Chamber News

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Kidron Bethel Village officially reveals and dedicates new spaces

NORTH NEWTON, Kan. — Seven years after Kidron Bethel Village staff had their first official conversations around dreams, goals and growth opportunities for the life plan community, more than 300 residents, staff, community members and other supporters gathered to dedicate and celebrate the result of those conversations.

Slate Creek Elementary launches fundraising for inclusive playground

Slate Creek Elementary PTO along with the Central Kansas Community Foundation announce the launch of “All Together Now,” a fundraising campaign for an inclusive playground set that all students can play on with all classmates, regardless of abilities.

Bluestem U Announces Three Fall Courses for Lifelong Learning

Bluestem U, a new lifelong learning program for individuals age 55 and better, is enrolling now for its first semester that will begin in September 2022.

Newton Selected to Join Main Street Program

Gov. Laura Kelly has announced the selection of Newton, along with Valley Center, Topeka and Eureka, as the newest members of Kansas Main Street.

Ironstone Wealth Advisors Earns Ameriprise Client Experience Award

Ironstone Wealth Advisors, a private wealth advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC, has earned the 2021 Ameriprise Client Experience Award.

Mennonite Central Committee Celebrating 50 years of MCC Thrift

Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) is celebrating 50 years of thrifting with the anniversary of the opening of the first MCC Thrift shop in 1972.

Newton Area Chamber of Commerce Announces Chamber Blue of Kansas Association Health Plan

The Newton Area Chamber of Commerce, through Chamber of Commerce Executives of Kansas (CCEKS) is partnering with 33 other local Chambers of Commerce across Kansas to offer Blue Cross Blue Shield’s Association Health Plan (AHP) called Chamber Blue of Kansas.