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Old Stuff, New Stuff

Josh Gracin bounded onto the Memorial Auditorium stage with an intense energy, dynamic stage presence and an authentic charm. His rich tone and vocal range filled the room for this special Veterans Day Concert.

MICHAEL ALDERDICE

Michael Gene Alderdice, of Argonia, Kansas, passed away on Monday, October 30, 2023 at Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice in Wichita, Kansas at the age of 80. Mike was born the son of Dale and Mary (Ross) Alderdice on December 16, 1942 in Wellington, Kansas.

STANLEY GILLILAND

KENNETH “SHAWN” EASTERLY Stanley A. Gilliland, age 81, died at his home with Kenneth “Shawn” Easterly family at his side on Monday, passed away unexpectedly October 30, 2023.

Agriculture Leaders Discuss Medicaid Expansion

A group of farmers, ranchers, and legislators recently gathered in Manhattan to discuss healthcare issues facing the ag industry with Kansas Governor Laura Kelly. They shared stories about long wait times, a lack of mental health resources and discussed how giving thousands more working Kansans access to health insurance could address these challenges.