Thousands of people traveled to downtown Junction City on Saturday for the second day of Oktoberfest. As of 7 p.m. Saturday Phyllis Fitzgerald noted that coordinator Justin Hoover estimated the turnout in the 12,000 to 15,000 range. The event was scheduled until 11 p.m. Earlier in the day there was also a Volksmarch that included 5K and 13K run / walks.

Oktoberfest began Friday evening with estimated attendance in the 6,000 to 8,000 range.

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Oktoberfest - Day Two

The annual Oktoberfest opened Friday night in downtown Junction City with an estimated turnout in the 6,000 to 8,000 range.&nbsp; Phyllis Fitzgerald and Kari Crump provided photos and Fitzgerald provided the attendance turnout from a coordinator for the event, Justin Hoover.

Oktoberfest and a Volksmarch are scheduled Saturday. The Volksmarch begins at 9 a.m. There will be 5K and 13K options. The Oktoberfest goes from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.

The annual Oktoberfest opened Friday night in downtown Junction City with an estimated turnout in the 6,000 to 8,000 range.&nbsp; Phyllis Fitzgerald and Kari Crump provided photos and Fitzgerald provided the attendance turnout from a coordinator for the event, Justin Hoover.Phyllis Fitzgerald photos:<figure>
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Oktoberfest draws a strong turnout on Friday evening

Junction City Police Chief John Lamb reported that the second annual Shop with A Cop Charity Golf Tournament was held on Saturday, September 30th.

"On behalf of the Junction City Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 43 and the Junction City Police Department, we extend our deepest gratitude to everyone who contributed to the success of this year's Shop With A Cop golf tournament. We proudly raised $8,700 for the charity! A huge shout-out to our local businesses whose generous donations played a pivotal role in the event's triumph. Kudos to all the golfers who participated, especially with a new record-breaking score of 46 (26 under par) surpassing last year's record of 48. Our heartfelt thanks to the dedicated volunteers for their invaluable time and efforts. "

Shop with a Cop supports needy children at Christmas time.

Junction City Police Chief John Lamb reported that the second annual Shop with A Cop Charity Golf Tournament was held on Saturday, September 30th."On behalf of the Junction City Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 43 and the Junction City Police Department, we extend our deepest gratitude to everyone who contributed to the success of this year's Shop With A Cop golf tournament. We proudly raised $8,700 for the charity! A huge shout-out to our local businesses whose generous donations played a pivotal role in the event's triumph. Kudos to all the golfers who participated, especially with a new record-breaking score of 46 (26 under par) surpassing last year's record of 48. Our heartfelt thanks to the dedicated volunteers for their invaluable time and efforts. "Shop with a Cop supports needy children at Christmas time.

Shop with a Cop Golf Tournament was successful

Junction City Finance Director Lindsay Miller said this week that the city&nbsp; received their September 2023 sales tax increment. The total for this increment was $1,132,005.24. 

We knew this would be down from last year, as this was the month last year that there was an error at the state level. Due to an internal issue, they closed the month late at the state so the September payment was inadvertantly inflated. Then as a result of this, the October 2022 tax increment was lower. Since the month was closed out sooner, it resulted in a more accurate timeline and representation. However, with that being done, hopefully October 2023 will be higher, realigning the distributions. 

Due to this, no records were made; however, we did add one more month to our $1MM+ a month goal for the fiscal year. To have a number to compare this increment to, this put us $30K up from September 2021. Even with this, we are still ahead of both this year’s budget, and last year’s receipts.

Junction City Finance Director Lindsay Miller said this week that the city&nbsp; received their September 2023 sales tax increment. The total for this increment was $1,132,005.24. We knew this would be down from last year, as this was the month last year that there was an error at the state level. Due to an internal issue, they closed the month late at the state so the September payment was inadvertantly inflated. Then as a result of this, the October 2022 tax increment was lower. Since the month was closed out sooner, it resulted in a more accurate timeline and representation. However, with that being done, hopefully October 2023 will be higher, realigning the distributions. Due to this, no records were made; however, we did add one more month to our $1MM+ a month goal for the fiscal year. To have a number to compare this increment to, this put us $30K up from September 2021. Even with this, we are still ahead of both this year’s budget, and last year’s receipts.

Sales tax revenue numbers are updated

PRATT&nbsp;– Bird hunters – the wait is over! The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Park’s&nbsp;2023 Kansas Upland Game Bird Forecast&nbsp;is now available online and soon in printed form.

Produced annually by KDWP’s Wildlife Division, the&nbsp;2023 Kansas Upland Game Bird Forecast&nbsp;is compiled from data collected during the Department’s spring calling surveys for pheasants (crow counts), quail (whistle counts), and prairie chickens (lek counts), as well as late-summer roadside surveys for pheasants and quail.

Here’s a preview of what hunters will find in this year’s Forecast, available online at&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDEsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8va3NvdXRkb29ycy5jb20vSHVudGluZy9VcGxhbmQtQmlyZHMiLCJidWxsZXRpbl9pZCI6IjIwMjMxMDAzLjgzNTQ3MzExIn0.yu2biwHgxsiSQKYr5h7na8K0W7LL9q5a3d9HACS-GYY/s/1303161001/br/227327735798-l" target="_blank">ksoutdoors.com/Hunting/Upland-Birds</a>&nbsp;and at most KDWP offices.

Kansas continues to support above-average quail populations with spring densities similar to last year, including significant increases in portions of the western regions of the state this spring.

Rains beginning in early summer and continuing through much of the nesting season greatly improved habitat conditions across the state. Given the high spring densities and improved summer conditions, staff expected to see increased production on the brood surveys this year.

Despite these conditions, brood detections were decreased. This may be attributed, in part, by the abundant habitat available during the survey.

Still, Kansas maintains one of the strongest quail populations in the country and, given the abundant access, harvest will again be among the highest in the country. The best opportunities will be in the central regions of the state into the Flint Hills, with quality hunting opportunities scattered throughout the remaining regions.

Intense drought conditions throughout 2022 reduced pheasant populations and the available nesting cover for 2023. Precipitation across most of the primary range this summer greatly improved habitat conditions for chicks. This should have improved the survival of broods that were hatched and could result in some localized improvements where nesting cover was maintained. However, lack of nesting cover and low populations across most of the state prevented any major improvements in densities this summer.

The High Plains region of the western third of the state saw some areas of improvement but remain low after sharp declines in 2022. The North Central Smoky Hills region remained good last year in spite of the drought but dropped to levels similar to the remaining pheasant regions.

The statewide pheasant index is similar to the previous drought cycle. Recovery from these declines will likely take longer as habitat has declined with the declines in CRP enrollment (again this year, acres enrolled in CRP were released to be used for emergency forage for cattle across most of the state). This will likely impact hunter success in 2023 as well as the amount of nesting cover for pheasants again next year. While hunting opportunities still exist where habitat was maintained, hunters will find challenging conditions and should be prepared to work for birds.

Kansas is home to both greater and lesser prairie chickens. Both species require a landscape of predominately native grass and benefit from a few interspersed grain fields. Greater prairie chickens are found primarily in the tallgrass and mixed-grass prairies that occur in the eastern third and northern half of the state. Greater prairie-chickens have recently expanded in numbers and range in the northwestern portion of the state while declining in the eastern regions.

Drought conditions are likely to have impacted production some, but prairie chickens are typically less volatile than other upland bird species and production is harder to estimate.

Hunting opportunities will be best in the Smoky Hills Regions this fall where populations have been stable and public access is more abundant.

