Nate Lenny Ekhoff
Nate Lenny Ekhoff, age 78, passed away on Monday, September 25, 2022, at the Scott County Hospital in Scott City. He was born in Syracuse on February 14, 1945, the son of Walter & Berniece Becker Ekhoff. A resident of Scott City since 2019, moving from Loveland, Colorado, he was a master carpenter.
He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.
On July 11, 2002 he married Nora Taber in Loveland, Colorado. She passed away on November 10, 2009.
Survivors include his two sons: Dewayne & Danielle Ekhoff of Moore, Oklahoma, and Adam Ekhoff of Garden City; One brother: Neil & Gwen Ekhoff of Loveland, Colorado; one sister: Dawn & Daniel Davis of North Chesterfield, Virginia, seven grandchildren, and nine great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers: Nels Ekhoff, Niles Ekhoff, and one sister Ione Hughan.
A memorial service was held at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, September 30, 2023, at the Greeley County Cemetery in Tribune, Kansas with pastor Jeri Farmer-Smith presiding.
Inurnment will be in the Greeley County Cemetery.
Memorials can be made to the American Lung Association or the American Cancer Society in care of Price & Sons Funeral Home, PO Box 553, Scott City, Kansas, 67871.
OBITUARIES
Amanda Dawn King
Amanda Dawn King, age 38, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, in Tribune. She was born on August 2, 1986, in Waterville, Maine, the daughter of Brian King and Theresa Gooldrup. She had lived in Tribune for the past five years. She was an avid... [More]
Wilma L. “Brooke” (Bishop) Cole
Wilma L. “Brooke” (Bishop) Cole, departed this life on June 8, 2025. Following a difficult battle with Parkinson’s Disease, she died peacefully at home. Wilma was born on January 24, 1938, to Rose Mary (McGee) Bishop and William Howard Bishop,... [More]
Mary Lou Kinlund
Mary Lou Kinlund, born on May 5, 1929, to Albert and Merry Gladys (Smades) Lucius, in Horace, was a beloved member of her community and family. She passed away peacefully in Holcomb, on June 11, 2025, at the age of 96. A dedicated and nurturing individual, Mary Lou made a significant... [More]
Celebration of Life for Shane Smith Saturday
A Celebration of Life service for Shane Smith will be held this Saturday, June 7, beginning at 10:30 a.m. at the Presbyterian Church in Tribune. Shane was born on March 27, 1977 in Tribune and passed away on March 1, 2025 in Tribune. In lieu of flowers, donations... [More]
Betty Jean Niswonger
Betty Jean Niswonger, age 54, passed away on Sunday, May 18, 2025, at the Destiny Support Home in Garden City. She was born on August 9, 1970, to Keith Eugene and Barbara Ann Zehm Niswonger in Leoti. Betty Jean attended Beamgard Learning Center in Atwood from elementary... [More]
Celebration of Life for Rosalie Abney
The family of Rosalie Abney invites community members to join them in celebrating the life of Rosalie Ann Abney, (nee Nemechek). February 19,1940 – October 16, 2024. The family of Rosalie Abney will be gathering to celebrate her life, and they’d be honored if you’d... [More]
Jon Kelly Davidson
Jon Kelly Davidson, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025, at the tranquil Kansas City Hospice House, at the age of 73. Jon was not a name familiar to those who knew him. They would’ve known him as Kelly.... [More]
James Dale Fisher, Jr.
