Events Around the Atwood Area

In McDonald:

Memorial Day Services

Memorial Day services by the members of the McDonald American Legion Post starting at 10:00 a.m. at McDonald Grace Cemetery on Monday, May 26th

In Atwood:

Junior High Science Fair

USD 105 will host a Junior High Science Fair from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. on Monday, May 19th at the modular campus on the hill. Public is welcome!

Summer Golf Sign Up

There will be a Junior Golf sign-up and practice at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, May 23rd. This activity is for any girl or boy golfer between the ages of 7 and 17. The season cost for Junior Golf is $20. Questions? Contact Steve Woody at 785-626-3309.

Pool Information!

POOL OPENS: Saturday, May 24

Weekend Storms Possible

Decision Weather

May 16th:

Photo: Chelsea Schmitt

Potential storms this weekend for the tri-state area. Large hail and damaging winds are the main threat of the system moving through, with a possibility for tornadoes. This system is expected to move through Sunday, with chances for Saturday and Monday as well. Today and tomorrow we'll have highs in the mid 70's with breezy conditions today. Winds gust as high as 40 mph. Sunday we're expected to hit highs in the low 80's before dropping again, hitting mid 60's by Tuesday. Overnight lows range in the 40's and low 50's.

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

Events Around the Colby Area

Golden Plains 

Summer Kick-off Movie Night

The Class of 2028 at Golden Plains High School is having a movie night fundraiser at the Golden Plains football field on Friday, May 16th. Supper is from 6:30 to 8:30, $5 per meal, serving hamburgers and hot dogs. There will also be concessions throughout the night. Entry fee are $5 per person or $20 per car load. Bring your own chair and blanket and enjoy Mufasa starting at 8:45 p.m. and Twisters starting at 10:45 p.m. No outside food or drink allowed. 

In Colby:

Babysitting Class May 27th and 28th

The Thomas County Health Department and K-State Research and Extension are hosting a babysitting class in the Thomas County Office Complex Conference Room on May 27 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and on the 28th from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. or 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Training

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 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”

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Innovation Center Efforts to Recruit Substitute Childcare Providers

Norton, Kan., Feb. 13, 2025 – The Innovation Center is actively seeking individuals interested in becoming qualified childcare substitutes to support local childcare providers and centers. This initiative aims to address a critical challenge in the childcare industry: the lack of available and trusted substitute providers. ​ 
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Childcare providers face long hours, typically from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., leaving little flexibility for personal appointments or family events. For home-based providers, even a brief absence can mean lost income and disrupt the families they serve. Childcare centers risk classroom closures when staff members are absent. Like public schools, childcare providers can utilize substitutes, but the process to become a childcare substitute is often lengthy and costly. ​ 
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Through the Innovation Center’s Childcare Shared Services Hub, these barriers are being removed. The Innovation Center will cover the expenses associated with becoming a childcare substitute, including: ​ 

Notices for the Listening Area

Daylight Savings 
Remember to ‘spring forward’ Sunday, March 9! Daylight Saving Time begins at 2 a.m. CST.

Statewide Tornado Alert Testing Sirens will sound at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 5 as cities participate in a statewide (Kansas) tornado alert drill.