Celebration of Life for Tom Ballah
A Celebration of Life Memorial Gathering of family and friends will be held for Tom Ballah Saturday, June 8, 2024, from 1:00-3:00 pm at the Tribune Assembly of God Fellowship Hall, 220 W Lawrence Street, Tribune, KS.
OBITUARIES
Breanna Michelle Watson
Breanna Michelle Watson, age 32, passed away on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, in Tribune, Kansas. She was born on October 13, 1991, to Mitchel and Teresa Barnett Watson in Tribune, Kansas. After venturing into the world, she had returned home for the past year. She was a member of... [More]
Ruth Irene Goodrum
Ruth Irene Goodrum, 85, of Tribune passed away on August 29, 2024. She was born July 25, 1939, to Henry and Bertha Brunswig. Ruth was raised on the family farm with her four siblings Bart, Robert, Berdine, and Helen. She attended and graduated from Greeley County High School.... [More]
Cindy Joan Korbe
Cindy Joan Korbe, aged 66, passed away on August 5, 2024, at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas. Cindy was born January 4, 1958, in Tribune, the daughter of Glenn and Barbara Kuder. She graduated from Greeley County High School and Garden City Community College.... [More]
Raymond Dean Kern
Raymond Dean Kern, better known as Rayme, was born August 26, 1962, at Saint Joseph Hospital in Cheyenne Wells, Colorado to Robert and Susan Kern. Rayme attended Cheyenne Wells schools where he forged many lifelong friendships and a love for sports. In high school, he received... [More]
Vernon L. Waldren’s Memorial Service on July 16
The family of Vernon L. Waldren invites you to his memorial service on Tuesday, July 16, 2 p.m. MT at graveside in the Greeley County Cemetery, in Tribune. The memorial service is open to anyone who would like to attend to pay respects to Vernon. He is greatly missed... [More]
Arlyce J. Steele
Arlyce J. Steele, age 87, passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2024, at the Wichita County Health Center in Leoti. She was born on July 6, 1936, to Lewis Merlin and Doris Williams in Imperial, Nebraska. When she was six, the family moved to Wilroads Gardens, Kansas. She was a member... [More]
Graveside services scheduled for Erv and Ramona Younger
Graveside services for Ramona Jean “Monie” (Conner) and Edwin Ervin “Erv” Younger will be Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. MT at the Greeley County Cemetery, Tribune, Kansas. Information and condolences can be found and left at www.batemanfuneral.com ... [More]
Madison Annaleen Marsh
January 25, 2007 - May 27, 2024 In Loving Memory of Madison Annaleen Marsh, age 17 of Fowler, Colorado who passed away unexpectedly on May 27, 2024. With profound sadness and heavy hearts, we bid farewell to our beloved Madison Annaleen Marsh, who was tragically taken from... [More]
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- Bond August “Gus” Rowe
- Clarence Clifford Moore
- Martin B. McCullough
- Harold Vernon Baehler
- Kathleen Mae Byerly
- Dorothy Applonia Nolan
- Bobbie “Bob” Troutman
- Geraldine Royce Preston
SPORTS
JV Tennis team competes in novice meet in Scott City Tuesday afternoon
Photo caption: Six Greeley County Junior Varsity tennis players traveled with Assistant Coach Monica Slattery to Scott City Tuesday afternoon to take part in a novice meet there. Players taking part were Lesleigh Smith, Gracelyn Graham, Mallory Walk, Victoria Bailon, Annaleigh... [More]
Jackrabbits to host Red Devils in Friday night football action
Photo caption: The Greeley County Jackrabbits High School football ran through some plays at practice Tuesday afternoon. According to Head Coach A.J. Govert, the team is excited to be playing 8-man football again this year. They will host Decatur County Community (Oberlin)... [More]
Cross country teams to head to opening meet in Leoti Saturday
With more than twenty runners signed up for cross country this year, Head Coach Greg Cook said he is thrilled and excited for the season ahead. “It’s a lot of fun,” said Coach Cook. “I’m glad to have Buddy Brandl helping me; he brings a lot of... [More]
Volleyball girls start season with three wins
Jadence Stewart passes the ball to the setter during Tuesday evening’s season opener against Weskan. The Lady Jackrabbits had three wins on the evening, including a JV win over Weskan and two varsity wins over Weskan and Syracuse. The Lady Jackrabbits will compete in a... [More]
Prairie Ridge Golf Course Club Championship Results
Prairie Ridge Golf Course hosted its annual club championship on Saturday, August 17, and Sunday, August 18. Thirteen men and three women took part in the weekend’s tournament, which kicked off with a steak dinner Friday evening. A.J. Govert won the scratch honors... [More]
Greeley County golfers bring Ryder Cup home
Photo caption: The Greeley County golfers taking part in the Ryder Cup competition were Kyle Shafer, Kasen Felty, Jake Govert, AJ Govert, Kevin Govert, Ryan Tyrell, Jeff Slattery, Mike Mishler, Keith Slattery, and Kojack Brandl. Courtesy photo. On Saturday, August 24, the Tribune... [More]
Lady Jackrabbits look to build off past season successes
Photo caption: Addy Kennedy, center, passes the ball to setter Jeryn Stewart as Jadence Stewart and other members of the high school volleyball team look on. The girls’ first game is Tuesday, September 3, in Tribune. Photo by Sheryl Crotinger. After last year’s... [More]
Practices begin at Greeley County Schools
Members of the Junior High football squad worked on conditioning during Friday morning’s practice at Greeley County Schools. Assistant Coach Randy Young (pictured walking among the boys) and Head Coach Drew Zerr ran the practice for the team.
