AGCO shutdown driven by natural gas price hike
By Jackie Nelson HESSTON–Due to extraordinarily high natural gas prices and in conjunction with record-setting cold, AGCO has shutdown in Hesston, with minimal employees……
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Grocery store task force in early talks with potential store owner
by Bill Bush HESSTON—Although they didn’t meet as much during the stay at home time of COVID-19, the grocery store task force continues to……
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The City of Hesston takes a step back for safety
by Bill Bush HESSTON—If you need to do business at city hall, you’ll need to call ahead. Then wear a mask. After several weeks……
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Elise Kaiser and Oliver Krehbiel awarded scholarships
by Bill Bush HESSTON—Seniors Elise Kaiser and Oliver Krehbiel received the inaugural Swather Power Club (SPC) scholarships to be paid directly to the college……
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Pastor channels pain and fear into hope
by Bill Bush HESSTON—Brad Burkholder knows the pain of COVID-19, and he’s doing something about it. His father-in-law, South Dakota State Representative Bob Glanzer,……
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Harvey County among most generous
By Adam Strunk Harvey County ranks among the top in the state for overall generosity. That’s according to a Smartasset, a financial advising company,……
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Plenty of Whos in this year’s production
Bill Bush Next week Hesston High School will put on “Seussical: the Musical,” with showings on Thursday and Saturday (Nov. 14, 16) evenings at……
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Hesston selects BOE members
Looking at unofficial results, Hesston has selected its next four school board members. They are Susan Lamb, Delvin Wohlgemuth, Phil Diller and Michael J…….
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Estes talks trade, workforce on AGCO tour
By Adam Strunk U.S. Rep. Ron Estes got his steps in Tuesday at the AGCO Plant. The congressman toured the massive, sprawling factory, passing……
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First responders, others recognized for efforts during Excel incident
By Wendy Nugent, Newton Now HESSTON—On Wednesday night after most of the crowd and media had left the sanctuary of Hesston Mennonite Church, one of……
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