In the weekly meeting of the JC Breakfast Optimist Club a donation was made to the Junction City Little Theater’s (JCLT) Summer Program for youth. There were 120 youth involved this summer in two different shows with participation based on their age group. The program introduces them to the art of live theater through auditions, stage craft, tech, and rehearsal, which culminates in a full-length production.

Ellie Dillon, JCLT President and Michelle Custer, JCLT Secretary shared that the local theater group of amateur actors and musicians is celebrating their 75th Anniversary, having begun in 1949. 

The 2024-25 season for adult actors will begin with the musical A Chorus Line. Dates for the production are August 23, 24, 30, and 31 at 7:30 PM August 25 and September 1 at 2:00 PM in the C.L. Hoover Opera House. For more information about shows or to volunteer call 785-238-3871 or jcltoffice@gmail.com.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/6/1719498579483.jpeg" alt="Pictured left to right are Nita Miller, JC Breakfast Optimist Club Secretary; Michelle Custer, JCLT Secretary and Ellie Dillon JCLT President&nbsp;" />
 <figcaption>Pictured left to right are Nita Miller, JC Breakfast Optimist Club Secretary; Michelle Custer, JCLT Secretary and Ellie Dillon JCLT President&nbsp;</figcaption>
 </figure>In the weekly meeting of the JC Breakfast Optimist Club a donation was made to the Junction City Little Theater’s (JCLT) Summer Program for youth. There were 120 youth involved this summer in two different shows with participation based on their age group. The program introduces them to the art of live theater through auditions, stage craft, tech, and rehearsal, which culminates in a full-length production.Ellie Dillon, JCLT President and Michelle Custer, JCLT Secretary shared that the local theater group of amateur actors and musicians is celebrating their 75th Anniversary, having begun in 1949. The 2024-25 season for adult actors will begin with the musical A Chorus Line. Dates for the production are August 23, 24, 30, and 31 at 7:30 PM August 25 and September 1 at 2:00 PM in the C.L. Hoover Opera House. For more information about shows or to volunteer call 785-238-3871 or jcltoffice@gmail.com.

JC Breakfast Optimist Club donates to the Little Theater Summer Program

&nbsp;The American Association of State &amp; Local History has honored the local volunteer group, the Black History Trail of Geary County, Inc.&nbsp;

The American Association for State and Local History (AASLH) HAS announced that the Black History Trail of Geary County is the recipient of an Award of Excellence for Phase 1, The Establishment of Six Sites in Junction City, Kansas. The AASLH Leadership in History Awards, now in its 79th year, is the most prestigious recognition for achievement in the preservation and interpretation of state and local history.

The winning project included the dedication of six sites commemorating local Black history: VFW Post #8773; Ward Chapel A.M.E. (first structure and current building); Second Missionary Baptist Church; Church of God; New Church of the Living God; and Rathert Field. Dedication involved erecting professionally created all-weather signs with basic information and QR codes linking to more information and a celebratory dinner and/or reception to which the whole community was invited.

This year, AASLH confers 47 national awards honoring people, projects, exhibits, and publications. The winners represent the best in the field and provide leadership for the future of state and local history.

The AASLH awards program was initiated in 1945 to establish and encourage standards of excellence in the collection, preservation, and interpretation of state and local history throughout the United States. The AASLH Leadership in History Awards not only honor

significant achievement in the field of state and local history, but also bring public recognition of the opportunities for small and large organizations, institutions, and programs to make contributions in this arena.

The Black History Trail of Geary County is a 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable organization that invites all to participate! There is a core group of researchers, presenters, and organizers surrounded by a constellation of supportive organizations and individuals, who participate as time and opportunities allow. It is our goal for this constellation to keep expanding, as all of Geary County is the true owner of the Trail. Black history is everyone’s history! The organization has recently dedicated three more sites and is deep into Phase 2. If you would like to participate, or if you have a local story to tell, or boxes of photos or documents to share, contact President Jim Sands at sandsj1@cox.net

Black History Trail release&nbsp;The American Association of State &amp; Local History has honored the local volunteer group, the Black History Trail of Geary County, Inc.&nbsp;<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/6/1719497768603.jpeg" alt="Researchers Jim Sands and Deliliah Hamilton at the beginning of Phase 1--which would eventually win a national award!" />
 <figcaption>Researchers Jim Sands and Deliliah Hamilton at the beginning of Phase 1--which would eventually win a national award!</figcaption>
 </figure>The American Association for State and Local History (AASLH) HAS announced that the Black History Trail of Geary County is the recipient of an Award of Excellence for Phase 1, The Establishment of Six Sites in Junction City, Kansas. The AASLH Leadership in History Awards, now in its 79th year, is the most prestigious recognition for achievement in the preservation and interpretation of state and local history.The winning project included the dedication of six sites commemorating local Black history: VFW Post #8773; Ward Chapel A.M.E. (first structure and current building); Second Missionary Baptist Church; Church of God; New Church of the Living God; and Rathert Field. Dedication involved erecting professionally created all-weather signs with basic information and QR codes linking to more information and a celebratory dinner and/or reception to which the whole community was invited.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/6/1719497799683.png" alt="" />
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 </figure>This year, AASLH confers 47 national awards honoring people, projects, exhibits, and publications. The winners represent the best in the field and provide leadership for the future of state and local history.The AASLH awards program was initiated in 1945 to establish and encourage standards of excellence in the collection, preservation, and interpretation of state and local history throughout the United States. The AASLH Leadership in History Awards not only honorsignificant achievement in the field of state and local history, but also bring public recognition of the opportunities for small and large organizations, institutions, and programs to make contributions in this arena.The Black History Trail of Geary County is a 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable organization that invites all to participate! There is a core group of researchers, presenters, and organizers surrounded by a constellation of supportive organizations and individuals, who participate as time and opportunities allow. It is our goal for this constellation to keep expanding, as all of Geary County is the true owner of the Trail. Black history is everyone’s history! The organization has recently dedicated three more sites and is deep into Phase 2. If you would like to participate, or if you have a local story to tell, or boxes of photos or documents to share, contact President Jim Sands at sandsj1@cox.net.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Local group receives national recognition

Junction City public Works said that water service will be interrupted on all of Grant Ave east of Washington Street starting Thursday at 9:30 PM for waterline improvements. Service will tentatively be restored by 2:30 AM.

Junction City public Works said that water service will be interrupted on all of Grant Ave east of Washington Street starting Thursday at 9:30 PM for waterline improvements. Service will tentatively be restored by 2:30 AM.

Water service interruption

RILEY COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect on drug allegations.

Just before 4p.m. Wednesday, police arrested 39-year-old Angel Morgan of Junction City, at the corner of 4th Street and Leavenworth Street, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report.

Morgan was arrested on requested charges that include use/possess with the intent to use drug paraphernalia into the human body, possession of stimulant- 1 prior conviction, operate a motor vehicle without a valid license, distribute or possess with the intent to distribute heroin/certain stimulants (3.5-100 grams). 