The Southwest Prairie Chicken Unit, where lesser prairie chickens are found, will remain closed to hunting this year.

Note, all prairie chicken hunters are required to purchase a $2.50 Prairie Chicken Permit, available at&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDIsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vbGljZW5zZS5nb291dGRvb3Jza2Fuc2FzLmNvbS8iLCJidWxsZXRpbl9pZCI6IjIwMjMxMDAzLjgzNTQ3MzExIn0.yLoakEXnh6FW_Niv7O5YL3FVokHzb-hxdRa10cdEJm4/s/1303161001/br/227327735798-l" target="_blank">gooutdoorskansas.com</a>.

Regardless of preferred upland bird species, upland hunters can be as mobile as needed when utilizing Kansas’ combined 1.7 million acres of lands open to public hunting. KDWP’s Walk-In Hunting Access (WIHA) and iWIHA programs ­– which account for 1.07 million of those acres open to hunting – occur throughout much of the state’s main pheasant range. Through iWIHA, hunters can reserve hunting access on private lands with limited access. For more information on WIHA and iWIHA, or to view maps of lands open to public hunting, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDMsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8va3NvdXRkb29ycy5jb20iLCJidWxsZXRpbl9pZCI6IjIwMjMxMDAzLjgzNTQ3MzExIn0.xlltsNUzetJsOhIFl54Qjt-eeqZiX6eOUL5FqvQIIkI/s/1303161001/br/227327735798-l" target="_blank">ksoutdoors.com</a>.

Pheasant, quail and greater prairie chicken seasons run through Jan. 31, 2024, in Kansas, so there’s plenty of time to plan. In the meantime, grab a license at&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDQsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vbGljZW5zZS5nb291dGRvb3Jza2Fuc2FzLmNvbS8iLCJidWxsZXRpbl9pZCI6IjIwMjMxMDAzLjgzNTQ3MzExIn0.8ezR42z-hmlzifRTdmqluZ6foMZVP6XIFfKBNaSBFbg/s/1303161001/br/227327735798-l" target="_blank">gooutdoorskansas.com</a>, through KDWP’s mobile app, GoOutdoors Kansas, or a license vendor nearest you (<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDUsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8va3NvdXRkb29ycy5jb20vTGljZW5zZS1QZXJtaXRzL0xvY2F0aW9ucy10by1CdXktTGljZW5zZS1QZXJtaXRzIiwiYnVsbGV0aW5faWQiOiIyMDIzMTAwMy44MzU0NzMxMSJ9.1EZdWiEhRMyZgEt-ZfONxB2f9IyNkHkBWZd4xfPHbqs/s/1303161001/br/227327735798-l" target="_blank">ksoutdoors.com/License-Permits/Locations-to-Buy-License-Permits</a>).

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 </figure>KDWPPRATT&nbsp;– Bird hunters – the wait is over! The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Park’s&nbsp;2023 Kansas Upland Game Bird Forecast&nbsp;is now available online and soon in printed form.Produced annually by KDWP’s Wildlife Division, the&nbsp;2023 Kansas Upland Game Bird Forecast&nbsp;is compiled from data collected during the Department’s spring calling surveys for pheasants (crow counts), quail (whistle counts), and prairie chickens (lek counts), as well as late-summer roadside surveys for pheasants and quail.Here’s a preview of what hunters will find in this year’s Forecast, available online at&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDEsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8va3NvdXRkb29ycy5jb20vSHVudGluZy9VcGxhbmQtQmlyZHMiLCJidWxsZXRpbl9pZCI6IjIwMjMxMDAzLjgzNTQ3MzExIn0.yu2biwHgxsiSQKYr5h7na8K0W7LL9q5a3d9HACS-GYY/s/1303161001/br/227327735798-l" target="_blank">ksoutdoors.com/Hunting/Upland-Birds</a>&nbsp;and at most KDWP offices.QuailKansas continues to support above-average quail populations with spring densities similar to last year, including significant increases in portions of the western regions of the state this spring.Rains beginning in early summer and continuing through much of the nesting season greatly improved habitat conditions across the state. Given the high spring densities and improved summer conditions, staff expected to see increased production on the brood surveys this year.Despite these conditions, brood detections were decreased. This may be attributed, in part, by the abundant habitat available during the survey.Still, Kansas maintains one of the strongest quail populations in the country and, given the abundant access, harvest will again be among the highest in the country. The best opportunities will be in the central regions of the state into the Flint Hills, with quality hunting opportunities scattered throughout the remaining regions.PheasantsIntense drought conditions throughout 2022 reduced pheasant populations and the available nesting cover for 2023. Precipitation across most of the primary range this summer greatly improved habitat conditions for chicks. This should have improved the survival of broods that were hatched and could result in some localized improvements where nesting cover was maintained. However, lack of nesting cover and low populations across most of the state prevented any major improvements in densities this summer.The High Plains region of the western third of the state saw some areas of improvement but remain low after sharp declines in 2022. The North Central Smoky Hills region remained good last year in spite of the drought but dropped to levels similar to the remaining pheasant regions.The statewide pheasant index is similar to the previous drought cycle. Recovery from these declines will likely take longer as habitat has declined with the declines in CRP enrollment (again this year, acres enrolled in CRP were released to be used for emergency forage for cattle across most of the state). This will likely impact hunter success in 2023 as well as the amount of nesting cover for pheasants again next year. While hunting opportunities still exist where habitat was maintained, hunters will find challenging conditions and should be prepared to work for birds.Prairie ChickensKansas is home to both greater and lesser prairie chickens. Both species require a landscape of predominately native grass and benefit from a few interspersed grain fields. Greater prairie chickens are found primarily in the tallgrass and mixed-grass prairies that occur in the eastern third and northern half of the state. Greater prairie-chickens have recently expanded in numbers and range in the northwestern portion of the state while declining in the eastern regions.Drought conditions are likely to have impacted production some, but prairie chickens are typically less volatile than other upland bird species and production is harder to estimate.Hunting opportunities will be best in the Smoky Hills Regions this fall where populations have been stable and public access is more abundant.The Southwest Prairie Chicken Unit, where lesser prairie chickens are found, will remain closed to hunting this year.Note, all prairie chicken hunters are required to purchase a $2.50 Prairie Chicken Permit, available at&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDIsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vbGljZW5zZS5nb291dGRvb3Jza2Fuc2FzLmNvbS8iLCJidWxsZXRpbl9pZCI6IjIwMjMxMDAzLjgzNTQ3MzExIn0.yLoakEXnh6FW_Niv7O5YL3FVokHzb-hxdRa10cdEJm4/s/1303161001/br/227327735798-l" target="_blank">gooutdoorskansas.com</a>.Regardless of preferred upland bird species, upland hunters can be as mobile as needed when utilizing Kansas’ combined 1.7 million acres of lands open to public hunting. KDWP’s Walk-In Hunting Access (WIHA) and iWIHA programs ­– which account for 1.07 million of those acres open to hunting – occur throughout much of the state’s main pheasant range. Through iWIHA, hunters can reserve hunting access on private lands with limited access. For more information on WIHA and iWIHA, or to view maps of lands open to public hunting, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDMsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8va3NvdXRkb29ycy5jb20iLCJidWxsZXRpbl9pZCI6IjIwMjMxMDAzLjgzNTQ3MzExIn0.xlltsNUzetJsOhIFl54Qjt-eeqZiX6eOUL5FqvQIIkI/s/1303161001/br/227327735798-l" target="_blank">ksoutdoors.com</a>.Pheasant, quail and greater prairie chicken seasons run through Jan. 31, 2024, in Kansas, so there’s plenty of time to plan. In the meantime, grab a license at&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDQsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vbGljZW5zZS5nb291dGRvb3Jza2Fuc2FzLmNvbS8iLCJidWxsZXRpbl9pZCI6IjIwMjMxMDAzLjgzNTQ3MzExIn0.8ezR42z-hmlzifRTdmqluZ6foMZVP6XIFfKBNaSBFbg/s/1303161001/br/227327735798-l" target="_blank">gooutdoorskansas.com</a>, through KDWP’s mobile app, GoOutdoors Kansas, or a license vendor nearest you (<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDUsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8va3NvdXRkb29ycy5jb20vTGljZW5zZS1QZXJtaXRzL0xvY2F0aW9ucy10by1CdXktTGljZW5zZS1QZXJtaXRzIiwiYnVsbGV0aW5faWQiOiIyMDIzMTAwMy44MzU0NzMxMSJ9.1EZdWiEhRMyZgEt-ZfONxB2f9IyNkHkBWZd4xfPHbqs/s/1303161001/br/227327735798-l" target="_blank">ksoutdoors.com/License-Permits/Locations-to-Buy-License-Permits</a>).

