Legal Notice: 2026 ANNUAL MEETING AND THE REGULAR MARCH BOARD MEETING FOR THE WESTERN KANSAS GROUNDWATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 

(Published in the Greeley County Republican on February 4, 2026) 

 


LEGAL NOTICE

IN THE MATTER OF THE 2026 ANNUAL MEETING AND THE REGULAR MARCH BOARD MEETING FOR THE 

WESTERN KANSAS GROUNDWATER 

MANAGEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 

OF LANE, SCOTT, WICHITA, GREELEY AND WALLACE

COUNTIES, KANSAS.

Notice of Annual Meeting

& Regular March Board Meeting

 


TO ALL PERSONS: 

Notice is hereby given pursuant of K.S.A. 82al026 (b) and K.S.A. 82al029 that: WHEREAS, an annual meeting of the district shall be held by the Board of Directors. NOW THEREFORE, an annual meeting shall be held on the 18th day of March 2026 at 1:00 p.m. CT at the Western KS Child Advocacy Center, 212 E. 5th St., Scott City, Kansas for the purpose of reporting on the financial condition of the district, district activities, presentation of a proposed budget, and the election of the Wallace County Board Member. Letters of intent to run for this position should be submitted to the office by February 26, 2026. Also take notice that the Board of Directors of the Western Kansas Groundwater Management District No. 1 will hold their regular March Board Meeting at 9:00 a.m. CT on March 18th, 2026 at the Western KS Child Advocacy Center, 212 E. 5th St., Scott City, Kansas, prior to the Annual Meeting. The regular March Board meeting will be recessed/ adjourned for lunch at noon and recessed/ adjourned for the Annual Meeting at 1:00 p.m. CT. 

 


Mark Callender

President, Board of Directors 

Western Kansas Groundwater 

Management District No. 1 

906 W 5th

Scott City, KS 67871 

(620) 872-5563

LEGALS

Notice of Hearing - Neil D. Young

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Treasurer's Quarterly Report

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SPORTS

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Four Jackrabbits named to Northwest Kansas All-League Teams

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Photo caption: The Lady Jackrabbits posed with the high school boys’ SportsCenter crew after their home win over the Kiowa County Mavericks. Photo by Sheryl Crotinger. The Lady Jackrabbits traveled to Jetmore on Monday, March 2, to take on the Hodgeman County Longhorns... [More]

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Grubb places second, Reynolds places fourth at WaKeeney Powerlifting Meet

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Basketball Memories

Ryleigh Gooch, the fourth-grade daughter of Head Coach Josh Gooch and Courtney Gooch, sang the National Anthem before Monday evening’s home game against the Ness City Eagles. All photos by Sheryl Crotinger.

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Jackrabbits defeat Eagles, fall to Lancers to end season

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NEWS

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Greeley County residents celebrate Easter with candy drop, Holy Week Services

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Spring-like temperatures remain, still no moisture

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The Silo opens inside Thumper Hardware

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Greeley County Health Services announces executive transition; Watts to continue as CFO

By GCHS Staff Since 2020, Trice Watts has served a dual role, operating as the organization’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Due to the significant growth of the organization, the responsibilities of both these executive roles have... [More]

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OBITUARIES

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Derek Justin Smith

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Venita Fankhauser

Venita Fankhauser (née Stewart), aged 89, passed away peacefully on March 4, 2026, in Meridian, Idaho. Born on September 3, 1936, in Littlefield, Texas, Venita lived a life filled with love, dedication, and community. Venita met the love of her life, Paul Fankhauser,... [More]

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Catherine Ann Wilson

Catherine Ann Wilson, 83, passed away Friday, February 20, 2026, at the Greeley County Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Ann was born on Easter Sunday, April 5, 1942, in Okmulgee, Okla., to Clarence and Margaret (St. Clair) Ogle, Jr. She grew up in Rock Springs, Wyo.... [More]

Carl Eugene Le Blanc

Carl Eugene Le Blanc, age 74, passed away Sunday, February 22, 2026, at St. Catherine’s Hospital in Garden City. He was born in La Junta, Colo., on November 9, 1951, to Rudy and Velma McDowell Le Blanc. They moved to Tribune in the early 60s, and Carl continued to call... [More]

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Jaqualine “Jackie” Smith

Jaqualine “Jackie” Smith passed away on December 9, 2025.   Jackie was born May 20, 1937, in Salina.  She was one of eight children born to Clyde and Ruth (Linkletter) Weckel.  She graduated from Salina Central High School in 1955.  Jackie married... [More]

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Ethel D. Kuder

Ethel D. Kuder, age 87, passed away Friday, February 20, 2026, at the Greeley County Hospital in Tribune.  She was born on December 27, 1938, in Sullivan, Missouri, to George Washington and Sarah Anna Strothcamp Sons. She moved to Tribune in 1947 from Pacific, Missouri.... [More]

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Carl LeBlanc passed away on Sunday, February 22, 2026, in Garden City.  He was born on November 9, 1951, in La Junta, Colo. Graveside services have been scheduled Saturday, February 28, at 2 p.m. at the Greeley County Cemetery in Tribune. The Masonic Lodge of Sharon... [More]

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A celebration of life for Derek Justin Smith will be held on Saturday, June 6, at 10:30 a.m. at the Presbyterian Church at 821 Second Street in Tribune.  Derek was born on February 17, 1973, in Tribune and passed away on February 6, 2026, in Horace. Memorial donations... [More]

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