WEEKLY RATES

First 25 words (first two, bold) $ 8.50

Each additional word 35¢

Each additional bold-caps word 35¢

“Blind” reply service 10.00

Boxed classifieds and public notices
(per column-inch) 14.95
Kansas classifieds statewide 300.00

Pay in advance: Cash, VISA or MasterCard. Charges for established accounts only.

TO PLACE YOUR AD

Online http://mnks.us/ad

E-mail classified@mnks.us

Fax (620) 382-2262

Phone (620) 382-2165

Deadline 5 p.m. Monday

All real estate advertised is subject to the Fair Housing Act of 1968, which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion or national origin, or an intention to make any such preference, limitation, or discrimination.”

CLASSIFICATIONS

4 GARAGE SALE

Garage sale 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. 412 W. B St., Hillsboro.

7 FOR SALE

Fresh, young, home-raised, grain-fed beef for sale. Various cuts: roasts, steaks, minute steaks, hamburgers, 1- and 2-pound packages. Call (785) 479-7555 for more information, pricing, and delivery scheduling.

17 For Rent

Storage units available - North Roosevelt or South 3rd Street, Marion. Many sizes, yearly rates. Call Jim, (316) 284-2231 or call (316) 284-1299.

18 help wanted

21 SPECIAL NOTICES

Faced with a drinking problem? Perhaps Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) can help. Weekly meetings. Open to the public. Come see us 7 to 8 p.m. Mondays at St. Luke Medical Clinic basement, 537 S. Freeborn St., Marion.

Marion Chapter of TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) 9:30 a.m. Thursdays, Hilltop Manor, 1501 E. Lawrence St., Marion.

24 kansas classified

Place your 25-word classified in the Kansas Press Association and 135 more newspapers for only $300 a week. Find employees; sell your home or your car. Call the Kansas Press Association at (785) 271-5304 today!

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Got an unwanted car? Donate it to Patriotic Hearts. Fast, free pick up. All 50 states. Patriotic Hearts’ programs help veterans find work or start their own business. Call 24/7: (877) 560-5087

Bath and shower updates in as little as one day! Affordable prices; no payments for 18 months! Lifetime warranty and professional installs. Senior and military discounts available. Call: (866) 481-0747

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25 PUBLIC NOTICES

First published July 9, 2025, in the
Marion County Record,
Marion, Kansas (3t)

NOTICE OF PROPOSED

BANK MERGER

Notice is hereby given that the SJN Bank of Kansas, St. John, Kansas, has made application to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation for its written consent to merge with Tampa State Bank, Tampa, Kansas. It is contemplated that the banking offices of Tampa State Bank located at 326 Main St., Tampa, Kansas, and 1100 E Main, Marion, Kansas, will operate under the name Tampa State Bank, a branch of SJN Bank of Kansas.

Any person wishing to comment on this application may file his or her comments in writing with the Regional Director of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation at the appropriate FDIC office at 1100 Walnut St., Suite 2100, Kansas City, Missouri 64106 no later than August 8, 2025.

The non-confidential portions of the application are on file at the appropriate FDIC office and are available for public inspection during regular business hours.

Photocopies of the non-confidential portion of the application file will be made available on request.

M-43-44-45-2738

First published July 9, 2025, in the
Marion County Record,
Marion, Kansas (3t)

NOTICE OF PROPOSED

BANK MERGER

Notice is hereby given that the SJN Bank of Kansas, St. John, Kansas, has made application to the State Bank Commissioner, Topeka, Kansas, for written consent to merge with Tampa State Bank, Tampa, Kansas. It is contemplated that the banking offices of Tampa State Bank located at 326 Main St., Tampa, Kansas, and 1100 E Main, Marion, Kansas, will operate under the name Tampa State Bank, a branch of SJN Bank of Kansas.

This notice is published pursuant to Kansas Statutes Annotated 9-1724.

Any person wishing to comment on this application may file his or her comments in writing with the State Bank Commissioner, 700 Jackson, Suite 300, Topeka, Kansas, 66603-3796. The comment period will end August 8, 2025.