Morgan met the requirement of a&nbsp; $20,000 bond and is not longer in custody.&nbsp; She has previous convictions that include forgery and for the Sale/distribution/cultivation of opiates, opium, narcotic drugs or designated stimulants;

RILEY COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect on drug allegations.Just before 4p.m. Wednesday, police arrested 39-year-old Angel Morgan of Junction City, at the corner of 4th Street and Leavenworth Street, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report.Morgan was arrested on requested charges that include use/possess with the intent to use drug paraphernalia into the human body, possession of stimulant- 1 prior conviction, operate a motor vehicle without a valid license, distribute or possess with the intent to distribute heroin/certain stimulants (3.5-100 grams). Morgan met the requirement of a&nbsp; $20,000 bond and is not longer in custody.&nbsp; She has previous convictions that include forgery and for the Sale/distribution/cultivation of opiates, opium, narcotic drugs or designated stimulants;

Junction City woman accused of intent to sell heroin

&nbsp;The Geary County USD 475 Board of Education approved the hiring of Bryan Scruggs, Marlies Gipson and Kenny Upham to principal positions within the district on Tuesday.&nbsp;Scruggs will take over as principal at the Early Childhood Center during the 2024-25 school year.&nbsp; He is currently an instructional coach and academic specialist at Seitz Elementary. During his tenure, Scruggs has also spent time as a kindergarten steering chair and kindergarten task force member in the district. He also taught kindergarten at Ware Elementary from 2005 through 2021.&nbsp;

Gipson will replace Junction City Middle School principal Heather Oentrich, who was recently named Executive Director of Student Support Services for USD 475. She is currently an assistant principal for the Wildcats and has been a staple at JCMS since 2021, having successfully overseen and supervised the JCMS special education students and staff. In her tenure. Gipson, who has served on numerous committees, has worked at Junction City Middle School, Washington Elementary and Seitz Elementary.&nbsp;

In addition, the board of education also approved that Upham, who is currently the Fort Riley Elementary principal, be named principal of the Business, Public Service and Hospitality (BPSH)&nbsp;Academy at Junction City High School. Upham will take over as an academy principal after being principal at both Fort Riley Elementary and Morris Hill Elementary during his tenure in USD 475. He will replace James Neff who is transitioning to the H.D. Karns Innovations Academy as an assistant principal.&nbsp;

Finally, the board of education also approved the hiring of Brianna Little as head girls’ basketball coach at Junction City High School, while Chris Bogenhagen was named the high school’s athletics director after serving as the Blue Jays interim ad during the 2023-24 school year.&nbsp;Little takes over as head coach after being a part of the JCHS girls’ basketball coaching staff last season as an assistant coach. She played college basketball at Savannah State University in Georgia following a storied high school career that saw her collect not only all-state and all-area honors, but also lead Beach High School in Savannah, Ga., to back-to-back state tournament appearances, which included a final four run in 2009 and an elite eight appearance during her final year as a Bulldog.&nbsp; &nbsp;

&nbsp;The Geary County USD 475 Board of Education approved the hiring of Bryan Scruggs, Marlies Gipson and Kenny Upham to principal positions within the district on Tuesday.&nbsp;Scruggs will take over as principal at the Early Childhood Center during the 2024-25 school year.&nbsp; He is currently an instructional coach and academic specialist at Seitz Elementary. During his tenure, Scruggs has also spent time as a kindergarten steering chair and kindergarten task force member in the district. He also taught kindergarten at Ware Elementary from 2005 through 2021.&nbsp;Gipson will replace Junction City Middle School principal Heather Oentrich, who was recently named Executive Director of Student Support Services for USD 475. She is currently an assistant principal for the Wildcats and has been a staple at JCMS since 2021, having successfully overseen and supervised the JCMS special education students and staff. In her tenure. Gipson, who has served on numerous committees, has worked at Junction City Middle School, Washington Elementary and Seitz Elementary.&nbsp;In addition, the board of education also approved that Upham, who is currently the Fort Riley Elementary principal, be named principal of the Business, Public Service and Hospitality (BPSH)&nbsp;Academy at Junction City High School. Upham will take over as an academy principal after being principal at both Fort Riley Elementary and Morris Hill Elementary during his tenure in USD 475. He will replace James Neff who is transitioning to the H.D. Karns Innovations Academy as an assistant principal.&nbsp;Finally, the board of education also approved the hiring of Brianna Little as head girls’ basketball coach at Junction City High School, while Chris Bogenhagen was named the high school’s athletics director after serving as the Blue Jays interim ad during the 2023-24 school year.&nbsp;Little takes over as head coach after being a part of the JCHS girls’ basketball coaching staff last season as an assistant coach. She played college basketball at Savannah State University in Georgia following a storied high school career that saw her collect not only all-state and all-area honors, but also lead Beach High School in Savannah, Ga., to back-to-back state tournament appearances, which included a final four run in 2009 and an elite eight appearance during her final year as a Bulldog.&nbsp; &nbsp;

USD 475 Announces New Hirings

Geary County Emergency Management said emergency vehicles responded to East Rolling Hills at Milford Lake at around noon Wednesday.  A male subject was struck by a boat prop while in the water. 

Bystanders on scene treated the subject until emergency personnel arrived. He was flown by Lifestar Air Ambulance to a Wichita Hospital for further treatment. 

Agencies responding included Junction City Fire/EMS, Geary County Sheriff, Geary County Emergency Management, Kansas Wildlife and Parks, Corp of Engineers, and Lifestar. Kansas Wildlife and Parks is in charge of the investigation on the incident.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Geary County Emergency Management said emergency vehicles responded to East Rolling Hills at Milford Lake at around noon Wednesday. A male subject was struck by a boat prop while in the water. Bystanders on scene treated the subject until emergency personnel arrived. He was flown by Lifestar Air Ambulance to a Wichita Hospital for further treatment. Agencies responding included Junction City Fire/EMS, Geary County Sheriff, Geary County Emergency Management, Kansas Wildlife and Parks, Corp of Engineers, and Lifestar. Kansas Wildlife and Parks is in charge of the investigation on the incident.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Milford Lake accident sends one person to the hospital

The City of Junction City is accepting letters of interest to serve on the Economic Development Commission (EDC) Advisory Committee for an unexpired term that ends on December 31, 2024. The position is eligible for reappointment to a full 3-year term as well. Residency in Junction City is preferred.

Please send letters of interest with qualifications to City Manager Allen Dinkel at allen.dinkel@jcks.com by Monday, July 1. Letters can also be sent to the City Office at 700 N. Jefferson Street as well.

EDc Advisory Committee member Graham Foust is retiring and stepping down from the board. A city&nbsp; selected representative will then be appointed to replace him. This is not a fulltime or paid position.

The City of Junction City is accepting letters of interest to serve on the Economic Development Commission (EDC) Advisory Committee for an unexpired term that ends on December 31, 2024. The position is eligible for reappointment to a full 3-year term as well. Residency in Junction City is preferred.Please send letters of interest with qualifications to City Manager Allen Dinkel at allen.dinkel@jcks.com by Monday, July 1. Letters can also be sent to the City Office at 700 N. Jefferson Street as well.EDc Advisory Committee member Graham Foust is retiring and stepping down from the board. A city&nbsp; selected representative will then be appointed to replace him. This is not a fulltime or paid position.

Replacement member sought for the EDC Advisory Committee

WABAUNSEE COUNTY —Two people were injured in an accident just before 3:30a.m. Wednesday in Wabaunsee County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2024 Freightliner Cascadia driven by&nbsp;Keegan Schiefelbein, 23, Wichita, was eastbound on Interstate 70 approximately one mile east of Keene-Eskridge Road

The semi overturned due to high wind and came to rest partially in the south ditch and partially in the right lane.

EMS transported Schiefelbein and a passenger Donnavon&nbsp;Schiefelbein, 22, Wichita, to Stormont Vail. Both were properly restrained, according to the KHP.

WABAUNSEE COUNTY —Two people were injured in an accident just before 3:30a.m. Wednesday in Wabaunsee County.The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2024 Freightliner Cascadia driven by&nbsp;Keegan Schiefelbein, 23, Wichita, was eastbound on Interstate 70 approximately one mile east of Keene-Eskridge RoadThe semi overturned due to high wind and came to rest partially in the south ditch and partially in the right lane.EMS transported Schiefelbein and a passenger Donnavon&nbsp;Schiefelbein, 22, Wichita, to Stormont Vail. Both were properly restrained, according to the KHP.

2 hospitalized after wind blows semi over on I-70

Free water bottle stations have been set up around Geary County to help the community stay hydrated.

 Water is located at:  Larry Dixon Center/ Senior Healthy Together Meals On Monday night, Benches on 8th &amp; Washington, Coronado Park, Bus stop at Grant Ave &amp; Commonwealth,&nbsp; Heritage Park and Dorothy Bramlage Public Library.

