News

Each month I want to provide you with regular updates about what’s going on in our nation’s capital and throughout the 4th District of Kansas. Here’s what happened in August.

Mayor Richard Clark called the Aug. 19 Howard City Council meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. at the Howard City Office.

Over the Labor Day holiday weekend, an 80-year-old woman was injured in a UTV accident in rural Eureka.

On Sept. 11, 2001, four commercial airplanes were hijacked and sent to various targets in the United States. Two planes crashed into the towers of the World Trade Center in New York City, one plane crashed into the U.S. Pentagon Building near Washington, D.C. and a fourth plane was intercepted from the hijackers and crash-landed in rural Pennsylvania. In the immediate aftermath of the attacks, President George W. Bush declared Friday, Sept. 14, 2001 as a National Day of Prayer and Remembrance for the Victims of the terrorist attacks. But many people felt there should be an annual event dedicated to preserving the memory of the victims and the heroism of the first responders. A bill to make September 11 a national day of mourning was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives on Oct. 25, 2001. The bill passed the Senate unanimously. On Sept. 11, 2002, the country recognized the first Patriot Day. On this day, the U.S. flag is flown at half-mast. In addition, a moment of silence beginning at 8:46 a.m. is observed to correspond with the attacks. While not a federal holiday - schools and businesses remain open - memorial ceremonies are held for the 2,977 victims, including an annual reading of names of the people who lost their lives.

Throughout the year, Eureka Public Library (EPL) hosts various events to encourage patrons to visit the local library. Not only can you rent books, audiobooks and movies, but you can join staff for craft activities, story hours and even game nights.

The Eureka Saddle Club (ESC) held their third Shodeo of the season on Saturday, Aug. 24.

The East Central Kansas Model T (ECKMT) Club meets on the second Thursday of the month. The ECKMT’s will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 12 in the conference room of the Burlington Library. The library is located on Highway 75 in Burlington. The main entreé of hamburgers/ hot dogs and drinks will be provided. Those attending are asked

The Kansas Department of Transportation and the Drive To Zero Coalition completed the first year of the five-year Safety Corridor Pilot Program. The program aims to decrease fatalities and serious injuries on four highway corridors by implementing proven safety countermeasures, such as increasing the presence of state and local law enforcement.

National Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated annually from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 in the United States. Started by Congress in 1968, when the event was a week-long recognition of Hispanic culture, the celebration became Hispanic Heritage Month in 1988.