October 2022
POPLOG
Kevin L. Tibbetts, 42, possession of stolen property; driving while a habitual violator.
DCCC: Men’s soccer grabs road win over Garden City
Dodge City men’s soccer jumped back into the win column with a road win over Garden City to make it five-straight in the series versus the Broncbusters and wins in eight of the last 10 meetings. The Conquistadors worked for a tough 2-0 win behind a pair of second-half goals moving to 10-6 on the season and 4-5 in KJCCC action.
Learn at Lunch lecture covers school security measures
The topic of the latest Learn at Lunch event, sponsored by United Way of Dodge City, covered issues of school district safety. The event was held at the Dodge City USD 443 Administration Building Oct.
Wheat Scoop: Converse with your coop during National Cooperative Month
“Just put on your boots and do it again,” was an apt sentiment a farmer recently expressed to Brandi Miller, president/CEO of the Kansas Cooperative Council, for how producers are dealing with weather concerns, delayed supply chains and trying to find help. But she wants to remind growers that they have more resources than their own grit and gumption, thanks to their local agricultural cooperatives, which are also working to tackle these unprecedented concerns.
Kansas Water Office releases 2022 Kansas Water Plan
The Kansas Water Office (KWO) released the finalized 2022 Kansas Water Plan (KWP) this week. This is the first comprehensive water plan for the state of Kansas to be released since 2009 and provides a roadmap for navigating the vast array of water issues throughout the state.
USDA provides payments of nearly $800 Million in assistance to help keep farmers farming
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced that distressed borrowers with qualifying USDA farm loans have already received nearly $800 million in assistance, as part of the $3.1 billion in assistance for distressed farm loan borrowers provided through Section 22006 of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).
DCCC: Women’s soccer secures two wins over rival Garden City
Dodge City women’s soccer team picked up not only one win but two in the same day over beating rival Garden City 2-1 in overtime and 2-0. The 2-1 decision came in the regularly scheduled contest as the Conquistadors came from behind to win early in overtime over the Broncbusters.
DCCC: Volleyball cruises to straight set sweep over Pratt on the road
For the fourth time in the last five games, the Dodge City volleyball team put a mark in the win column as they earned a straight-set win over Pratt on the road. The Conquistadors cruised to a 3-0 win over Pratt on the road winning 25-13, 25-11, and 25-20 moving their record to 19-7 on the season and 8-5 in KJCCC action.
Charles Edwin “Ed” Molitor
Offerle - Ed Molitor, 95, of Offerle, Kansas passed away Wednesday, October 19, 2022 at Manor of the Plains in Dodge City, Kansas. He was born on February 18, 1927 at Offerle, Kansas the son of Charles Carl and Lenora Alice Baier Molitor in their home south of Offerle. Ed attended school at Offerle and graduated from high school there. He enlisted in the Navy during World War II working in the medical field. After the war was over, he came back to Offerle and got involved in farming with his Father. He met Peggy Herzog, his future wife, and they were married on October 1, 1953. They had four children Kirk, Eric, Aaron and Sarah. Ed and Peggy were married for 67 years before Peggy’s passing in December 2020. Ed and Peggy were long time members of Zion Lutheran