If you are a business you are urged to set out a cooler at your location. If you would like to volunteer or donate to the cause, email livewellgearycounty@gmail.com&nbsp;&nbsp;

Live Well Geary County releaseFree water bottle stations have been set up around Geary County to help the community stay hydrated. Water is located at: Larry Dixon Center/ Senior Healthy Together Meals On Monday night, Benches on 8th &amp; Washington, Coronado Park, Bus stop at Grant Ave &amp; Commonwealth,&nbsp; Heritage Park and Dorothy Bramlage Public Library.If you are a business you are urged to set out a cooler at your location. If you would like to volunteer or donate to the cause, email livewellgearycounty@gmail.com&nbsp;&nbsp;

Water stations are located in Junction City

The Change of Command for the 1st Infantry Division “Danger” is scheduled at the&nbsp; Cavalry Parade Field, Fort Riley, on Friday, at 9:30 a.m.

The outgoing division commander is Maj. Gen. John V. Meyer, III and the&nbsp; incoming division commander will be Maj. Gen. Monté L. Rone.

&nbsp;Lt. Gen. Sean C. Bernabe, Commanding General, III Armored Corps, will host the change of command ceremony, as Meyer relinquishes command to Rone. The Ceremony will bid farewell to Meyer while welcoming Rone and his family to Ft. Riley, and also include a division pass in review followed by a historic cavalry charge from the Commanding General's Mounted Color Guard.

By Dewey TerrillJC PostThe Change of Command for the 1st Infantry Division “Danger” is scheduled at the&nbsp; Cavalry Parade Field, Fort Riley, on Friday, at 9:30 a.m.The outgoing division commander is Maj. Gen. John V. Meyer, III and the&nbsp; incoming division commander will be Maj. Gen. Monté L. Rone.&nbsp;Lt. Gen. Sean C. Bernabe, Commanding General, III Armored Corps, will host the change of command ceremony, as Meyer relinquishes command to Rone. The Ceremony will bid farewell to Meyer while welcoming Rone and his family to Ft. Riley, and also include a division pass in review followed by a historic cavalry charge from the Commanding General's Mounted Color Guard.

“Danger” Change of Command scheduled at Fort Riley

By Dr. Ferrell Miler - JC Breakfast Optimists

During the June 26 meeting of the JC Breakfast Optimist Club at Jim Clark’s Chevrolet showroom, the JC Breakfast Optimist Club donated to the Geary County Girls Softball. Receiving the check was Jeff Childs, President of the Geary County Girls Softball.

Jeff told the Optimists that the teams play at the 4-H Field on South Spring Valley Road and at Cleary Park. Games are usually on Mondays through Thursdays with Coach Pitch for younger players at 6:00 PM and two games afterward for the older girls.

Players are provided with all the equipment they need to be able to play. The donation from the Optimists is used to purchase equipment and other items needed.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/6/1719411554526.jpeg" alt="Pictured left to right are Nita Miller, JC Breakfast Optimist Club President and Jeff Childs, President of the Geary County Girls Softball.&nbsp;" />
 <figcaption>Pictured left to right are Nita Miller, JC Breakfast Optimist Club President and Jeff Childs, President of the Geary County Girls Softball.&nbsp;</figcaption>
 </figure>By Dr. Ferrell Miler - JC Breakfast OptimistsJC PostDuring the June 26 meeting of the JC Breakfast Optimist Club at Jim Clark’s Chevrolet showroom, the JC Breakfast Optimist Club donated to the Geary County Girls Softball. Receiving the check was Jeff Childs, President of the Geary County Girls Softball.Jeff told the Optimists that the teams play at the 4-H Field on South Spring Valley Road and at Cleary Park. Games are usually on Mondays through Thursdays with Coach Pitch for younger players at 6:00 PM and two games afterward for the older girls.Players are provided with all the equipment they need to be able to play. The donation from the Optimists is used to purchase equipment and other items needed.

JC Breakfast Optimist Club Donates To Geary County Girls Softball

Recent Booking Activity for the Geary County Detention Center. All persons included in this post are innocent of crimes until proven guilty in a court of law.

Bonds have been posted. Photos are unavailable.

Jasmine Huezo, Criminal damage to property, Domestic battery, arrested 06/25

Recent Booking Activity for the Geary County Detention Center. All persons included in this post are innocent of crimes until proven guilty in a court of law.Bonds have been posted. Photos are unavailable.Jasmine Huezo, Criminal damage to property, Domestic battery, arrested 06/25Recent Booking Activity for the Geary County Detention Center. All persons included in this post are innocent of crimes until proven guilty in a court of law.

Geary County Booking Photos June 26

RILEY COUNTY —Law enforcement are investigating a Manhattan for an alleged violent crime.

Just before 9:30a.m. Tuesday, police arrested 59-year-old Jeffrey Tinnean of Manhattan on requested charges of of aggravated battery, domestic battery and stalking, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report.&nbsp;

RILEY COUNTY —Law enforcement are investigating a Manhattan for an alleged violent crime.Just before 9:30a.m. Tuesday, police arrested 59-year-old Jeffrey Tinnean of Manhattan on requested charges of of aggravated battery, domestic battery and stalking, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report.&nbsp;He is being held on a $10,000 bond.

Manhattan man accused of stalking, domestic battery

This is day 8 of the Kansas Wheat Harvest Reports, brought to you by the Kansas Wheat Commission, Kansas Association of Wheat Growers, Kansas Grain and Feed Association and the Kansas Cooperative Council.

Drew Hubbell, who farms with his dad and uncle near Spearville in Ford County, reports harvest started on June 10, and they still have about a week to go. Fields are wet from recent rains, so they have had to move from field to field to find dry enough wheat. The rains on the mature wheat have taken about 10 to 15 bushels per acre off their yield potential and caused some lodging issues. Some fields have been hailed on up to three times.

Hubbell said they needed one of these rains in April. They had so much hope going into early spring but received no moisture between February and the middle of May.

Overall, though, they are pleased with this year’s harvest. T158 continues to be a workhorse variety for them year after year. Even after the lack of spring moisture, yields are ranging from 15 or 20 bushels per acre to 60 bushels per acre – sometimes within the same field. Test weights, even after several rounds of rain, are still averaging 58 to 59 pounds per bushel, and protein is 12 to 13 percent. Hubbell said there are a lot of 40 to 50 bushel yields in the area.

Jacqueline Leffler, of Lyon County, near Emporia, started harvesting on the 10th of June and just wrapped up Tuesday afternoon. She was excited to report that their wheat has “been yielding phenomenally,” with yields anywhere from 50 to 70 bushels per acre and test weights so high that they had to lighten their loads going to the elevator.&nbsp;

During the spring, they experienced a substantial amount of moisture that often invites stripe rust and disease. They combatted this opportunity for damage with fungicide which paid off resulting in a great wheat crop.&nbsp;

Jacqueline noted a challenge that not just the Lefflers’, but many farmers faced this year was a shortage in good help. She said that, “It seems like the stars have to align to find enough people to get everything done.”&nbsp;

Despite some minor issues, she was excited about a great year for their wheat and was planting soybeans as part of their double cropping system. Lefflers double-crop almost 100% of their acres with soybeans.&nbsp;

For the Berning family near Scott City, in Scott County, this is one of their better harvests.&nbsp;

“This crop was unexpected,” he said, “Maybe some people were expecting their crop to look like this, but we weren’t.”

Starting a week ahead of normal, their yields have been highly variable with their harvested wheat exceeding 70 bushels per acre on dryland; however, with the dry spring conditions, they abandoned just under half of their wheat, which was all continuous behind corn.

Proteins for the Bernings have ranged anywhere from 14 to 15.5 percent on their wheat, with test weights above 62 pounds per bushel.

“We make sure to incorporate T158 every year,” Berning said. “It’s dad’s favorite variety, so we make sure it’s put in the ground every fall.”

