The Bluestem Elementary School, (BES), Agriculture program at USD 205 was the recipient of $20,000 from two local donors recently. The money has helped install upgrades to the farm animals’ pens and barns on the elementary campus.
On Thursday, May 11, 2023, Lane Enterprises McDonald's will be attempting to break the world record for the most cars in a drive-thru in 1-hour. We will be located at our El Dorado Mc-Donald's and the attempt will start at 7am.
The City of El Dorado hosted a “Cinco de Mayo” block party for the community on Fri., May 5th. The event was held in partnership with the Walnut River Brewing Company.
Sealed bids will be received until 10:00 a.m. local time, on June 8, 2023, at City of Augusta (City Hall), 113 E. 6th, Augusta, Kansas and then publicly opened and read aloud, for furnishing all labor, materials and equipment and performing all work necessary to: Runway 18/36 Reconstruction and Extension. In general, this work will require the following approximate quantities: Embankment in Place (240,000 CY), 12” Cement Treated Subgrade (47,280 SY), 6” Aggregate Subbase Course (45,500 SY), 6” Concrete Pavement (44,600 SY), Storm Sewer, Lighting, Underdrain, Signage, FAAOwned NAVAIDs, Water Line, Erosion Control, and other appurtenances Plans, specifications, and bid documents are on file and may be inspected at: Olsson, 601 P St., Ste. 200, Lincoln, NE 68508 City of Augusta, 113 E. 6th, Augusta, KS 67919 KCNR, 230 Laura St., Ste 101, Wichita, KS 67211 Quest CDN (see below) To be qualified to Bid, a complete set of plans, specifications, contract document and proposal form must be obtained from either: 1) www.questcdn.com for a fee of $22 (nonrefundable). Once logged into the site, insert eBidDoc project number 8476970 (Augusta Municipal Airport, Kansas; Runway 18/26 Reconstruction and Extension); OR 2) Olsson at the above address for a fee of $100 (nonrefundable).
Growth is inevitable for anything alive. After the moment of conception when life begins the activity of growth ensues.
Many people have a difficult time in finding an effective mental health counselor that will help them get their life back on track. The key is to find someone that you can trust in discussing your anxieties and depression.
The City of El Dorado’s “Mayor's Prayer Breakfast” was hosted by the El Dorado Chamber of Commerce Ambassador Committee at the El Dorado Civic Center on Thur., May 4th, in observance of the National Day of Prayer.
Did you know that Butler County is home to the best Choice Hotels branded hotel in the world? That’s right, located right in Augusta off Highway 400, Augusta’s Comfort Inn & Suites was selected as 2023’s Best Hotel in the World last week at the Choice Hotels International Annual convention in Las Vegas. Built in December of 2016, it’s nothing to be an award-winning hotel is nothing new to the Augusta Comfort Inn & Suites.
ANDOVER - It is with deep regret that Andover Fire-Rescue announces the passing of an elderly female patient who was rescued from a house fire on Monday, May 1. The patient was transported to Kansas Medical Center with critical injuries but unfortunately, succumbed to her injuries.
The Leadership Butler Board of Trustees are now taking applications for the Youth Leadership Butler Class of 2023. Applicants must attend high school in Butler County and be enrolled as juniors during the fall of 2023.