YORK, Neb.—Central Valley Ag (CVA), a leading agricultural cooperative, has entered a new chapter of leadership. Luke Carlson, the chairman of the CVA Board, has formally announced Nic McCarthy …

Jennifer Vesterberg will be the featured speaker at the monthly Christian Women’s Outreach meeting at 9:30 a.m.   Tuesday, July 8, 2025. Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of the …

The Concordia Panther Trap Club had a successful weekend at the 2025 Kansas Trap Shooting State Tournament held in Sedgwick on June 14-15. There were 1,755 students from 110 high school teams …

Please join us on July 8, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. at The Concordia Chamber of Commerce, 207 W. Sixth Street, for our weekly Chamber Coffee. If you are interested in becoming a Chamber …

For John Paul Breault, horticulture is a way of life. Spend a few minutes visiting with Breault and you will clearly understand that the science and art of cultivating plants - flowers, shrubs, …

SALINA, Kan.—All OCCK Transportation services will be closed on July 4.   No vehicles or buses will run. Transportation services will resume normal operating hours on Saturday, July …

Budget conversations and road work updates continued this week at the Cloud County Commission meeting at 9 a.m. on Monday, June 30, at the Cloud County Courthouse, 811 Washington Street in Concordia. …

Friday, June 27 At 11:22 a.m., M-4 was dispatched for a medical call. There was no patient transport. At 12:07 p.m., M-2 was dispatched for a medical call. One patient was transported …

Arrest —On June 29, at 1:09 a.m., officers conducted a traffic stop at Sixth and Matthew. Officers arrested Skylar Wiley, Concordia, for driving under the influence of alcohol. Wiley was …

Wednesday, June 25 At 11:56 a.m., Medic 4 was dispatched for a medical call. One patient was transported to Mitchell County Hospital Health Systems.

The Concordia Blade-Empire published incorrectly that the Cloud County Commission on Aging requested $1 million for its budget for 2026 during the Monday, June 23, meeting.   It was instead one …

Harry Kitchener, a legendary NJCAA track and field coach who won two national championships and turned Cloud County Community College into a consistent national title contender, announced his …

Memories from childhood often flood the mind when fun is involved, and that holds true, especially for holidays like the Fourth of July. Concordia’s first Old-Fashioned Fourth of July will …

For those who have driven by the complex lately, I am sure you’ve noticed the beautiful photos that cover two of the windows of the Jones Education Station.   Last year we dedicated the …

The Cloud County Commission met for its regular meeting at 9 a.m. on Monday, June 23, in the Commissioner Room at the Cloud County Courthouse, 811 Washington Street, in Concordia. Commissioners …

The Cloud County Community College Board of Trustees met for its regularly scheduled meeting on June 23, 2025, at 5 p.m. in the President’s Addition. Present were Chairman Dave Garnas, …

York, Neb.—Central Valley Ag (CVA) has officially launched CVA Connect, a new digital platform and mobile app created to simplify and enhance the way customers manage their business with the …

NCK Medical Center Volunteers (formerly CCHC Auxiliary) are pleased to announce their healthcare scholarship recipients for 2025: Tessa Christensen, Aubrey Stahlman, Lillian Steinbrock, and Hope …

Even through rainy conditions, the Kansas winter wheat harvest has spread across the state. It started in the southern portion of the state, stretching across counties from Harper to Ellsworth. …

The Concordia P.E.O. EV Chapter had its monthly meeting on June 13 at the Wesleyan Church Life Connection Center.  Prior to the meeting, we enjoyed dessert with our guests, local scholarship …