Numerous construction projects are under way in Junction City, but we checked on two of note in the Public Works section of the city manager's 515 report this week.

KDOT held a Utility Coordination Meeting on July 19 to determine the status of all Utilities, who was in conflict and the timelines on relocation. King Construction waiting on UPPR for demo plan to be approved. Work is also waiting on Evergy, Lumen and AT&amp;T to relocate their utilities.

Closure of the bridge could be sometime in August depending on UPPR and the Utilities being moved.

On the K-18 roundabout on the west side of the city the Karns Dr. intersection has already opened on the south side. Work is getting closer to completion on the Blue Jay Way intersection on the north side.&nbsp;

The roundabout is open for traffic and the Middle School traffic will be able to use Karns Dr. Unfortunately Blue Jay Way from the roundabout is still closed due to a traffic sign needing to be installed. Blue Jay Way should be open to traffic by Monday August 22nd.

Pavement markings and pedesrtrian markings have been completed. The street lights on the roundabout are now working.

Numerous construction projects are under way in Junction City, but we checked on two of note in the Public Works section of the city manager's 515 report this week.6th St. Bridge Project:KDOT held a Utility Coordination Meeting on July 19 to determine the status of all Utilities, who was in conflict and the timelines on relocation. King Construction waiting on UPPR for demo plan to be approved. Work is also waiting on Evergy, Lumen and AT&amp;T to relocate their utilities.Closure of the bridge could be sometime in August depending on UPPR and the Utilities being moved.K-18 &amp; Karns Roundabout:On the K-18 roundabout on the west side of the city the Karns Dr. intersection has already opened on the south side. Work is getting closer to completion on the Blue Jay Way intersection on the north side.&nbsp;The roundabout is open for traffic and the Middle School traffic will be able to use Karns Dr. Unfortunately Blue Jay Way from the roundabout is still closed due to a traffic sign needing to be installed. Blue Jay Way should be open to traffic by Monday August 22nd.Pavement markings and pedesrtrian markings have been completed. The street lights on the roundabout are now working.

Junction City Public Works provides an update on key construction projects

MANHATTAN, KAN. –&nbsp;Shortly before 10:30 a.m. Friday,&nbsp; police arrested Tristian Gooden Heit, 27, of Manhattan on multiple sex crime charges after sexually explicit pictures of a juvenile were found on his phone, according to a media release from the Riley County Police Department.

Gooden Heit is being held on requested charged with 15 counts of sexual exploitation of a child younger than 18, and one count each of unlawful computer acts and interference with law enforcement.

Gooden Heit remains confined in the Riley County Jail in lieu of bond.

MANHATTAN, KAN. –&nbsp;Shortly before 10:30 a.m. Friday,&nbsp; police arrested Tristian Gooden Heit, 27, of Manhattan on multiple sex crime charges after sexually explicit pictures of a juvenile were found on his phone, according to a media release from the Riley County Police Department.Gooden Heit is being held on requested charged with 15 counts of sexual exploitation of a child younger than 18, and one count each of unlawful computer acts and interference with law enforcement.Gooden Heit remains confined in the Riley County Jail in lieu of bond.

Manhattan man jailed after explicit photos of kids found on his phone

There will be plenty to do this Saturday in Geary County.

--JCHS football has an open public scrimmage from 9 - 11 a.m. at the Blue Jay Stadium.

--The Geary County CVB's Float Your Boat will be at Milford State Park's South Boat Ramp with activities from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.&nbsp; Cardboard boats held together with duc tape are prepared by those entering the boat races in multiple categories. There will be prizes for the winners. There will be a Safety Fair from 10 a.m. until about noon, with the judging of the boats at 11:30 and the races starting at noon.

--There will be a Christmas Social at the C. L. Hoover Opera House on Saturday from 6-8 p.m. to raise money for holiday lights for the downtown. Admission will be $30 per person or $50 per couple&nbsp; for the adult-only evening. The Junction City Main Street event is being sponsored by D.E.L. Motors.&nbsp;

-- There will be a Bow Slinger 3-D Archery tournament at the Outdoor Adventure Park at Fort Riley on Saturday. In conjunction with the tournament. the 1st Infantry Division and Fort Riley will hold a Meet Your Army event, open to the public from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.&nbsp;

--Archaeology and Artifacts: Cookie Excavation will be presented by the Geary County Historical Society during STEAM Saturday. The event is scheduled this Saturday from 1-3:30 p.m. at the Historical Museum. Admission will be free.

--The 2022 Junction City Brigade 4-person golf scramble is scheduled Saturday at Rolling Meadows Golf Course. Check-in begins at 8 a.m. and there will be a shotgun start at 9 a.m. This is a fundraiser for the Brigade baseball program.

By Dewey TerrillJC PostThere will be plenty to do this Saturday in Geary County.--JCHS football has an open public scrimmage from 9 - 11 a.m. at the Blue Jay Stadium.--The Geary County CVB's Float Your Boat will be at Milford State Park's South Boat Ramp with activities from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.&nbsp; Cardboard boats held together with duc tape are prepared by those entering the boat races in multiple categories. There will be prizes for the winners. There will be a Safety Fair from 10 a.m. until about noon, with the judging of the boats at 11:30 and the races starting at noon.--There will be a Christmas Social at the C. L. Hoover Opera House on Saturday from 6-8 p.m. to raise money for holiday lights for the downtown. Admission will be $30 per person or $50 per couple&nbsp; for the adult-only evening. The Junction City Main Street event is being sponsored by D.E.L. Motors.&nbsp;-- There will be a Bow Slinger 3-D Archery tournament at the Outdoor Adventure Park at Fort Riley on Saturday. In conjunction with the tournament. the 1st Infantry Division and Fort Riley will hold a Meet Your Army event, open to the public from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.&nbsp;--Archaeology and Artifacts: Cookie Excavation will be presented by the Geary County Historical Society during STEAM Saturday. The event is scheduled this Saturday from 1-3:30 p.m. at the Historical Museum. Admission will be free.--The 2022 Junction City Brigade 4-person golf scramble is scheduled Saturday at Rolling Meadows Golf Course. Check-in begins at 8 a.m. and there will be a shotgun start at 9 a.m. This is a fundraiser for the Brigade baseball program.