2023 Kansas Upland Bird Hunting Forecast now available from KDWP

The Manhattan Indians defeated the Junction City Blue Jays 38-7 on Friday night at Bishop Stadium in Manhattan.&nbsp;

Manhattan scored on the first possession of the game on a 37-yard touchdown run by junior running back Jaydin Hudley. The Indians never looked back as they coasted all night on offense. Quarterback Carter Aslin had two rushing touchdowns on the night, which brings his total to 10 rushing touchdowns on the season.

For the Blue Jays, the offense moved the ball periodically throughout the game, but special team miscues doomed Junction City early in the game. Between a muffed punt and a bad snap going over the head of the punter that was scooped and scored for a touchdown, the Blue Jays could not respond after being down 23-0 at halftime.&nbsp;

Junction City did score late on a 10-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Brock Bazan, to sophomore wide receiver, Scholar Brown. It was Bazan's ninth touchdown pass of the season, and it was the first varsity touchdown for Brown.&nbsp;

Manhattan improves to 5-1 on the season, and Junction City falls to 3-3 on the year. Manhattan has won the past three matchups in this rivalry.&nbsp;

Next week both teams will be on the road, with Manhattan traveling to Lansing and Junction City traveling to Topeka High.&nbsp;

By Anthony GorgesJC PostThe Manhattan Indians defeated the Junction City Blue Jays 38-7 on Friday night at Bishop Stadium in Manhattan.&nbsp;Manhattan scored on the first possession of the game on a 37-yard touchdown run by junior running back Jaydin Hudley. The Indians never looked back as they coasted all night on offense. Quarterback Carter Aslin had two rushing touchdowns on the night, which brings his total to 10 rushing touchdowns on the season.For the Blue Jays, the offense moved the ball periodically throughout the game, but special team miscues doomed Junction City early in the game. Between a muffed punt and a bad snap going over the head of the punter that was scooped and scored for a touchdown, the Blue Jays could not respond after being down 23-0 at halftime.&nbsp;Junction City did score late on a 10-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Brock Bazan, to sophomore wide receiver, Scholar Brown. It was Bazan's ninth touchdown pass of the season, and it was the first varsity touchdown for Brown.&nbsp;Manhattan improves to 5-1 on the season, and Junction City falls to 3-3 on the year. Manhattan has won the past three matchups in this rivalry.&nbsp;Next week both teams will be on the road, with Manhattan traveling to Lansing and Junction City traveling to Topeka High.&nbsp;

Manhattan defeats Junction City in rivalry game at Bishop Stadium

On this episode of Forward Ever: Leading in Challenging Times, host Gary Shorman speaks with small game coordinator at Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks, Kent Fricke, about the decision to cancel fall turkey hunting season in Kansas.

<div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/W4KBYcSHtVo?si=VbaOHkwfjpLKQDE1" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>On this episode of Forward Ever: Leading in Challenging Times, host Gary Shorman speaks with small game coordinator at Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks, Kent Fricke, about the decision to cancel fall turkey hunting season in Kansas.

Forward Ever: KDWP's Kent Fricke discusses canceling turkey hunting season

The City of Junction City is soliciting residents of the City who are willing to serve on the newly formed 5-member Planning Commission/Board of Zoning Appeals for the City of Junction City.

City Manager Allen Dinkel said in early November, the City Commission will appoint 1 person to a 1-year term, 2 people to a 2-year term and 2 people to a 3-year term. In the future all terms will be 3 years in length.

Any resident who is interested in serving as a member of the Planning Commission/Board of Zoning is to contact Ariana Lorenzo, executive Assistant, City of Junction City, 700 N. Jefferson Street, Junction City KS 66441 or by e-mail at: ariana.lorenzo@jcks.com

By Allen DinkelCity of Junction CityThe City of Junction City is soliciting residents of the City who are willing to serve on the newly formed 5-member Planning Commission/Board of Zoning Appeals for the City of Junction City.City Manager Allen Dinkel said in early November, the City Commission will appoint 1 person to a 1-year term, 2 people to a 2-year term and 2 people to a 3-year term. In the future all terms will be 3 years in length.Any resident who is interested in serving as a member of the Planning Commission/Board of Zoning is to contact Ariana Lorenzo, executive Assistant, City of Junction City, 700 N. Jefferson Street, Junction City KS 66441 or by e-mail at: ariana.lorenzo@jcks.com

City seeks Planning and Zoning Board members

As of 2 p.m. Friday Junction City Public Works crews are working on a water main break at the Chestnut and Crestview area. Residents in that area may experience low to no water until repairs are complete.

By Dewey TerrillJC PostAs of 2 p.m. Friday Junction City Public Works crews are working on a water main break at the Chestnut and Crestview area. Residents in that area may experience low to no water until repairs are complete.

Junction City Public Works crews respond to water main break

Scammers are using social media to go after your money and personal information. And it’s working: since 2021,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2023/10/ftc-data-shows-consumers-report-losing-27-billion-social-media-scams-2021">people have reported</a>&nbsp;losing $2.7 billion to scams that started on social media — way more than with any other contact method.

Scammers like social media because they can pretend to be someone they’re not. They can hack your profile, pretend to be you, and con your friends. They can target you and others using information from your profile like your age, hobbies, and what you buy. And they can do all this at little to no cost.

So what do social media scams often look like? Scammers might target you with an ad for something, but after you pay (for the thing that turns out to be fake), they take your money and run. Or they might try to sell you on a bogus investment opportunity (often involving cryptocurrency). Or they might send a friend request out of the blue and pretend to be a potential love interest. But then…they ask for money.

To avoid these and other scams on social media:

● Use your&nbsp;privacy settings&nbsp;to limit who can see your information and what you post.

●Don’t reply to messages that ask for money or personal information. Even if the message looks like it’s from a friend or family member, their account may have been hacked. Call them to check.

●Before you buy something,&nbsp;check out the company. Search online for its name along with words like “scam” or “complaint.”

Did you see or experience a scam on social media? Tell the FTC at&nbsp;<a href="https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/#/">ReportFraud.ftc.gov</a>.