Berning is also cutting KS Dallas, Canvas and Tatanka, and is pleasantly surprised with how it is looking.&nbsp;

“It seems we just got lucky this year,” he said, “if you go less than 25 miles north, guys are cutting completely different yields.”

The Berning family is wrapping up harvest and expects to finish up by June 27, just in time to enjoy next week’s holiday weekend.&nbsp;

Steve Clanton of Minneapolis in Ottawa County, started harvest around June 21, which is a week earlier than normal and wrapped up Tuesday evening.&nbsp;

Clanton is seeing yields anywhere from averages of 30 to 50 bushels per acre, which he is describing this year as “strange.”&nbsp;

“Even where I thought there was going to be good wheat, it wasn’t as good as I was expecting it to be,” Clanton said, “It didn’t make sense.”

Test weights ranged anywhere from 59 to 62 pounds per bushel.&nbsp;

The next harvest report will be a special edition on hard white wheat to be published Thursday, June 27, 2024.&nbsp;

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 </figure>AMELIA SCHATZ&nbsp;Kansas WheatThis is day 8 of the Kansas Wheat Harvest Reports, brought to you by the Kansas Wheat Commission, Kansas Association of Wheat Growers, Kansas Grain and Feed Association and the Kansas Cooperative Council.Drew Hubbell, who farms with his dad and uncle near Spearville in Ford County, reports harvest started on June 10, and they still have about a week to go. Fields are wet from recent rains, so they have had to move from field to field to find dry enough wheat. The rains on the mature wheat have taken about 10 to 15 bushels per acre off their yield potential and caused some lodging issues. Some fields have been hailed on up to three times.Hubbell said they needed one of these rains in April. They had so much hope going into early spring but received no moisture between February and the middle of May.Overall, though, they are pleased with this year’s harvest. T158 continues to be a workhorse variety for them year after year. Even after the lack of spring moisture, yields are ranging from 15 or 20 bushels per acre to 60 bushels per acre – sometimes within the same field. Test weights, even after several rounds of rain, are still averaging 58 to 59 pounds per bushel, and protein is 12 to 13 percent. Hubbell said there are a lot of 40 to 50 bushel yields in the area.Jacqueline Leffler, of Lyon County, near Emporia, started harvesting on the 10th of June and just wrapped up Tuesday afternoon. She was excited to report that their wheat has “been yielding phenomenally,” with yields anywhere from 50 to 70 bushels per acre and test weights so high that they had to lighten their loads going to the elevator.&nbsp;During the spring, they experienced a substantial amount of moisture that often invites stripe rust and disease. They combatted this opportunity for damage with fungicide which paid off resulting in a great wheat crop.&nbsp;Jacqueline noted a challenge that not just the Lefflers’, but many farmers faced this year was a shortage in good help. She said that, “It seems like the stars have to align to find enough people to get everything done.”&nbsp;Despite some minor issues, she was excited about a great year for their wheat and was planting soybeans as part of their double cropping system. Lefflers double-crop almost 100% of their acres with soybeans.&nbsp;For the Berning family near Scott City, in Scott County, this is one of their better harvests.&nbsp;“This crop was unexpected,” he said, “Maybe some people were expecting their crop to look like this, but we weren’t.”Starting a week ahead of normal, their yields have been highly variable with their harvested wheat exceeding 70 bushels per acre on dryland; however, with the dry spring conditions, they abandoned just under half of their wheat, which was all continuous behind corn.Proteins for the Bernings have ranged anywhere from 14 to 15.5 percent on their wheat, with test weights above 62 pounds per bushel.“We make sure to incorporate T158 every year,” Berning said. “It’s dad’s favorite variety, so we make sure it’s put in the ground every fall.”Berning is also cutting KS Dallas, Canvas and Tatanka, and is pleasantly surprised with how it is looking.&nbsp;“It seems we just got lucky this year,” he said, “if you go less than 25 miles north, guys are cutting completely different yields.”The Berning family is wrapping up harvest and expects to finish up by June 27, just in time to enjoy next week’s holiday weekend.&nbsp;Steve Clanton of Minneapolis in Ottawa County, started harvest around June 21, which is a week earlier than normal and wrapped up Tuesday evening.&nbsp;Clanton is seeing yields anywhere from averages of 30 to 50 bushels per acre, which he is describing this year as “strange.”&nbsp;“Even where I thought there was going to be good wheat, it wasn’t as good as I was expecting it to be,” Clanton said, “It didn’t make sense.”Test weights ranged anywhere from 59 to 62 pounds per bushel.&nbsp;The next harvest report will be a special edition on hard white wheat to be published Thursday, June 27, 2024.&nbsp;The 2024 Harvest Reports are brought to you by the Kansas Wheat Commission, Kansas Association of Wheat Growers, Kansas Grain and Feed Association and the Kansas Cooperative Council. To follow along with harvest updates, use&nbsp;<a href="https://sfdzp7cab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001pkQkNMCurBnWw57ZAbZ8_ypBYs9Knj7tPfTT5EFFsdGttRUCIKzfv7YxwLGnRkzPuwokyY_7oia3ZCIeF6UEVPdDKFUvH-x-omPrTL68U6rbMYfUcTaPBPebuPpei0-Yx_gOKbwrx66EJJhRw4-uByqDZV2sJmVDNi8Lw4TFgfuwoqMJvehXjkeXzV7j5K22Rvk2LiM-hAAYQ8lobNW_ngz9spnOlu2YvRZIAqeBFtA=&amp;c=Q7RfJqUKh2dnIrcX0qSMAZIDCZ29aVvlnTWsYfdUz8pBly3pxq1MlA==&amp;ch=vyo5K01OYYox7gJFS8wAwjS7hW6SSl2LUlPt0ETs04Q4_puIHctyuA==">#wheatharvest24</a>&nbsp;on social media.&nbsp;Tag us at @kansaswheat on&nbsp;<a href="https://sfdzp7cab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001pkQkNMCurBnWw57ZAbZ8_ypBYs9Knj7tPfTT5EFFsdGttRUCIKzfv2hhVSHntLIveFZCK9az6OMt1C0Kpk1liyIr0ybFVSv7YsEdUa4goRndEDyR1r0qKCKuPiCgygScdd2SEWDejwOY-rFTtGZr8E5KirJFpm8fDC_Al9djeoc=&amp;c=Q7RfJqUKh2dnIrcX0qSMAZIDCZ29aVvlnTWsYfdUz8pBly3pxq1MlA==&amp;ch=vyo5K01OYYox7gJFS8wAwjS7hW6SSl2LUlPt0ETs04Q4_puIHctyuA==">Facebook</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://sfdzp7cab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001pkQkNMCurBnWw57ZAbZ8_ypBYs9Knj7tPfTT5EFFsdGttRUCIKzfv_ifdyA-SoXuQOI26aOdl4ARTW835UrT-rxr3DZSlA8SBcZwsBuHsmJ_Uv-3EzYP6n41AfWY-d772GcB4uf1Q74lp6W94wGn5ngbJ5YA6aMP&amp;c=Q7RfJqUKh2dnIrcX0qSMAZIDCZ29aVvlnTWsYfdUz8pBly3pxq1MlA==&amp;ch=vyo5K01OYYox7gJFS8wAwjS7hW6SSl2LUlPt0ETs04Q4_puIHctyuA==">Instagram</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://sfdzp7cab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001pkQkNMCurBnWw57ZAbZ8_ypBYs9Knj7tPfTT5EFFsdGttRUCIKzfvz9DTAstGs7teM7jJwTxqdwouz--KcZWxgty6fj1HZZD5Ec6hnrLXglerTWLQqKVqjNd8vUZEDoCk-ALI1xap-iR8tIbPurudGNRu-r6GW1e&amp;c=Q7RfJqUKh2dnIrcX0qSMAZIDCZ29aVvlnTWsYfdUz8pBly3pxq1MlA==&amp;ch=vyo5K01OYYox7gJFS8wAwjS7hW6SSl2LUlPt0ETs04Q4_puIHctyuA==">Twitter</a>&nbsp;to share your harvest story and photos.