Busy Saturday is planned in Geary County 

Geary County 4-H'ers planning to send exhibits to the state fair need to have them to the Extension Office by Tuesday, Sept. 6 at 5 p.m. If it is a food or produce item you can deliver it from 7 - 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 7.

News notes contained in the Geary County 4-H newsletter include:

--A requirement for each club to select two youth and two adults as 4-H Council representatives. The next council meeting will be Oct. 3 at 7 p.m. at the 4-H Senior Citizens Center.

--The Achievement Celebration is scheduled the evening of Saturday, Nov. 5th. Photos are needed for a slide show showcasing the 4-H year at the Achievement Celebration.

--Noticing declining enrollment in the sheep project, a local sheep breeder has reached out to offer to donate a lamb to a limited number of new sheep project members. Those selected for the first-come, first serve will be required to buy a second lamb at a discount and will need to provide their own location for housing the lambs and feeding them. Contact the Extension Office by Dec. 1 if you are interested.

--County-wide project leaders are needed. You can volunteer your time for this effort by calling the Extension Office on or before Oct. 3rd.

By Dewey TerrillJC PostGeary County 4-H'ers planning to send exhibits to the state fair need to have them to the Extension Office by Tuesday, Sept. 6 at 5 p.m. If it is a food or produce item you can deliver it from 7 - 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 7.News notes contained in the Geary County 4-H newsletter include:--A requirement for each club to select two youth and two adults as 4-H Council representatives. The next council meeting will be Oct. 3 at 7 p.m. at the 4-H Senior Citizens Center.--The Achievement Celebration is scheduled the evening of Saturday, Nov. 5th. Photos are needed for a slide show showcasing the 4-H year at the Achievement Celebration.--National 4-H Week will be Oct. 2-8.--Noticing declining enrollment in the sheep project, a local sheep breeder has reached out to offer to donate a lamb to a limited number of new sheep project members. Those selected for the first-come, first serve will be required to buy a second lamb at a discount and will need to provide their own location for housing the lambs and feeding them. Contact the Extension Office by Dec. 1 if you are interested.--County-wide project leaders are needed. You can volunteer your time for this effort by calling the Extension Office on or before Oct. 3rd.

Geary County 4-H outlines activities and deadlines

By TIM CARPENTER <a href="https://kansasreflector.com/2022/08/18/kansas-state-president-quickly-plowing-new-ground-to-raise-75-million-in-private-donations/">Kansas Reflector</a>

MANHATTAN — Kansas State 
University president Richard Linton said Thursday success of a campaign 
to raise $75 million in less than one year could transform agriculture 
education at the land-grant institution by modernizing grain, food, 
animal and agronomy research and innovation.

He said the university received a $25 million grant from the Kansas 
Legislature and embarked on an effort to raise $75 million in private 
gifts to qualify for a supplemental 3:1 match from the state, or another
 $25 million. The cash would be used to overhaul the College of 
Agriculture’s presence on campus by renovating two buildings and adding 
another.

The deadline for securing and certifying the $75 million in contributions is March 2023.

“Our challenge is that we’ve got to make this happen,” said Linton, 
who officially started his job at Kansas State in February. “We’re 
working hard. It’s time for agriculture.”

Linton urged 400 participants at the Kansas Governor’s Summit on 
Agricultural Growth to support the campaign by advocating for Kansas 
State and, potentially, by making donations to the special fund. A 
comparable campaign at North Carolina State University, where he 
previously worked, gained traction by collaborating 44 commodity groups 
in that state.

He said Kansas agriculture faced significant business obstacles that 
included the dwindling underground Ogallala aquifer, volatile climate 
conditions and inflation in the cost of fertilizer, equipment, seed, 
fuel and other inputs.

Challenges at Kansas State centered on the 21% student enrollment 
decline — about 4,000 students — in the past eight years, Linton said. 
That lost revenue hurt the university’s budget, weakened opportunity to 
improve faculty and staff compensation and delayed improvements in 
campus facilities, he said.

Linton said Kansas State had placed renewed emphasis on raising more 
money for student scholarships. He said KSU would advance a proposal to 
charge out-of-state students with 3.9 or higher school grade-point 
averages the lower in-state tuition rate. That program would offer a 
discount to nonresident students with 3.25 or higher GPAs.

In addition, he said, Kansas State would more directly engage Kansas 
communities at town halls and through other means to explain the 
university’s place in their lives and explore how the university might 
be more directly beneficial to Kansans. The expected the approach would 
lead to enrollment of 500 to 1,000 more students in fall 2023, he said.

Gov. Laura Kelly, who is seeking reelection against Republican 
nominee Derek Schmidt, said agriculture contributed nearly $70 billion 
to the Kansas economy and fueled nearly 240,000 jobs in 2021. She said 
Kansas exported a record $5.35 billion of agricultural goods in the past
 year.

“The Kansas ag industry is the life blood of this 
state,” Kelly said. “Given we saw record-breaking agricultural exports 
last year, I’ve never been more confident in the agriculture community’s
 ability to lead our state toward continued success.”

