Local Boy Scout troop seeks to reunite tags with veteran’s family

Have you ever experienced the excitement of coming across a hidden treasure? Perhaps you purchased an old coat at an estate sale and were delighted to discover a dollar bill tucked away in a pocket. Or maybe you bought a handbag at an antiques store and stumbled upon a piece of costume jewelry inside.

AmeriCorps volunteer service celebrated

Courtesy Fort Hays State University On Nov. 3 AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers, serving Ford, Hodgeman and Ness counties through the Fort Hays State University Foster Grandparent and Senior Companion Programs, were invited to come together for an end of year celebration in appreciation of their service.

Look into the library this week!

Hold onto your hats because DCPL is blowing in this week with a flurry of exciting events! Wednesday, Nov. 16 our NaNoWriMo events continue with the second of our Come Write-Ins from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Club news

The Children of the American Revolution’s Kansas Buffalo Society organized in 1956. It reorganized recently and installed new officers recently at the Reno County Museum.

World diabetes day

Diabetes was once called “a nice disease” or “a quiet disease” because it was then thought to have few obvious symptoms. Diabetes is not a “nice” disease.” The symptoms are somewhat blatant.

DCCC: Six Conquistador Volleyball Players Earn All-KJCCC Honors

Dodge City volleyball put together another strong season as the program continues to grow and take steps forward with a multitude of accomplishments attached to the 2022 season. The Conquistadors finished the season 22-9 and finished fourth in the KJCCC for the second straight year with a 10-6 conference record.

Light Up Wright Park this holiday season

Every year businesses, organizations, and individuals turn Dodge City’s Wright Park into a feast for the eyes when they decorate trees throughout the park. Registration for the annual Light Up Wright Park event has already begun, and participants have until November 20 to claim their tree. The tree deemed best decorated will earn the winner $100 in Chamber Bucks. “This is one of those events we look forward to every year,” said Director of Parks and Facilities for the City of Dodge City, Daniel Cecil. “It’s wonderful to see all the creativity we have in our community. People put in a lot of time and effort to make our park look beautiful for the holiday season, and we’re grateful for their efforts.” Trees must be decorated no later than November 27. During the week of November 28 through December 2, a group of volunteers will judge the displays, and the winner will be named on Monday, December 5. Decorations will remain up during the holiday season but must be removed by January 8. For more information, contact the City of Dodge City’s Parks and Facilities at 620-225 8160. To register yourself, your business, or your organization for the Light Up Wright Park contest, go to www.visitdodgecity.org/CIDC. The Dodge City Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) promotes year-round leisure, business, meetings, conventions, and sports travel to one of the most historical cities in Kansas. As the official destination marketing organization for Dodge City, ranked amongst the top ten western towns in the United States, the Dodge City CVB is responsible for ongoing advocacy for the tourism and hospitality industry – which is one of Dodge City’s largest industries. To drive tourism and generate revenue, the CVB provides visitors with complete destination information and assists meeting and convention organizers with planning and execution of their events, free of charge.

Compass launches new program with special motivational speaker

Holidays are hard even for the hardest characters in life, like those who feel as though they are neither independent nor successful. That is why Compass Behavioral Health invites the public to join a free event intended to motivate everyone to make it through the holidays with their mental health improved.

Football predictions for Week 11

The Daily Globe’s staff predicts the score of every high school game near our reading area Here are the picks for Week 11: Mark’s Record from Week 11 10-1 Overall record: 87-23 (79%) Whitney’s Record from Week 11 2-9 Overall record: 54-55 (49%) Angel’s Record from Week 11 9-2 Overall record: 65-33 (66%) Class 6A Blue Valley West (5-5) @ Gardner (7-3) Mark’s pick:Gardner Whitney’s pick:Blue Valley West Angel’s pick:Gardner Olathe West (8-2) vs Olathe Northwest (7-3) Mark’s pick: Northwest Whitney’s pick:West Angel’s pick: West Wichita Northwest (8-2) @ Manhattan (10-0) Mark’s pick: Manhattan Whitney’s pick: Northwest Angel’s pick: Manhattan Washburn Rural (8-2) @ Derby (8-2) Mark’s pick: Derby Whitney’s pick: Derby Angel’s pick: Washburn Rural Class 5A Pittsburg (7-3) @ Mill Valley (9-1) Mark’s pick: Mill Valley Whitney’s pick: Mill Valley Angel’s pick: Mill Valley Blue Valley Southwest (5-5) @ De Soto (9-1) Mark’s pick: De Soto Whitney’s pick: Southwest Angel’s pick: De Soto Hutchinson (8-2) @ Maize (10-0) Mark’s pick: Maize Whitney’s pick: Hutchinson