Day 8, Kansas Wheat Harvest Report

The Geary County Historical Society will host a car show along with their traditional Ice Cream Social and local music event in September.

This event will be Saturday, September 14th from 10am-2pm with a special coffee hour for car owners at 9am.&nbsp;Cost for entry is a donation to the Geary County Historical Society at the discretion of the car owner.

&nbsp; Questions regarding registration can be directed to Heather at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:gearyhistory@gmail.com">gearyhistory@gmail.com</a>&nbsp;or 785=238-1666&nbsp;&nbsp;

<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OIMZ1h-9ImX6h0J8zjkKgU7BRdfsGDFs/view?usp=drive_link&amp;fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR0WEjSPqK8JHwH0v6zHgDoUl9zfym74SpUK4j5Tfpy4T9wbkpe0znRK7Do_aem_qoGCH7hSqI5eetAC8QRuGA" target="_blank">https://drive.google.com/.../1OIMZ1h.../view...</a>

By Dewey TerrillJC PostThe Geary County Historical Society will host a car show along with their traditional Ice Cream Social and local music event in September.This event will be Saturday, September 14th from 10am-2pm with a special coffee hour for car owners at 9am.&nbsp;Cost for entry is a donation to the Geary County Historical Society at the discretion of the car owner.&nbsp; Questions regarding registration can be directed to Heather at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:gearyhistory@gmail.com">gearyhistory@gmail.com</a>&nbsp;or 785=238-1666&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OIMZ1h-9ImX6h0J8zjkKgU7BRdfsGDFs/view?usp=drive_link&amp;fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR0WEjSPqK8JHwH0v6zHgDoUl9zfym74SpUK4j5Tfpy4T9wbkpe0znRK7Do_aem_qoGCH7hSqI5eetAC8QRuGA" target="_blank">https://drive.google.com/.../1OIMZ1h.../view...</a>

Geary County Historical Society will host Hot Dogs and Hot Rods

Businesses can showcase their products and services, connect with customers and build their network at the Junction City Expo on Aug. 29 in Heritage Park.&nbsp; The event will run from 5-8 p.m.

Visit www.jcacc.org/junction-city-expo to reserve a business organization spot. Contact the Chamber of Commerce at 785-762-2632 for more information.

In the event of rain the event will be held at the Municipal Building and due to available space will be limited to&nbsp; the first 50 registrants.&nbsp;

Chamber members may participate free, and non-members for $150.

By Dewey TerrillJC PostBusinesses can showcase their products and services, connect with customers and build their network at the Junction City Expo on Aug. 29 in Heritage Park.&nbsp; The event will run from 5-8 p.m.Visit www.jcacc.org/junction-city-expo to reserve a business organization spot. Contact the Chamber of Commerce at 785-762-2632 for more information.In the event of rain the event will be held at the Municipal Building and due to available space will be limited to&nbsp; the first 50 registrants.&nbsp;Chamber members may participate free, and non-members for $150.

Junction City Expo will be Aug. 29

The
48th Annual Freedom Run Committee is pleased to announce the 2024
Freedom Runner posthumously, Jerry Frakes. 


Jerry
passed away January 11, 2024, at the young age of 83. This honor is
given to Jerry as a nod to the brilliance and spunk he brought to the
Freedom Run. To help celebrate him and his contributions to not only
the race but the community, his family, wife Connie, son Kelly and
daughter Robin, as well as Jerry’s grandson Austin, will join
runners at the start and finish line on race day. 


The
Freedom Runner honor is given to a local runner who stands and/or
stood for community spirit/valued our nation's freedom and who has
demonstrated success in the Freedom Run. 


Jerry
is remembered by representing all of the above, including being
Freedom Run’s Race Director for 30 years. It was his incredible
achievements as an athlete, businessman and community leader that
continue to be spoken about throughout this community since his
passing. 


“What
was synonymous with the name Jerry Frakes was his massive smile,
boisterous laugh and high-powered energy beyond any other human
being,” said Terrah Stroda,
Freedom Run committee member. “If you knew Jerry Frakes, you knew
two things: Coors Distribution and ‘go until you drop.’ 


Jerry
worked alongside Jerry Mathis for many years, coordinating and
crafting what was then called the “Coors Freedom Run” from 1976
until he passed the baton in 2006. 


Known
for his wild and noteworthy American Flag running shorts, Coors logo
on neon sunglasses and loud megaphone, Jerry expertly crafted a
running event that was equal parts competition and community party.
By showcasing high-level athletes, but welcoming recreational runners
just the same, he designed what is now the longstanding tradition of
fun and competition where the finish line will never change and the
route is meant to be fast and exhilarating. 


“When
we asked Connie permission to honor Jerry, she was full of amazing
stories and sent some pretty epic Jerry pictures,” said Stroda. “As
she talked, I was struck with my own early childhood memories of
Jerry. I’ll never forget when I picked up my first Freedom Run race
packet and got the full-on Jerry Frakes firm handshake, ornery jokes
and laughter as he personally handed me my first pair of the
legendary Coors neon glasses for the run.” 


The
committee invites you to join them as they honor Jerry at the
starting line on July 4th in Junction City by registering <a href="https://register.chronotrack.com/r/79729">here</a>. For race updates, please
follow the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100092584437390">Freedom Run - Junction City Facebook page</a>.

To
learn more about Freedom Fest and for a schedule of events, visit the
<a href="https://freedomfestjc.com/">Freedom Fest website</a>.

Freedom Run Press Release--<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/6/1719349563158.jpeg" alt="Jerry Frakes" />
 <figcaption>Jerry Frakes</figcaption>
 </figure>The
48th Annual Freedom Run Committee is pleased to announce the 2024
Freedom Runner posthumously, Jerry Frakes. 
Jerry
passed away January 11, 2024, at the young age of 83. This honor is
given to Jerry as a nod to the brilliance and spunk he brought to the
Freedom Run. To help celebrate him and his contributions to not only
the race but the community, his family, wife Connie, son Kelly and
daughter Robin, as well as Jerry’s grandson Austin, will join
runners at the start and finish line on race day. 
The
Freedom Runner honor is given to a local runner who stands and/or
stood for community spirit/valued our nation's freedom and who has
demonstrated success in the Freedom Run. 
Jerry
is remembered by representing all of the above, including being
Freedom Run’s Race Director for 30 years. It was his incredible
achievements as an athlete, businessman and community leader that
continue to be spoken about throughout this community since his
passing. 
“What
was synonymous with the name Jerry Frakes was his massive smile,
boisterous laugh and high-powered energy beyond any other human
being,” said Terrah Stroda,
Freedom Run committee member. “If you knew Jerry Frakes, you knew
two things: Coors Distribution and ‘go until you drop.’ 
Jerry
worked alongside Jerry Mathis for many years, coordinating and
crafting what was then called the “Coors Freedom Run” from 1976
until he passed the baton in 2006. 
Known
for his wild and noteworthy American Flag running shorts, Coors logo
on neon sunglasses and loud megaphone, Jerry expertly crafted a
running event that was equal parts competition and community party.
By showcasing high-level athletes, but welcoming recreational runners
just the same, he designed what is now the longstanding tradition of
fun and competition where the finish line will never change and the
route is meant to be fast and exhilarating. 
“When
we asked Connie permission to honor Jerry, she was full of amazing
stories and sent some pretty epic Jerry pictures,” said Stroda. “As
she talked, I was struck with my own early childhood memories of
Jerry. I’ll never forget when I picked up my first Freedom Run race
packet and got the full-on Jerry Frakes firm handshake, ornery jokes
and laughter as he personally handed me my first pair of the
legendary Coors neon glasses for the run.” 
The
committee invites you to join them as they honor Jerry at the
starting line on July 4th in Junction City by registering <a href="https://register.chronotrack.com/r/79729">here</a>. For race updates, please
follow the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100092584437390">Freedom Run - Junction City Facebook page</a>. 
To
learn more about Freedom Fest and for a schedule of events, visit the
<a href="https://freedomfestjc.com/">Freedom Fest website</a>.