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/8/1660916666095.png" alt="Kansas State University president Richard Linton said during the governor’s agriculture conference in Manhattan the land-grant university was working to raise $75 million in private donations by March to qualify for a $25 million grant from the state. It’s part of a $125 million plan to improve facilities to spark development of agriculture research and innovation centers. (Tim Carpenter/Kansas Reflector)" />
 <figcaption>Kansas State University president Richard Linton said during the governor’s agriculture conference in Manhattan the land-grant university was working to raise $75 million in private donations by March to qualify for a $25 million grant from the state. It’s part of a $125 million plan to improve facilities to spark development of agriculture research and innovation centers. (Tim Carpenter/Kansas Reflector)</figcaption>
 </figure>By TIM CARPENTER <a href="https://kansasreflector.com/2022/08/18/kansas-state-president-quickly-plowing-new-ground-to-raise-75-million-in-private-donations/">Kansas Reflector</a>MANHATTAN — Kansas State 
University president Richard Linton said Thursday success of a campaign 
to raise $75 million in less than one year could transform agriculture 
education at the land-grant institution by modernizing grain, food, 
animal and agronomy research and innovation.He said the university received a $25 million grant from the Kansas 
Legislature and embarked on an effort to raise $75 million in private 
gifts to qualify for a supplemental 3:1 match from the state, or another
 $25 million. The cash would be used to overhaul the College of 
Agriculture’s presence on campus by renovating two buildings and adding 
another.The deadline for securing and certifying the $75 million in contributions is March 2023.“Our challenge is that we’ve got to make this happen,” said Linton, 
who officially started his job at Kansas State in February. “We’re 
working hard. It’s time for agriculture.”Linton urged 400 participants at the Kansas Governor’s Summit on 
Agricultural Growth to support the campaign by advocating for Kansas 
State and, potentially, by making donations to the special fund. A 
comparable campaign at North Carolina State University, where he 
previously worked, gained traction by collaborating 44 commodity groups 
in that state.He said Kansas agriculture faced significant business obstacles that 
included the dwindling underground Ogallala aquifer, volatile climate 
conditions and inflation in the cost of fertilizer, equipment, seed, 
fuel and other inputs.Challenges at Kansas State centered on the 21% student enrollment 
decline — about 4,000 students — in the past eight years, Linton said. 
That lost revenue hurt the university’s budget, weakened opportunity to 
improve faculty and staff compensation and delayed improvements in 
campus facilities, he said.Linton said Kansas State had placed renewed emphasis on raising more 
money for student scholarships. He said KSU would advance a proposal to 
charge out-of-state students with 3.9 or higher school grade-point 
averages the lower in-state tuition rate. That program would offer a 
discount to nonresident students with 3.25 or higher GPAs.In addition, he said, Kansas State would more directly engage Kansas 
communities at town halls and through other means to explain the 
university’s place in their lives and explore how the university might 
be more directly beneficial to Kansans. The expected the approach would 
lead to enrollment of 500 to 1,000 more students in fall 2023, he said.Gov. Laura Kelly, who is seeking reelection against Republican 
nominee Derek Schmidt, said agriculture contributed nearly $70 billion 
to the Kansas economy and fueled nearly 240,000 jobs in 2021. She said 
Kansas exported a record $5.35 billion of agricultural goods in the past
 year.“The Kansas ag industry is the life blood of this 
state,” Kelly said. “Given we saw record-breaking agricultural exports 
last year, I’ve never been more confident in the agriculture community’s
 ability to lead our state toward continued success.”

K-State president plows new ground to raise $75M in donations

RILEY COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating&nbsp; three suspects on multiple charges after a drug bust in Manhattan.

Just before 9a.m. Thursday, officers conducted a search warrant in the 1300 block of Colorado Street in Manhattan that led to three arrests and the recovery of a significant amount of meth, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report.

Antwine Berry, 60, of Manhattan was arrested on requested charges of distribution of meth within 1,000 feet of a school and possession of meth. Berry was issued a total bond of $35,000 and is no longer in&nbsp;

 DeShawn Gosha, 25, of Manhattan was arrested on a Grandview Plaza warrant for failure to appear that held a $500 bond.

 Kristanna Hill, 23, of Louisville, Kan. was arrested for possession of meth and a Riley County District Court warrant for probation violation. Hill remains confined in the Riley County Jail on a total bond of $8,000.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/8/1660920269689.png" alt="Gosha-photo Geary County" />
 <figcaption>Gosha-photo Geary County</figcaption>
 </figure>RILEY COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating&nbsp; three suspects on multiple charges after a drug bust in Manhattan.Just before 9a.m. Thursday, officers conducted a search warrant in the 1300 block of Colorado Street in Manhattan that led to three arrests and the recovery of a significant amount of meth, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report.Antwine Berry, 60, of Manhattan was arrested on requested charges of distribution of meth within 1,000 feet of a school and possession of meth. Berry was issued a total bond of $35,000 and is no longer in&nbsp; DeShawn Gosha, 25, of Manhattan was arrested on a Grandview Plaza warrant for failure to appear that held a $500 bond. Kristanna Hill, 23, of Louisville, Kan. was arrested for possession of meth and a Riley County District Court warrant for probation violation. Hill remains confined in the Riley County Jail on a total bond of $8,000.

Search warrant drug bust led to arrest of 3 in Manhattan

Approximately three dozen archers from across the region will compete in the fourth annual Bow Slinger 3-D Archery tournament at the Outdoor Adventure Park at Fort Riley on Saturday. In conjunction with the tournament. the 1st Infantry Division and Fort Riley will hold a Meet Your Army event, open to the public from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. It will include static displays of military equipment, a military working dog demonstration, a bus tour of Fort Riley, a free Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks archery clinic and video games.

