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The Richmond Kiwanis Club has been active. Kiwanians want to serve the Richmond area and make it better. They provided a donation and volunteers for Richmond’s Trick or Treat Street (Halloween). Members volunteered to pick up litter in Hamann Park last fall.

RICHMOND – The Richmond Board of Education is taking steps to improve facilities and instruction, Superintendent Greg Darling said. “We’re going to do a long-term facility plan,” he said, “so that we keep current.” The board voted to hire Hollis and Miller Architects, Kansas City, at a cost of $14,000 to provide a review as part of the district’s planning process.

RICHMOND – What seemed a surprisingly low bid for jail architectural service received unanimous Ray County Commission support Monday. The commission received a maximum bid of $5,000 from HMN Architects, Overland Park, Kansas.

RICHMOND – The fall enrollment date starts next week, Richmond School District Superintendent Greg Darling said. “We listened to people,” Darling said Monday.

RICHMOND – The seven-member Richmond Board of Education is down to four members, all men. Vice President Penny Vandiver and member Keri Nettles resigned from their board seats, citing a lack of diversity and a board “where women’s opinions and experiences aren’t valued and respected.” In addition, former board member Monica Shane withdrew her name from consideration for the seat from which Dr.