Freedom Run Committee announced Jerry Frakes as the 2024 Freedom Runner posthumously

Cooper Bogenhagen, a 2024 graduate of Junction City High School, will play college football for Bethany College this fall.&nbsp;

During his senior year at JCHS, Bogenhagen played on both sides of the ball for the Blue Jay Football team. Offensively, Bogenhagen rushed for 357 yards and scored five touchdowns for Junction City. Defensively, he tallied 65 tackles and also forced three fumbles.&nbsp;

Bethany College is located in Lindsborg, Kansas.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/6/1719338944172.jpeg" alt="Cooper Bogenhagen, surrounded by his family, officially signed with Bethany College to play football. (Photo Courtesy of Geary County Schools USD 475 Facebook Page)" />
 <figcaption>Cooper Bogenhagen, surrounded by his family, officially signed with Bethany College to play football. (Photo Courtesy of Geary County Schools USD 475 Facebook Page)</figcaption>
 </figure>By Anthony GorgesJC PostCooper Bogenhagen, a 2024 graduate of Junction City High School, will play college football for Bethany College this fall.&nbsp;During his senior year at JCHS, Bogenhagen played on both sides of the ball for the Blue Jay Football team. Offensively, Bogenhagen rushed for 357 yards and scored five touchdowns for Junction City. Defensively, he tallied 65 tackles and also forced three fumbles.&nbsp;Bethany College is located in Lindsborg, Kansas.

Cooper Bogenhagen signs to play football at Bethany College

The C.L. Hoover Opera House invites you to join their exciting “Broadway Adventure” trip to New York City this September.

There will be an information meeting on June 30th at&nbsp;&nbsp;7:00 PM in the Colonial Room in the new Munson Education Building

You can ask questions and get all the details you need.. NYC Hosts Joe Rosenberg and Alejandro Almaguer will share insights via Zoom. Joe and Sheila Markley, seasoned travelers, will answer your queries.

Participants can enjoy Front Orchestra seats to Broadway shows, backstage tours, and exclusive talk-back sessions. And you can meet with the Movers &amp; Shakers of the Broadway scene.

By Dewey TerrillJC PostThe C.L. Hoover Opera House invites you to join their exciting “Broadway Adventure” trip to New York City this September.There will be an information meeting on June 30th at&nbsp;&nbsp;7:00 PM in the Colonial Room in the new Munson Education BuildingYou can ask questions and get all the details you need.. NYC Hosts Joe Rosenberg and Alejandro Almaguer will share insights via Zoom. Joe and Sheila Markley, seasoned travelers, will answer your queries.Participants can enjoy Front Orchestra seats to Broadway shows, backstage tours, and exclusive talk-back sessions. And you can meet with the Movers &amp; Shakers of the Broadway scene.

Broadway Adventure Information Meeting: Explore Broadway with C.L. Hoover Opera House!

William Mitchell, Theft-all other, arrested 06/21

Quinton Jackson, Failure to appear, arrested 06/21

Clyde Hubbard, Unlawful damage to property, arrested 06/21

Jeremy Cabrera Avila, Driving while suspended, arrested 06/22

Jon Marte, Probation violation (Two counts), arrested 06/22

Deon Benton, Failure to appear, arrested 06/22

Pedro Lopez, Probation violation, arrested 06/22

Jerome Zimmerman, Failure to appear, arrested 06/22

Jessiah Solomon, DUI-Liquor/Drugs, arrested 06/23

Beau Charbonneau, Use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body, Possession of marijuana, arrested 06/23

Halee Neely, DUI-Liquor/Drugs, arrested 06/23

Michael Caputo, Domestic battery, arrested 06/23

Joshua Kile, Failure to appear, arrested 06/23

Thomas Stawski, Failure to appear, arrested 06/23

Heidi Mealer, Violation of a protection order, arrested 06/23

Anthony Hanible, Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, arrested 06/24

Walter Wadford, Failure to appear, arrested 06/24

Juan Mendoza, Failure to appear, arrested 06/24

Jessica Alvey, Domestic battery, arrested 06/24

Recent Booking Activity for the Geary County Detention Center. All persons included in this post are innocent of crimes until proven guilty in a court of law.<figure>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/6/1719329664012.jpeg" alt="Kristopher Nelson, Probation violation, arrested 06/22" />
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/6/1719329814925.jpeg" alt="Mary Barrios,&nbsp;Theft&lt;$1,500 pocket picking, Interference with LEO, Obstruct/resist/oppose felony warrant service or execution, Failure to appear (Two counts), arrested 06/24" />
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/6/1719329927916.jpeg" alt="LLoyal Autry, Failure to appear, Probation violation, arrested 06/24" />
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/6/1719329965438.jpeg" alt="Xander Dutcher, Failure to appear, arrested 06/24" />
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/6/1719329998992.jpeg" alt="Isabella Figueroa, Uniform criminal extradition act, Arrest prior to requisition, arrested 06/24" />
 <figcaption>Isabella Figueroa, Uniform criminal extradition act, Arrest prior to requisition, arrested 06/24</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/6/1719330062300.jpeg" alt="Joseph Brown, Failure to appear, arrested 06/24" />
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/6/1719330116506.jpeg" alt="Gregory Reed, Domestic battery, Rude physical contact with family member or dating relationship, arrested 06/25" />
 <figcaption>Gregory Reed, Domestic battery, Rude physical contact with family member or dating relationship, arrested 06/25</figcaption>
 </figure>Bonds have been posted. Photos are unavailable.William Mitchell, Theft-all other, arrested 06/21Quinton Jackson, Failure to appear, arrested 06/21Clyde Hubbard, Unlawful damage to property, arrested 06/21Jeremy Cabrera Avila, Driving while suspended, arrested 06/22Jon Marte, Probation violation (Two counts), arrested 06/22Deon Benton, Failure to appear, arrested 06/22Pedro Lopez, Probation violation, arrested 06/22Jerome Zimmerman, Failure to appear, arrested 06/22Jessiah Solomon, DUI-Liquor/Drugs, arrested 06/23Beau Charbonneau, Use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body, Possession of marijuana, arrested 06/23Halee Neely, DUI-Liquor/Drugs, arrested 06/23Michael Caputo, Domestic battery, arrested 06/23Joshua Kile, Failure to appear, arrested 06/23Thomas Stawski, Failure to appear, arrested 06/23Heidi Mealer, Violation of a protection order, arrested 06/23Anthony Hanible, Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, arrested 06/24Walter Wadford, Failure to appear, arrested 06/24Juan Mendoza, Failure to appear, arrested 06/24Jessica Alvey, Domestic battery, arrested 06/24Recent Booking Activity for the Geary County Detention Center. All persons included in this post are innocent of crimes until proven guilty in a court of law.

Geary County Booking Photos June 22-25

RILEY COUNTY — One person was injured in an accident just before 7:30p.m. Monday in Riley County.

A 2021 Harley Davidson motorcycle driven by Michael Ragusa, 31, Manhattan, was traveling in the 800 Block of Northfield Road, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report.

The rear tire on the motorcycle gave way causing the vehicle to strike a curb. EMS transported Ragusa to Via Christi for non life-threatening injuries

RILEY COUNTY — One person was injured in an accident just before 7:30p.m. Monday in Riley County.A 2021 Harley Davidson motorcycle driven by Michael Ragusa, 31, Manhattan, was traveling in the 800 Block of Northfield Road, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report.The rear tire on the motorcycle gave way causing the vehicle to strike a curb. EMS transported Ragusa to Via Christi for non life-threatening injuries

Manhattan man hospitalized after motorcycle accident

WICHITA, Kan. — Dillon Food Stores&nbsp;today announced Dillons customers with Plus Card accounts can now redeem their&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dillons.com/pr/loyalty-points-program">loyalty program points</a>&nbsp;for rewards cash to save more at checkout. The new benefit allows customers to use their points for rewards cash toward purchases made in-store or online for pick up or delivery, in addition to traditional fuel discounts.