Public comments may be subject to disclosure pursuant to the Kansas Open Records Act, K.S.A. 45-201 et seq. For information about submitting a request for records, please refer to: http://www.osbckansas.org/consumers/ openrecords.html

Date of First Publication: July 9, 2025

Applicant Bank:
SJN Bank of Kansas

Location: 116 E. 3rd Street, St. John, Kansas 67576

Target Bank: Tampa State Bank

Location: 326 Main St., Tampa, Kansas 67483 and 1100 E Main, Marion, Kansas 66861

M-43-44-45-2739

First published July 23, 2025, in the Marion County Record, Marion, Kansas (1t)

NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING

The governing body of

Peabody Township, Marion County

will meet on August 11, 2025 at 7:30 PM at Peabody Township Library for the purpose of hearing and answering objections of taxpayers relating to the proposed use of all funds and the amount of ad valorem tax. Detailed budget information is available at the Marion County Clerk’s Office, 2002 S. Third St., Marion, KS and will be available at this hearing.

BUDGET SUMMARY

Proposed Budget 2026 Expenditures and Amount of 2025 Ad Valorem Tax establish the maximum limits of the 2026 budget. Estimated Tax Rate is subject to change depending on the final assessed valuation.

*Tax rates are expressed in mills.

**Revenue Neutral Rate as defined by KSA 79-2988

Norma Patton, Trustee M-45-2774

First published July 23, 2025, in the Marion County Record, Marion, Kansas (1t)

NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING

The governing body of

Lehigh Township, Marion County

will meet on August 27, 2025 at 7:00 PM at Lehigh City Building 110 E Main, Lehigh, KS for the purpose of hearing and answering objections of taxpayers relating to the proposed use of all funds and the amount of ad valorem tax. Detailed budget information is available at the Marion County Clerk’s Office, 200 S. Third St., Marion, KS and will be available at this hearing.

BUDGET SUMMARY

Proposed Budget 2026 Expenditures and Amount of 2025 Ad Valorem Tax establish the maximum limits of the 2026 budget. Estimated Tax Rate is subject to change depending on the final assessed valuation.

*Tax rates are expressed in mills.

**Revenue Neutral Rate as defined by KSA 79-2988

DeLayne Herbel, Clerk M-45-2773

First published July 23, 2025, in the Marion County Record, Marion, Kansas (1t)

NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING

The governing body of

City of Tampa, Kansas

will meet on August 4, 2025 at 8:00 PM at City Office, Tampa, KS for the purpose of hearing and answering objections of taxpayers relating to the proposed use of all funds and the amount of ad valorem tax. Detailed budget information is available at City Office, Tampa, KS and will be available at this hearing

BUDGET SUMMARY

Proposed Budget 2026 Expenditures and Amount of 2025 Ad Valorem Tax establish the maximum limits of the 2026 budget. Estimated Tax Rate is subject to change depending on the final assessed valuation.

*Tax rates are expressed in mills.

**Revenue Neutral Rate as defined by KSA 79-2988

Cory Brown, City Official Title: City Clerk M-45-2785

First published July 23, 2025, in the Marion County Record, Marion, Kansas (1t)

NOTICE OF HEARING TO EXCEED REVENUE NEUTRAL RATE AND BUDGET HEARING

The governing body of

College Hill Cemetery, Marion County

will meet on August 27, 2025 at 10:00 AM at G & R Implement Co., 417 S Douglas, Durham, KS for the purpose of hearing and answering objections of taxpayers relating to the proposed use of all funds and the amount of tax to be levied and Revenue Neutral Rate. Detailed budget information is available at the Marion County Clerk’s Office, 200 S. Third St., Marion, KS and will be available at this hearing.

SUPPORTING COUNTIES

Marion County (home county) Dickinson County

BUDGET SUMMARY

Proposed Budget 2026 Expenditures and Amount of 2025 Ad Valorem Tax establish the maximum limits of the 2026 budget. Estimated Tax Rate is subject to change depending on the final assessed valuation.

*Tax rates are expressed in mills.

