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USD 333 Board Meeting Covers Technology Upgrades, Parking Lot Concerns, and Staff Updates

Concordia’s school board approved staff changes, discussed the future of the School Resource Officer program, and reviewed professional development efforts.

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Local USD 333 Board Meeting Covers Technology Upgrades, Parking Lot Concerns, and Staff Updates

Concordia’s school board approved staff changes, discussed the future of the School Resource Officer program, and reviewed professional development efforts.

Feb 14, 2025
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Local OCCK Transportation Will Have Shortened Hours on Presidents’ Day

OCCK, Inc. Transportation has altered some routes on Monday, Feb. 17, in observance of Presidents' Day.

Feb 14, 2025
Concordia Chamber of Commerce staff pose with Concordia Middle School (CMS) students that created dozens of handmade Valentine's Day cards for the region's elderly population that reside in assisted-living facilities across North Central Kansas on Thursday, Feb. 6, at CMS in Concordia. Photo by Olivia Bergmeier
Local Concordia Chamber of Commerce Delivers Dozens of Valentine's Cards to Local Nursing Homes

The Concordia Chamber of Commerce spread joy this Valentine's Day by delivering handmade and store-bought Valentine's cards to residents in 11 long-term care facilities across North Central Kansas.

Feb 14, 2025
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Local NCKMC Volunteers Install 2025 Officers, Highlight Community Contributions

With a creative “breakfast cereal” theme, the NCK Medical Center Volunteers installed new officers for 2025.

Feb 14, 2025
Concordia Fire and EMS Department
Local EMS Crews Transport Patients to NCKMC and Salina Regional in Back-to-Back Calls

Concordia Fire and EMS responded to multiple medical calls Wednesday and Thursday, transporting patients to NCKMC and Salina Regional.

Feb 13, 2025
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Local Brown Grand to Launch Classic Movie Series This Spring

The Brown Grand Opera House, Inc. will launch the new Classic Movie Series with "Casablanca" on Friday, March 7.

Feb 13, 2025

Sports

Charlize Cash vs Chapman photo by Tucker Ashburn Concordia Blade-Empire.
Sports Concordia Swept at Rock Creek

For only the second time this season, the Concordia boys and girls basketball teams were swept by the same opponent.

Feb 14, 2025
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Sports Concordia Wins Final NCKL Dual of the Year

The Concordia Boys wrestling team traveled to rival Clay Center on Thursday, February 13th, for their final North Central Kansas League wrestling dual of the season.

Feb 14, 2025
NJCAA Men's Track Rankings Week 3
Sports KJCCC Men's Indoor Track & Field Teams Shuffled Within Top 25 Of Latest USTFCCCA NJCAA Rankings Index

Despite having 8 teams in the top 25 of the latest USTFCCCA NJCAA Men’s Indoor Track and Field Rating Index of 2025, the KJCCC saw changes to the teams in the rankings with 2 newcomers adding to a lar...

Feb 12, 2025
NJCAA Women's Track Rankings Week 3
Sports USTFCCCA NJCAA Women's Indoor Track Rankings Index Continues To Feature 8 KJCCC Schools In Top 25

The third rendition of the USTFCCCA NJCAA Women’s Indoor Track and Field rankings for 2025 finds all eight KJCCC schools ranked in the prior poll still inside the top 25 at the halfway point of the ra...

Feb 12, 2025
Marlee VanMeter vs Abilene
Sports Panthers Complete Season Sweep over Chapman

The Concordia Panther boys and girls basketball teams completed the season sweep over the Chapman Fighting Irish with a couple of victories on Tuesday, February 11th.

Feb 12, 2025
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Sports Cloud County Men's Indoor Track & Field Team Moves Up One Spot in National Rankings

The Cloud County Community College men's indoor track and field team has moved up one spot to No. 22 in this week's edition of the United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (US...

Feb 12, 2025