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Deb Hrcka, left, grabs a hot dog while Dan Kuhlmann of Nutrien Ag grills more for the crowd. (Johnson Publications photo)

Three walkers participating in the 5K from left, Ciara Lampmann, Grant, Tara Sudbeck, Ogallala, pushing one-year-old daughter, Naomi, and Bri Griffin, Grant. (Johnson Publications photo)

Cancer run/walk draws people from wide area

After a dreary and very windy morning and early afternoon, the sun came out and the wind died down in time for the annual cancer run/walk fundraiser sponsored by Chase County Community Hospital

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MWCUA Director of Compliance Laura McFadden, right, presented Eric Gonzalez with the Hope award in Imperial last week. (Johnson Publications photo)

Eric Gonzalez recognized by credit union association

Eric Gonzalez, a universal employee with Holyoke Community Federal Credit Union in Imperial, recently received the Hope Award.

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Vanessa Swanson was the women’s winner with a time of 22:15. (Johnson Publications photo)

Zach Herbert was the men’s winner, with a time of 18:40. (Johnson Publications photo)

Casey the Doberman was the costume winner, with her Darth Vadar costume. “She enjoys these runs,” Casey’s owner said. (Johnson Publications photo)

A brisk Saturday morning run

Only seven runners reported for the Pumpkin Run at Cox’s Ponds last weekend, but runners said it was the perfect morning for a run.

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Board president: Klooz still CCS superintendent

While a lot of questions couldn’t be answered because they deal with personnel, CCS Board President Jeff Olsen said Tuesday Randy Klooz is still the school superintendent at Chase County School

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Another design is Mary Poppins can be found at 10th Street. She lost her umbrella during some heavy winds last week. (Johnson Publications photo)

This “Happy Fall Y’all” scarecrow design at the Mid-Plains Community College campus is one of the many light pole designs competing for first place in the city’s decorating contest. The college’s pole features sunflowers and pumpkins. (Johnson Publications photo)