Damian Mendez had heart of a champion
The sudden passing of local wrestling legend Damian Mendez left many members of the community saddened. The 2022 Dodge City High School graduate succumbed to heat stroke July 3.
July 2022
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DCCC: Jacob Sander named assistant coach for Conquistador volleyball
After a strong 2021 season for the Dodge City volleyball program, Head Coach, Jordan Bruere will enter the 2022 season with a new assistant coach by her side to help continue the growth of the Conquistador program.
DCCC: Former Dodge City baseball player closes out college career with top honors
Former Dodge City baseball player capped his collegiate career with an impressive senior year that included All-American and Gold Glove honors at the highest level. Garrett McGowan earned NCAA Division II Gold Glove at first base from the American Baseball Coaches Association/Rawlings while also getting the nod for All-American honors from the ABCA and National Collegiate Baseball Writers of America.
DCCC: Former Dodge City football player earns defensive “Player of the Week” honors in the Indoor Football League
Former Dodge City football player is finding a way to continue his passion for playing football and making an impact for the teams he’s playing on including recently earning Defensive “Player of the Week” honors in the Indoor Football League. Quandreko Statham who suited up
Dodge City Raceway Park: Weekly Points Standings
Here is a look at the current point standings for this week. To contact the writer, email mshelton@cherryroad.com .
Injury just one more opponent for Kinsley athlete Sexton
There’s a pretty good chance Kinsley High School senior Dawson Sexton will never win the Heisman Trophy or play on Sundays in the NFL. That’s OK with him.
A partner’s death leads to a tough task
Dear Amy: This past April, my girlfriend of 10 years passed away. She didn’t have a will or any life insurance. Her brother paid for the cremation. He came to the house to pick up some of his sister’s things.
Day 15, Kansas Wheat harvest report
This is day 15 of the Kansas Wheat Harvest Reports, brought to you by the Kansas Wheat Commission, Kansas Association of Wheat Growers and the Kansas Grain and Feed Association. Kansas farmers made significant progress completing wheat harvest in the last week, including many who spent the holiday weekend in a combine cab.
Fall programming on Dodge City Public Library horizon
Howdy from the Dodge City Public Library! We hope you have enjoyed our summer program thus far but hold on to your hats because we are already planning some great things for fall! As our summer program winds to a close, there are several fun things you can still join us for before the school year starts. We will be hosting our own Buckaroo Bash, loaded with games, fun prizes and more on July 15 from 2 to 5 p.m.
Japanese Beetles
They are unique. Some might even say they are pretty, but these pests are destructive! Japanese beetles feed on over 300 species of plants including rose, birch, linden, crabapple, grape, Virginia creeper, and buckeye.