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Journalist Stephen Wolgast to speak at SCCC Library

By Press release submission | Oct 13, 2022

The Saints Scribes speaker series concludes with a presentation by journalist Stephen Wolgast at noon on Friday, October 14 in the Seward County Community College Library.

FHSU’s 102nd Homecoming an unforgettable success

By Press release submission | Oct 12, 2022

Homecoming weekend at Fort Hays State University reminds alumni and community members alike of the value of coming together. Familiar faces from the 50 and 60-year reunion classes shared memories, jokes, and stories about their time at Fort Hays State.

No. 15 Lady Saints sweep Barton on the road

By Press release submission | Oct 11, 2022

Seward County Community College defeats Barton Community College in straight sets on Saturday night, scoring 25-21, 25-21, and 25-11.

GCCCA Receives Recognition from Kansas Board of Regents

By Press release submission | Oct 10, 2022

Garden City Career Connections Academy (GCCCA) was one of two adult education programs recognized by the Kansas Board of Regents (KBOR) this year at the Workforce Innovations Conference on October 4, 2022.

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SW Kansas News area weekly mass times

By SW Kansas News | Oct 8, 2022

The following parishes in the SW Kansas News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

GCCC Receives Donation from Dream First Bank

By Press release submission | Oct 7, 2022

Garden City Community College received a $25,000 donation from Dream First Bank in the form of a tax credit on October 3, 2022.

Rodeo Has Some Solid Performances at Southeastern Oklahoma State University NIRA Rodeo

By Press release submission | Oct 6, 2022

Dodge City rodeo competed most recently at the Southeastern Oklahoma State University NIRA rodeo event and came away with some solid scoring performances.

Are minorities over-represented in public housing in Ford County in 2021?

By SW Kansas News | Oct 5, 2022

In Ford County public housing 34% of residents in 2021 identified as a minority, according to the U.S. Census.

How many people in Ford County live in public housing in 2021?

By SW Kansas News | Oct 5, 2022

There were 264 people living in taxpayer-funded public housing located throughout Ford County in 2021, according to the U.S. Census.

Killingsworth Leads Golf To 8th Place Finish At Columbia Invitational

By Press release submission | Oct 5, 2022

Josh Killingsworth was the top individual for the KCKCC men's golf team, taking 16th place at the Columbia College Invitational on Monday and Tuesday.

How many Finney County residents live in public housing in 2021?

By SW Kansas News | Oct 4, 2022

There were 165 people living in taxpayer-funded public housing located throughout Finney County in 2021, according to the U.S. Census.

How many Finney County public housing residents in 2021 identify as a minority?

By SW Kansas News | Oct 4, 2022

In Finney County public housing 47% of residents in 2021 identified as a minority, according to the U.S. Census.

Plummer named Assistant Men's Basketball Coach

By Press release submission | Oct 4, 2022

Seward County Community College welcomes Joel Plummer as an Assistant Men's Basketball coach for the Saints program.

Analysis: How many Hodgeman County residents live in public housing in 2021?

By SW Kansas News | Oct 3, 2022

There were 25 people living in taxpayer-funded public housing located throughout Hodgeman County in 2021, according to the U.S. Census.

Analysis: How many residents in Hodgeman County public housing in 2021 identify as a minority?

By SW Kansas News | Oct 3, 2022

In Hodgeman County public housing 5% of residents in 2021 identified as a minority, according to the U.S. Census.

Analysis: How many Finney County residents used housing-choice vouchers in 2021?

By SW Kansas News | Oct 3, 2022

There were 281 people who used housing choice vouchers in Finney County in 2021, according to the U.S. Census.

GCCC Alumni Spotlight: Dr. Rod Fontem

By Press release submission | Oct 3, 2022

Rodrigue (Rod) Fontem, MD, was born and raised in Cameroon, West Africa, and moved to Garden City in January 2005 on an F1 student visa to attend school.