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Year in Review: August - December

August, continued School year begins Monday, August 19. Seth Wineinger walks his son Crede into Greeley County Schools on Monday, August 19, 2024. Crede is beginning pre-school at Greeley County Schools this year.  Prairie Palooza welcomes Katie Ziegler. A crowd of Greeley... [More]

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New supervisors, elected officials sworn in

Judge Wade Dixon, left, swore in elected officials prior to Monday’s Board of Supervisors meeting. Those being sworn in were (left to right) Sheriff Jessica McDaniel, Register of Deeds Lisa Robertson, County Clerk Jerri Young, and Supervisors Stan Shafer, Monty Moritz,... [More]

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Precision Planting Workshop shares technological tools

Photo caption:A.J Crotinger, Eric Lobmeyer, Albert Lobmeyer, and Seth Wineinger sit listening to a Precision Planting workshop while local dealer Scott Steele stands at last Wednesday’s workshop. Photo by Sheryl Crotinger. Scott and Dylan Steele of Farm Boys Tire and... [More]

Greeley County Conservation District to hold 77th Annual Meeting and free meal

The Greeley County Conservation District invites you and your family to join us for our 77th Annual Dinner and Meeting.  It will be held Monday, January 27th, 2025, 6:00 p.m. at the 4-H Building in Tribune. Everyone is welcome, and you don’t have to be a landowner... [More]

Prefiled bill would release millions in school bond funds from Kansas attorney general’s grasp

By Anna Kaminski, Kansas Reflector www.kansasreflector.com TOPEKA — Two Kansas legislators prefiled a bill that would deliver millions in voter-approved school bonds that were blocked earlier this year because of a strict ruling from the Kansas attorney general. Voters... [More]

Greeley County Food Pantry open on third Wednesday only

The food pantry is announcing new hours of operation starting this January. We will be open on the 3rd Wednesday every month from 9-11 a.m. and 5-7 p.m.  According to the guidelines set by the Kansas Food Pantry, we are allowed to serve individuals/ families once per month.... [More]

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Winter weather brings cold, little moisture

Photo caption: A snowy scene greeted travelers through Tribune last Tuesday morning.  Single digit overnight lows reminded Greeley County residents that winter has officially arrived during the first part of last week. The week’s high of 41 degrees was recorded... [More]

Board of Supervisors Meeting notes

Monday, January 13, 2025, 1 p.m. Supervisors Present: Chairman Scott Steele, Stan Shafer, Steve Mangan, Monty Moritz, and Alan Waggoner Others present: Greeley County Clerk Jerri Young, Greeley County Treasurer Diane Gentry, Weed Director Barkley Gentry, Road and Bridge Superintendent... [More]

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OPINIONS

Letter to the Editor - School bond issue

Sometimes I wonder what drives our government to do things in our name but don’t make sense.  With regard to our School Bond election and the Kansas Attorney General’s ruling, how can it be that a law is enacted that has such serious flaws in it.  SB 221... [More]

Insight: Your vote counts

In about two weeks or so, it will be Election Day. I don’t know about the rest of you, but I cannot wait for it to be over. I will not say another word about the campaigns because my mother told me, “If you can’t say anything nice, don’t say anything at... [More]

Volunteers are the heart of our community

As we celebrate National 4-H Week this week, 4-H Members across the country are celebrating this wonderful youth organization with Friends, Family, and the Communities that support this youth development program.  In addition to celebrating the hard-work and dedication of... [More]

A tribute to Tribune and her friendly residents

In 2023, we visited our good friends Julie and Bill Lawrence of Tribune, Kansas.   We fell in love with Tribune!  During one of our subsequent visits, we found and purchased a great house and will move in, in 2026. Everyone, and I mean everyone, we’ve come... [More]

Letter to the community from Superintendent Niehues

Dear families and community members, I hope this message finds you well. I want to take a moment to thank you for your continued support and engagement with our school community. Over the past few weeks, we have become aware of an issue regarding our school bond vote. As... [More]

Letter to the Editor

“The most important human endeavor is the striving for morality in our actions. Our inner balance and even our very existence depend on it. Only morality in our actions can give beauty and dignity to life. To make this a living force and bring it to clear consciousness... [More]

Letter to the Editor

The new Soloviev grain terminal five miles east of Sheridan Lake, Weskan Grain, as of this date has shipped approximately 987 rail cars of grain since September of 2023.  Bartlett and Co. has shipped a considerable number of cars during this same period.  This is a... [More]

The mobile office has its perks

By Christy Hopkins Sunday, June 30, was day seven for the Hopkins family harvest. There was a day eight, but I had to miss the final field (and the short wheat and terraces, darn it) in order to put together last week’s newspaper.   I hope you each had an enjoyable... [More]

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SPORTS

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Mangan signs with Kansas Wesleyan University

Jadyn Mangan, seated center, signed with Kansas Wesleyan University in Salina to play basketball next year. Mangan, a senior at Greeley County Schools, is surrounded by her family. Standing, from left to right are Steve and Theresa Mangan, Ayda Mangan, Cade Mangan, Koreen and... [More]

