Brandon Sell had no idea that cycling could be a lifeline — not just for his physical health but for his mental well-being as well. The revelation came after he started riding to raise funds for cystic fibrosis, a disease his son was diagnosed with at birth.
Richard S. Pryor was born in Clay County, Missouri on December 20th, 1935, to Ted R. & Ruby S. Pryor. He grew up on the family farm with his two older brothers, Ted William “Bill” & Charles F. “Bud.” Richard attended Liberty public schools and graduated as president of his class in 1953. The death of his mother during his college years profoundly changed his life’s course. After two years at William Jewell College, Richard was offered a job at a local bank, which led to his lifelong career in banking. In 1957, following the family tradition of military service, he volunteered for the Army and spent most of his service in France on an Ordnance Depot. During this time, friends started calling him Dick, a name that stuck for life. Dick returned to First National Bank in Liberty in 1959. That fall, he met Linda, a new English and speech teacher at Liberty High School. They married on July 10th, 1960. Dick pursued further education, earning an AA Degree from Longview College, a business Degree from Columbia College, and graduating from the Graduate School of Banking at the University of Wisconsin. He became a bank officer before 21 and joined the National Bank in North Kansas City in 1961. In 1969, at 33, he was offered the Presidency of the Thornton National Bank in Nevada, Missouri, where the family lived for four years. In 1973, Dick became CEO and part-owner of the Bank of Jacomo in Blue Springs, Missouri. Under his 20-year leadership, the bank and its holding company grew to two charters with six locations in five towns. Dick was actively involved in his communities. He served on city councils, chambers of commerce, school boards, and hospital boards in various cities. He was instrumental in founding St. Mary’s Hospital in Blue Springs and establishing a junior college branch campus there. He was named Citizen of the Year in 1980 and Business Person of the Year in 1992 in Blue Springs. Dick and Linda were staunch supporters of higher education. Dick serv
The following schedule is for Sept. 13-19: Friday, Sept.
Grain farmers across central and southern Minnesota spend countless hours growing corn and soybeans — fields fill the countryside and are a large part of the regional economy. It wasn’t always this way, however.
There’s something wonderful and exhilarating about getting lost on purpose. What I mean by this is, taking off driving in unfamiliar territory trying to find new places you’ve never been to. And if you happen to be with someone you love and the weather’s nice and you’ve got food on hand and your tank is full — well, then, it’s an adventure!
125 YEARS AGO: 1899 A warm stove is a pleasant roommate these chilly mornings. The first frost of the season has arrived.
Nancy Black, Tribune Content Agency TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (09/12/24). Your work is in growing demand this year.
(Family Features) As the leaves begin to change and temperatures start to drop, it’s time to start thinking about preparing your home for the cooler months. With a few simple steps, you can ensure your haven of comfort stays warm, inviting and energy- efficient throughout fall and winter.
It’s hard to believe, but Halloween is just around the corner. With that comes activities including the popular Spooky Sprint 5K and Kids Dash. This year’s event is Saturday, Oct. 26. As in the past, the run will start and finish on First Avenue Southeast across from Library Square in downtown Hutchinson. Race day packet pick up is 8-9 a.m. with the Kids Dash at 9:15 a.m. followed by the 5K at 9:30 a.m.