The Meet Your Army event is free. The Bow Slinger archery tournament requires a registration fee.&nbsp;

The&nbsp;Bow&nbsp;Slinger&nbsp;archery tournament requires a registration fee and registration is available online at&nbsp;<a href="https://riley.armymwr.com/" target="_blank">https://riley.armymwr.com</a>. Both events are open to the public.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Approximately three dozen archers from across the region will compete in the fourth annual Bow Slinger 3-D Archery tournament at the Outdoor Adventure Park at Fort Riley on Saturday. In conjunction with the tournament. the 1st Infantry Division and Fort Riley will hold a Meet Your Army event, open to the public from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. It will include static displays of military equipment, a military working dog demonstration, a bus tour of Fort Riley, a free Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks archery clinic and video games.The Meet Your Army event is free. The Bow Slinger archery tournament requires a registration fee.&nbsp;

The&nbsp;Bow&nbsp;Slinger&nbsp;archery tournament requires a registration fee and registration is available online at&nbsp;<a href="https://riley.armymwr.com/" target="_blank">https://riley.armymwr.com</a>. Both events are open to the public.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Fort Riley will host a Bow Slinger Tournament and Meet Your Army event

MANHATTAN — Governor Laura Kelly kicked off the seventh annual Kansas Governor’s Summit on Agricultural Growth on Thursday, a meeting of more than 400 leaders representing a variety of agricultural interests across the state of Kansas, according to a media release from her office.

“The Kansas Ag industry is the life blood of this state, and I’m grateful for the opportunity today to celebrate their accomplishments and the critical goods and services they provide to our communities, our state, and our world,”&nbsp;said Governor Kelly.&nbsp;“Given we saw record-breaking agricultural exports last year, I’ve never been more confident in the agriculture community’s ability to lead our state toward continued success.”&nbsp;&nbsp;

Governor Kelly touted the importance of the industry to Kansas: In 2021, agriculture contributed nearly $70 billion to the Kansas economy and fueled nearly 240,000 jobs – 12% of Kansas’ workforce. Earlier this year, she announced that Kansas exported $5.35 billion of agricultural goods – the most in the state’s history.&nbsp;

At the conference, attendees spent their morning attending breakout sessions focused on specific agricultural sectors including traditional agricultural areas like beef, pork, corn, and wheat, as well as sectors such as specialty livestock, agricultural technology, and cotton. Since the first Ag Growth Summit in 2016, these sectors have worked to identify strategies for driving growth in their sectors.&nbsp;&nbsp;

“Many of the initiatives that we have seen realized in recent years were born at previous Kansas Ag Growth Summits,”&nbsp;said Secretary of Agriculture Mike Beam.&nbsp;“As leaders from across all sectors of agriculture engage in active discussion about how we can move this industry forward, we know that collaboration benefits the entire state of Kansas.”&nbsp;

The afternoon session will include a report on the 2022 Ag Workforce Needs Assessment Survey followed by a panel discussion about how agribusinesses can better recruit and retain employees.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Secretary Beam will close the conference by recognizing the 2022 Kansas Ag Heroes, with a special tribute to the many individuals and organizations who stepped up to help with the wildfires that devastated many parts of the state this year.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.agriculture.ks.gov/AgGrowthStrategy">Click here for more</a> about the 2022 Kansas Ag Growth Summit and the full Ag Growth Project —including materials shared in the sessions and a full list of the Kansas Ag Heroes —&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/8/1660913922849.png" alt="Courtesy photo" />
 <figcaption>Courtesy photo</figcaption>
 </figure>MANHATTAN — Governor Laura Kelly kicked off the seventh annual Kansas Governor’s Summit on Agricultural Growth on Thursday, a meeting of more than 400 leaders representing a variety of agricultural interests across the state of Kansas, according to a media release from her office.“The Kansas Ag industry is the life blood of this state, and I’m grateful for the opportunity today to celebrate their accomplishments and the critical goods and services they provide to our communities, our state, and our world,”&nbsp;said Governor Kelly.&nbsp;“Given we saw record-breaking agricultural exports last year, I’ve never been more confident in the agriculture community’s ability to lead our state toward continued success.”&nbsp;&nbsp;Governor Kelly touted the importance of the industry to Kansas: In 2021, agriculture contributed nearly $70 billion to the Kansas economy and fueled nearly 240,000 jobs – 12% of Kansas’ workforce. Earlier this year, she announced that Kansas exported $5.35 billion of agricultural goods – the most in the state’s history.&nbsp;At the conference, attendees spent their morning attending breakout sessions focused on specific agricultural sectors including traditional agricultural areas like beef, pork, corn, and wheat, as well as sectors such as specialty livestock, agricultural technology, and cotton. Since the first Ag Growth Summit in 2016, these sectors have worked to identify strategies for driving growth in their sectors.&nbsp;&nbsp;“Many of the initiatives that we have seen realized in recent years were born at previous Kansas Ag Growth Summits,”&nbsp;said Secretary of Agriculture Mike Beam.&nbsp;“As leaders from across all sectors of agriculture engage in active discussion about how we can move this industry forward, we know that collaboration benefits the entire state of Kansas.”&nbsp;The afternoon session will include a report on the 2022 Ag Workforce Needs Assessment Survey followed by a panel discussion about how agribusinesses can better recruit and retain employees.&nbsp;&nbsp;Secretary Beam will close the conference by recognizing the 2022 Kansas Ag Heroes, with a special tribute to the many individuals and organizations who stepped up to help with the wildfires that devastated many parts of the state this year.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.agriculture.ks.gov/AgGrowthStrategy">Click here for more</a> about the 2022 Kansas Ag Growth Summit and the full Ag Growth Project —including materials shared in the sessions and a full list of the Kansas Ag Heroes —&nbsp;

Governor kicks off 2022 Kansas Agricultural Growth Summit

KDHE has a grant program that would fund improved air filtration to mitigate COVID-19.&nbsp; The amount would for $345,204.

In session Thursday night, the USD 475 Board of Education approved submission of an application to the Kansas Department of Health &amp; Environment for the grant.

KDHE has a grant program that would fund improved air filtration to mitigate COVID-19.&nbsp; The amount would for $345,204.This would be a one-time grant.In session Thursday night, the USD 475 Board of Education approved submission of an application to the Kansas Department of Health &amp; Environment for the grant.

