Community Calendar
MCN Deadlines
Just a reminder, the deadlines for the Meade County News is 5 pm on Monday, for news copy and advertisements, including classifieds, delivered or phoned into the office. Thanks for you help in assisting us.
Need to Contact Us??
The Meade County News phone number is 620-873-2118 (option 8). Our e-mail address is mcnews@mcnewsonline.com. Our office is located at 101 N. Fowler St., Meade. We are open Monday-Thursday, 9 am to 5 pm and Friday 9 am to 12 pm.
Veterans’ Representative in Meade
A representative from the Kansas Commission on Veterans Affairs Office will now be in Meade on the 3rd Tuesday of every other month at the Meade Library from 11 am-12 p.m. and from 1 pm-3 pm. Dates are February 15, April 19, June 21, and August 16.
MHS Hall of Fame
Because of Covid Restrictions last year, the induction class of 2020 was not publicly recognized. As long as things don’t get shut down or reduced, they will be introduced at the induction for the 2021 inductees on February 4, 2022. As a reminder, those are Norman Klotz, Bob Homer, Glenn McFall, and the 1997 boys cross country team. New members to be inducted this year are Dave Easterday, Paul Sexton, Kayla Goodnight, and the 1998 and 1999 Scholars’ Bowl teams. Mark your calendar and come help welcome these outstanding individuals and teams into the Meade High School Activities Hall of Fame.
Developmental Screening
A free screening clinic for children from birth to 5 years of age will be held in Meade to help parents to determine if their child’s development is age-appropriate. The screening is planned for Friday, January 28th at the United Methodist Church, 203 N. Park. Appointments are necessary so appropriate screening can be accomplished. Areas to be screened include concepts, motor skills, social development, speech, hearing and vision. Immunization, physical and nutritional information will also be available. Agencies participating in this clinic include: Arrowhead West, Inc., Southwest Kansas Area Cooperative District #613 and the Meade County Health Department. The staff from these agencies will assist in the identification of any special needs your child may have and in locating services to meet those needs. To schedule an appointment to have your child screened please call (620) 873-2671.
Friends of the Library
The Plains Community Library is looking for new members to serve in the Friends of the Library group. If interested please contact the library for more information. Phone # (620) 563-7326 Email: plainslibrary@plainslibrary.info
Mission Mart
Mission Mart at the United Methodist Church is open. Hours are 1st Saturday of a month, 9:30 to 11:30, the 2nd and 4th Fridays from 1:30 to 3:30.
Community Events
