September 2025
In the garden: Time to plant garlic
Lots of lawn and garden projects and tasks are typically done in September. One of these is planting garlic.
September Community Events
At the Hays City Press Briefing earlier this week, Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) Executive Director Melissa Dixon reminded residents of September has lots of old and new community events “I want to be sure you have on your calendar that the Downtown Hays Market will continue to run through September. That’s at the Downtown Pavillion at 10th & Main from 7:30-11 am on Saturday mornings,” said CVB Executive Director Dixon.
Do You Kneel Before the Sport's God?
Clay Center, Kansas - Is Sunday football a casual interest or something more? Does your love for sports go beyond a form of entertainment, recreation or exercise to an obsession? Thousands of years ago the people of Israel escaped their Egyptian slave masters for freedom. As they fled, Moses often spent time with God seeking Him for guidance in governing the people.
Asking Eric: Son's new girlfriend has a rude way of joking
Dear Eric: My son is 35 and his new girlfriend of three months is 32. They're both very smart.
Asking Eric: Friend breaks off contact after her husband's death
Dear Eric: "Sue" and I have been neighbors and friends for more than 50 years. She and her husband are godparents to one of our children, we are members of social groups together, like book club and bridge group.
Monarchs open season Thursday at home
The Thomas More Prep-Marian football team gets a head start on the 2025 season with Thursday’s home opener against Russell. Kickoff is 7 p.m.
Tigers face stiff road test Thursday
The Fort Hays State University football team will be looking to bounce back from a loss in its season opener when the Tigers take to the road Thursday for a non-conference game against sixth-ranked Colorado State-Pueblo at Pueblo, Colo. Kickoff is 7 p.m.
Searching for a Low Income Housing Solution
While touting housing development accomplishments, Hays City Commissioners on Aug. 28th also all recognized that a solution is yet to be found for the low income housing shortage in the community.