USD 475 authorizes an application for a COVID-19 mitigation grant

&nbsp;Join the virtual Lunch &amp; Learn scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 25 at noon central time. Eisenhower Presidential Library's former deputy director, Tim Rives, will be the guest speaker. Continuing with this year's theme "The Making of a Leader," Rives will look at the alleged role of luck or providence in Eisenhower's career, with a special emphasis on the fate of Ike and the other young men who took the service academy examination with him in 1910.

Rives is currently the deputy director for archival operations for the National Archives and Records Administration in Kansas City, MO. He is the former deputy director and supervisory archivist of the Eisenhower Presidential Library in Abilene, an army veteran and Kansan. He is a graduate of Wichita State University and Emporia State University. His articles have appeared in the Journal of Military History, the Baseball Research Journal and Prologue, among others.&nbsp;

&nbsp;Join the virtual Lunch &amp; Learn scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 25 at noon central time. Eisenhower Presidential Library's former deputy director, Tim Rives, will be the guest speaker. Continuing with this year's theme "The Making of a Leader," Rives will look at the alleged role of luck or providence in Eisenhower's career, with a special emphasis on the fate of Ike and the other young men who took the service academy examination with him in 1910. Rives is currently the deputy director for archival operations for the National Archives and Records Administration in Kansas City, MO. He is the former deputy director and supervisory archivist of the Eisenhower Presidential Library in Abilene, an army veteran and Kansan. He is a graduate of Wichita State University and Emporia State University. His articles have appeared in the Journal of Military History, the Baseball Research Journal and Prologue, among others.&nbsp; JOIN ONLINE!<ul>
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As is the case with many school districts Geary USD 475 is looking for teachers.&nbsp; Tim Winters, Executive Director for Personnel Services, noted that they are approximately 22-23 teachers short. "That's teachers in the classroom where we could be at full capacity. Last year we were in the mid 30's and there for quite some time. So we've made some progress but we still have a ways to go."

Meeting Thursday night the Board of Education approved a personnel report that included the hiring of eight certified staff and 55 classified employees for payroll.&nbsp;

The plan to deal with the shortage of teachers will be to use a plan similar to last school year. "Their class sizes are increasing. In some cases they've reduced the number of sections if it's at a secondary level but they have all students covered."

This is the first week of the 2022-23 school year.

By Dewey TerrillJC PostAs is the case with many school districts Geary USD 475 is looking for teachers.&nbsp; Tim Winters, Executive Director for Personnel Services, noted that they are approximately 22-23 teachers short. "That's teachers in the classroom where we could be at full capacity. Last year we were in the mid 30's and there for quite some time. So we've made some progress but we still have a ways to go."Meeting Thursday night the Board of Education approved a personnel report that included the hiring of eight certified staff and 55 classified employees for payroll.&nbsp;The plan to deal with the shortage of teachers will be to use a plan similar to last school year. "Their class sizes are increasing. In some cases they've reduced the number of sections if it's at a secondary level but they have all students covered."This is the first week of the 2022-23 school year.

USD 475 continues to search for teachers 

Vote canvasses have been completed in the 68th District Kansas House Republican primary election race. Nate Butler, Junction City, had&nbsp;1,369 votes and John Seibel, Burdick 1,133 votes. Election results are not final until they are certified by the State Board of Canvassers on Sept. 1.

Portions of Geary, Riley and Morris Counties are in the 68th District.

The primary election winner advances to meet Democrat Michael Seymour II, Council Grove, in the general election in November.

Vote canvasses have been completed in the 68th District Kansas House Republican primary election race. Nate Butler, Junction City, had&nbsp;1,369 votes and John Seibel, Burdick 1,133 votes. Election results are not final until they are certified by the State Board of Canvassers on Sept. 1.Portions of Geary, Riley and Morris Counties are in the 68th District.The primary election winner advances to meet Democrat Michael Seymour II, Council Grove, in the general election in November.

Vote totals are updated in the 68th District House race

By BECKY GOFF Little Apple Post

Riley County teen, Mikey Silva from Randolph, is one of the top 11 teens with mullets competing in the USA Teen Mullet Championship.

Silva has been growing out his mullet for the last 3 years, maintaining it by getting it trimmed every 8 weeks.

You can vote for Mikey in the USA Teen Mullet Championship by following <a href="https://mulletchamp.com/2022-teens-division-voting/">this link, an email address is required to vote</a>. Voting ends Friday, August 19th, 2022.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/8/1660846608414.jpeg" alt="Mikey Silva mullet, photos courtesy Krystal Sullivan-Silva" />
 <figcaption>Mikey Silva mullet, photos courtesy Krystal Sullivan-Silva</figcaption>
 </figure>By BECKY GOFF Little Apple PostRiley County teen, Mikey Silva from Randolph, is one of the top 11 teens with mullets competing in the USA Teen Mullet Championship.Silva has been growing out his mullet for the last 3 years, maintaining it by getting it trimmed every 8 weeks.You can vote for Mikey in the USA Teen Mullet Championship by following <a href="https://mulletchamp.com/2022-teens-division-voting/">this link, an email address is required to vote</a>. Voting ends Friday, August 19th, 2022.

Riley Co. teen finalist in USA Teen Mullet championship competition

Job seekers, both military and civilian, can attend the 10th annual Patriot Day Career Fair on Tuesday, Sept. 13th from 1-6 p.m. at the Junction City Municipal Building.&nbsp;

Employers can register at a cost of $100 per booth.

For information contact Jordan McCann at Jordan@jcacc.org or 785-762-2632 or Andre.Heath@ks.cov or 785-762-8870.

