News for 7/16/2025

Pictured (l-r): Brittany Herrick, Kari Hohner, Bonnie Slavik, Lauren Webb, JoAnn Rice, Catlynn Hohner, Milton Detwiler, Autumn Boykin, Joan Nech, Sandi Reneberg. 

KCS Fundraiser

Thanks to all who came to show your support for our community owned grocery store on Sunday. We couldn’t have done it without the aid from wonderful sponsors including Prairie Land Electric Cooperative, Inc., Thrivent, those who made desserts, and all the amazing volunteers.  We served 166 people, plus 15 KCS board, employees and volunteer workers for a total of 181 in attendance. 

For those of you who don’t know, KCS reached a 20 year milestone this year.  The Kensington City Council first designated the site for a new grocery store in April of 2004.  A Kensington Community Grocery Store Committee includes: Jeff Nech, John Struckhoff, Warren Barnell, Barbara Grauerholz, Rob Bogart, Rob Reitz, and Cindy Rahjes. The committee led meeting, presented options and information. and also raised funds for the new store project. February 25, 2005 was the First Delivery truck and Opening Day was April 30, 2005.

Thank you for 20 years and let’s keep going strong! Please shop local and help keep our doors open. This town needs this store. 

Jeff Nech, Mat and son Taylor Hohner grilled all the burger, brats and dogs. 

Kensington Library

Reminder that summer hours are: Monday 2-7pm; Tuesday through Saturday from 9am-2pm. The courier comes Mon/Tue/Thu if you ordered titles via interlibrary loan services. Summer Reading Kids: keep on reading!!! Reminder we have challenged the kids to keep coming back for more books to earn more ducks.  Fill up your jar and earn a special prize! Ways to earn more ducks: 

• Return puzzle piece sent home @ end of school

• Return the completed Summer Bingo sheet

• Return books you’ve read (& check out more!)

• Bring in an art piece you’ve created @ home

• Post a pic (ask mom to) of you & your tie-dyed towels we made!

Also! We currently have a Used Book Sale going on to raise funds for the Grinnell School and community following the losses from tornado damage in May. Please stop in, shop the used books or make a donation for Grinnell. 

Students Recognized on Spring Honor

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Alexis Holling at Colby Community College 

Kristal Rice at Emporia State University 

Kensington American Legion

You asked and he listened. Come check out Chris’ new and improved menu, catered to you. Offering all the awesome favorites from over the past year. The Legion is open and serving every Friday night, from 6-8pm. Friday night specials for $11.00. Please call in any to-go orders at 476-3204. *Please note we will not be open Sunday nights through the summer months. Also please be patient with our staff and volunteers who are working hard to serve you. Many nights we are running very short on help!

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Reminder: Please send your news to Erica at ebarnes8185@gmail.com (put NEWS in the subject line please!) by SUNDAY afternoon. To see the full, in-color edition, visit the Kensington website online at www.Kensingtonks.net.