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NEWS
Fall Field Day held at Experiment Station
Photo caption: Local farmer Kyle Schneider, left, and Lucas Haag, center, look at a box of grasshoppers held by Amanda Burnett at last Wednesday’s Fall Field Day held at the K-State Southwest Research-Extension Center in Tribune. Farmers, K-State Extension staff,... [More]
The Uptown installs hand-crafted, custom bar
Duane Schneider, left, stands with Barbara and Glenn Kuder who created an 18-foot-long walnut and oak bar that now occupies the south side of The Uptown, formerly VFW Post #7521. Duane said he asked Glenn to create something extravagant, with an eye to beauty, and that Glenn... [More]
Greeley County Health Service Board of Directors Meeting Minutes
Administrative Conference Room July 28, 2024 Call to order: Meeting was called to order at 5:00 p.m. by Chris Dixon, Chair. Attending: Chris Dixon, Dan Hild, Linda Peterson, Ben Fisher Administration/Staff: Trice Watts CEO/CFO, Katy Reynolds COO, Courtney Victoria, Colleen... [More]
Blessing of the Seed this Sunday
Tribune United Methodist Church will host a blessing of the seed at their services on Sunday, September 8, 2024 from 11-12 noon. The same event will take place at the Towner United Methodist Church from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Farmers are asked to bring some of their... [More]
Nutrien Ag opens Horace location
Dustin Fritzmeier, center, and Martin Veleta, right, shared remarks at the open house and luncheon Nutrien Ag held at their new location at 405 Main in Horace last Tuesday, August 27. Nutrien employee Kevin Young, left, looks on.
August rains improve conditions heading into wheat planting
The half-inch of rain received at the Experiment Station last week marked the August average rainfall ahead of the average for 2024. High temperatures throughout the week ranged from 78 to 92, with Wednesday, August 28, as the hottest day on the week. Lows ranged from... [More]
Sept. 10 meeting to highlight use of drones in agriculture
By Pat Melgares, K-State Research and Extension news service GARNETT, Kan. – Kansas farmers will get a hands-on look at agricultural uses of unmanned aerial vehicles – more commonly called drones – during an upcoming public meeting in Garnett. Officials... [More]
Unapproved minutes of Greeley County Schools Board of Education meeting
Unapproved minutes of the Regular Meeting of USD #200 Greeley County Schools Board of Education held August 12, 2024, at 6 p.m. Board members present: Scott Clevenger, Sheryl Crotinger, Shea Stewart, Kenton Mangan, Shanon Schneider, Aaron Myers, and Jessica Alexander.... [More]
More News
- Welcome rain falls on Greeley County
- Dining with Diabetes scheduled
- Next week’s newspaper will be out Friday
- Board of Supervisors meet as Board of Health, in regular session
- Kansas Common Sense
- School year begins Monday, August 19
- State Historical Society professionals visit Poor Farm, Horace Greeley Museum
- K-State Tribune Fall Field Day set for Wed., August 28
OPINIONS
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]
Letter to the Editor
I hope this edition of the Greeley County Republican finds all of you doing well. We could certainly use some much-needed rainfall here in Western Kansas! The wheat crop is holding on but is in dire need of a good drink or two. My wife and I moved to Greeley... [More]
Letter to the Editor
Dear People of the Great State of Kansas, Hello! I am a third-grade student in Northern Virginia. Our class is learning about the United States, and I will be teaching our school about the state of Kansas. In May, I will create a display for our State Fair that I hope will... [More]
Letter to the Community - School Bond Issue
Dear Community Members, As a way to share information in a consolidated manner, I have created an informational and frequently asked questions document. You can access this document through the QR code or by visting the following link: FAQ Link: https://bit.ly/usd200bondfaq... [More]
Letter to the Editor
Is a new gym an effective use of our taxes? The School Board proposal to extend the current bond looks, at first glance, to have merit. However, there is insufficient explanation of the goals, process, and timeline to adequately determine if I should support this or not. I... [More]
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