Shead Farm Homestead Festival – Explore and gather ideas from Shead Farm, a sustainable lifestyle farm where nutritious veggie powder is grown.
Saturday, May 16th, from 10 am to 5 pm at 2468 Cavalry RD, Garland, KS. Follow the event on Facebook.
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The Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office Daily Reports April 3
FS Presbyterian Village Hosts Chamber Coffee on April 2
The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce invites members and guests to attend a Chamber Coffee on Thursday, April 2nd at 8 a.m., hosted by Fort Scott Presbyterian Village, 2401 S. Horton St. Coffee, juice, and light refreshments will be served, and attendees will have the opportunity to win a door prize.
Fort Scott Presbyterian Village is a faith-based, not-for-profit community offering independent and assisted living, along with a variety of services that support residents in maintaining an active, engaging lifestyle.
During the Chamber Coffee, guests will also learn about the Village’s current Art is Ageless program and exhibit, on display March 30 through April 10. This annual juried exhibit showcases the creativity of artists aged 65 and older, with selected works eligible to be featured in the 2027 Art is Ageless calendar.
The Art is Ageless program encourages local seniors to express their creativity through visual arts, music, lifelong learning, and community engagement throughout the year.
For more information, contact the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce at (620) 223-3566 or visit the Events Calendar at fortscott.com and click on the “Chamber Coffees” category for upcoming hosts and locations.
CFSEK Announces 2026 Recipients of Bill House Agricultural Grants
Bill House was a visionary figure in the world of agriculture in Kansas and across the country. When Mr. House passed in 2009, he chose to give back to the future of agriculture across Kansas. Following the sale of his land in 2024, the Bill House Legacy Funds were established at the Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas (CFSEK) to support agricultural initiatives and scholarships for students pursuing agricultural-related degrees.
“Bill House understood that the land is only as strong as the people who manage it. We are honored to carry on his legacy and lifelong commitment to education and leadership,” said Devin Gorman, CFSEK Executive Director. “These grants are an investment in the families and students who will keep the legacy of Kansas agriculture strong for future generations. We strive to carry out Mr. House’s vision of leaving the land better than he found it.”
In the inaugural grant cycle in 2025, 11 projects received grants totaling $100,000. In 2026, 21 projects through 9 organizations received a total of $200,100 in grant funds. These grants focus on supporting agricultural education opportunities across Kansas for all age groups.
The 2026 recipients of the Bill House Agricultural Grants are:
- Hereford Youth Foundation of America
- National Junior Hereford Association Fed Steer Shootout Program and Educational Field Day
- Kansas 4-H Foundation Inc.
- Kansas 4-H Livestock Sweepstakes
- Kansas State 4-H Livestock Judging Contest Enhancement
- Southeast Kansas 4-H Challenge Days
- Kansas Farm Bureau Foundation
- Agricultural Leadership Conference Scholarships
- Kansas FFA Foundation Inc.
- Supervised Agriculture Experience Grants
- Agricultural Educator Development & Retention Initiative
- Kansas Livestock Foundation
- Kansas Junior Livestock Show CFSEK Bill House Leadership Award
- Kansas State University
- Returning to the Farm Family Scholarship
- Transition Planning Coaching for Farm and Ranch Families
- K-State Junior Beef Producer Day
- Bovine reproductive practices workshop and reproductive efficiency conference
- Cow-Camp
- Enhancing training tools for cattle producers
- KOMA Cattle Conference
- Beef and Forage Field Days
- Pioneer Bluffs Foundation, Inc.
- Far Corners- A segment of Emil Redmon’s Cow Stories from the Farm and Ranch
- Southwind Extension Education Foundation Inc.
- Forage Testing Incentive – An Extension Effort to Improve Feed Quality & Profitability
- Soil Sampling Incentive – An Extension Effort to Improve Crop Production and Forage Quality
- Wildcat Extension Education Foundation
- Forage Probes
- Livestock Production Youth Programming Materials
In the spirit of Bill House’s dedication to the ranching community, the selection committee also allocated $20,000 to support Kansas livestock producers affected by recent wildfires in the state. This contribution to the Kansas Livestock Foundation’s Wildfire Relief Fund reflects a commitment to providing critical support for producers as they navigate the difficult path to recovery.
CFSEK would like to congratulate all the recipients and thank them for their work supporting the future of agriculture in Kansas and beyond.
The Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas awarded over $2.8 million in grants from all foundation funds in 2025 and has facilitated over $28 million in total granting to Southeast Kansas since its inception in 2001. CFSEK serves the region by connecting donors with various charitable interests and encouraging charitable giving, which addresses present and future needs in our area. The Columbus Area, Fort Scott Area, and Girard Area Community Foundations are affiliates of CFSEK. More information about CFSEK and the Bill House funds is available at SoutheastKansas.org/BillHouse
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Blissful Meadows Boutique Open House/Ribbon Cutting is Today
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The Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office Daily Reports April 1
Child Abuse Prevention Month: April
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Karate Tournament/Seminars April 24-26
The Japan Karate-do Genbu-kai of Pittsburg, Kansas will be hosting their 49th annual karate tournament and seminars April 24-–26, 2026. A karate tournament will be held on Saturday, April 25th at the St. Mary’s Colgan Fieldhouse in Pittsburg, Kansas. This is a traditional invitational karate tournament with 125-150 competitors regionally and throughout the United States competing in kata (forms), kumite (sparring), kobudo (okinawan weapons), and batto (Japanese sword). The tournament begins at 9:30 and is open to the public. There is no admission fee for spectators.
If you have any questions or concerns please contact James Otter, Chief Instructor, 620.232.4480 or [email protected].
Fatherhood Group Offered
First Southern Baptist’s SPRING CRAFT SHOW is April 10
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Donations Sought For Good Ol’ Days
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