African American read-in Feb. 2
LIBERTY — At 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 2, Clay County African American Legacy Inc. will host an African American read-in at Garrison School Cultural Center, 502 N. Water St.
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Liberty Council puts 1% public safety sales tax on April ballot
LIBERTY — The Liberty City Council voted unanimously Monday, Jan. 27, to place a general sales tax increase of 1% on the April 8 ballot to hopefully fund a police department expansion and provide funding for salary and benefits for public safety department personnel.
Jordan English steps down from helm of Liberty cross country
LIBERTY — After seven years as head coach and 10 years total with the program, Jordan English announced he is stepping down from the helm of the Liberty cross country program.
Local couple’s nonprofit lifting up impoverished African communities
LIBERTY — After eight years of working from the basement or the kitchen table, the nonprofit Isaac’s Dream will move into an office at 117 B N. Main St. in Liberty. The team will hold a ribbon cutting at 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 2. The open house runs until 7 p.m.
Liberty splits throwback night against Park Hill South
LIBERTY — It was a throwback night for Liberty’s basketball teams as they returned to Cokely Fieldhouse to play Park Hill South Tuesday, Jan. 28.
Kearney man faces assault, property damage charges after pellet gun shooting
KEARNEY — Criminal charges are being filed, according to Kearney police, after a man fired shots at another Kearney resident using what turned out to be a rifle-style pellet gun this past weekend.
Videographer named Liberty chamber citizen of year
LIBERTY — Local videographer and teacher Christian Vedder received the 2024 Bill Kersten Outstanding Citizen of the Year award from the Liberty Chamber of Commerce during the chamber’s Toast to Progress breakfast.
HELPING HANDS
SMITHVILLE — Starla Janes is the final Northlander to be highlighted in the Courier-Tribune’s Helping Hands story series. The series honors those in the community making a positive impact.
35 things to do in Clay County
The following is a list of things to do Thursday through Wednesday, Jan. 30 through Wednesday, Feb. 5, in the Courier-Tribune coverage area. To have your event included in an upcoming calendar, email us by noon Monday the week of the event at news@mycouriertribune.com.
Kearney girls swim wins Pirate Invitational
In its final meet before the conference championships, Kearney girls swim and dive put together a great outing in the Pirate Invitational Friday and Saturday, Jan. 24 and 25, in Belton.