SWPPD makes nearly $85,000 payment to local communities
Hamlet, Palisade, Culbertson, Hayes Center, Haigler and Trenton received “in-lieu of tax” payments from Southwest Public Power District totaling $84,904.35.
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Elementary teacher resigns; three hired
Although the Chase County Schools board of education handled another resignation this week, three new teachers were also hired for the 2023-24 school year.
Season’s snowfall reaches 42 inches, but rain now would be nice
With 80-degree temperatures this week in Imperial, snow that was still piled on the ground just last week should be gone.
But, there was a lot to melt.
Courtesy Photo | Imperial Volunteer Fire Department
A house northwest of Imperial was fully engulfed when the Imperial and Lamar Volunteer Fire Departments arrived last Wednesday. The home was a total loss.
State Fire Investigator deems house fire accidental
An investigator with the State Fire Marshal’s Office has determined an afternoon fire April 5 northwest of Imperial was accidental.
Jan Schultz | The Imperial Republican
At last week’s evening program, Reed seems to be listening intently to Bryce Dolan, but spent a lot of the program sleeping after a busy day giving presentations.
Jan Schultz | The Imperial Republican
Youngsters at Rainbow Promise Preschool like Caysie Hudson enjoyed getting to know Reed up close in he and Bryce Dolan’s first KSDS program on April 4. Attendees at nine different programs were invited to pet the future assistance animal during the two days they were in Imperial.
Assistance dogs in demand; Kansas program helping fill void
If the waiting period is any indication, there is a severe need for assistance dogs in this country.