As part of her recent visit to Holton, Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly (at left) stopped by the recently completed mural on the north side of the Jackson County Museum painted by Lindsey Kernodle (at right) of Wichita. The mural depicts a variety of animals and vegetation native to the eastern tall grass prairie. (Photo by Ali Holcomb)
Governor's tour promotes "Prosperity" and new mural in Holton
Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly visited Holton last Friday morning as part of her “Prosperity On The Plains” tour. Gov. Kelly spent time at More Than Lemons and viewed the new mural on the north exterior wall of the Jackson County Museum. 
The free Mayetta spray park has been busy all summer. On one afternoon, this group of children enjoyed all the amenities at the park. Those shown from left to right include Lilya Thompson, Hank Thompson, Cecelia Thompson, Xander Seltmann and Cash Seltmann. (Photo by Ali Holcomb)
Hot weather inspires visits to Mayetta spray park
The free Mayetta spray park has been busy all summer, especially recently as temperatures have reached 100 degrees. On one afternoon, this group of children enjoyed all the amenities at the park while their mothers watched nearby in the shade.
Meadowlark District Extension Agents Teresa Hatfield (at left) and Ross Mosteller are now writing Extension columns that appear in The Holton Recorder and other newspapers in the area. Hatfield is the new district agent for family and community wellness and will be based out of the Holton office, while Mosteller has taken on livestock and natural resources duties from the Seneca office. (Photo by Brian Sanders)
Extension agents making presence known
Meadowlark District Extension Agents Teresa Hatfield (at left) and Ross Mosteller are now writing Extension columns that appear in The Holton Recorder and other newspapers in the area.
Former Jackson Heights band teacher Laura Holliday (shown at left) led the Jackson County Community Band through a performance of “March On, America,” a medley of patriotic marches that was one of eight patriotic pieces played by the band to kick off the annual Holton/Jackson County Chamber of Commerce July Jubilee, held recently at Banner Creek Reservoir. (Photo by Brian Sanders)
Community Band adds patriotic touch to July Jubilee
Former Jackson Heights band teacher Laura Holliday (at left) led the Jackson County Community Band through a performance of “March On, America,” a medley of patriotic marches that was one of eight patriotic pieces played by the band to kick off th
As part of her recent visit to Holton, Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly (at left) stopped by the recently completed mural on the north side of the Jackson County Museum painted by Lindsey Kernodle (at right) of Wichita. The mural depicts a variety of animals and vegetation native to the eastern tall grass prairie. (Photo by Ali Holcomb)
Karlie Albright (shown above at right) of the Hoyt Livewires showed the grand champion at the Jackson County Fair 4-H beef show, a home-raised steer that was also tops in its individual category. Shown with Albright is beef show judge Taylor Ohlde of Winchester.
The free Mayetta spray park has been busy all summer. On one afternoon, this group of children enjoyed all the amenities at the park. Those shown from left to right include Lilya Thompson, Hank Thompson, Cecelia Thompson, Xander Seltmann and Cash Seltmann. (Photo by Ali Holcomb)
Meadowlark District Extension Agents Teresa Hatfield (at left) and Ross Mosteller are now writing Extension columns that appear in The Holton Recorder and other newspapers in the area. Hatfield is the new district agent for family and community wellness and will be based out of the Holton office, while Mosteller has taken on livestock and natural resources duties from the Seneca office. (Photo by Brian Sanders)
Josie Barrow (at left in the photo above) and Charlotte Cyphers prepared school lunches for families who drove to Holton Elementary School on Monday to pick them up. The meals for the day, part of the school’s summer meal program, included hamburgers and the next day’s breakfast. Summer meals, available for children ages 1-18 at no cost, are being offered at Holton and Royal Valley through Friday, July 29.
Former Jackson Heights band teacher Laura Holliday (shown at left) led the Jackson County Community Band through a performance of “March On, America,” a medley of patriotic marches that was one of eight patriotic pieces played by the band to kick off the annual Holton/Jackson County Chamber of Commerce July Jubilee, held recently at Banner Creek Reservoir. (Photo by Brian Sanders)
As part of her recent visit to Holton, Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly (at left) stopped by the recently completed mural on the north side of the Jackson County Museum painted by Lindsey Kernodle (at right) of Wichita. The mural depicts a variety of animals and vegetation native to the eastern tall grass prairie. (Photo by Ali Holcomb)

Governor's tour promotes "Prosperity" and new mural in Holton

Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly visited Holton last Friday morning as part of her “Prosperity On The Plains” tour. Gov. Kelly spent time at More Than Lemons and viewed the new mural on the north exterior wall of the Jackson County Museum.  Gov. Kelly joined Holton/Jackson County Chamber of Commerce leaders...

Holton's 2023 budget will generate more on unchanged mill levy

The City of Holton will collect $76,510 more in local taxes with its new proposed budget for 2023 while keeping its overall mill levy the same, the Holton City Commission learned this week. During the commission’s regular meeting on Monday, Overland Park-based financial auditor Mike Peroo met with...

County joins state in defeating "Value Them Both" amendment

Abortion will continue to be a constitutional right in Kansas following the primary election held on Aug. 2. According to the unofficial results, 59 percent of Kansans who voted in the election voted against the “Value Them Both” amendment while 41 percent voted in favor.  If it would have passed,...
Kennedy White

Kennedy White brings entrepreneurial spirit home to Holton

Kennedy White was gifted with an entrepreneurial spirit. After graduating from Holton High School in 2012 and during his studies at Washburn University, White was able to start and grow a consulting firm that helps businesses create more value for themselves by identifying tax exemption...

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As part of her recent visit to Holton, Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly (at left) stopped by the recently completed mural on the north side of the Jackson County Museum painted by Lindsey Kernodle (at right) of Wichita. The mural depicts a variety of animals and vegetation native to the eastern tall grass prairie. (Photo by Ali Holcomb)
Governor's tour promotes "Prosperity" and new mural in Holton

Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly visited Holton last Friday morning as part of her “Prosperity On The Plains” tour. Gov.

Sports

Jackson Heights senior Jason Bosley (No. 22 in the white jersey) is shown attempting a jumpshot during the Cobras' recent game against ACCHS.
Cobra boys fall to ACCHS
The Jackson Heights High School boys basketball team was unable to overcome a second-quarter explosion from the ACCHS Tigers and ended up with a 50-36 home court loss. “We started out well in...

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