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Fort Hays State University welcomes Dan Lara as new State Director of Kansas Small Business Development Center

Fort Hays State University is pleased to announce the appointment of Dan Lara as the new Director of the Kansas Small Business Development Center (KSBDC). With over a decade of experience in economic development and a proven track record of securing significant funding for Kansas communities, Lara is well-equipped to lead the KSBDC in its mission to support small businesses in Kansas.

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Notice

Notice: In the February 5 edition of the Hays Daily News, we unknowingly provided a photo taken by Cristina Janney of the Hays Post alongside the article "40th Annual Chamber Awards Banquet honors leaders and organizations". The HDN would like to formally apologize the Editor Janney and the staff of the Hays Post for the unfortunate error.

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USD489 Superintendent's Report

During the Feb. 3, 2025, USD489 Board of Education (BOE) meeting, Superintendent Ron Wilson’s Report included a Bond Construction Project for the new Hays High School and provided a timeline of the district’s migration to a new software platform for BOE meetings.

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Walk with Ease

Many people, for a variety of reasons, such as arthritis or other painful conditions, don’t participate in regular physical activity, despite the health benefits it would offer.

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