James Dale Fisher, Jr., age 78, passed away at his home in Scott City on Wednesday, April 9, 2025. He was born on September 7, 1946, in Nashville, Kansas to James Dale and Mary Ann Vierthaler Fisher. After graduating from High School, James earned a B.A. in History... [More]
More Obituaries
- Dayna Ann Bechard
- Committal Service for Harold Grubb
- Walter James Waldren
- Shane Gregory Smith
- Donovan Anderson
- Patricia “Pat” McKinley
- Keith Smyth
- Beth Ann (Myers) Tenan
SPORTS
Greeley County Basketball All-Time Records - Career & Season
Editor’s Note: Head basketball Coach Josh Gooch spent significant time last fall and this spring researching and compiling record information for the boys high school players and teams. We’re excited to have the opportunity to share them here. Thanks, Josh,... [More]
High School boys compete in Lakin
Photo Caption: Pictured kneeling from left to right are Knox Mangan, Layton Hopkins, Taven Schmidt, Kolten Myers, and Hayden Myers. Standing are Coach Josh Gooch, Luke Clevenger, Aidan Hill, Jamir Yanez, Caleb Young, and Ruben Coello. Courtesy photo. Members of the Greeley... [More]
Lady Jackrabbits play in Colby League
Photo Caption: High school volleyball players taking part in Monday night games in Colby were (left to right) Addy Kennedy, Sara Pando, Kenna Bain, Jadence Stewart, Jeryn Stewart, Tylee Cavenee, Britney Helpingstine, Yosselin Vazquez, Briana Martinez, and Charlize Shafer. Not... [More]
Mangan, Shafer earn All-State Golf Honors
Sophomore Braxon Mangan and Senior Lincoln Shafer were both listed as honorable mention honorees for the Kansas Golf Coaches Association 1A State teams. Mangan and Shafer both competed in the second day of play at this year’s 1A State Golf Tournament in Dodge City, finishing... [More]
Trap team competes at Kansas State tournament Saturday
Photo Caption: Members of the Greeley County Trap Team competed at the Kansas State High School Clay Target State Tournament on Saturday, June 14. From left to right are Mia Reynolds, Branson Harris, Logan Harris, Klayton Davignon, Eli Sherer, Brodey Grubb, Rowdy Grubb, Jackson... [More]
Lady Jackrabbits hit the road for summer ball
Photo Caption: The Lady Jackrabbits competed in Scott City and Greensburg last week, playing a total of eight games in three days. In the front row are junior high substitutes Scarlett Shafer and Ellie Schneider. In the back row, from left to right, are Coach Kyle Shafer, Tylee... [More]
Shafer plays in 40th Annual 8-Man All-Star Game
Lincoln Shafer played wide receiver for the west team in the 8-Man Division II All-Star Game, held Saturday, June 7, in Beloit. Shafer is a 2025 graduate of Greeley County High School and plans to play college basketball and pursue a business law degree. His parents... [More]
Brandl secures two medals at Kansas State Track Meet; Grubb, Mora, and Shafer also compete
Photo caption: Jailyn Brandl competed in the 3,200-meter run and the 1,600-meter run at the State Tournament in Wichita, bringing home a fourth-place medal in the 3,200-meter run and a sixth-place medal in the 1,600-meter run. See additional track coverage on page 6. Jailyn... [More]
More Sports
- Shafer places 12th at state; team finishes 7th in 1A State Championship
- Greeley County Trap Team leads conference in both fall and spring
- Shafer to play in Division II West 8-man All Star game in Beloit
- Jackrabbits claim top spot at Regionals with a 338; Mangan, Shafer, and Higgins-Vestal finish in top 10
- Brandl, Grubb, Mora, and Shafer qualify for State Track
- Golf team takes first at Regionals, headed to state tourney in Dodge City
- Shafer signs to play basketball at Kansas Wesleyan
- Junior High Track team finishes their season at NWKL Meet
NEWS
Sherers depart Tribune Assembly, head to Oklahoma
Photo caption: Tribune Assembly honored the Sherer family with a community farewell celebration Sunday, July 6, 2025. Pictured from left to right are Silas, Jonas, Elias, April, Justus, Justin, Sayla, and Titus Sherer. Courtesy photo. After 12 years serving Tribune Assembly,... [More]
Greeley County celebrates Independence Day
