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The Barton Community College Foundation has announced the creation of the Lily Akings Legacy Scholarship, a fund established to honor the long-time Barton County Health Department Director and her remarkable commitment to public health in Barton County. The scholarship recognizes Akings' years of service as a nurse, leader, and advocate for the well-being of the region she cared for so deeply.

The drought monitor as of Tuesday, January 13th indicates marked improvement, especially in eastern Kansas.  Last week’s precipitation helped a great deal. 

The drought monitor as of Tuesday, January 6th indicates a little worsening but not much.  Our area, the western two thirds of state, are out of dry conditions.