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 </figure>Federal Trade CommissionScammers are using social media to go after your money and personal information. And it’s working: since 2021,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2023/10/ftc-data-shows-consumers-report-losing-27-billion-social-media-scams-2021">people have reported</a>&nbsp;losing $2.7 billion to scams that started on social media — way more than with any other contact method.Scammers like social media because they can pretend to be someone they’re not. They can hack your profile, pretend to be you, and con your friends. They can target you and others using information from your profile like your age, hobbies, and what you buy. And they can do all this at little to no cost.So what do social media scams often look like? Scammers might target you with an ad for something, but after you pay (for the thing that turns out to be fake), they take your money and run. Or they might try to sell you on a bogus investment opportunity (often involving cryptocurrency). Or they might send a friend request out of the blue and pretend to be a potential love interest. But then…they ask for money.To avoid these and other scams on social media:● Use your&nbsp;privacy settings&nbsp;to limit who can see your information and what you post.●Don’t reply to messages that ask for money or personal information. Even if the message looks like it’s from a friend or family member, their account may have been hacked. Call them to check.●Before you buy something,&nbsp;check out the company. Search online for its name along with words like “scam” or “complaint.”Did you see or experience a scam on social media? Tell the FTC at&nbsp;<a href="https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/#/">ReportFraud.ftc.gov</a>.

FTC: That friend request could be from a scammer

MANHATTAN, KAN. – Meadowlark hosted a housewarming event Wednesday, Sept. 27, for its new 24-unit independent living apartment building located on the main campus in Manhattan. The new building is called The Monarch and is located on the southeast corner of Meadowlark Road and Meadowlark Circle.

&nbsp;All 24 apartments within the Monarch are sold and occupied. The sales process for the new building began in 2019 and the project was put on hold after the pandemic began in 2020. On March 16, 2022, the crew broke ground on the much-anticipated project.

The project was born from a Community Needs Assessment, that determined Manhattan needed and could support more age-and income-appropriate housing. People who are

considering a move to Meadowlark have indicated they enjoy the lifestyle that living on campus has to offer and would like to see a modern living option with high ceilings, lots of natural light, underbuilding parking, and pet friendly. The now completed Monarch building incorporates all these modern-living options and it is centrally located on Meadowlark’s campus, featuring two towers connected by a common space at the main level.

“Retirement living will continue to change,” said Lonnie Baker, CEO. “It is our priority at Meadowlark to continue evolving, ensuring the organization upholds its mission to meet the community needs and be a resource for the region and beyond.”

Baker appreciates the focused and dedicated efforts of Meadowlark’s Sales team during the entire process of designing, selling, and constructing the new building. “Abby Cavender, Doug Fiser, and Jayme Minton led the charge and successfully sold 23 of the 24 units before we even broke ground. They did a wonderful job, and we are proud to have them on our team.”

The Monarch building is another step in Meadowlark’s campus-expansion journey focused on wellness and enhancing lifestyle options and amenities. On Meadowlark’s campus there is a nature area at Bayer Pond and a trail system spanning the organization’s 55 acres.

Within the outdoor nature area, residents and families can enjoy a fishing pond, two pondside gazebos, a birding glen, wildflowers, and a variety of terrains throughout the trail system, which also features three bridges.

In July 2019, the courtyard, which is centrally located in the main building, was renovated and is now home to a fire pit, putting green, walking path, covered seating, outdoor dining options, and a bar and grill.

In August 2020, Meadowlark’s restaurant and pub expansion and kitchen renovation was completed. This project began before the COVID-19 pandemic broke out and because of its completion date falling in the middle of heightened precautions, the restaurant opened for in-person dining for the first time on Feb. 8, 2021. Prairie Star Restaurant has expanded its pub and dining space and added event space that can accommodate up to 250 people. The restaurant space is open to residents, families, and Meadowlark Passport members to come dine, drink, and gather.

A new medical office building was completed in December 2021 on Meadowlark’s land located off Tuttle Creek Boulevard next to the Blue Hills Shopping Center. CenterPointe Physicians, PA leases the 7,000 square foot clinic, continuing their community focus of primary care for all ages.

Meadowlark is a not-for-profit retirement community founded in 1980 by a group of local citizens and six Manhattan churches who wanted a better living option for older adults in the area. Today, Meadowlark continues to meet the needs of the community through living&nbsp;&nbsp;accommodations, post-acute care, home health care, outreach programs focused on memory support and Parkinson’s disease, and providing a supportive work environment for team members.

<figure>
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 </figure>MANHATTAN, KAN. – Meadowlark hosted a housewarming event Wednesday, Sept. 27, for its new 24-unit independent living apartment building located on the main campus in Manhattan. The new building is called The Monarch and is located on the southeast corner of Meadowlark Road and Meadowlark Circle.&nbsp;All 24 apartments within the Monarch are sold and occupied. The sales process for the new building began in 2019 and the project was put on hold after the pandemic began in 2020. On March 16, 2022, the crew broke ground on the much-anticipated project.The project was born from a Community Needs Assessment, that determined Manhattan needed and could support more age-and income-appropriate housing. People who areconsidering a move to Meadowlark have indicated they enjoy the lifestyle that living on campus has to offer and would like to see a modern living option with high ceilings, lots of natural light, underbuilding parking, and pet friendly. The now completed Monarch building incorporates all these modern-living options and it is centrally located on Meadowlark’s campus, featuring two towers connected by a common space at the main level.“Retirement living will continue to change,” said Lonnie Baker, CEO. “It is our priority at Meadowlark to continue evolving, ensuring the organization upholds its mission to meet the community needs and be a resource for the region and beyond.”<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/10/1696614523983.jpeg" alt="" />
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 </figure>Baker appreciates the focused and dedicated efforts of Meadowlark’s Sales team during the entire process of designing, selling, and constructing the new building. “Abby Cavender, Doug Fiser, and Jayme Minton led the charge and successfully sold 23 of the 24 units before we even broke ground. They did a wonderful job, and we are proud to have them on our team.”The Monarch building is another step in Meadowlark’s campus-expansion journey focused on wellness and enhancing lifestyle options and amenities. On Meadowlark’s campus there is a nature area at Bayer Pond and a trail system spanning the organization’s 55 acres.Within the outdoor nature area, residents and families can enjoy a fishing pond, two pondside gazebos, a birding glen, wildflowers, and a variety of terrains throughout the trail system, which also features three bridges.In July 2019, the courtyard, which is centrally located in the main building, was renovated and is now home to a fire pit, putting green, walking path, covered seating, outdoor dining options, and a bar and grill.In August 2020, Meadowlark’s restaurant and pub expansion and kitchen renovation was completed. This project began before the COVID-19 pandemic broke out and because of its completion date falling in the middle of heightened precautions, the restaurant opened for in-person dining for the first time on Feb. 8, 2021. Prairie Star Restaurant has expanded its pub and dining space and added event space that can accommodate up to 250 people. The restaurant space is open to residents, families, and Meadowlark Passport members to come dine, drink, and gather.A new medical office building was completed in December 2021 on Meadowlark’s land located off Tuttle Creek Boulevard next to the Blue Hills Shopping Center. CenterPointe Physicians, PA leases the 7,000 square foot clinic, continuing their community focus of primary care for all ages.Meadowlark is a not-for-profit retirement community founded in 1980 by a group of local citizens and six Manhattan churches who wanted a better living option for older adults in the area. Today, Meadowlark continues to meet the needs of the community through living&nbsp;&nbsp;accommodations, post-acute care, home health care, outreach programs focused on memory support and Parkinson’s disease, and providing a supportive work environment for team members.Sarah Duggan - Meadowlark release

Meadowlark hosts housewarming party for new building

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.

