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Among the SCHS valedictorians who addressed their classmates and audience during Sunday’s graduation ceremony were (from left) Kaylee Felker, Belle Trout, Reed Batterton and Piper Fox. (Record Photo)

The mortarboards worn by SCHS graduates were decorated with a variety of messages. (Record Photo)

SCHS graduate Peyton Bergner walks past the ivy holders as he enters the gym floor of the Scott City Events Center at the start of Sunday’s commencement ceremony. (Record Photo)

SCHS grads remember former classmate, opportunity to live the ‘American dream’

Wed, 05/20/2026 - 9:31pm

For many, it has become cliche to talk about living the “American dream.”

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Lane County wheat plot tour is Wed.

Wed, 05/13/2026 - 10:16pm

The Walnut Creek Extension District will host a wheat variety plot tour on the Vance Ehmke farm in Lane County on Wed., May 20, starting at 6:00.m.

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70 at SCHS to receive diplomas Sun.

Wed, 05/13/2026 - 10:16pm

Scott Community High School will be awarding diplomas to 70 seniors during their graduation ceremony on Sun., May 17, 2:30 p.m., at the Scott Community Events Center.

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Wayne Walker, owner of Common Ground Capital, talks about Western Kansas habitat that has proven ideal for enhancing the ability of the lesser prairie chicken to survive.

A lesser prairie chicken doing his mating ritual at a lek in Gove County. (Record Photo)

Bringing a different strategy in preserving lesser prairie chickens

Wed, 05/13/2026 - 10:16pm

Even as the courts continue to dismiss the ongoing threat to the survival of lesser prairie chickens, and as lawmakers revel in each court victory, the one constant is Wayne Walker’s tenacity.