor vehicle without a valid license; possession of ma*****na; vehicle liability insurance.

Gum J. Deng, 44, criminal trespass; disorderly conduct.

Jose Lopez-Ordonez, 24, failure to appear.

Jetzabel Guzman Olivares, 35, transporting an open container.

Autumn D. McMurphy, 21, probation violation.

Lance ZieschDC3 Director of Marketing and Public RelationsThrough a three-year undergraduate program called the Kansas G...
01/17/2025

Lance Ziesch
DC3 Director of Marketing and Public Relations

Through a three-year undergraduate program called the Kansas Groundwater Geopaths project, Dodge City Community College (DC3) students now have the opportunity to study groundwater contaminates in the Great Bend Prairie Aquifer region.

Alongside students from Barton Community College (BCC) and Kansas State University (K-State), the program gives participants real-life field and laboratory experience in scientific data collection and research.

Sherry Rogers, DC3 Professor of Physical Science, said the Kansas Groundwater Geopaths initiative began with Dr. Matthew Kirk at K-State, who applied for the National Science Foundation (NSF) grant that funds the program.

“Before he wrote the grant, he asked me—as well as Dr. Helene Avocat, from K-State; and Dr. Amanda Alliband and Rick Sloan, from Barton—to join him,” she said. “We officially began Groundwater Geopaths in January 2023. So, we are in our second year now.”

Formally titled “Introducing Community College and Pre-College Students to Geoscience Through Groundwater Quality Monitoring,” students collect water samples from private wells using outside spigots.

“To prepare for the program, our students went to K-State for training at the end of August,” Rogers said. “Then, they spent the weekend of Sept. 13 and 14 collecting samples in Pratt, Kiowa, Edwards, Barton, Stafford, and Pawnee counties.”

With one year left in the grant, Rogers said that she and her students will continue to compile data for the foreseeable future.

“Each year we have a poster presentation to share the data with well owners and the public, and our latest presentation was on Nov. 8 at the DC3 Library,” she said. “When the project concludes next year, we will have to decide if we want to try to continue the data-collection process or if we want to focus on publishing the results in a scientific journal, etc.”

In addition to the geoscience training DC3 students receive, the program also provides groundwater quality information to the public, as the water samples are tested for major ions, alkalinity, trace elements, stable water isotopes, dissolved organic carbon, and total dissolved solids.

“There needs to be an increased awareness of what is in our groundwater and the potential health hazards that can come from drinking unsafe water,” Rogers said. “At the end of the day, I think we all want safe drinking water.”

Editor’s Note: DC3 students interested in joining the Kansas Groundwater Geopaths program should contact Rogers at [email protected] for more information. Applications for fall 2025 are due April 15, 2025.

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The longest running high school invitational boys’ basketball tournament west of the Mississippi is back for year 82! An...
01/17/2025

The longest running high school invitational boys’ basketball tournament west of the Mississippi is back for year 82! And…we will be celebrating 1,000 games.

The 2025 Tournament of Champions – Championship Game – will be game #1,000. Rest assured, the tournament known for pageantry, innovation, and excellence will celebrate accordingly!

This year’s tournament will follow the normal Thursday through Saturday format, but with a few twists. On Thursday, not only will all eight TOC teams play, but for the first time in tournament history the Dodge City Lady Demons will get in on the action.

In what the tournament committee hopes will become an annual tradition – the Dodge City Lady Demons will host the Alva Lady Goldbugs to kick off the evening session on Thursday night tipping off at 6 p.m.

The Red Demons will play the 7:30 p.m. game to follow. On Saturday, the Championship “1K” game will tip off at 6 p.m.

All games will be played at the United Wireless Arena.

Another TOC tradition that will be amped up is this year’s FCA Event – to be held on Friday night at 10 p.m. at Dodge City High School.

This year’s speaker / performer is nationally known illusionist – Harris III. This event will be open to the public and the first (500) high school students with an ID (including neighboring communities) will be admitted FREE.

The DCHS Pep Band, Drill Team and cheerleaders will perform at all Dodge City games with special performances throughout the tournament. The National Anthem will be performed by DCHS students before each session. There will also be commemorative giveaways throughout the tournament, as well as a half-court shot for $1,000 – presented by Scooter’s Coffee.

Common Spirit – St. Catherine Hospital of Dodge City continues to be the Official Tournament Sponsor and will participate in the Championship Trophy presentation on Saturday night.

Other awards include: Sportsmanship medals – presented by the Lions Club, All-Tournament Basketball & Cheer Team – presented by DCHS Alumni Association, Most Inspirational Player – presented by DCHS, and All-Academic Awards – presented by the Rotary Club.

District Six — Southwest Kansas

Upcoming construction projects

Finney 50 28 KA 7464 01- U.S. 50B, from the North Campus Drive in Garden City east to the U.S. 83/US50B east junction, milling and overlay, 0.4 mile, Venture Corporation, Great Bend, Kansas, $208,067.53.

Finney 83 28 KA 6732 01- U.S. 83, bridge #017 located at the U.S. 50/U.S. 83 junction, bridge repair, Bridges Inc, Newton, Kansas, $1,128,633.30.

Finney 50 28 KA 7465 01- U.S. 50, from the U.S. 83/U.S. 50 east junction east to North Towns Road in Garden City, milling and overlay, 2.6 miles, Venture Corporation, Great Bend, Kansas, $1,228,366.71.

Finney 50 28 KA 7463 01- U.S. 50B, from West Mary Street in Garden City north to south of the U.S. 83/U.S. 400 north junction, milling and overlay, 0.7 mile, Venture Corporation, Great Bend, Kansas, $289,936.80.

Gray 50 35 KA 7565 01- U.S. 50, from the Finney/Gray county line to the west city limits of Cimarron, milling and overlay, 18.1 miles, Venture Corporation, Great Bend, Kansas, $2,908,116.40.

Morton 27 65 KA 6730 01- K-27, bridge over the Cimarron River located 8.85 miles north of the Kansas/Oklahoma state line, bridge repair, PBX Corporation & Subsidiary, Sapulpa, Oklahoma, $394,294.26

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The sustainable tradition of Beating Rugs in the Snow is seldom seen now..

In the 1970s–90s, cleaning rugs outside in the snow during winter was common, especially across the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe.

Rugs were laid on fresh snow and beaten to remove dust and dirt, which the snow absorbed without leaving stains. The cold temperatures also helped kill bacteria and mites naturally.

It was an affordable and eco-friendly cleaning method before modern vacuum cleaners became widespread.

This tradition was often a communal activity where neighbors gathered outdoors to clean their carpets.

01/17/2025

Bright Beginnings SKACD Para educator Makayla Jiminez is shown here putting together a visual schedule for one of the students she assists in the general education classroom.

Visual schedules serve a purpose to increase predictability and reduce anxiety, improve communication and understanding, increase independence and reduce challenging behaviors.

Many thanks to Bright Beginnings SKACD Teacher Lena Cole who has been instrumental in assisting SKACD Para staff serving our children with IEPs in all general education classrooms.

Thank you Makayla for providing intentional care for the children in our program.
We are blessed with the best!

01/17/2025

A 15 foot snowman in El Dorado! Thanks for the photo Justin Klein!

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01/17/2025

Kansas GOP U.S. Rep. Tracey Mann seeks passage of federal laws on immigration, sports participation and possession of concealed fi****ms.

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