Wakefield, KS

by Shea Smith / photo provided by the Wakefield Museum Assoc. & St. John’s Episcopal Church Facebook Pages Historic St. John & George Episcopal Church in Wakefield is getting a chance at some much-needed improvements through this year’s Gather For Good campaign on September 17 at The C4. Joy Shandy, president of the Wakefield Museum […]

by Shea Smith / photo provided by Canva Wakefield’s two part-time officers will be getting new bulletproof vests after a move to secure funding by Mayor Leza Chryssovergis. The city first looked into a grant to furbish just one vest, Mayor Chryssovergis said. “The grant was the Firehouse Public Safety Foundation grant. $2,133.35 is what […]

by Shea Smith / photo provided by Wakefield VFW Facebook A memorial bridge for Kansas natives who were prisoners of war or missing in action in international wars will be dedicated during Wakefield’s Birthday Bash August 29. The ceremony begins at 11:45 a.m. on the main stage at Clay County Park. Glenn Nelson, the chairman […]

George L. Jensen, age 86, died on August 14, 2026 at the Wakefield Care and Rehab in Wakefield, Kansas. He was born in Waterville, Kansas on March 11, 1940, to Eli and Helen (Mapes) Jensen. George spent his younger years in the Blue Rapids area. His family then moved to Clay Center where he finished […]

by Shea Smith / photo taken from Google Maps The Wakefield Public Library now has a Toniebox system in its catalog. The Toniebox is an interactive screen- and ad-free audio system for children that offers stories, songs, and games. The Toniebox can be borrowed for one week for patrons in good standing with the library. […]