• Ford County Road and Bridge constructs and maintains 228 miles of asphalt roads? • That this department maintains 163 miles of county gravel roads, 140 bridges and 295 box culverts? • That they conduct right-of-way cleaning. sign installation and repair and snow and ice control and removal.
Dodge City softball team heads into the 2023 season led by Howie Smith who is in his 31st year has Head Coach of the Conquistadors. The Conqs are coming off a season in which the team posted a 20-28 record and will look to put together a winning season during the 2023 season.
Dodge City stands as an icon of the American west. It has been called home by some of the most legendary lawmen and outlaws. That pedigree resulted in one the most beloved western television programs in history, Gunsmoke, being set in Dodge City. That remarkable history has been kept alive, giving visitors a glimpse of what life was really like in the West. That is one of the reasons Dodge City is honored as #5 among True West Magazine’s 2023 Top Western Towns.
Sometimes it can be agonizing waiting for spring if you are an avid plant person. The only plants you have right now to care for are your houseplants.
As a griever I have noticed if I’m working hard, and things aren’t going right I have a tendency to lose it. One of the places I have tendency to lose it is in the kitchen. I’m not a very good cook. When I was married Beth did all the cooking. She was great and she could fix a meal like you wouldn’t believe. Smothered steak, cherry pork chops, Eggs Beth. These are just a few of the dishes that she excelled in. Now that she’s gone, I have stepped up as the chef. I’m a poor cook but I’m learning how to cook.
Dodge City women’s basketball continues to rack up the wins picking up their 18th of the season on the road on Wednesday using a strong second half to work past Coffeyville 73-66. The Conquistadors with the win improved to 18-2 on the season and 13-1 in KJCCC action while stretching their win streak to 11-straight.
Dodge City men’s basketball squared off with Coffeyville in a Top 15 KJCCC battle on the road and despite a solid effort the Conquistadors fell 94-78. The loss moves the Conqs to 14-6 on the season and 10-4 in KJCCC marking the third straight loss for the Conqs as they are now a half-game behind Coffeyville for first place in the conference.
Dodge City baseball team heads into the 2023 season ready for year two under Head Coach, Brett Doe who guided the Conquistadors to a 28-27 record in his first season last spring. Headed into the 2023 season the Conqs have 15 guys returning from last year’s team and 21 newcomers to the roster that are a mix of freshman and transfers.
PLAINS Lawrence Edward (Larry) Donahue, age 90, passed away Tuesday afternoon, January 24, 2023, at the Kansas Medical Center, Andover, Kansas. He was born May 3, 1932, at Dodge City, Kansas, the son of Patrick J. and Lucille M. (Sullivan) Donahue. Vigil services will be held at 6:00 p.m. Sunday, January 29, 2023, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Plains. Holy Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Monday, January 30, 2023, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church. Friends may call from 12:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. Sunday at the Mortuary in Meade. Interment will follow in the Plains Cemetery, Plains.
Lewis Earl Byers, 77, of Edmond, OK died January 19th, 2023, of natural causes. Louie was born to Jesse and Tessibel Byers in Dodge City, KS in 1945. He grew up on the family farm In Jetmore, KS learning all about animals, farming, and the dairy business. Louie also attended Dodge City High School until 1963. Louie then married Donna Davidson-Osborn in Dodge City, KS in 1965 and had 3 children together, Tonya, Doug, and Jenny. Later he married Linda “Lindy” McLemore-Gillott in Dodge City, KS in 1989. Louie eventually sold the farm, moved to Dodge City for some time, then inally settled in Edmond OK with Lindy until his death Louie always had a natural knack for conversation. He would talk to anybody and everybody about anything. He also used that natural gift with his grandkids by giving them hugs, showing them who the real cowboys were, or teaching them the ‘bean’ song. Louie was so easy to be fond of. Although he struggled at the end, he never stopped smiling, or thinking of and helping others. Louie is preceded in death by both parents, daughter Jenny Byers, stepson Shawn Barnard, long time best friend Tom Ragsdale, and his fur baby Tigger. Louie is survived by his wife of 34 years, Lindy Byers; sister, Wilma Webb, and her husband Herb; stepbrother, Mark Waugh; daughter Tonya Byers; son, Doug Byers; stepdaughter, Angie Gehrer and hus- band Rob stepson Michael Gillott and iancé Erin y grand children, 15 great-grandchildren, and many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.