ARC Wild is now a licensed wildlife rehabilitation facility in Northeast Kansas. We have a volunteer staff of seven licensed rehabilitators serving Brown, Atchison, Nemaha, Jackson, Doniphan and Marshall counties in Kansas. 

In the spring of 2023, Dennis Dinwidee (Director of North East Kansas Wildlife Rescue and Director of Education at the Topeka Zoo & Conservation) asked Sherri McNary to expand ARC Wild to include management of wildlife rehabilitators in the northeastern counties of Kansas. ARC Wild team of licensed wildlife rehabilitators includes Sherri McNary, Wendell Ganstrom, Connie King, Daniela Rippe, Dr. Jessica Stallbaumer, Clint Tegtmeier and Trina Earl. Each has invested their time and talents to provide a place of rehabilitation and ongoing education to thousands of people in northeast Kansas.

 ARC Wild also continues to provide education. The wildlife rehabilitation side is an expansion of services. I'd be happy to send you more information  or answer any questions if you are interested in doing a story. This is a really big step forward in our mission. 

Congratulations to Sabetha's Emerson and Brecken on receiving All American Honors at the recent NCA Camp. Congratulations to all the Sabetha HS Cheer squad on their performances!

Congratulations Austin Stock on receiving the 2023 Rising Professional Award from Kansas State University, College of Health and Human Science. The Rising Professional Award honors significant contributions made by a graduate in the early stages of their career. Recipients demonstrate significant professional accomplishments in business, human behavior, teaching and health sciences. Since 2019, Austin has been the first and only General Manager at Kirkwood and Co. Table and Tap in Highland, KS.  

Earlier this spring, Austin spent time on campus (KSU) interacting with students and faculty, speaking in classes, etc then Austin attended a reception and the awards ceremony. Austin Stock-Troy, KS. Graduated from Troy High School in 2004, attended Highland Community College where he received his associate's degree in art and science. Austin attended K-State where he graduated with bachelor's degree in hospitality management. 

His last semester, he interned at Capitol Plaza Hotel in Topeka, KS. and after graduating, he became a full time employee and was promoted to Assistant Banquet Manager. After 2 years at Capitol Plaza, he accepted a position at St. Joseph Country Club, became Front of House Manager for 4 years. Austin then accepted a position at the Carriage Club in Kansas City. In 2017, Austin jumped at the opportunity to co-own and manage the Hoof & Horn Steakhouse in St. Joseph, MO. In 2019, he was offered a General Manager position at a brand new restaurant in Highland, KS. Austin is the son of David & Beth Stock of Troy, KS.

Congratulations to the following FFA Chapters who were recently recognized at the Kansas State FFA Convention.

National Chapter Recognition - Gold Division

Holton
McLouth
Marysville
Doniphan West
Royal Valley

National Chapter Recognition - Silver Division

Hiawatha
Jeff West
Troy

The Royal Valley FFA Chapter was well represented at the 95th Kansas State FFA Convention May 31st through June 2nd.  

Four Royal Valley FFA members recieved their Kansas FFA State Degree.  

The Royal Valley Chapter also placed 2nd in the National FFA Chapter Award Program!

Congratulations to all members of the Royal Valley FFA Chapter.

Students from Jackson Heights joined Veterans for their Honor Flight to Washington.  Community members helped send the group off in style by providing custom t-shirts designed by Felicity Kirk.  A group of motorcycle riders made there way to Washington as well to escort the Veterans into Washington DC.

We love how an entire community came together to honor those who were willing to sacrifice everything for our freedom!

Students from Holton USD 336 had an early morning earlier this month as they joined several local Veterans on their trip to the Captitol for the 2023 Honor Flight.  

The Veterans and students visited many historic memorial locations during their trip to the nations capital.  

The group of was greated by the Holton Community upon their return to Holton around the downtown square!

What a FFA state convention for Royal Valley. Abby, Ben, Olivia, and Cheyenne received the Kansas FFA State Degree. Karlie Albright rocked her retiring address as state president. And the chapter placed second in the National Chapter Award program. Congrats on a successful year, Royal Valley FFA!

Addie Meyer, Khloe Wissler & Landynn Patton created & sold rubber band bracelets. They donated the proceeds of $103.50 to Brown County Humane Society. We very much appreciate their work & the wonderful donation.

Your 2023 Kansas FFA Champion in Diversified Livestock Production Proficiency- DELANEY NEW of Holton High School! Awesome Job Delaney good luck at Nationals. #weareholton