Tuesday Rain Chances

Decision Weather

May 6th:

Photo: Chelsea Schmitt

Chances for rain enter the forecast today and are expected to last through Wednesday. The best chances for rainfall are today for a large portion of the tri-state area. The areas with the most expected accumulation include Goodland, Colby, St. Francis and Hoxie. Temperatures over the next couple days range in the upper 50's to mid 60's at the storms move through. Temperatures return to the mid to upper 70's by Friday heading into the weekend. Overnight lows are expected to stay in the mid to upper 40's for the remainder of the week.

Stay tuned to Super-Hits 106 to catch the forecast every half hour!

Events Around the Colby Area

In Mingo and Colby:

Mingo Madness coming May 8th - 11th

Celebrate the oldest active geocache at Mingo Madness! Geocachers worldwide will be convening in Colby this week from May 8 through May 11. Daily events for Mingo Madness can be found at www.mingomadness25.com.

In Colby:

Colby Swim Club

There is still time to join the summer Colby Swim Club! Please reach out to their Facebook Page: Colby Swim Club as there is a detailed PowerPoint will all the information and requirements needed. You can also reach out to a board member for any questions: Jen Bacon, Brett Dempewolf, Sara Friesen, Kara Kuhlman, Cass Rhymer, or Torie Schrick.

Blood Drive May 7th and 8th

CCC Events and Notices

Kick-Off Horse Show on Saturday, May 10th

The equine program at Colby Community College will host the Annual Kick-Off Horse Show at the CCC farm. Registration begins at 8 AM and the show starts at 10 AM. The event is intended to help riders of all ages “kick off” their spring and summer show seasons. Prizes will be awarded, including high-point recognition for each age group. Registration for the show will be judged according to 4-H rules. Participants are required to provide records of their horse’s current vaccinations and a negative Coggins test. For more information or to register, contact program director Shanda Mattix at (785) 460-5464 or shanda.mattix@colbycc.edu.

May Events:

9 Band Concert, 7 PM, CAC

16 Dental Hygiene Pinning, 10 AM

16 Nurses Pinning, 2 PM.

16 Commencement, 6 PM

24-25 Women's Wrestling Camp, Event Center

Colby Community College Trojans Booster Club 

Events Around the Atwood Area

In Ludell:

Fundraiser for Ludell School Plans are underway for a Glow Crazy Fundraiser event for Ludell School from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, May 4 at the school.

Let's Glow Crazy! There will be fun, music and games with glowtastic drinks and snacks! All things blacklight! Dress in Neon or White. $35/family, Advance ticket purchase only. To purchase contact Heather: 785-626-2706 or a Ludell Renew Member. A Ludell Renew and Revitalize Event-Not responsible for Accidents

In Atwood:

Hospital Celebrates 75 years!

Rawlins County Health Center is inviting the community to a free barbecue lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 7 at Columbian Hall in Atwood. This is to celebrate the opening of the hospital May 7, 1950.

Awards Day 

USD 105 Awards Day is 9 a.m. Friday, May 9 at the Rawlins County Elementary School gym. Everyone welcome.

Pool Information!

POOL OPENS: Saturday, May 24

Events This Easter

Around Atwood:

Egg Hunt on April 19th

The Easter Bunny will be hoppin’ down the trail to Atwood at 10 a.m. on April 19 to join kids ages birth to 4th grade for an Easter Egg Hunt on the courthouse lawn. There will even be special eggs. The event is sponsored by the Radiant Chapter Order of Eastern Star and community partners PDC, Atwood businesses and private community members.

In Herndon: 10 a.m. Saturday, April 19 at the Herndon City Park, for children up to fourth grade. There will also be a bake sale. 

In McDonald: 11 a.m. Saturday, April 19 at the Wheat Haven Home. Participants will be

This Month at Pioneer Memorial Library

Pioneer Memorial Library Events

National Library Week is our annual three-day event! Kicking off the event is the Grand Opening of the New Main Entrance! *See Photo, Right*

We will have a speaker each day, starting at 12pm. A light lunch will be served at each session.

Sessions:

Tuesday, April 8th- Darryl Henry Speaking on the book “Carson: the Magnificent” by Bill Zehme

Wednesday, April 9th- Lora Jones speaking on her new book “Song of a Wounded Heart”