**Revenue Neutral Rate as defined by KSA 79-2988

LaVeta Wingerd, Treasurer M-45-2769

First published July 23, 2025, in the Marion County Record, Marion, Kansas (1t)

NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING

The governing body of

Marion County Fire District #4, Marion County

will meet on Wednesday, September 3rd, 2025 at 7:00 PM at Marion County Fire District #4 for the purpose of hearing and answering objections of taxpayers relating to the proposed use of all funds and the amount of tax to be levied and Revenue Neutral Rate. Detailed budget information is available at Marion County Fire District #4 and will be available at this hearing

SUPPORTING COUNTIES

Marion County (home county) Harvey County

BUDGET SUMMARY

Proposed Budget 2026 Expenditures and Amount of 2025 Ad Valorem Tax establish the maximum limits of the 2026 budget. Estimated Tax Rate is subject to change depending on the final assessed valuation.

*Tax rates are expressed in mills.

**Revenue Neutral Rate as defined by KSA 79-2988

Julie Ensminger, Clerk/Treasurer M-45-2780

First published July 23, 2025, in the Marion County Record, Marion, Kansas (1t)

NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING TO EXCEED REVENUE NEUTRAL RATE AND BUDGET HEARING

The governing body of

Menno Township, Marion County

will meet on August 27, 2025 at 8:00 PM at 325 140th, Hillsboro, KS for the purpose of hearing and answering objections of taxpayers relating to the proposed use of all funds and the amount of ad valorem tax and Revenue Neutral Rate. Detailed budget information is available at the Marion County Clerk’s Office, 200 S. Third St., Marion, KS and will be available at this hearing.

BUDGET SUMMARY

Proposed Budget 2026 Expenditures and Amount of 2025 Ad Valorem Tax establish the maximum limits of the 2026 budget. Estimated Tax Rate is subject to change depending on the final assessed valuation.

*Tax rates are expressed in mills.

**Revenue Neutral Rate as defined by KSA 79-2988

Carol L. Duerksen, Trustee M-45-2770

First published July 23, 2025, in the Marion County Record, Marion, Kansas (1t)

NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING

The governing body of

Claney Cemetery, Marion County

will meet on August 21, 2025 at 10:00 AM at 329 E Main, Marion, KS for the purpose of hearing and answering objections of taxpayers relating to the proposed use of all funds and the amount of tax to levied. Detailed budget information is available at the Marion County Clerk’s Office, 200 S. Third St., Marion, KS and will be available at this hearing.

BUDGET SUMMARY

Proposed Budget 2026 Expenditures and Amount of 2025 Ad Valorem Tax establish the maximum limits of the 2026 budget. Estimated Tax Rate is subject to change depending on the final assessed valuation.

*Tax rates are expressed in mills.

**Revenue Neutral Rate as defined by KSA 79-2988

Barbara Alleven, Treasurer M-45-2776

First published July 23, 2025, in the Marion County Record, Marion, Kansas (1t)

NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING

The governing body of

Lewis Cemetery, Marion County

will meet on September 8, 2025 at 8:00 AM at Trinity Lutheran Parish Hall, 401 N.E. St., Ramona, KS for the purpose of hearing and answering objections of taxpayers relating to the proposed use of all funds and the amount of tax to levied. Detailed budget information is available at the Marion County Clerk’s Office, 200 S. Third St., Marion, KS and will be available at this hearing.

BUDGET SUMMARY

Proposed Budget 2026 Expenditures and Amount of 2025 Ad Valorem Tax establish the maximum limits of the 2026 budget. Estimated Tax Rate is subject to change depending on the final assessed valuation.

*Tax rates are expressed in mills.

**Revenue Neutral Rate as defined by KSA 79-2988

Mark Heiser, Treasurer M-45-2778

First published July 23, 2025, in the Marion County Record, Marion, Kansas (1t)

NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING

The governing body of

Centre Township, Marion County

will meet on August 28, 2025 at 7:00 PM at 1904 230th, Marion, KS for the purpose of hearing and answering objections of taxpayers relating to the proposed use of all funds and the amount of ad valorem tax. Detailed budget information is available at the Marion County Clerk’s Office, 200 S. Third St., Marion, KS and will be available at this hearing.

