Archive By Author - Jim Misunas
Miss Fort Larned pageant Sunday
LARNED - Four Pawnee County teenagers will vie for $6,000 in scholarships and an invitation to the 2012 Miss Kansas Pageant.
Larned hires new city manager
LARNED - A city administrator who graduated from St. John High School has verbally agreed to a contract to serve as city manager of Larned, according to the Larned mayor.
Larned marksman an international champion
LARNED - Kim Beckwith of Larned has celebrated Memorial Day for the past 26 years in a unique way.
Families pick up the pieces
STAFFORD COUNTY - Frances Fanshier has more than 60 years of experience watching severe weather in Stafford County.
LADY INDIANS TAKE THIRD
MANHATTAN – Larned pitcher Brittney Perez ended her career with a strikeout and the Lady Indians celebrated a victory in the Class 3A state softball tournament,
Fort Larned Foundation to sponsor two events
LARNED – The Fort Larned Foundation for Education is sponsoring two fundraising events appealing to runners, walkers and golfers June 4-5.
Business interested in Doerr property
LARNED - A prospective business that has contacted the Kansas Department of Commerce about vacant business space might fill the void left by the recent departure of Doerr Metal Products at 320 E. Eighth Street.
PBC board helps narrow bonding companies
LARNED – Members of the Pawnee County Public Building Commission are considering two bonding companies for financing for a proposed $18 million Pawnee Valley Community Hospital (PVCH).
Student, mother leave artistic legacy
ST. JOHN - St. John High School is mourning the loss of a talented musician and actor and his mother who served as an elementary school paraprofessional.
Curtain falls on Thunderbirds’ legacy
BUSHTON - Katelyn Zink is accustomed to being called last. "For a long time growing up, I didn't like it,' she said. "But now, I've actually gotten used to it." For once, Zink could enjoy the luxury of being the last in line. She'll be the trivia answer to the question, "Who was the last graduate of Quivira Heights High School?" Zink hadn't really thought about what it meant to be the last Thunderbird to ...
Curtain falls on Thunderbird legacy
By Jim Misunas jmisunas@gbtribune.com BUSHTON - Katelyn Zink is accustomed to being called last. "For a long time growing up, I didn't like it,' she said. "But now, I've actually gotten used to it." For once Zink could enjoy the luxury of being the last in line. She'll be the trivia answer to the question, "Who was the last graduate of Quivira Heights High School?" Zink hadn't really thought about what it meant to be ...
'Sun Riz' creates a festive sound
LARNED - The Larned High jazz band 'Sun Riz" were "Crazy With the Blues," creating a "Land of Make Believe," during an entertaining Wednesday afternoon at the Farmers State Bank.
Doerr-Vernon Park earns Spotlight Award
By Jim Misunas jmisunas@gbtribune.com LEAVENWORTH - Larned's Doerr-Vernon Park received a Spotlight Award at the recent Kansas Sampler Foundation at Leavenworth. There were more than 150 tourism booths that were eligible for the annual award. Larned was part of the 22nd annual Kansas Sampler Festival at May 7-8. More than 7,500 people attended the 2-day event in Ray Miller Park to visit with the festival participants and find out what there is to see and ...
Commission discusses bonding companies
By Jim Misunas jmisunas@gbtribune.com LARNED – Members of the Pawnee County Public Building Commission will provide insight for the selection of a bonding company for financing for a proposed $18 million Pawnee Valley Community Hospital (PVCH). Tom Giessel, Tim George and Dick King are members of a Pawnee Public Building Commission (PBC) who will issue the bonds on PVCH. The commissioners and PBC must choose a banking company to underwrite and sell bonds for the ...
Grabast family searches for options
HUDSON - Unfortunately, it's back to square one for Brenda and Ken Grabast.
Articles By Author - Jim Misunas
Reece leads Larned at 4A state golf tourney
CHENEY - It was a learning experience for Larned High School's golf team at the Class 4A state golf tournament.
Freedom of speech
Freedom of speech is a founding principle of our country. Freedom of speech also comes with responsibility.
Indians sweep doubleheader on road at Nickerson
NICKERSON - Larned High School's baseball team swept Nickerson 14-3 and 4-2 on Tuesday evening to maintain momentum heading to a Thursday doubleheader at Great Bend.
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