Area high school students attended Construction Day

On April 20, the Dodge City/Ford County Development Corporation and Dodge City Community College (DCCC) escorted 126 students from Dodge City Coldwater, Hodgeman County, LaCrosse, Maxville and Minneola high schools on tours of local construction sites.

DCCC adjusts room and board rates for 2022 summer

The Dodge City Community College Board of Trustees on Tuesday, voted on a change to its room and board rates for the summer semester for 2022. “As you recall we increased our fall and spring board rates by 3% and what we’re asking for tonight is to increase our summer rates,” said DCCC vice president of student services and risk management and Title IX co-coordinator Jay Kinzer.

Enjoy Final Friday art, activities at April’s end

On Final Friday this April 29 there are plenty of entertainment options for folks meandering through the downtown business area. Feasts for the eyes, the belly and the musical mind will be put on Front Street, so to speak, but all to enjoy and imbibe.

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DCCC Track: women’s 4x100m relay national qualifying performance leads Conqs at Thunderbird Classic

Dodge City’s track and field team was led by a national qualifying performance at the Thunderbird Classic hosted by Cloud County in Concordia on Saturday as they continued the outdoor season. The quartet of Brianisha Rolling, Machala Hengen, Krissalynn Henderson, and On’Hay Phillips raced to a time of 48.17 in the 4x100 meter relay and qualified for NJCAA National Outdoor Championships with the performance.

Bigger, better Manna House to reopen shelter doors

After temporarily closing its shelter doors during quarantine, Manna House director Joel Redman said the 11-bed shelter will once again be open May 2. The Manna House’s food pantry remained open during COVID-19 and saw an increase in people utilizing its services as well as an increase in donations, Redman said.

Kathy Schultz, USD 443 Nutrition Supervisor receives Platinum Level Award

USD 443 BOE and Superintendent Dr. Dierksen recognized Kathy Schultz for earning the Platinum Level Award in the Professional Recognition Program sponsored by Child Nutrition and Wellness, Kansas State Department of Education. Kathy is the Nutrition Supervisor for Dodge City Public Schools, and has successfully completed over 250 hours of KSDE sponsored training to expand her knowledge and skills. Thank you Kathy for your outstanding dedication to Child Nutrition Programs. You are making an important difference! PHOTO BY KERRI BAKER/DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC INFORMATION

DCHS Softball: Lady Demons drop 2 to TMP

The Lady Demons had a difficult night as they lost both games to Thomas More Prep-Marian on Thursday night. In the first game the Lady Demons lost 7-2. TMP got on the board in the second inning when an error scored one run. TMP pulled away for good with two runs in the third inning. In the third inning TMP singled on the first pitch of the at bat, scoring one run. TMP scored four runs in the fourth inning. J VonLintel, K Komzrek, and Ryersee all drove in runs in the frame. Macy Musslin took the loss for the Lady Demons. The righty surrendered seven runs on eight hits over six innings, striking out one. Taryn Coon led the Lady Demons with two hits in four at bats.