Michael Haskins, Probation violation, arrested 10/5

Deidre Wynn, Failure to appear, arrested 10/5

Angel Pagan, Probation violation, arrested 10/5

Michelle Drywater, Driving while license suspended, Possession of marijuana, arrested 10/5

Mandy Coffey, Use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body, arrested 10/5

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/2023/10/1696612228885.jpeg" alt="Cody Dodge, Criminal possession of a weapon by felon, Interference with LEO, Possession of controlled substance, arrested&nbsp; 10/5" />
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 </figure>Bonds have been posted. Photos are unavailable.Michael Haskins, Probation violation, arrested 10/5Deidre Wynn, Failure to appear, arrested 10/5Angel Pagan, Probation violation, arrested 10/5Michelle Drywater, Driving while license suspended, Possession of marijuana, arrested 10/5Mandy Coffey, Use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body, arrested 10/5Recent 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 Oct. 6

Geary USD 475 Board of Education members have voted 7-0 on a resolution declaring their intention to enter into a lease purchase agreement with Piper Sandler Companies for a new early childhood center. At this point the cost estimate is $35 million dollars.

Cash received by the school district from federal impact aid could be used to help reduce the cost of the lease over time down into the neighborhood of $22.5 million.&nbsp;

In the resolution that they were considering the Board talked about locating the early childhood center on district owned property&nbsp; on Eisenhower, but they eventually decided to leave out a specific location pending further discussion.&nbsp;

By Dewey TerrillJC PostGeary USD 475 Board of Education members have voted 7-0 on a resolution declaring their intention to enter into a lease purchase agreement with Piper Sandler Companies for a new early childhood center. At this point the cost estimate is $35 million dollars.Cash received by the school district from federal impact aid could be used to help reduce the cost of the lease over time down into the neighborhood of $22.5 million.&nbsp;In the resolution that they were considering the Board talked about locating the early childhood center on district owned property&nbsp; on Eisenhower, but they eventually decided to leave out a specific location pending further discussion.&nbsp;

BOE approves plan to enter a lease - purchase agreement for an early childhood center

Geary County Food Pantry and Wheels of H.O.P.E. recently announced their partnership to fight hunger.&nbsp;

You can visit gearycountyfoodpantry.org and click "Donate" or "Get involved." Gifts can also be mailed to Geary County Food Pantry at 138 W. 3rd St., Junction City, Kansas 66441. All donations are tax deductible.

The Food Pantry collects and redistributes food to people who are food insecure. It provides 3-4 days worth of food to about 1,560 people per month.&nbsp; Wheels of H.O.P.E. provides food for 187 individuals per month.

Wheels of H.O.P.E.. collaborates with USD 475 to reach the community's most food-insecure school-aged children and their families.

Geary County Food Pantry&nbsp; has purchased land at the corner of 7th and Clay Street to build a future new facility that will enable them to help more people and better serve current clients. Geary County contributed $50,000 toward that project.

Geary County has one of the highest rates of food insecurity in Kansas at 13.3%.

By Dewey TerrillJC PostGeary County Food Pantry and Wheels of H.O.P.E. recently announced their partnership to fight hunger.&nbsp;You can visit gearycountyfoodpantry.org and click "Donate" or "Get involved." Gifts can also be mailed to Geary County Food Pantry at 138 W. 3rd St., Junction City, Kansas 66441. All donations are tax deductible.The Food Pantry collects and redistributes food to people who are food insecure. It provides 3-4 days worth of food to about 1,560 people per month.&nbsp; Wheels of H.O.P.E. provides food for 187 individuals per month.Wheels of H.O.P.E.. collaborates with USD 475 to reach the community's most food-insecure school-aged children and their families.Geary County Food Pantry&nbsp; has purchased land at the corner of 7th and Clay Street to build a future new facility that will enable them to help more people and better serve current clients. Geary County contributed $50,000 toward that project.Geary County has one of the highest rates of food insecurity in Kansas at 13.3%.

Local Partnership formed to fight hunger

USD 475 has announced that a Purple Star Certificate of Recognition was awarded to Eisenhower Elementary, Washington Elementary, Spring Valley Elementary and the Early Childhood Center. They were recognized for demonstrating a major commitment to supporting students and their families connected to the United States military.

USD 475 has announced that a Purple Star Certificate of Recognition was awarded to Eisenhower Elementary, Washington Elementary, Spring Valley Elementary and the Early Childhood Center. They were recognized for demonstrating a major commitment to supporting students and their families connected to the United States military.

Purple Star recognition goes to local schools 

RILEY COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating alleged fraud in Manhattan.

Just after 2:30p.m. Thurday, officers filed a report for fraud in the 1000 block of Westloop Plaza in Manhattan, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report.

Kansas State Bank reported a known male suspect cashed 2 fraudulent checks at the bank in September and October. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $3,000.&nbsp;

RILEY COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating alleged fraud in Manhattan.Just after 2:30p.m. Thurday, officers filed a report for fraud in the 1000 block of Westloop Plaza in Manhattan, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report.Kansas State Bank reported a known male suspect cashed 2 fraudulent checks at the bank in September and October. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $3,000.&nbsp;

RCPD investigating fraudlent checks cashed at bank

RILEY COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas felon on new allegations after an arrest in Riley County.

Just after 4p.m. Thursday, police arrested 43-year-old Desie Chatfield of Hutchinson after being transported to the Riley County Police Department, according to the department activity report. 

Chatfield was arrested on a Riley County District Court warrant for probation violation. The original charge was for unlawful possession of a controlled substance. Chatfield is being held on a of $7,500 bond. 

He has previous convictions for domestic battery, aggravated domestic battery, criminal threat, criminal damage to property and for drugs, according to the Kansas Department of Corrections.

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 </figure>RILEY COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas felon on new allegations after an arrest in Riley County.Just after 4p.m. Thursday, police arrested 43-year-old Desie Chatfield of Hutchinson after being transported to the Riley County Police Department, according to the department activity report. Chatfield was arrested on a Riley County District Court warrant for probation violation. The original charge was for unlawful possession of a controlled substance. Chatfield is being held on a of $7,500 bond. He has previous convictions for domestic battery, aggravated domestic battery, criminal threat, criminal damage to property and for drugs, according to the Kansas Department of Corrections.

Kan. man with a history of crime jailed on new allegations

The <a href="https://www.junctioncityoktoberfest.com/">Junction City Oktoberfest</a> celebration downtown is scheduled today plus all day Saturday and Saturday evening. The hours are 4 p. m. to 11:30 p.m. on today and 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Saturday. There will be craft beer, food, entertainment and live music on North Washington Street between 6th and 10th Street.

Brass Rewind will be back for a third year and will perform from 3:30 - 6 p.m. on Saturday. Tricks of the Light will perform Friday evening at 7 p.m. The Elite Academy of Martial Arts, JC Gymnastics and Clarabel's Dance Studio, the Next Step Dance Studio, and J-Steppers will perform and there will be numerous vendors selling items.

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 </figure>By Dewey TerrillJC PostThe <a href="https://www.junctioncityoktoberfest.com/">Junction City Oktoberfest</a> celebration downtown is scheduled today plus all day Saturday and Saturday evening. The hours are 4 p. m. to 11:30 p.m. on today and 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Saturday. There will be craft beer, food, entertainment and live music on North Washington Street between 6th and 10th Street. Brass Rewind will be back for a third year and will perform from 3:30 - 6 p.m. on Saturday. Tricks of the Light will perform Friday evening at 7 p.m. The Elite Academy of Martial Arts, JC Gymnastics and Clarabel's Dance Studio, the Next Step Dance Studio, and J-Steppers will perform and there will be numerous vendors selling items.

