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Atchison County firefighters receive over $164,000 from Kansas Department of Insurance
Holli KroekerHolli.Kroeker@ks.gov Kansas Insurance Commissioner Vicki Schmidt, today, announced, that the Kansas Department of Insurance has made its annual distribution to local Firefighter Relief Associations (FRAs). Pursuant to the Kansas Firefighters Relief Act, $164,354.08 has been distributed among five local FRAs throughout Atchison County. “Firefighters put their lives on the line to keep us safe,…
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Local Kids Invited to Carry State Flags in Atchison’s July 4th Parade
Atchison’s youth have a special opportunity to take center stage in this year’s Fourth of July Parade as the International Forest of Friendship’s parade entry invites kids to help carry state flags in celebration of two major milestones: America’s 250th birthday and the Forest’s 50th anniversary.
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Benedictine Wins 2025-26 VisitOP Commissioner’s Cup
The Heart of America Athletic Conference announced Benedictine College as the recipient of the 2025-26 Visit Overland Park (VisitOP) Commissioner’s Cup, recognizing the conference member institution with the highest level of athletic achievement across Heart-sponsored sports during the academic year.