Photo caption: A nice size crowd gathered on the courthouse lawn Sunday morning for the community church service, which has occurred every year except 2020, since 1976. A damp, harvest-delayed Fourth of July met Greeley County residents this Independence Day. The... [More]
Carnival Set-up scheduled for Tuesday, July 15
The Greeley County Amusement Board has scheduled a carnival set-up night for Tuesday, July 14, at 6 p.m. The rides will be assembled that evening, ahead of the carnival’s mechanical inspection on July 19. Fencing, game set-up, and the hanging of tarps and... [More]
Member Satisfaction at Wheatland Electric Cooperative Inc. Remains Among Highest in Nation with ACSI® Score of ‘92’
SCOTT CITY–Wheatland Electric Cooperative Inc., recently completed a member-wide customer satisfaction survey in which members scored WEC as one of the highest rated utilities in the nation. Both paper and online survey responses were sent to the American Customer... [More]
Knights Templar Donates $850 Worth of Vidalia Onions to Hope’s Place in Goodland
Photo caption: The Tribune Way Out West Shrine club sold several bags of onions to the Goodland York Rite Chapter. They in turn donated them to the Food Bank in Goodland. Dan Smith, of the Tribune Way Out West Shrine Club, is pictured on the far right. Courtesy photo. Goodland,... [More]
Rainfall slows harvest progress
Photo caption: Strong winds blew through the community Saturday night, taking down branches and destroying some trees including this one in the 600 block of Ingalls Street. Though farmers and custom cutters were able to make progress on the wheat crop during the first... [More]
Greeley County Health Services, Inc. Board of Directors Meeting Minutes
Administrative Conference Room June 4, 2025 for May Call to Order: The meeting was called to order at 5:00 p.m. by Chris Dixon, Board Chair. Attending: Chris Dixon, Linda Peterson, Ben Fisher, Mike Thon, David Schneider Administration/Staff: Trice Watts CEO/CFO, Katy... [More]
USD #200 School Board Agenda for Monday, July 14, 2025
USD 200 - Board of Education Monday, July 14, 2025, 6:00 p.m. 1. Call to Order 2. Appointments and Officers 2.1. Appointment of Clerk and Deputy Clerk 2.2. Appointment of Treasurer and Deputy Treasurer 2.3. Board vote on the month to elect officers (required due to... [More]
More News
- Kansas Tourism Announces 2025 Sunflower Summer Attraction Lineup
- Harvest marches on, despite rain delays
- Dementia specialist Kathi Miracle presents in Tribune
- New Unified Administrator
- Fourth of July in Greeley County
- Greeley County Republican brings home Kansas Press Association Awards of Excellence
- Combines begin rolling, with some delays due to rainfall
- Board of Supervisors Special Meeting notes
OPINIONS
From the Editor’s desk: Reflecting on the Symphony in the Flint Hills
Saturday, June 14, was the grand finale of the Symphony of the Flint Hills, which celebrated a 20-year run of welcoming guests onto the open prairie to enjoy a performance by the Kansas City Symphony. This year’s theme was “Prairie Sunset” and as the... [More]
Letter to the Editor: With Trump and Musk driving U.S. policy, Kansas farmers have been played for suckers
By Ben Palen Also published in the Kansas Reflector Back in November, I wrote a column for Kansas Reflector that discussed the likely adverse effects of President Trump’s proposed tariffs on U.S. farmers. The piece noted that 398 million acres of cropland has been... [More]
Letter to the Editor: Donald Trump is not our king
Donald Trump is not our king. He was elected with less than 50 percent of the popular vote and his margin of victory was 1.5 percent. There is no mandate in those numbers. Our elected members of Congress have a sworn duty to support and defend the Constitution and the... [More]
Open letter to Kansas Sen. Roger Marshall
On March 1 at Oakley in western Kansas, Sen. Roger Marshall held a town hall meeting for area constitutents wanting to know more about activities in Washington DC that have impacts on them. The following written questions were submitted by Louise Ehmke. Unfortunately they were... [More]
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]
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