Belle Plaine News

Duling’s Big Night Lifts Tigers To 10-Point Win

Cowley College freshman Kenyon D u l i n g went 8-of-12 from three-point range and finished with a career-high 29 points to help lift the Tigers to an 85-75

Hometown Centenarian

“Oh, don’t say that,” she laughs. “No, no, don’t tell anyone about that one, either!” With nearly one hundred years of beautiful, heartbreaking, and unique experiences, Ms. Dorothy Hunt is

Clark, Hadden Named South Haven Students of the Month

South Haven Students of the Month (December) Nathaniel Hadden is the South Haven High School student of the month for December. Nathaniel is the son of Pamela Hadden and is

Tigers Suffer First Home Loss

Unable to find a rhythm offensively, the Cowley College men’s basketball team never led in an 85-61 home loss against unbeaten Barton Community College on Saturday. Cowley shot just 25.9

Keller, Jordan Named CCCC Students of the Month

Sophomores Brannon Jordan and Anna Keller were recently named Cowley College’s N o v e m b e r Male and Female Athletes of the Month. Jordan recently signed with

Christmas In Belle Plaine

It seemed the entire town of Belle Plaine showed up to usher in the official Christmas festivities Saturday, Dec. 1. Beginning at 5:30 pm, Belle Plaine hosted the first parade

News

Vespers Puts Audience In The Christmas Spirit

Performing Christmas carols and songs people treasure this time of year, the Cowley College Concert Choir, CC Singers, Jazz Band, and Concert Band treated audience members to an afternoon of holida

Dave Says

Dear Dave,

By Dave Ramsey

Hometown Centenarian

“Oh, don’t say that,” she laughs.

Sports

KSHSAA Names Conway Springs Faculty to Hall of Fame

TOPEKA, Kan. - Five individuals have been selected for induction into the Kansas State High School Activities Association Hall of Fame Class of 2019.

Belle Plaine Dragons Rout Douglass

The Belle Plaine varsity basketball team won Thursday's away tournament game against rival school Douglass (KS) by a score of 71-41.

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Argonia Seniors Receive Heisman Award

Congratulations to Seniors, Baylee Booker and Zach Haxton, named Argonia's 2018 Wendy's Heisman School Winners!

Opinions

Social Security Matters

Dear Rusty: If I started drawing Social Security benefits in May of 2007 at age 62 and continued to work and pay Social Security taxes to date, can I expect an adjustment in my benefits?

By Russell Gloor

At The Rail

With the elections over and the Legislature ready to start up on Jan. 14, we’re about to enter what has become a popular issue for the news media—transparency.

By Martin Hawver

Insight

Agriculture continues to lose producers. No one will argue that point, but larger, more efficient producers are replacing those lost in this highly competitive industry.

By John Schlageck

Lifestyle

Chili and Art Sale Continues

Students in Cowley College’s Art and Design Club raised more than $300 during the 12th annual Art Club Chili and Art Sale Wednesday, December 5 in the Earle N. Wright Community Room.