Job seekers, both military and civilian, can attend the 10th annual Patriot Day Career Fair on Tuesday, Sept. 13th from 1-6 p.m. at the Junction City Municipal Building.&nbsp;Employers can register at a cost of $100 per booth.For information contact Jordan McCann at Jordan@jcacc.org or 785-762-2632 or Andre.Heath@ks.cov or 785-762-8870.

Patriot Day Career Fair will occur in September

Junction City Commissioners have approved a resolution authorizing staff to seek a low-cost state revolving loan to help with both the southwest and east wastewater plant Phase II improvements.

The goal is to create efficiencies, operational capacity and meet federal requirements for discharge of treated wastewater. Improvements would range from sludge thickening and storage to new or upgraded administration buildings at the plants.

The estimated cost would be approximately $59 million with a two year, nine-month construction time frame.&nbsp;

The improvements to the wastewater plants are being done to meet&nbsp; federal mandated requirements. The plan is to&nbsp; repay the loan through future sewer rates.

Junction City Commissioners have approved a resolution authorizing staff to seek a low-cost state revolving loan to help with both the southwest and east wastewater plant Phase II improvements.The goal is to create efficiencies, operational capacity and meet federal requirements for discharge of treated wastewater. Improvements would range from sludge thickening and storage to new or upgraded administration buildings at the plants.The estimated cost would be approximately $59 million with a two year, nine-month construction time frame.&nbsp;The improvements to the wastewater plants are being done to meet&nbsp; federal mandated requirements. The plan is to&nbsp; repay the loan through future sewer rates.

Junction City will seek a low-cost loan for wastewater plant improvements 

Around 6:00 pm Wednesday evening, Riley County Police Department responded to an injury crash at the intersection of Anderson Avenue and Westloop Place.

Upon arriving at the scene, officers found a 2008 Hyundai Accent driven by 78-year old Anna McCormick of Manhattan, had been hit by a 2005 Volkswagen Jetta, driven by 17-year old Carly Pearsall of Manhattan.

Officers determined McCormick failed to yield at the intersection.

Pearsall was transported by Riley County EMS to Ascension Via Christi for treatment of head pain.

McCormick was issued a citation for failure to yield the right of way.

By BECKY GOFF Little Apple PostAround 6:00 pm Wednesday evening, Riley County Police Department responded to an injury crash at the intersection of Anderson Avenue and Westloop Place.<div><iframe src="https://www.google.com/maps/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d3740.585060221264!2d-96.61123428439288!3d39.190075937243456!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x0%3A0xdc45d848c308fcd6!2zMznCsDExJzI0LjMiTiA5NsKwMzYnMzIuNiJX!5e1!3m2!1sen!2sus!4v1660834720766!5m2!1sen!2sus" width="600" height="450" style="border:0;" allowfullscreen="" loading="lazy" referrerpolicy="no-referrer-when-downgrade"></iframe></div>Upon arriving at the scene, officers found a 2008 Hyundai Accent driven by 78-year old Anna McCormick of Manhattan, had been hit by a 2005 Volkswagen Jetta, driven by 17-year old Carly Pearsall of Manhattan.Officers determined McCormick failed to yield at the intersection.Pearsall was transported by Riley County EMS to Ascension Via Christi for treatment of head pain.McCormick was issued a citation for failure to yield the right of way.

17-year old MHK woman injured in Wednesday evening crash

by BECKY GOFF Little Apple Post

The Riley County Police Department responded to a&nbsp;motorcycle crash on westbound K-18 on Wednesday afternoon.

Officers found a 2004 Yamaha motorcycle, driven by 23-year old Haley Dunn of Manhattan had rear-ended a 2008 Honda Odyssey, driven by 39-year-old Lindsay Wells of Junction City.

Dunn was life-flighted to&nbsp;University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City for treatment of her injuries, Dunn was conscious and breathing at the time of transport.&nbsp; Wells was not injured.

by BECKY GOFF Little Apple PostThe Riley County Police Department responded to a&nbsp;motorcycle crash on westbound K-18 on Wednesday afternoon.Officers found a 2004 Yamaha motorcycle, driven by 23-year old Haley Dunn of Manhattan had rear-ended a 2008 Honda Odyssey, driven by 39-year-old Lindsay Wells of Junction City.Dunn was life-flighted to&nbsp;University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City for treatment of her injuries, Dunn was conscious and breathing at the time of transport.&nbsp; Wells was not injured.

Manhattan woman airlifted to hospital after motorcycle crash

Irwin Army Community Hospital at Fort Riley has posted a social media notice on delays in patient care. The hospital is experiencing technical difficulties which may create delays in patient care including appointment scheduling, pharmacy, lab and radiology.

The estimated time for resolution is noon Thursday.

Irwin Army Community Hospital at Fort Riley has posted a social media notice on delays in patient care. The hospital is experiencing technical difficulties which may create delays in patient care including appointment scheduling, pharmacy, lab and radiology.The estimated time for resolution is noon Thursday.

IACH posts notice of temporary delays in patient care 

RILEY COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a violent attack on a jail officer in Riley County.

Just after 3p.m. Wednesday, officers filed a report for battery on a law enforcement officer and aggravated robbery at the Riley County Jail in Manhattan, according to the police department activity report.

A 20-year-old inmate body slammed a 29-year-old corrections officer in his cell and stole the officer's radio and keys.&nbsp; Other corrections officers quickly restrained the inmate.

EMS transported the injured corrections officer to Via Christi for treatment of back pain and scrapes. He was later released. 

The inmate was transported to Osawatomie State Hospital for mental health evaluation.

RILEY COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a violent attack on a jail officer in Riley County.Just after 3p.m. Wednesday, officers filed a report for battery on a law enforcement officer and aggravated robbery at the Riley County Jail in Manhattan, according to the police department activity report.A 20-year-old inmate body slammed a 29-year-old corrections officer in his cell and stole the officer's radio and keys.&nbsp; Other corrections officers quickly restrained the inmate.EMS transported the injured corrections officer to Via Christi for treatment of back pain and scrapes. He was later released. The inmate was transported to Osawatomie State Hospital for mental health evaluation.

