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More than 300 people attended the joint annual meeting of Pioneer Communications and Pioneer Electric on September 10, 2026, at the Grant County Civic Center in Ulysses.
Holding the meetings …
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By Sheri King of Pioneer Communications
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9/16/26
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Core Community council members teamed up with Ulysses high school JAG-K students to hold a fundraiser to benefit Core Community on September 12. Thank you to Rosalinda Ochoa and JAG-K and our community who supported our effort.
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Provided by Warren Baldwin
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9/16/26
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Lizet Heredia is a registered nurse in the Emergency Department at Bob Wilson Memorial Hospital. She began her healthcare career at just 16 years old as a Certified Nursing Assistant.
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By Isabelle Holloway, Managing Editor and Reporter
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9/16/26
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Shad and Kenzie Shapland own and operate 1979-American Food Fare, a food truck and catering business that travels throughout Kansas and beyond, serving everything from cheeseburgers and smoked pork …
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By Isabelle Holloway, Managing Editor and Reporter
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9/9/26
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What started as a creative summer project has turned into a published book for young Ulysses author Mia Ochoa.
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By Soila Ochoa, Reporter
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9/9/26
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Calvin Gibbons is a newly certified EMT-B serving Grant County EMS. His motivation to become an EMT stems from his desire “to be of value to the community.”
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By Isabelle Holloway, Managing Editor and Reporter
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9/3/26
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Lana Rodriguez has managed Corporate East Hotel since 2018. She began working there in 2012 under former owners Marty and Debbie Long, initially at the front desk. When the hotel was sold, she …
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By Isabelle Holloway, Managing Editor and Reporter
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9/3/26
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Hi! I'm Teagan Deyoe. I represent the Western Kansas 4-H'ers on the Kansas 4-H Council. As I begin my final year in 4-H, I want to share why 4-H is a valuable tool in raising kids. As summer fun …
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By Teagan Deyoe
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9/3/26
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A total of 14 students are preparing for the National Registry EMT-B certification exam, which will allow them to pursue Kansas certification as EMT-Basics.
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Provided by Chris Meile
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9/3/26
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On July 2, 2026, 14 dedicated individuals began their journey to become Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTS) with Grant County EMS.
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9/3/26
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I was drawn to the Sinaloa en tu Mesa stand when I saw the father cooking outside on the grill. To me, it was like seeing a friendly relative or neighbor cooking a fresh meal. I immediately went up …
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By Isabelle Holloway, Managing Editor and Reporter
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9/3/26
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A Mini Hereford shown by Harper Blakesly at the 2026 Grant County Fair is continuing to make an impact in the community through a generous beef donation.
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Provided by Slater Heglin
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9/2/26
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Navigating the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs can be difficult for veterans who don’t know where to start.
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By Isabelle Holloway, Managing Editor and Reporter
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8/27/26
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Iris Duran sells homemade baked goods at the farmers market, offering everything from cookies and brownies, to cakes and bread. Everything she makes is made fresh.
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By Isabelle Holloway, Managing Editor and Reporter
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8/27/26
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As a firefighter, Jesse Cavasos is always on call.
Cavasos works Monday through Friday at USD 214, but he carries a radio so he can respond to emergencies whenever he is available. Calls can come at any hour, including late nights, holidays, and weekends.
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By Isabelle Holloway, Managing Editor and Reporter
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8/27/26
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Soila Ochoa is the Ulysses News’ newest reporter. She decided to write for the paper as a way to give back to her community.
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By Isabelle Holloway, Managing Editor and Reporter
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8/19/26
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For about a year, Kip Nichols, originally from Garden City, has been selling Big Boy's Jerky. His stand at the farmers market features inflatable cartoons of his face as the logo, befitting his wide smile and immediately drawing people in.
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By Isabelle Holloway, Managing Editor and Reporter
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8/19/26
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Whitley Siebert works as an agency travel CNA/CMA, or Certified Nursing Assistant and Certified Medical Assistant, filling a variety of shifts depending on where she is needed.
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By Isabelle Holloway, Managing Editor and Reporter
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8/19/26
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This month's Responder of the Month is Chris Meile — a man who jokingly refers to himself as the “Chief Bottle Washer,” but who in reality serves Grant County as the Assistant Director of EMS and a full-time paramedic on standard shift rotation.
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By Tyler Hook, Reporter
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8/12/26
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“I absolutely love people,” said Amanda Fischer, the new director of community development, her eyes bright with enthusiasm.
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By Isabelle Holloway, Managing Editor and Reporter
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8/6/26
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When many people hear the words "K-State Research and Extension," their minds immediately turn to the county fair and the countless 4-H members showcasing projects each summer.
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By Tyler Hook
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7/30/26
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Join Dynatest in congratulating their amazing Physical Therapy Tech Julius Sifuentes on being accepted into PTA school!
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Special to the Ulysses News
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7/30/26
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The Ulysses News is pleased to welcome Isabelle Holloway as its newest Reporter-Editor.
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By Tyler Hook
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7/30/26
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Dream First Bank welcomed Stoni Beauchamp of AI-Dapt Academy October 15, for an engaging presentation on the evolving role of Artificial Intelligence in business.
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By Tyler Hook
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11/19/25
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Ulysses – Pioneer Communications is proud to announce it has been selected as a recipient of the Kansas Office of Broadband Development’s latest round of Broadband Acceleration Grants. …
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Special to the Ulysses News By Pioneer Communications
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7/30/25
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