Hutchinson, KS - Star Expos along with the Kansas State Fair, and Visit Hutch are pleased to be coming back to the Kansas State Fairgrounds for our 2nd annual expo. Partnering with the Kansas State Fair and Visit Hutch gives the Kansas Ag Expo the opportunity to showcase a more diverse expo to…
The Mitchell County Hospital Health Systems annual Food Drive was held for one week in March to provide support for the Mitchell County Food Pantry. This year, a St. Patrick’s Day theme was used allowing six teams to compete against each other, raising money for a chance to win a pizza party.…
Solomon Valley Hospice received a donation of handmade fleece blankets for their patients from students at Pike Valley Jr/Sr High School. Katie Carlgren, FFA Advisor at Pike Valley Schools, contacted Solomon Valley Hospice regarding various community service projects they were interested in doing…
Mitchell County Hospital Health Systems continues to improve resources and invest in advanced equipment to improve the quality of care for our patients. A capital purchase was approved by the Board of Trustees to invest in a wireless EKG / ECG machine. An EKG is an integral part of the initial…
Colon cancer is the third leading cause of cancer related deaths in both men and women, but it can be prevented with routine screening. The National Cancer Institute estimates that 153,020 people in the United States received a diagnosis of colon or rectal cancer in 2023, with approximately 52,550…
LandMark Implement was recognized by John Deere as a top performing dealer in the nation and selected for their 2023 Leaders Club. The Leaders Club recognition event took place mid-February at the Ritz-Carlton Aruba.  This recognition represents the highest honor to be awarded to dealers nationwide…
Mitchell County Hospital Health Systems (MCHHS) would like to welcome Braden Hake to the MCHHS Board of Trustees. Braden was appointed following Brigit Gasper’s decision to rotate from the board upon the conclusion of her fifth term. “Members of our Board are community members who volunteer their…
Rachael Brooke Phillips-Rooks District Extension Agent Agriculture and Natural Resources               While it is still technically winter, the days are gradually getting longer and home gardeners are likely counting the days until spring. In this article, Dr. DeAnn Presley, Soil Management…
February 7, 2024 - NativeSeed Group (“NativeSeed”) is pleased to announce it has acquired Star Seed (“Star”), a producer and supplier of conservation and farm seeds, located in Osborne, Kansas. With this acquisition, NativeSeed now operates out of twelve locations throughout the West and Midwest.…
Reprinted from Midwest Messenger Nestled on the plains of north central Kansas, roughly halfway between Denver and Kansas City, Ferguson Angus has stood proudly since 1946. The family-run operation, owned and run by Lynn and Lori Ferguson as well as their nephew and his wife, Brice and Vicki…
Mitchell County Hospital Health Systems now offers a low-dose CT lung cancer screening.  Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in America and if detected early, is more likely to be curable.  This screening is a test used to detect the presence of lung cancer in healthy people with no…

 

 

 

 

 

The Mitchell County Hospital Health Systems annual Food Drive was held for one week in March to provide support for the Mitchell County Food Pantry. This year…
Solomon Valley Hospice received a donation of handmade fleece blankets for their patients from students at Pike Valley Jr/Sr High School. Katie Carlgren, FFA…
Mitchell County Hospital Health Systems continues to improve resources and invest in advanced equipment to improve the quality of care for our patients. A…