Corrections officer injured after body slammed by inmate

Fall semester classes begin Monday at Kansas State University. In Manhattan that's good news since it means thousands of KSU students are arriving in the community.&nbsp;

There is increased traffic and longer lines&nbsp; in stores and restaurants but the addition of thousands of students is considered by many welcome news.

Jason Smith, Chamber of Commerce President, said Manhattan is a college town. "So we sort of feel empty when we don't have students here. So just culturally I think the town feels more vibrant and engaging when the students are here. It's who we are."

Smith noted that's important economically because students shop and their return helps the local businesses and restaurants. Many of the students work in the local establishments as well. "Certainly now when we're in the labor crunch we're in across the country, being able to have workers of all types is important and we have a lot of students that fill those spots."&nbsp;

Smith noted that just having the students back make the residents feel better and makes Manhattan who they are as a community.

Dennis Cook, Aggieville Business Association Executive Director, considers Aggieville the heart of the town and the "excitement part of coming back to K-State." We have a lot of businesses that depend on the college students to not only come down and be a part of who we are but they're also a big number of our employees so we're anxious to have school back."

For the businesses in Aggieville Cook noted that the biggest part of the year is the fall. "The fall semester, this is where businesses really make it so we're excited."

Students coming into Aggieville will find a brand new parking garage that holds more than 450 vehicles. "We're going to be encouraging people to use the new parking garage because one of the main streets, North Manhattan Ave., is under construction and it will be for probably the whole fall and part-way through the spring semester. So it's important for people to come down here and use the parking garage. It's very accessible and it's going to be free until the end of the year."

Riley County Police Patrol Captain Greg Steere noted that there is a lot of construction under way in the community and that changes on a week-to-week and month-to-month basis. Motorists should be mindful of that as they travel in and around Manhattan.&nbsp;

Steere said a lot of students are coming back for school so more people will be on the roadway. "Also in the last year or so we've had a bit of an increase in our overall accident numbers so we're trying to do everything that we can to just let folks know that we need their help to do everything they can to be safe and be aware of other motorists."

Police are starting an accident reduction initiative called ARC, Accident Reduction Citation. "We're going to be out doing a little more enforcement and we're trying to focus on behaviors that we know cause accidents." Steere added that almost always, some kind of distracted driving or inattention play a big factor. "Our historical three things are almost always related to following too close, failure to yield or other aggressive driving actions like speeding or things like that." RCPD is trying to focus on measures that will affect some of those behaviors.

Twenty mile per hour school speed zones will be in effect at locations across the city and where large groups of people can congregate at locations Steele encouraged people to be aware of their surroundings. "We always encourage students especially, to try as much as you can, especially late at night. Be together, stay in groups is always a good thing to do." If you see something suspicious call the Riley County Police Department.

By Dewey TerrillJC PostFall semester classes begin Monday at Kansas State University. In Manhattan that's good news since it means thousands of KSU students are arriving in the community.&nbsp;There is increased traffic and longer lines&nbsp; in stores and restaurants but the addition of thousands of students is considered by many welcome news.Community and Economic ImpactJason Smith, Chamber of Commerce President, said Manhattan is a college town. "So we sort of feel empty when we don't have students here. So just culturally I think the town feels more vibrant and engaging when the students are here. It's who we are."Smith noted that's important economically because students shop and their return helps the local businesses and restaurants. Many of the students work in the local establishments as well. "Certainly now when we're in the labor crunch we're in across the country, being able to have workers of all types is important and we have a lot of students that fill those spots."&nbsp;Smith noted that just having the students back make the residents feel better and makes Manhattan who they are as a community.<figure>
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 </figure>AggievilleDennis Cook, Aggieville Business Association Executive Director, considers Aggieville the heart of the town and the "excitement part of coming back to K-State." We have a lot of businesses that depend on the college students to not only come down and be a part of who we are but they're also a big number of our employees so we're anxious to have school back."For the businesses in Aggieville Cook noted that the biggest part of the year is the fall. "The fall semester, this is where businesses really make it so we're excited."Students coming into Aggieville will find a brand new parking garage that holds more than 450 vehicles. "We're going to be encouraging people to use the new parking garage because one of the main streets, North Manhattan Ave., is under construction and it will be for probably the whole fall and part-way through the spring semester. So it's important for people to come down here and use the parking garage. It's very accessible and it's going to be free until the end of the year."<figure>
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 </figure>RCPDRiley County Police Patrol Captain Greg Steere noted that there is a lot of construction under way in the community and that changes on a week-to-week and month-to-month basis. Motorists should be mindful of that as they travel in and around Manhattan.&nbsp;Steere said a lot of students are coming back for school so more people will be on the roadway. "Also in the last year or so we've had a bit of an increase in our overall accident numbers so we're trying to do everything that we can to just let folks know that we need their help to do everything they can to be safe and be aware of other motorists."Police are starting an accident reduction initiative called ARC, Accident Reduction Citation. "We're going to be out doing a little more enforcement and we're trying to focus on behaviors that we know cause accidents." Steere added that almost always, some kind of distracted driving or inattention play a big factor. "Our historical three things are almost always related to following too close, failure to yield or other aggressive driving actions like speeding or things like that." RCPD is trying to focus on measures that will affect some of those behaviors.Twenty mile per hour school speed zones will be in effect at locations across the city and where large groups of people can congregate at locations Steele encouraged people to be aware of their surroundings. "We always encourage students especially, to try as much as you can, especially late at night. Be together, stay in groups is always a good thing to do." If you see something suspicious call the Riley County Police Department.