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Junior High Jackrabbits drop A, win B and C games against Coyotes

Photo caption: Sixth grader Deacon Gooch passes the ball to a teammate during last Thursday’s game at Weskan. Photo by Brecken Mangan.  The Junior High Boys went 2-1 on the evening in their first post-Christmas games against the Weskan Coyotes. The B and C teams... [More]

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Junior High Lady Jackrabbits leave Weskan with three wins

Photo caption: Brielle Harkness passes the ball into play with 15.3 seconds remaining in last Thursday’s close A game with the Weskan Coyotes. Photo by Brecken Mangan.  The Junior High Lady Jackrabbits traveled to Weskan last Thursday, January 9, to take on the Coyotes... [More]

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Jackrabbits run over Titans, fall to Bulldogs before break

Photo caption: Gael Yanez, #35, looks to score over a Bulldog defender during the home game on Friday, December 20. Yanez had nine points for the Jackrabbits. Photo by Sheryl Crotinger.  The Jackrabbits traveled to Brewster on Tuesday, December 17, to take on the Tri-Plains/Brewster... [More]

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Lady Jackrabbits trounce Titans, fall to Bulldogs

Photo caption: Sophomore Kenna Bain fights for a rebound during the Friday, December 20, game against Quinter. Photo by Sheryl Crotinger.  The Lady Jackrabbits traveled to Brewster on Tuesday, December 17, to take on the Tri-Plains/Brewster Titans in varsity basketball... [More]

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Mangan, Shafer named to Border Wars All-Tournament Team

Seniors Jadyn Mangan and Lincoln Shafer were named to Border Wars All-Tournament Team team after the tournament in Syracuse earlier in December. Five boys and five girls were nominated by opposing coaches from the eight total teams that took part in the tournament. Courtesy photo. ... [More]

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Junior High Boys finish second in NWKL Tournament

Photo caption: The A team fell to the Quinter Bulldogs in the championship game and came home with the second place medals. Photo by Brecken Mangan.  The Junior High boys took part in the NWKL tournament in Quinter the week of December 16. Both A and B teams entered the... [More]

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Lady Jackrabbits take third place in NWKL Tournament

Photo caption: Both A and B junior high girls teams took third place at the December NWKL Tournament in Quinter. Photo by Trista Shafer.  The Junior High Lady Jackrabbits began the mid-December NWKL tournament on Monday, December 16, against the Sharon Springs Wildcats.... [More]

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OBITUARIES

Ronald Lehman

Ronald Lehman, age 77, passed away on Monday, January 6, 2025, at the Greeley County Health Center in Tribune, Kansas.  He was born on November 4, 1947, in rural Greeley County, Kansas to Lawrence & Maxine Carter Lehman.  He lived his entire life in Tribune... [More]

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Walter Donald Waldren

Walter Donald Waldren, age 82, passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at his home in Selkirk.  He was born on October 19, 1942, in Syracuse to Walter Benjamin and Leona Regina Younger Waldren. He was a lifelong resident of the area, having grown up in Tribune and making... [More]

Bonnie Jean Larkin

Bonnie Jean Larkin, 81, died January 9, 2025, at Greeley County Long Term Care in Tribune. She was born September 25, 1943, in Great Bend, the daughter of Benjamin Franklin and Edna Gasena (Behrens) Appel.  Bonnie was a long time Greensburg, Kansas resident. She attended... [More]

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John “Johnny” Schulz

John “Johnny” Schulz of Oak Harbor, Washington, was united with his Lord and Savior on Friday, November 29, 2024.  He was born on September 6, 1929 in Horace, the youngest of seven children, John was the son of Henry and Ottilia (Schwenk) Schulz. Raised in... [More]

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Charles Alvin Wells

Dodge City - Charles Alvin Wells, 87, passed peacefully on December 21, 2024 at Reflection Living, Dodge City.  He was born on June 13, 1937 at Dodge City, the son of Howard Charles and Dorothy (Bond) Wells.  Charles grew up in Kansas and Washington. He joined the... [More]

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Cheryl Elizabeth Rock

Cheryl Elizabeth Rock passed away on December 1, 2024 in Amarillo, Texas surrounded by family.  Cheryl was born on December 31, 1952 in Tribune to Roberta Green Stover and William Luther Brogden.  She spent most of her childhood playing with her brothers and sister... [More]

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Sandra Lee Stum

Sandra Lee Stum, 88, passed away on November 18, 2024 at the Hutchinson Regional Medical Center in Hutchinson.  She was born on December 13, 1935 in McPherson, Kansas the daughter of Leonard and Louisa (Frusher) Stairrett. Sandra was a farm wife and a paraeducator. She... [More]

Harley J. Koeller

A celebration of life for longtime Sheridan Lake resident, Harley J. Koeller will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, November 1, 2024 at the Peacock Family Chapel with Pastor Paul Floyd of the High Plains Fellowship Church officiating. Interment will follow at the Sheridan Lake Cemetery... [More]

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