Good morning to you Clay Center! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- What the new airport hangar funding means for Clay Center flyers
Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 86 and low of 70 degrees.
🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 85, low: 58.
- Sunday: Cloudy and less humid, with a high of 74 and low of 54 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• 18 Kansas Communities Receive $13.7M for Airport and Energy Grid Improvements (kclyradio.com) — Clay Center is set to receive Build Kansas and federal funds for a new airport hangar, part of a statewide package investing $13.7 million in airports and energy grids. The project combines state, federal, and small local contributions to upgrade aviation infrastructure. Residents can expect long‑term benefits for local air service, economic development, and regional connectivity as these improvements roll out.

📸 Around Clay Center
Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!
🗓
Upcoming Events in
Clay Center
Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!
★ Featured events ★
Want to see your event featured? Click here!
Other local events
Wednesday June 17
-
Board of Education Meeting
Garfield Elem
Clay Center, KS 67432
6:00 pm
Sunday June 21
-
Father's Day
Lincoln Elem
Clay Center, KS 67432
Tuesday June 23
-
MS Volleyball Tourney
Clay Center USD 379
Clay Center, KS 67432
📣 Clay Center Shout Outs!
Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!
🗓 Events Nearby
Saturday June 13
-
Household Hazard Waste - Mobile Unit at Howies →
Riley County Calendar
Manhattan, KS 66502
8:00 am
Sunday June 14
-
Name that Tune BINGO →
The Cove | Lakeside Bar • Grill, 3710 Farnum Crk Rd, Milford
6:00 pm
Wednesday June 17
-
Board of Education Meeting
Garfield Elem
Clay Center, KS 67432
6:00 pm
Friday June 19
-
CLOSED - Juneteenth →
Riley County Calendar
Manhattan, KS 66502
Saturday June 20
-
12th Anniversary of the Crossroads AA Group →
Leonardville Community Building, 118 Erpelding St, Leonardville
2:00 pm
Sunday June 21
-
Father's Day
Lincoln Elem
Clay Center, KS 67432
Monday June 22
-
Jury NOT Needed to Report →
Riley County Calendar, 100 Courthouse Plaza, Manhattan
Tuesday June 23
-
MS Volleyball Tourney
Clay Center USD 379
Clay Center, KS 67432
Have we missed something on our calendar?
Add an event yourself!
As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
-
O'Reilly Auto Parts posted a job opening for Retail Service Specialist in Clay Center. Apply here.
-
Tractor Supply posted a job opening for Team Member in Clay Center. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Clay Center here.
🗞 Nearby News
Junction City
- Senator Marshall Applauds New VA Clinic Investment in Junction City (senate.gov)
- Geary County Tourism Campaign Seeks Public Input Through Survey (kclyradio.com)
- Junction City, Geary County Crews Continue Storm Cleanup; Debris Pickup Planned (kclyradio.com)
Concordia
Ok Clay Center! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!
👉 Help make Patch AM better
We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what’s happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.
Share to NextDoor Share to Facebook