School Board discusses trip policy
The Prairie Hills USD No. 113 Board of Education met in special session at 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 6, to discuss possible changes to the district trip policy and to review the district strategic plan....
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Round and round the Mulberry Bush…
Steve Lukert Randy Garber Only the candidates — not their campaign teams or debate managers — will decide whether voters go to the polls with the palpable feeling that candidates for the Kansas House...
View ArticleElection: Additional Information on Capital Outlay
This information is in addition to the Capital Outlay infographic published in this week’s Voter Guide section. Mill Levy – In Depth The Capital Outlay mill rate for USD No. 113 has never been above 6...
View ArticleFall burn dates set
Sabetha City Commission The Sabetha City Commission met at 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 13, in regular session. Mayor Doug Clark began the meeting by leading the Pledge of Allegiance. Commissioners set fall...
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School Board: At least half a million still to go
Based on calculations by District Auditor Ken Kickhaefer, USD No. 113 is projected to face at least a $584,724.02 shortage for the 2015-16 school year. Quick figuring by Board Member Brent Lortscher...
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Garber, Lukert campaigns agree to televised debate
Steve Lukert Randy Garber Weeks of questions have ended with the announcement that candidates for Kansas House Seat, District 62, will sit in the same room to answer policy questions. But it will be a...
View ArticleOptions available to encourage new and improve existing downtown businesses
The Sabetha City Commission met at 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 27, in regular session. Present were Commissioners Rick Koch, Nick Aberle, Maridel Wittmer and Julie Burenheide; Mayor Doug Clark; City...
View ArticleMorrill City Council
The Morrill City Council met in regular session on Oct. 6 with members Miles Ploeger, Roger Price, Todd Gruber, Tiffany Baumgartner and Robert Wahwasuck present. Mayor Leon Huning presided....
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Tax, job growth, education funding views set House candidates apart
Kansas House Representative Randy Garber, left answers a question regarding irrigation in Kansas, while challenger Steve Lukert, right listens carefully. Garber, the Republican incumbent, and Lukert,...
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Results are in
Winners of the Tuesday, Nov. 4, election have been announced following a very heated election season.
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Can USD 113 continue cut-cut-cutting?
Following the presentation of various district financial information by Superintendent Todd Evans, school board members seemed divided on what they believed the information showed and what direction...
View ArticleU.S. Senator Moran visits with Kansans at Fairview
Click to view slideshow. U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) visited with area residents Wednesday morning, Dec. 31, at the Fairview Community Building, as part of his Kansas Listening Tour. More than 30...
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Candidates file for city, school board seats
In one week’s time, the number of candidates who have filed for one of four open positions on the Prairie Hills USD No. 113 Board of Education has jumped from zero to five, although one position still...
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USD No. 113: Capital Outlay spending is not sustainable, Evans tells board
Prairie Hills USD No. 113 Superintendent Todd Evans presented at the board meeting Monday evening, Jan. 12, a historical comparison of the district’s Capital Outlay fund, which showed the district’s...
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USD No. 113 Board talks budget deficit
Finances dominated the discussion during the Prairie Hills USD No. 113 Board of Education meeting Monday, Jan. 12. All board members were present, including Ed Reznicek, Brent Lortscher, Tim Aberle,...
View ArticleSchool Board to hold special meeting
A special meeting is set for 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 26, at the Sabetha Middle School auditorium. The board will be discussing district finances, listed as an action item. Also an action item, the board...
View ArticleUSD No. 113: Focusing on finances
School Board members continue to discuss the looming budget deficit and what could be done to keep all current buildings viable. The board room was packed Monday evening, Jan. 26, as the Prairie Hills...
View ArticleMorrill City Council meets
The Morrill City Council met in regular session on Monday, Jan. 5, with members Miles Ploeger, Roger Price, Todd Gruber, Tiffany Baumgartner and Robert Wahwasuck present. Mayor Leon Huning presided....
View ArticleSabetha Commissioners review information on county healthcare tax
The Sabetha City Commission met at 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 26, in regular session. Present were Mayor Doug Clark, Commissioners Nick Aberle, Rick Koch, Maridel Wittmer and Julie Burenheide, City...
View ArticleCity/School Election: Candidates file for open seats; county approves...
With the filing deadline for the City/School Election behind us, an incumbent Sabetha City Commissioner is facing opposition. Kenny Miller of Sabetha has filed for Commissioner of Utilities,...
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