BUDGET SUMMARY

Proposed Budget 2026 Expenditures and Amount of 2025 Ad Valorem Tax establish the maximum limits of the 2026 budget. Estimated Tax Rate is subject to change depending on the final assessed valuation.

*Tax rates are expressed in mills.

**Revenue Neutral Rate as defined by KSA 79-2988

Nick Kraus, Clerk M-45-2771

First published July 23, 2025, in the Marion County Record, Marion, Kansas (1t)

NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING

The governing body of

Burns Cemetery, Marion County

will meet on September 10, 2025 at 10:00 AM at 102 N Washington, Burns, KS for the purpose of hearing and answering objections of taxpayers relating to the proposed use of all funds and the amount of tax to levied. Detailed budget information is available at the Marion County Clerk’s Office, 200 S. Third St., Marion, KS and will be available at this hearing.

BUDGET SUMMARY

Proposed Budget 2026 Expenditures and Amount of 2025 Ad Valorem Tax establish the maximum limits of the 2026 budget. Estimated Tax Rate is subject to change depending on the final assessed valuation.

*Tax rates are expressed in mills.

**Revenue Neutral Rate as defined by KSA 79-2988

Dan Walker, Board Member M-45-2775

First published July 23, 2025, in the Marion County Record, Marion, Kansas (1t)

NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING

The governing body of

Lost Springs Cemetery, Marion County

will meet on August 13, 2025 at 7:00 PM at the Lost Springs Fire Station for the purpose of hearing and answering objections of taxpayers relating to the proposed use of all funds and the amount of tax to levied. Detailed budget information is available at the Marion County Clerk’s Office, 200 S. Third St., Marion, KS and will be available at this hearing

BUDGET SUMMARY

Proposed Budget 2026 Expenditures and Amount of 2025 Ad Valorem Tax establish the maximum limits of the 2026 budget. Estimated Tax Rate is subject to change depending on the final assessed valuation.

*Tax rates are expressed in mills.

**Revenue Neutral Rate as defined by KSA 79-2988

Frank Wirtz, Treasurer M-45-2777

First published July 23, 2025, in the Marion County Record, Marion, Kansas (1t)

NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING

The governing body of

Clear Creek Township, Marion County

will meet on August 5, 2025 at 7:00 PM at Lincolnville Communtiy Building, Lincolnville, KS for the purpose of hearing and answering objections of taxpayers relating to the proposed use of all funds and the amount of ad valorem tax. Detailed budget information is available at the Marion County Clerk’s Office, 200 S. Third St., Marion, KS and will be available at this hearing.

BUDGET SUMMARY

Proposed Budget 2026 Expenditures and Amount of 2025 Ad Valorem Tax establish the maximum limits of the 2026 budget. Estimated Tax Rate is subject to change depending on the final assessed valuation.

*Tax rates are expressed in mills.

**Revenue Neutral Rate as defined by KSA 79-2988

Marcus Carlson, Treasurer M-45-2772

First published July 23, 2025, in the Marion County Record, Marion, Kansas (1t)

NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING

The governing body of

Tampa Community Cemetery, Marion County

will meet on August 18, 2025 at 7:30 PM at Tampa Board Room, 315 Main St, Tampa, KS for the purpose of hearing and answering objections of taxpayers relating to the proposed use of all funds and the amount of tax to levied. Detailed budget information is available at the Marion County Clerk’s Office, 200 S. Third St., Marion, KS and will be available at this hearing.

BUDGET SUMMARY

Proposed Budget 2026 Expenditures and Amount of 2025 Ad Valorem Tax establish the maximum limits of the 2026 budget. Estimated Tax Rate is subject to change depending on the final assessed valuation.

*Tax rates are expressed in mills.

**Revenue Neutral Rate as defined by KSA 79-2988

Ronald Mueller, Secretary/Treasurer M-45-2782