KSU students roll into Manhattan

Archaeology and Artifacts: Cookie Excavation will be presented by the Geary County Historical Society during STEAM Saturday. The event is scheduled this Saturday ( Aug. 20 ) from 1-3:30 p.m. at the Historical Museum.&nbsp;

Participants can learn basic principles of archaeology in this activity. People of all ages can try their hand at site mapping, excavation and artifact handling. Cookies will be used in the process.

No RSVP is required and admission will be free.

Archaeology and Artifacts: Cookie Excavation will be presented by the Geary County Historical Society during STEAM Saturday. The event is scheduled this Saturday ( Aug. 20 ) from 1-3:30 p.m. at the Historical Museum.&nbsp;Participants can learn basic principles of archaeology in this activity. People of all ages can try their hand at site mapping, excavation and artifact handling. Cookies will be used in the process.No RSVP is required and admission will be free.

Principles of archaeology will covered during STEAM Saturday

Chamber of Commerce officials in Junction City are beginning interviews to fill the vacant Military Affairs Director position.

Nathan Butler, MAC Advisory Committee Chair, updated&nbsp; the search this week by noting that they were starting interviews for the position. 'Reviewed 40-some resumes now. So we're going to do some interviews.

The position has been vacant since the recent resignation of Craig Bender, who entered private industry.

Chamber of Commerce officials in Junction City are beginning interviews to fill the vacant Military Affairs Director position.Nathan Butler, MAC Advisory Committee Chair, updated&nbsp; the search this week by noting that they were starting interviews for the position. 'Reviewed 40-some resumes now. So we're going to do some interviews.The position has been vacant since the recent resignation of Craig Bender, who entered private industry.

Chamber searches for a new MAC Director

Aug. 27th is the date for the 5th annual Brandon Stroda Fishing Derby at Homer's Pond in Junction City. The hours will be 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

This is a free event that will include fishing, food and prizes.&nbsp;

Aug. 27th is the date for the 5th annual Brandon Stroda Fishing Derby at Homer's Pond in Junction City. The hours will be 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.This is a free event that will include fishing, food and prizes.&nbsp;

Kids can try their luck with fishing at Homer's Pond

Geary County Commissioners will conduct a public hearing on the proposed 2023 County budget on Aug. 22 at 11 a.m. at the County Office Building.

Trish Giordano said the planned County budget includes a drop in the property tax mill levy from 70.4 this year to 60.1 mills next year. "$1.1 million we're asking less from the taxpayers." The amount is four mills under the revenue neutral rate

Giordano cited the use of detailed budgeting as a factor in the ability to make a reduction, "and you know where your money is going. " There was excess carryover cash in some of the accounts. "I think that actually freed up some monies to where we were actually able to take care of the hospital, our employees with our wage study and the taxpayers so I feel it's a win win this year."

Following the public hearing the commission can adopted the 2023 budget.

Geary County Commissioners will conduct a public hearing on the proposed 2023 County budget on Aug. 22 at 11 a.m. at the County Office Building.Trish Giordano said the planned County budget includes a drop in the property tax mill levy from 70.4 this year to 60.1 mills next year. "$1.1 million we're asking less from the taxpayers." The amount is four mills under the revenue neutral rateGiordano cited the use of detailed budgeting as a factor in the ability to make a reduction, "and you know where your money is going. " There was excess carryover cash in some of the accounts. "I think that actually freed up some monies to where we were actually able to take care of the hospital, our employees with our wage study and the taxpayers so I feel it's a win win this year."Following the public hearing the commission can adopted the 2023 budget.

Geary County taxes could drop in 2023

UPDATE: Riley County Police Department says Alejandra was located on August 19th. Her picture has been removed for privacy purposes.

The Wamego Police Department (WPD),&nbsp;along with the Riley County Police Department (RCPD), are asking the community's help in locating two runaway teen girls.

WPD had previously <a href="https://littleapplepost.com/posts/5ae2aab2-d674-41b5-949d-28dea5cf0e02">requested assistance on Monday, August 15th</a> in locating missing 15-year old, Trinity after she ran away from a residence in Salina, Kansas on August 12, 2022.

Trinity is 5'2" and weighs approximately 130 pounds. She had red and black hair when she was last seen.&nbsp;

She is believed to be in the Manhattan, Junction City or Fort Riley areas, and may be accompanied by now missing 16-year old Alejandra.

Alejandra is a female runaway from Manhattan. She is 5'7" and weighs approximately 125 pounds. Alejandra has brown eyes and frequently changes the color of her hair.

If you have information on the location of either Trinity or Alejandra or both girls, please contact the&nbsp;Wamego Police at (785) 456-9553, RCPD at (785) 537-2112, or Manhattan Riley County Crime Stoppers at (785) 539-7777.

by BECKY GOFF Little Apple PostUPDATE: Riley County Police Department says Alejandra was located on August 19th. Her picture has been removed for privacy purposes.The Wamego Police Department (WPD),&nbsp;along with the Riley County Police Department (RCPD), are asking the community's help in locating two runaway teen girls.WPD had previously <a href="https://littleapplepost.com/posts/5ae2aab2-d674-41b5-949d-28dea5cf0e02">requested assistance on Monday, August 15th</a> in locating missing 15-year old, Trinity after she ran away from a residence in Salina, Kansas on August 12, 2022.<figure>
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 </figure>Trinity is 5'2" and weighs approximately 130 pounds. She had red and black hair when she was last seen.&nbsp;She is believed to be in the Manhattan, Junction City or Fort Riley areas, and may be accompanied by now missing 16-year old Alejandra.Alejandra is a female runaway from Manhattan. She is 5'7" and weighs approximately 125 pounds. Alejandra has brown eyes and frequently changes the color of her hair.If you have information on the location of either Trinity or Alejandra or both girls, please contact the&nbsp;Wamego Police at (785) 456-9553, RCPD at (785) 537-2112, or Manhattan Riley County Crime Stoppers at (785) 539-7777.

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