“The expanded program will maintain the loyalty benefits our customers know and love, with the addition of rewards cash giving more flexibility in how customers can earn and use points,” said Steve Dreher, president of Dillons. “It is the same great loyalty program now offering more ways to save with rewards that give customers the most value, every trip, every time.”

Dillons customers with Plus Card accounts can access their points summary by logging into their account at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.dillons.com/">www.dillons.com</a>&nbsp;or on the Dillons app. Customers who not are not loyalty members can join at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.dillons.com/pr/free-membership">www.dillons.com/pr/free-membership</a>.

Customers can earn even more loyalty points&nbsp;and get more savings with&nbsp;Boost by Kroger Plus, the delivery membership that can save customers up to $1,000 per year on fuel and delivery. Eligible customers can now try the Boost membership with a free 30-day trial and subscribe on a monthly basis for as little as $7.99.&nbsp;Customers can join Boost&nbsp;<a href="http://www.dillons.com/boost">www.dillons.com/boost</a>.&nbsp;

Kroger Family of Companies Rewards World Elite Mastercard® eligible cardmembers may now redeem a free one-year, next-day Boost membership or cardholders who are current annual Boost members may receive a free one-year extension of their next-day Boost membership. To learn more and redeem this Kroger Rewards World Elite Mastercard® cardmember offer visit <a href="https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4032671-1&amp;h=3123181688&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Furldefense.com%2Fv3%2F__https%3A%2Fwww.kroger.com%2Fpr%2Fcredit-boost-promo__%3B!!GRBPSLYk!5c_SYdz6BHsiM9qdp9-z_x9ODKxGMa1FvCAFfjd21l0iUB-xrCu07EesJe7rD8lx_h1J-cGp3pcumEL8T3RHUw%24&amp;a=here">here</a>. &nbsp;

*The creditor and issuer of the Kroger Family of Companies Rewards World Elite Mastercard® is U.S. Bank National Association, pursuant to a license from Mastercard International Incorporated.  &nbsp;

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 </figure>SHEILA REGEHR DillonsWICHITA, Kan. — Dillon Food Stores&nbsp;today announced Dillons customers with Plus Card accounts can now redeem their&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dillons.com/pr/loyalty-points-program">loyalty program points</a>&nbsp;for rewards cash to save more at checkout. The new benefit allows customers to use their points for rewards cash toward purchases made in-store or online for pick up or delivery, in addition to traditional fuel discounts.“The expanded program will maintain the loyalty benefits our customers know and love, with the addition of rewards cash giving more flexibility in how customers can earn and use points,” said Steve Dreher, president of Dillons. “It is the same great loyalty program now offering more ways to save with rewards that give customers the most value, every trip, every time.”How to Earn Points:<ul>
 <li>Earn one point (2X points for Boost members)&nbsp;for every $1 spent on purchases made with a loyalty card in-store or online for pickup or delivery.</li><li>Points can be earned on everyday purchases, qualifying gift cards, qualifying prescriptions and special point events.</li>
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 </ul>Dillons customers with Plus Card accounts can access their points summary by logging into their account at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.dillons.com/">www.dillons.com</a>&nbsp;or on the Dillons app. Customers who not are not loyalty members can join at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.dillons.com/pr/free-membership">www.dillons.com/pr/free-membership</a>.Customers can earn even more loyalty points&nbsp;and get more savings with&nbsp;Boost by Kroger Plus, the delivery membership that can save customers up to $1,000 per year on fuel and delivery. Eligible customers can now try the Boost membership with a free 30-day trial and subscribe on a monthly basis for as little as $7.99.&nbsp;Customers can join Boost&nbsp;<a href="http://www.dillons.com/boost">www.dillons.com/boost</a>.&nbsp;Kroger Family of Companies Rewards World Elite Mastercard® eligible cardmembers may now redeem a free one-year, next-day Boost membership or cardholders who are current annual Boost members may receive a free one-year extension of their next-day Boost membership. To learn more and redeem this Kroger Rewards World Elite Mastercard® cardmember offer visit <a href="https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4032671-1&amp;h=3123181688&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Furldefense.com%2Fv3%2F__https%3A%2Fwww.kroger.com%2Fpr%2Fcredit-boost-promo__%3B!!GRBPSLYk!5c_SYdz6BHsiM9qdp9-z_x9ODKxGMa1FvCAFfjd21l0iUB-xrCu07EesJe7rD8lx_h1J-cGp3pcumEL8T3RHUw%24&amp;a=here">here</a>. &nbsp;*The creditor and issuer of the Kroger Family of Companies Rewards World Elite Mastercard® is U.S. Bank National Association, pursuant to a license from Mastercard International Incorporated.  &nbsp;<a href="https://hutchpost.com/download" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to download the Hutch Post mobile&nbsp;app. <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/5e73b532afae0f4d5f5d90ea" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to sign up for the daily Hutch Post email news update.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

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The Geary USD 475 Board of Education Tuesday morning approved a personnel report that includes the hiring of Brianna Little as girls head basketball&nbsp; coach at Junction City High School. She is a former Lady Jay assistant basketball coach.

The Board also approved administrative personnel transferred with a letter of intent for the upcoming school year. They included Marlies Gipson as Junction City Middle School principal, Chris Bogenhagen as JCHS athletic director, Bryan Scruggs for the principal's post at the Early Childhood Center and Kenneth Upham as an assistant principal at Junction City High School. All four had already been employed in the district.

The Board was informed that there are more than 20 teaching positions still open.

The BOE will tour District facilities in Milford and Junction City Thursday morning.

By Dewey TerrillJC PostThe Geary USD 475 Board of Education Tuesday morning approved a personnel report that includes the hiring of Brianna Little as girls head basketball&nbsp; coach at Junction City High School. She is a former Lady Jay assistant basketball coach.The Board also approved administrative personnel transferred with a letter of intent for the upcoming school year. They included Marlies Gipson as Junction City Middle School principal, Chris Bogenhagen as JCHS athletic director, Bryan Scruggs for the principal's post at the Early Childhood Center and Kenneth Upham as an assistant principal at Junction City High School. All four had already been employed in the district.The Board was informed that there are more than 20 teaching positions still open.The BOE will tour District facilities in Milford and Junction City Thursday morning.

USD 475 Board of Education approves hirings

This is day 7 of the Kansas Wheat Harvest Reports, brought to you by the Kansas Wheat Commission, Kansas Association of Wheat Growers, Kansas Grain and Feed Association and the Kansas Cooperative Council.

According to the June 23, 2024 USDA/NASS Kansas Crop Progress and Condition Report, winter wheat harvested was 53%, well ahead of 17% last year and 25% for the five-year average. Winter wheat mature was 94%, well ahead of 53% last year and 65% average. Kansas winter wheat condition rated 8% very poor, 15% poor, 35% fair, 36% good and 6% excellent.

Wheat harvest is just getting started in northwest Kansas, while south central areas are wrapping things up after last week's rains.

The central parts of Kansas — from Dodge City to Great Bend to Hutchinson and beyond — were hit hard with the drought this spring.

After missing rain during most of the growing season, John Hildebrand of Stafford reports rain finally came a couple weeks ago — after the wheat was ripe, which delayed the beginning of harvest. The Hildebrands were able to start harvest on June 13 and were in the home stretch on the afternoon of June 24.

Overall, it was a hard year, due to lack of moisture and weed pressure.

“We have weed pressure in our area,” Hildebrand said. “Thin stands and rain before harvest is the perfect recipe for weeds to come through.”