JC Oktoberfest set today and Saturday

RILEY COUNTY —One person was injured in an accident just after 4:30p.m. Thursday in Riley County.

According to the Riley County Police Department activity report, a 2008 Ford Expedition driven by Chance Omli, 22, Manhattan struck a 2013 Hyundai Elantra driven by Travis Peters, 42, Havensville, in the 8200 block of Highway 24.

EMS transported Peters to Via Christi for treatment of his injuries. The RCPD released no additional details.

RILEY COUNTY —One person was injured in an accident just after 4:30p.m. Thursday in Riley County.According to the Riley County Police Department activity report, a 2008 Ford Expedition driven by Chance Omli, 22, Manhattan struck a 2013 Hyundai Elantra driven by Travis Peters, 42, Havensville, in the 8200 block of Highway 24.EMS transported Peters to Via Christi for treatment of his injuries. The RCPD released no additional details.

Kan. man hospitalized after 2-vehicle Riley County crash

A "Coffee Talk" program I've wanted to do for several weeks, an interview with the newest staff member here at 107.9 FM/1420 KJCK and JC Post, recent Kansas State University graduate Anthony Gorges. He talks about his hometown, his college experience, his love for sports broadcasting and the path he took to arrive in Junction City the middle of August this past summer to go to work for us. He currently covers a variety of news and sports events for the radio station and JC Post while also working as the "play-by-play" voice for Junction City High School Blue Jay football.

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 </figure>By Jerry BrecheisenA "Coffee Talk" program I've wanted to do for several weeks, an interview with the newest staff member here at 107.9 FM/1420 KJCK and JC Post, recent Kansas State University graduate Anthony Gorges. He talks about his hometown, his college experience, his love for sports broadcasting and the path he took to arrive in Junction City the middle of August this past summer to go to work for us. He currently covers a variety of news and sports events for the radio station and JC Post while also working as the "play-by-play" voice for Junction City High School Blue Jay football.

🎙: Coffee Talk with Anthony Gorges - 107.9 FM/1420 KJCK News/Sports Broadcaster

John Hagerty is the head coach with the J.C. Pacesetter/Special Olympics. They have about 35 athletes and 13 coaches and meet most Saturdays.

Theda Bentley, one of his athletes, also attended the meeting. They both talked about the sports or the activities they are participating in. The last outing they did was the Topeka Zoo and Gage Park.

J.C. pacesetter is a local Special Olympics team serving Junction City and Fort Riley. The program is for individuals with intellectual disabilities to compete in different sports and social events. Activities include sports, fitness, and social events.

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 </figure>JC Pacesetter releaseJohn Hagerty is the head coach with the J.C. Pacesetter/Special Olympics. They have about 35 athletes and 13 coaches and meet most Saturdays.Theda Bentley, one of his athletes, also attended the meeting. They both talked about the sports or the activities they are participating in. The last outing they did was the Topeka Zoo and Gage Park.J.C. pacesetter is a local Special Olympics team serving Junction City and Fort Riley. The program is for individuals with intellectual disabilities to compete in different sports and social events. Activities include sports, fitness, and social events.

The Pilot Club of Junction City have John Hagerty as a guest speaker 

MANHATTAN — "American Idol” icons Ruben Studdard and Clay Aiken are set to entertain audiences as part of the McCain Performance Series at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 22, in Kansas State University's McCain Auditorium.

Ruben and Clay are reuniting twenty years after captivating audiences during their historic run on the second season of Fox's "American Idol" in 2003.&nbsp;"Twenty" – The Tour highlights the music that made Studdard and Aiken show favorites and household names. From Aiken's iconic rendition of "Bridge Over Troubled Water" to Studdard's soulful single "Sorry," these stars perform an evening of music and memories spanning two decades.

Tickets are available online at&nbsp;<a href="https://mccain.k-state.edu/" target="_blank">mccain.k-state.edu</a>&nbsp;or at the ticket office in the McCain lobby from noon to 4 p.m. Wednesdays through Fridays. Tickets are also available by phone at 785-532-6428 during the same hours. Kids 17 and younger get 50% off the general price of admission for this show.

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 </figure>MANHATTAN — "American Idol” icons Ruben Studdard and Clay Aiken are set to entertain audiences as part of the McCain Performance Series at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 22, in Kansas State University's McCain Auditorium.Ruben and Clay are reuniting twenty years after captivating audiences during their historic run on the second season of Fox's "American Idol" in 2003.&nbsp;"Twenty" – The Tour highlights the music that made Studdard and Aiken show favorites and household names. From Aiken's iconic rendition of "Bridge Over Troubled Water" to Studdard's soulful single "Sorry," these stars perform an evening of music and memories spanning two decades.Tickets are available online at&nbsp;<a href="https://mccain.k-state.edu/" target="_blank">mccain.k-state.edu</a>&nbsp;or at the ticket office in the McCain lobby from noon to 4 p.m. Wednesdays through Fridays. Tickets are also available by phone at 785-532-6428 during the same hours. Kids 17 and younger get 50% off the general price of admission for this show.

K-State's McCain Performance Series features two 'American Idol' icons 

By PAT MELGARES KSRE&nbsp;

Barry Flinchbaugh, a beloved figure during a 49-year career in agricultural policy at Kansas State University and in national farm politics, was inducted posthumously into the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.aghalloffame.com/">National Agriculture Hall of Fame</a>&nbsp;on Oct. 5.

Flinchbaugh, who passed away in November 2020, was represented by his wife, Cathy, during ceremonies held in Bonner Springs, Kansas.

Flinchbaugh was well known as one of the country’s leading experts on agricultural policy and agricultural economics. For more than four decades, he was a top advisor to politicians of both major political parties, including Secretaries of Agriculture, chairs of the House and Senate Agriculture committees, and numerous senators and state governors.

He was involved to some degree in every U.S. Farm Bill written since 1968 and served on many national boards, advisory groups and task forces, providing input on domestic food and agricultural policy.

“When it comes to agricultural policy in Kansas, the United States and internationally, say one word -- Flinchbaugh -- and anyone who has been involved in any way with or studied agricultural policy in the last half century knows exactly who you are talking about," said Mike Seyfert, a former Flinchbaugh student who is currently the president and Chief Executive Officer of the National Grain and Feed Association.

"Barry was not political with a capital 'P', but his fingerprints were on virtually every piece of major agricultural legislationfor a 50-year period."

Kansas Secretary of Agriculture Mike Beam called Flinchbaugh "a continuous student of the current financial status of the American farmer."

"He was a shining example of being non-partisan and fact-based when reacting to agricultural policy concepts. His authority on agricultural issues made him a trusted advisor to many people in the policy arena."

Flinchbaugh served as chair of the Commission on 21st Century Production Agriculture, which was authorized in the 1996 Federal Activities Inventory Reform (FAIR) Act, also known as the Freedom to Farm Act.

"There were leaders who loved Barry and there were some who he made mad as hell," Seyfert remembers. "But they all agreed that he was one of the brightest minds he ever met."

Since coming to Kansas State University in 1971, Flinchbaugh taught a 400-level course in agricultural policy and served as an agricultural economist for extension. He taught more than 5,000 students, and his former students include governors, members of the house and senate, staff for agricultural trade organizations, lobbyists, professors, deans, county commissioners and school board members.

He is remembered for his impactful storytelling style and his tremendous commitment to his students and those he served throughout the state. Until his death in 2020, Flinchbaugh received approximately 100 speaking invitations a year and authored 100-plus publications, including an agricultural policy textbook.

