Flag pole raised at Amelia Earhart Birthplace Museum
Amelia Earhart Birthplace Museum had its first-ever flag pole put up thanks to a project done by the Eagle Scouts.
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Award winning author chronicles the life of John B. McLendon
Many people may not know that Hiawatha is home to one of the most influential basketball players and civil rights pioneers in the history of America.
Elks Lodge in Atchison Goes Smoke-Free, Celebrates New Smoking Room with Ribbon Cutting
The Atchison Elks Lodge #647 marked a significant milestone in its history with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, February 21st to celebrate the completion of its newly designated smoking room. The event symbolizes the lodge’s commitment to creating a healthier environment while still accommodating members who smoke.
Missing person organization aims to reignite 48-year cold case
By James HoweyAtchison Globe A recent Facebook post by Kansas Missing and Unsolved brought back attention to the nearly 50-year cold case of the disappearance… Login to continue reading Login…
2025 Atchison County Spelling Bee
The 2025 Atchison County Spelling Bee, held at St. Benedict Catholic School on Tuesday, hosted 45 spellers in grades 5 – 8 from USD 409, USD 377, Trinity Lutheran, and St. Benedict Catholic School. After 13 rounds, two sixth grade students took top honors.
Effingham Hosts Heifer Selection and Development Meeting
Clarissa C. Conrad-Lierz Kansas State University Extension Agent As the nation’s cowherd continues to shrink, opportunities arise to rebuild in the coming years. To address this, K-State… Login to continue reading Login…
Angela Gray Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching
Atchison Globe A local Atchison Elementary School teacher was recently named as one of the 110 teachers awarded the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics… Login to continue reading Login…
Bailey Cole, APRN, Launches New Endocrinology Outreach Clinic at Holton Community Hospital
Taylor BuggTaylor.Bugg@stormontvail.org Stormont Vail Health and Holton Community Hospital are pleased to announce the launch of a new endocrinology outreach clinic on Jan. 25, 2025,… Login to continue reading Login…
Sluder Takes on Lead Role with Proposed Medical School
Stephen T. JohnsonDirector of Marketing & Communicationsstevej@benedictine.edu Deacon Stan Sluder, who has been serving as Chief Business Officer of Benedictine College in Atchison, Kansas, is… Login to continue reading Login…
Snowstorm inspires local young kids to build snow Sphinx
The powerful and blistering snow storm Blair caused numerous issues across the state of Kansas, but many young residents of Atchison were inspired to take advantage of the snow to build an impressive piece of art.