Fourth generation farmer gets Hesston youth excited about agriculture
byBy Jackie Nelson HESSTON – The Hesston Rec gave youth a unique opportunity to get hands-on with local agriculture last week during Ag Camp,…
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Lions reeling in young fishermen
byBy Jackie Nelson HESSTON – Last year, the Lions Club Fishing Derby came up empty, cancelled by COVID-19. This year, Lion Ken Schwanke said……
Regier training to become fighter pilot
byBy Blake Spurney After graduating from the U.S. Air Force Academy, last week, Kitt Regier will take his skills to Sheppard Air Force Base…
Young Hesstonian artist’s work chosen for Congressional recognition
byBy Jackie Nelson HESSTON – Class of 2021 graduate Isiah Edison was honored by Congressman Ron Estes as one of the winners of the…
Hesston Memorial Day ceremony celebrates 30th anniversary
byBy Jackie Nelson HESSTON—While deeply Mennonite, the Hesston Community defied early odds and has hosted a Memorial Day celebration for 30 years. The tradition……
Sid Whitcher remembered with best seat in the house
byBy Jackie Nelson HESSTON—Hesston will be honoring one of its icons this Friday at 3:45 p.m. at the Hesston High baseball diamond. A seat…
Motivational speaker, former NBA player, addict speaking to community about drug use
byBy Adam Strunk Christa Jahay of Hesston doesn’t want another family to go through what her family dealt with or another life lost. Jahay…
Ridge Pointe: From trailer park to city’s clean slate for mixed use development
byBy Jackie Nelson HESSTON—Today the City of Hesston moves toward developing a city owned property it calls Ridge Pointe. But it’s been an eight…
Getting back to native roots, plant sale gives gardeners wild variety
byBy Jackie Nelson HESSTON—Gardeners looking to add more than just beauty but biodiversity to their property can find plenty of native plant varieties at…
Bridgeman takes on dual role leading Halstead, Hesston community foundations
byBy Jared Janzen HESSTON—Ashley Bridgeman says she’s found her dream job now that she’s the new director of both the Halstead Community Foundation and……