"He was one of a kind; there will never be another Barry Flinchbaugh," said Ernie Minton, the Eldon Gideon Dean of K-State's College of Agriculture. "I don't believe any incoming faculty member would be able to pull off what Barry pulled off so expertly for so many years."

Flinchbaugh was inducted into this year’s National Agriculture Hall of Fame class alongside fellow Kansan Junius Groves, who was born into slavery but built a successful farm and other other businesses near Edwardsville, Kansas in the early 1900s; and Fabiola Cabeza de Baca, a Spanish-speaking pioneer in agriculture and the cooperative extension service in New Mexico prior to her death in 1991.

Cathy Flinchbaugh said her late husband "would just love" being recognized by the Hall of Fame.

"He was so involved with agriculture that this would be the highlight of his career," she said.

The National Agricultural Center and Hall of Fame was chartered by the U.S. Congress in 1960 to serve as the national agricultural museum and memorial to farming leaders. Its mission is to provide education on the historical and present value of American agriculture, and to honor leadership in agribusiness and academia.

The museum is open April through October from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. More information&nbsp;<a href="https://www.aghalloffame.com/">is available online</a>, or by sending email to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:info@AgHallofFame.com">info@AgHallofFame.com</a>.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/10/1696596135567.jpeg" alt="&nbsp; Barry Flinchbaugh, a beloved figure during a 49-year career in agricultural policy at Kansas State University and in national farm politics, was inducted posthumously into the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.aghalloffame.com/">National Agriculture Hall of Fame</a>&nbsp;on Oct. 5. Image Courtesy KSRE&nbsp;&nbsp;" />
 <figcaption>&nbsp; Barry Flinchbaugh, a beloved figure during a 49-year career in agricultural policy at Kansas State University and in national farm politics, was inducted posthumously into the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.aghalloffame.com/">National Agriculture Hall of Fame</a>&nbsp;on Oct. 5. Image Courtesy KSRE&nbsp;&nbsp;</figcaption>
 </figure>By PAT MELGARES KSRE&nbsp;Barry Flinchbaugh, a beloved figure during a 49-year career in agricultural policy at Kansas State University and in national farm politics, was inducted posthumously into the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.aghalloffame.com/">National Agriculture Hall of Fame</a>&nbsp;on Oct. 5.Flinchbaugh, who passed away in November 2020, was represented by his wife, Cathy, during ceremonies held in Bonner Springs, Kansas.Flinchbaugh was well known as one of the country’s leading experts on agricultural policy and agricultural economics. For more than four decades, he was a top advisor to politicians of both major political parties, including Secretaries of Agriculture, chairs of the House and Senate Agriculture committees, and numerous senators and state governors.He was involved to some degree in every U.S. Farm Bill written since 1968 and served on many national boards, advisory groups and task forces, providing input on domestic food and agricultural policy.“When it comes to agricultural policy in Kansas, the United States and internationally, say one word -- Flinchbaugh -- and anyone who has been involved in any way with or studied agricultural policy in the last half century knows exactly who you are talking about," said Mike Seyfert, a former Flinchbaugh student who is currently the president and Chief Executive Officer of the National Grain and Feed Association."Barry was not political with a capital 'P', but his fingerprints were on virtually every piece of major agricultural legislationfor a 50-year period."Kansas Secretary of Agriculture Mike Beam called Flinchbaugh "a continuous student of the current financial status of the American farmer.""He was a shining example of being non-partisan and fact-based when reacting to agricultural policy concepts. His authority on agricultural issues made him a trusted advisor to many people in the policy arena."Flinchbaugh served as chair of the Commission on 21st Century Production Agriculture, which was authorized in the 1996 Federal Activities Inventory Reform (FAIR) Act, also known as the Freedom to Farm Act."There were leaders who loved Barry and there were some who he made mad as hell," Seyfert remembers. "But they all agreed that he was one of the brightest minds he ever met."Since coming to Kansas State University in 1971, Flinchbaugh taught a 400-level course in agricultural policy and served as an agricultural economist for extension. He taught more than 5,000 students, and his former students include governors, members of the house and senate, staff for agricultural trade organizations, lobbyists, professors, deans, county commissioners and school board members.He is remembered for his impactful storytelling style and his tremendous commitment to his students and those he served throughout the state. Until his death in 2020, Flinchbaugh received approximately 100 speaking invitations a year and authored 100-plus publications, including an agricultural policy textbook."He was one of a kind; there will never be another Barry Flinchbaugh," said Ernie Minton, the Eldon Gideon Dean of K-State's College of Agriculture. "I don't believe any incoming faculty member would be able to pull off what Barry pulled off so expertly for so many years."Flinchbaugh was inducted into this year’s National Agriculture Hall of Fame class alongside fellow Kansan Junius Groves, who was born into slavery but built a successful farm and other other businesses near Edwardsville, Kansas in the early 1900s; and Fabiola Cabeza de Baca, a Spanish-speaking pioneer in agriculture and the cooperative extension service in New Mexico prior to her death in 1991.Cathy Flinchbaugh said her late husband "would just love" being recognized by the Hall of Fame."He was so involved with agriculture that this would be the highlight of his career," she said.The National Agricultural Center and Hall of Fame was chartered by the U.S. Congress in 1960 to serve as the national agricultural museum and memorial to farming leaders. Its mission is to provide education on the historical and present value of American agriculture, and to honor leadership in agribusiness and academia.The museum is open April through October from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. More information&nbsp;<a href="https://www.aghalloffame.com/">is available online</a>, or by sending email to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:info@AgHallofFame.com">info@AgHallofFame.com</a>.

