Sunflower Bank kicks off 15th annual ABC Program

SALINA - Since 2001, Sunflower Bank has been raising money for local schools and students annually through its ABC program. Total donations since the program began are over $934,000. Last year the program included almost 300 schools across Colorado, Kansas, and Missouri and raised $113,945.

The best investment you can make right now is probably something your child plays with

If you’re playing the long game and want to make an investment that will pay off down the road, don’t buy gold, save for a 401(k) or invest in the stock market.

Financial firsts: Know what kind of insurance you do and don't need

Financial planner Glen Clemans is all too familiar with how young people often misunderstand insurance — or ignore it completely. The passage of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and the attendant publicity have done little to change that.

Self-driving cars can save you lots of money, and here’s how

Vox’s Editor-In-Chief Ezra Klein put it best in a tweet Monday afternoon.

CUNA Mutual Retirement Solutions employees attain QKA designation

Tara Miller, Kim Manning and Teresa Asper of CUNA Mutual Retirement Solutions have recently passed all of the required exams to attain their QKA (Qualified 401(k) Administrator) designation through ASPPA (American Society of Pension Professionals & Actuaries). These exams include the Retirement Plan Fundamentals (RPF-1 & RPF-2) exams, the Administrative and Qualification Issues of Retirement Plans (DC-1) exam and, the Administrative Issues of Defined Contribution Plans (DC-2) exam.

Booze recognized for 15 years of service

Thirteen Rosewood Services employees achieved milestone anniversaries during 2015, combining for a total of 90 years of service. They were recently recognized for their milestone achievements in the workplace.

​Sunflower Electric Power Corp. hires two engineers

Sunflower Electric Power Corporation announced that Scott Paramore and Stephen Debes have joined the company as transmission engineers in Great Bend.

Ellsworth-Kanopolis Area Chamber annual meeting

ELLSWORTH - Reservations are being taken for the Ellsworth-Kanopolis Area Chamber of Commerce's 68th Annual Meeting. The celebration of 2015 accomplishments opens at 6 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 30, at the Ellsworth American Legion. The evening will begin with a cash bar social followed by a sit-down dinner catered by the Ellsworth Steak House beginning at 6:30 p.m.

Sunflower seeks auction items, Gala support for 50th birthday

Staff members and volunteers are hard at work organizing the upcoming Sunflower Diversified Charity Gala and they could use the community's help – especially because this is the non-profit agency's 50thanniversary.

St. Rose, LanguageLine team up for Spanish-speaking patients

When Maggie Myers is caring for a Spanish-speaking patient, she doesn't have to be concerned about something being lost in the translation.

5 ways your children can have a healthy relationship with money

Have you been thinking about talking to your children about money? Maybe you worry that you don’t have the resources to help your child learn about money management. Or, you might be at a loss about how to get started.

First Kansas Bank employees give to local food banks

Here's why 2015 was 'the year of work-life balance'

I've been a weekly business columnist for almost 14 years, and I've covered lots of different issues during that time.

Financial firsts: Buying a new car requires careful consideration

When it came to buying her first new car, Jessica Winstead had the luxury of already owning a reliable used car. That made all the difference.

American State Bancshares announces merger of Peoples Exchange Bank with American State Bank & Trust

American State Bancshares of Great Bend announced today that it intends to combine two of its subsidiary banks by merging Peoples Exchange Bank, Belleville, into American State Bank & Trust, Great Bend, in the second quarter of 2016. The announcement was made by American State Bancshares President and CEO Donald R. LacKamp.

Superior Essex achieves Zero Waste to Landfill Certification, announces Open House

HOISINGTON - For the third year in a row, Superior Essex has been certified as a Zero Waste to Landfill facility. The facility is a local ...

Sunflower, Families Together host event for women with special-needs children

When Heather Quillin at Sunflower's Early Education Center (EEC) learned about the possibility of scheduling a special event for women who care for a ...

Carol Clark retiring from First Kansas Bank

HOISINGTON - Carol Clark has announced her retirement from First Kansas Bank.

BBB and FTC say unordered merchandise is yours to keep

The popularity of ordering online continues to build. Last year's online sales reached nearly $395 billion. Predictions are for them to reach $523 billion ...

WorkFit to host Human Resources Policy Workshop

Quality human resource policies are important for any business. WorkFit will host a Human Resources Policy Workshop from 9 a.m. to noon on Aug ...

Lynch resigns as GM at Western Cooperative Electric

WAKEENEY – Western Cooperative Electric announced this week that Darrin Lynch has resigned his position as general manager, effective Sept. 8. In a joint statement, Lynch ...

GBCF strategic planning workshop planned in September

Golden Belt Community Foundation will hold a strategic planning workshop from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sept. 14, at Holiday Inn Express ...

New physician assistant treats patients at St. Rose Convenient Care

The new physician assistant at St. Rose Health Center is eager to start seeing patients in the facility's Convenient Care Walk-in Clinic.