Hildebrand reports yields to be about the same as last year, which was also below average. Test weights range from 56 pounds per bushel to 59 pounds per bushel.

In Rice County, near Chase, Doug Keesling says this year's crop is three times better than last year; however, last year's yields were only in the single digits.

“In general, this wasn’t a perfect crop, but this was the best crop we’ve been able to harvest in the past three years,” Keesling said, “We need to be thankful for the blessings that we have, and this year we were able to get a decent harvest.” Two-thirds of his acres last year were abandoned due to drought.

Keesling farms in both Rice and Barton counties and his best-performing wheat variety, Bob Dole, yielded an average of 25 bushels per acre, had a test weight of 57 pounds per bushel and had an average of 13.5% protein this year.

Keesling started cutting his wheat on June 7 and only has a mud spot left before he wraps up. While wrapping up wheat harvest, he still has some catching up to do with his double crop sorghum and soybeans.

“We are able to plant a lot faster than we’re able to spray our double crop,” he said. “The wind storms we had last week and the strong winds lately have put a pause on us spraying; otherwise, we’d be done double-cropping.”

Mike Jordan of Beloit in Mitchell County got his combines rolling on June 14 and is about halfway done with harvest. He reported a wide range of yields that will probably result in an overall average harvest for the year. After a year of sparse rain in his area, Jordan was pleasantly surprised as he started cutting.

“The wheat is better than it looks, which is a tribute to the genetics,” Jordan said, “When we finally got the rain this spring, we got the bushels there.”

He is hoping for an average of 50 bushels per acre with conditions of fields on both ends of the spectrum. Some of the lower-yielding fields had a delayed start and did not come up until January; luckily there was some late rain that rescued those fields. He reported proteins ranging from 12 percent to 15 percent and test weights around 61 pounds per bushel. Jordan said his star variety was Westbred’s WB 4401.

Variability continues to be the theme of this year’s wheat harvest across the state. Keep watch for the next Kansas Wheat harvest report on Tuesday, June 25, 2024.

Kansas WheatThis is day 7 of the Kansas Wheat Harvest Reports, brought to you by the Kansas Wheat Commission, Kansas Association of Wheat Growers, Kansas Grain and Feed Association and the Kansas Cooperative Council.According to the June 23, 2024 USDA/NASS Kansas Crop Progress and Condition Report, winter wheat harvested was 53%, well ahead of 17% last year and 25% for the five-year average. Winter wheat mature was 94%, well ahead of 53% last year and 65% average. Kansas winter wheat condition rated 8% very poor, 15% poor, 35% fair, 36% good and 6% excellent.Wheat harvest is just getting started in northwest Kansas, while south central areas are wrapping things up after last week's rains.The central parts of Kansas — from Dodge City to Great Bend to Hutchinson and beyond — were hit hard with the drought this spring.After missing rain during most of the growing season, John Hildebrand of Stafford reports rain finally came a couple weeks ago — after the wheat was ripe, which delayed the beginning of harvest. The Hildebrands were able to start harvest on June 13 and were in the home stretch on the afternoon of June 24.Overall, it was a hard year, due to lack of moisture and weed pressure.“We have weed pressure in our area,” Hildebrand said. “Thin stands and rain before harvest is the perfect recipe for weeds to come through.”Hildebrand reports yields to be about the same as last year, which was also below average. Test weights range from 56 pounds per bushel to 59 pounds per bushel.In Rice County, near Chase, Doug Keesling says this year's crop is three times better than last year; however, last year's yields were only in the single digits.“In general, this wasn’t a perfect crop, but this was the best crop we’ve been able to harvest in the past three years,” Keesling said, “We need to be thankful for the blessings that we have, and this year we were able to get a decent harvest.” Two-thirds of his acres last year were abandoned due to drought.Keesling farms in both Rice and Barton counties and his best-performing wheat variety, Bob Dole, yielded an average of 25 bushels per acre, had a test weight of 57 pounds per bushel and had an average of 13.5% protein this year.Keesling started cutting his wheat on June 7 and only has a mud spot left before he wraps up. While wrapping up wheat harvest, he still has some catching up to do with his double crop sorghum and soybeans.“We are able to plant a lot faster than we’re able to spray our double crop,” he said. “The wind storms we had last week and the strong winds lately have put a pause on us spraying; otherwise, we’d be done double-cropping.”Mike Jordan of Beloit in Mitchell County got his combines rolling on June 14 and is about halfway done with harvest. He reported a wide range of yields that will probably result in an overall average harvest for the year. After a year of sparse rain in his area, Jordan was pleasantly surprised as he started cutting.“The wheat is better than it looks, which is a tribute to the genetics,” Jordan said, “When we finally got the rain this spring, we got the bushels there.”He is hoping for an average of 50 bushels per acre with conditions of fields on both ends of the spectrum. Some of the lower-yielding fields had a delayed start and did not come up until January; luckily there was some late rain that rescued those fields. He reported proteins ranging from 12 percent to 15 percent and test weights around 61 pounds per bushel. Jordan said his star variety was Westbred’s WB 4401.Variability continues to be the theme of this year’s wheat harvest across the state. Keep watch for the next Kansas Wheat harvest report on Tuesday, June 25, 2024.

Day 7, Kansas Wheat Harvest Report 2024

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Pottawatomie-Jackson-Jefferson-Ottawa-Dickinson-Geary-Morris-
Wabaunsee-Shawnee-Douglas-Lyon-Osage-Franklin-Coffey-Anderson-

Including the cities of Junction City, Concordia, Minneapolis,
Valley Falls, Grantville, Overbrook, McFarland, Burlingame,
Belleville, Hanover, Perry, McLouth, Oskaloosa, Holton,
Marysville, Sabetha, Carbondale, Harveyville, Ottawa, Washington,
Abilene, Osage City, Lebo, Clifton, Alma, Clay Center, Garnett,
Blue Rapids, Greenleaf, Burlington, Seneca, St. Marys, Emporia,
Linn, Council Grove, Manhattan, Alta Vista, Lyndon, Horton, Maple
Hill, Hiawatha, Frankfort, Wamego, Bennington, Herington,
Eskridge, Nortonville, Lawrence, Meriden, Paxico, and Topeka

HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 108. Additionally, low temperatures
  in
  the mid to upper 70s Tuesday morning will provide little relief
  during the overnight hours.

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and
  northeast Kansas.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
  cramps, heat exhaustion, and even heat stroke.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and
heat stroke.

To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and
Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in
shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat
should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an
emergency! Call 9 1 1.

Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car
interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.&nbsp;

Republic-Washington-Marshall-Nemaha-Brown-Cloud-Clay-Riley-
Pottawatomie-Jackson-Jefferson-Ottawa-Dickinson-Geary-Morris-
Wabaunsee-Shawnee-Douglas-Lyon-Osage-Franklin-Coffey-Anderson-
Including the cities of Junction City, Concordia, Minneapolis,
Valley Falls, Grantville, Overbrook, McFarland, Burlingame,
Belleville, Hanover, Perry, McLouth, Oskaloosa, Holton,
Marysville, Sabetha, Carbondale, Harveyville, Ottawa, Washington,
Abilene, Osage City, Lebo, Clifton, Alma, Clay Center, Garnett,
Blue Rapids, Greenleaf, Burlington, Seneca, St. Marys, Emporia,
Linn, Council Grove, Manhattan, Alta Vista, Lyndon, Horton, Maple
Hill, Hiawatha, Frankfort, Wamego, Bennington, Herington,
Eskridge, Nortonville, Lawrence, Meriden, Paxico, and Topeka
HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 108. Additionally, low temperatures
 in
 the mid to upper 70s Tuesday morning will provide little relief
 during the overnight hours.

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and
 northeast Kansas.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
 cramps, heat exhaustion, and even heat stroke.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and
heat stroke.

To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and
Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in
shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat
should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an
emergency! Call 9 1 1.

Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car
interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.&nbsp;