Beloved K-State professor Flinchbaugh honored posthumously 

MANHATTAN — The United States Economic Development Administration has selected Kansas State University's&nbsp;<a href="https://www.k-state.edu/tdi/">Technology Development Institute</a>&nbsp;for continued participation in the nationwide&nbsp;<a href="https://www.eda.gov/funding/programs/university-centers">University Center</a>&nbsp;program.As a designated University Center since 2004, the Technology Development Institute, or TDI, in the&nbsp;<a href="https://engg.k-state.edu/">Carl R. Ice College of Engineering</a>&nbsp;will continue to engage in a wide range of technology-based economic development activities across the region with partners to provide a positive economic impact for the state of Kansas."We are extremely pleased that the Economic Development Administration and the Kauffman Foundation have chosen to support our efforts to become increasingly engaged with organizations across the region to provide new levels of statewide connectivity and technology-based business development services," said Jeff Tucker, executive director of the Technology Development Institute.The $2 million University Center initiative is a five-year project sponsored by the Economic Development Administration, or EDA, with matching funds provided by the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation. The continuation of this designation enables TDI to expand its business and technical assistance service offerings and introduce new initiatives intended to support community and business growth across the region."K-State serves rural Kansas through a number of its initiatives, including the Technology Development Institute, which receives funding from the EDA to help provide practical assistance to regional businesses and organizations," said U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran, Kansas. "In recognition of the great work already being done at the university, EDA has again chosen K-State as an EDA-designated university center to continue supporting the local economy and driving innovation and development."As part of the new initiatives, TDI will collaborate with Network Kansas to provide technical advising assistance to its 69&nbsp;<a href="https://ecommpartnership.com/what-is-an-e-community/">E-Communities</a>&nbsp;across the state and focus on other regional initiatives, such as providing technical and business development support to the manufacturing scale-up&nbsp;<a href="https://www.growhays.com/microfactory/">Microfactory</a>&nbsp;being developed by Grow Hays."As technology continues to evolve and prototyping processes improve, we find our organization taking a leading role in assisting companies and entrepreneurs in the front-end development of new products and technologies," Tucker said. "We believe that having an experienced staff of business and engineering professionals can significantly reduce the cost and time required to develop new technologies."In addition to continuing to provide business and engineering assistance to individual businesses to help drive economic impact, TDI will also provide technology-based economic development strategy planning to regional development organizations throughout Kansas. It will extend the business and technical planning resources of the Iowa Tribe of Kansas and Nebraska for planning future strategic projects.The continuation of this University Center also serves to support the goals of the K-State 105 initiative, Kansas State University's answer to the call for a comprehensive economic growth and advancement solution for Kansas. The initiative leverages the statewide K-State Research and Extension network to deliver the full breadth of the university's collective knowledge and solution-driven innovation to every Kansan, right where they live and work. Additionally, K-State 105 forges the connections and partnerships that create access to additional expertise within other state institutions and agencies, nonprofits and corporations — all part of an effort to build additional capacities and strengths in each of the 105 counties in the state."I am excited to be working with TDI as part of the K-State 105 program and greatly value the resources and connectedness that this EDA University Center program will provide us to help reach the goal of bringing K-State services and expertise to every part of the state," said Jessica Gnad, director of K-State 105.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/10/1696595076866.png" alt="The Technology Development Institute at K-State has once again been recognized by the U.S. Economic Development Administration as a University Center, a designation it has held since 2004" />
 <figcaption>The Technology Development Institute at K-State has once again been recognized by the U.S. Economic Development Administration as a University Center, a designation it has held since 2004</figcaption>
 </figure>By&nbsp;Bret LanzMANHATTAN — The United States Economic Development Administration has selected Kansas State University's&nbsp;<a href="https://www.k-state.edu/tdi/">Technology Development Institute</a>&nbsp;for continued participation in the nationwide&nbsp;<a href="https://www.eda.gov/funding/programs/university-centers">University Center</a>&nbsp;program.As a designated University Center since 2004, the Technology Development Institute, or TDI, in the&nbsp;<a href="https://engg.k-state.edu/">Carl R. Ice College of Engineering</a>&nbsp;will continue to engage in a wide range of technology-based economic development activities across the region with partners to provide a positive economic impact for the state of Kansas."We are extremely pleased that the Economic Development Administration and the Kauffman Foundation have chosen to support our efforts to become increasingly engaged with organizations across the region to provide new levels of statewide connectivity and technology-based business development services," said Jeff Tucker, executive director of the Technology Development Institute.The $2 million University Center initiative is a five-year project sponsored by the Economic Development Administration, or EDA, with matching funds provided by the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation. The continuation of this designation enables TDI to expand its business and technical assistance service offerings and introduce new initiatives intended to support community and business growth across the region."K-State serves rural Kansas through a number of its initiatives, including the Technology Development Institute, which receives funding from the EDA to help provide practical assistance to regional businesses and organizations," said U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran, Kansas. "In recognition of the great work already being done at the university, EDA has again chosen K-State as an EDA-designated university center to continue supporting the local economy and driving innovation and development."As part of the new initiatives, TDI will collaborate with Network Kansas to provide technical advising assistance to its 69&nbsp;<a href="https://ecommpartnership.com/what-is-an-e-community/">E-Communities</a>&nbsp;across the state and focus on other regional initiatives, such as providing technical and business development support to the manufacturing scale-up&nbsp;<a href="https://www.growhays.com/microfactory/">Microfactory</a>&nbsp;being developed by Grow Hays."As technology continues to evolve and prototyping processes improve, we find our organization taking a leading role in assisting companies and entrepreneurs in the front-end development of new products and technologies," Tucker said. "We believe that having an experienced staff of business and engineering professionals can significantly reduce the cost and time required to develop new technologies."In addition to continuing to provide business and engineering assistance to individual businesses to help drive economic impact, TDI will also provide technology-based economic development strategy planning to regional development organizations throughout Kansas. It will extend the business and technical planning resources of the Iowa Tribe of Kansas and Nebraska for planning future strategic projects.The continuation of this University Center also serves to support the goals of the K-State 105 initiative, Kansas State University's answer to the call for a comprehensive economic growth and advancement solution for Kansas. The initiative leverages the statewide K-State Research and Extension network to deliver the full breadth of the university's collective knowledge and solution-driven innovation to every Kansan, right where they live and work. Additionally, K-State 105 forges the connections and partnerships that create access to additional expertise within other state institutions and agencies, nonprofits and corporations — all part of an effort to build additional capacities and strengths in each of the 105 counties in the state."I am excited to be working with TDI as part of the K-State 105 program and greatly value the resources and connectedness that this EDA University Center program will provide us to help reach the goal of bringing K-State services and expertise to every part of the state," said Jessica Gnad, director of K-State 105.

U.S. Economic Development Admin. selects KSU's Tech Development Institute 

The rivalry game between the Junction City Blue Jays and the Manhattan Indians is set for Friday night at Bishop Stadium in Manhattan.&nbsp;

Junction City is 3-2 heading into the matchup, with Manhattan's record being 4-1. Both teams have been defeated by Washburn Rural this season, with Junction City losing to the Junior Blues last week by a score of 28-7, and Manhattan lost to Rural two weeks ago by a score of 35-28.&nbsp;

Manhattan brings a high-powered offense into the game, led by quarterback Carter Aslin who has thrown for 611 yards on the year and also rushed the football for nearly 700 yards and eight touchdowns. Aslin and the Indian's offense will go up against a strong Blue Jay defense led by Michael Boganowski. Junction City has only given up two touchdowns in the past three games. (Last Friday, Washburn Rural had two special teams scores and a defensive score to go along with one offensive score.)

Manhattan has won the past two meetings, with Junction City picking up their last win in the rivalry in the 2020 season.&nbsp;

The matchup between the Blue Jays and the Indians is a matchup that dates back to 1913 (and potentially earlier than that) according to Kansas High School Football History's website.&nbsp;

You can hear the game on 107.9 FM/1420 KJCK. The pregame broadcast starts at 6:30, with kickoff at 7:00. You can also watch the livestream of the game on both JC Post and Little Apple Post.

By Anthony GorgesJC PostThe rivalry game between the Junction City Blue Jays and the Manhattan Indians is set for Friday night at Bishop Stadium in Manhattan.&nbsp;Junction City is 3-2 heading into the matchup, with Manhattan's record being 4-1. Both teams have been defeated by Washburn Rural this season, with Junction City losing to the Junior Blues last week by a score of 28-7, and Manhattan lost to Rural two weeks ago by a score of 35-28.&nbsp;Manhattan brings a high-powered offense into the game, led by quarterback Carter Aslin who has thrown for 611 yards on the year and also rushed the football for nearly 700 yards and eight touchdowns. Aslin and the Indian's offense will go up against a strong Blue Jay defense led by Michael Boganowski. Junction City has only given up two touchdowns in the past three games. (Last Friday, Washburn Rural had two special teams scores and a defensive score to go along with one offensive score.)Manhattan has won the past two meetings, with Junction City picking up their last win in the rivalry in the 2020 season.&nbsp;The matchup between the Blue Jays and the Indians is a matchup that dates back to 1913 (and potentially earlier than that) according to Kansas High School Football History's website.&nbsp;You can hear the game on 107.9 FM/1420 KJCK. The pregame broadcast starts at 6:30, with kickoff at 7:00. You can also watch the livestream of the game on both JC Post and Little Apple Post.