🎙️ John Baetz, Post Rock Community Foundation LBL

The post outlines the participating schools in the boys' and girls' brackets for sports at four high schools: Clifton-Clyde, Madison, Osborne, and Spearville. Each high school features a list of both boys' and girls' teams from various associated schools, indicating their involvement in upcoming competitions.

Mayor Tom Naasz and the Beloit City Council have appointed Amanda Lomax as the new City Manager. Lomax, a longtime city employee since 2008 and former Director of Finance, brings extensive experience in financial management and leadership. She will immediately take on her new role, ensuring continued high-quality city services.

A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for central and north central Kansas, effective from 6 p.m. Friday to 6 a.m. Saturday. Snow is expected, with accumulations of one to two inches in most areas. Motorists should exercise caution due to potentially slippery roads. For road updates, call 511.

Mitchell County Hospital Health Systems (MCHHS) in Beloit, KS, has been named one of America's best hospitals by Newsweek for 2026. Recognized for its commitment to clinical excellence and patient care, MCHHS combines quality metrics, hospital reputation, patient experience, and outcomes assessments. This achievement underscores its leadership in rural healthcare.

Class 1A sub-state seeding occurs on February 18, followed by boys quarterfinals on February 23 and girls on February 24. Semifinals for boys are on February 28, and for girls on March 2. Finals happen on March 6 for boys and March 7 for girls, starting at 5 p.m. at predetermined locations.