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'Big U' Legacy Continues

JAG-K students paint the Big U east of Ulysses.
It has stood the test of time, yet no seems to know the exact date it all began. One thing is for sure, 2024 most likely was the 74th birthday for the "Big U". And in honor of the landmark …

Community Health Fair Returns

Sondee McVey, Screening Solutions Specialist with Cologuard by Exact Sciences, brought an inflatable interactive colon to the Community Health Fair Saturday morning. See more about the recent health fair in next week's edition of the Ulysses News.
Sondee McVey, Screening Solutions Specialist with Cologuard by Exact Sciences, brought an inflatable interactive colon to the Community Health Fair Saturday morning. See more about the recent health …

USD214 School District Completes Exchange For Old Popcorn Factory

This vacant lot just east of the Ulysses High School tennis courts is the site of a new storage facility to be built in exchange for the old popcorn factory site, which USD 214 has owned since 2010. The exchange between the school district and Bradyn Bishop was finalized during a 5-minute special meeting of the school board of trustees on Oct. 24.
news1@ulyssesnews.com The Ulysses school district will soon have a new storage facility and Dr. Bradyn Bishop will soon take possession of the old Weaver Popcorn building after the USD 214 board …
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Samantha Scott is a Senior at Ulysses High School. She is the daughter of John and Jill Scott

The Turning Of A New Leaf

In collaboration with Ulysses High School teacher Jodi Pfingsten, the Ulysses News will feature a student column. Student writings are submitted by Mrs. Pfingsten after being edited in class. Student subjects and writing styles will vary based on guidelines set forth by Mrs. Jodi Pfingsten and the Ulysses News.

Grant County Library hosts SpookyFest

Grant County Library played host to its annual “Spookyfest” October 24, sponsored by Girl Power 2024. Kids from pre-school to second grade dressed up in their favorite Halloween Costumes …
Rev. Magdiel Fajardo

Remembering Our Loved Ones

I know you will be led to dress in costumes, the culture and the world will lead you to mock death, or celebrate horror, bloody murders, witchcraft, and the dark forces in this world. In Ephesians …
Nancy Wallace-Kletecka

"The difference is, we have to take that first step."

Make a difference. I've always heard "if you can't make a fortune, you can still always make a difference." I know that is true when I see organizations like Grant County Gives, Bob Wilson …
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OBITUARIES
Obituaries
Michael Floyd Bowden
Michael Floyd Bowden
The Lord welcomed Michael Floyd Bowden home September 30, after a nearly year long battle with cancer. Mike was born January 14, 1956, in Borger, Texas to Clifford Dee Bowden and Elizabeth …
Gary Michael Meierhoff
Gary Michael Meierhoff
Gary Michael Meierhoff, 63, died Wednesday, October 16, at his home in Ulysses.  He was born November 20, 1960, in Ulysses, the son of Ronney J. and Shirley Marie (Weiss) Meierhoff.  …
Cheryl Jean Pearce
Cheryl Jean Pearce
Cheryl Jean Pearce, 75, Atwood, Kan., left this world peacefully Friday, October 4, in Ulysses. She was born August 27, 1949, in Atwood, to Ralph “Bub” and Mildred (Flood) Arendt. …
Naomi Ellen Appling
Naomi Ellen Appling
It is with profound sadness and incomprehensible sense of loss that we announce the passing of our precious Naomi Ellen Appling on September 25, from this earthly life. Naomi, 46, was born March …
Dorothy Rubart
Dorothy Dee (Crooks) Rubart
Dorothy Dee (Crooks) Rubart, formerly of Ulysses, passed away peacefully September 28, at her home in Fayetteville, Ark., surrounded by the love and care of the family she dedicated her life to. …
State News

October Total Tax Collections at $668.2 M; 3.4% Below the Estimate

TOPEKA – The State of Kansas ends October with total tax collections at $668.2 million. That is $23.4 million, or 3.4%, below the estimate. Total tax collections are down 2.5% from October …
Governor Laura Kelly

Kansas Governor’s Arts Awards Nominations Open for 2025

TOPEKA – The Department of Commerce announced today that the Kansas Arts Commission (KAC) is accepting nominations for the 2025 Kansas Governor’s Arts Awards. Nominations for these …

Kansas Cold Weather Rule takes effect Nov. 1

TOPEKA – The Cold Weather Rule, designed to help Kansans who are behind on their utility payments avoid disconnection during the winter months, begins  Nov. 1 and will remain in effect …
SPORTS

Sianuqui Qualifies For State Tennis Tournament For Second Straight Year

news1@ulyssesnews.com Cold north winds blew down Colorado Street Thursday morning as Kepley Middle school students gathered in front of the school to welcome one of their high school heroes. …
Hanna Wolf competed in the 4A state golf tournament in Hesston
news1@ulyssesnews.com Hanna Wolf has been golfing since a young age, and has competed for Ulysses High School for four years. That shouldn’t come as a surprise since her dad, Jack …
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The Tigres Soccer Team of Ulysses held a special day Saturday at Sullivan Elementary School with the team facing off against their parents for what turned out to be a fun but intense match with the …
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Tiger Football Hits The Road To Wellington

Preston Hittle (2) and the Ulysses Tigers are scheduled to take the field one more time Friday night in Wellington against the Wellington Crusaders in a playoff matchup. Ulysses goes into the game 0-7 overall finishing seventh in the Great Western Athletic Conference while the Crusaders come in 6-2 on the season finishing third in the Ark Valley-Chisholm Trail Division IV Conference. After starting the season 0-2 with losses to Wichita Collegiate and Andale, the Crusaders have rattled off six straight wins. Wellington is led by quarterback Dusty Bannister with 2,167 yards passing and 21 touchdowns, 990 of those to Carter Burnett. The Tigers counter with a freshman quarterback Tyce Perez with 686 passing yards and seven touchdowns. Kickoff is slated for 6 p.m. in Wellington.

Preston Hittle (2) and the Ulysses Tigers are scheduled to take the field one more time Friday night in Wellington against the Wellington Crusaders in a playoff matchup. Ulysses goes into the game …

EDUCATION & SCHOOLS
Local school bus drivers were recognized and thanked for their service to the USD214 school system recently by staff and students at Sullivan and Hickok Elementary Schools. A school bus driver transports students from home to school and school to home safely. They might also transport students to field trips, sporting events and off-campus activities.
Local school bus drivers were recognized and thanked for their service to the USD214 school system recently by staff and students at Sullivan and Hickok Elementary Schools. A school bus driver …
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Blast from the Past

Blast From The Past

This ad for the Hickok Community Grocery appeared in the September 20, 1924 edition of the Grant County Republican (now the Ulysses News). Does anyone have a photo of this former local area business?.

This ad for the Hickok Community Grocery appeared in the September 20, 1924 edition of the Grant County Republican (now the Ulysses News). Does anyone have a photo of this former local area …

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