The Derby Informer

05/30/2026

POLL: Last chance to take part! Vote now in our current online poll and let us know how often you've been to Derby's annual BBQ & Music Fest in recent years.

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05/30/2026

“Over the coming months, there may be times when various museum exhibits have limited access, but the museum will be open…”

Derby Historical Society & Museum launched a capital campaign last October to finance improvements to our historic building. The first goal for the campaign was to reach $200,000 in donations

05/30/2026

Emergency personnel from neighboring community named Gold Helmet Department.

Recently, Andover Fire Rescue was recognized as a Gold Helmet Department by the National Firefighter Registry (NFR) for Cancer in recognition of the department’s strong participation.

05/29/2026

Not even one full day in, and the upgraded High Park is already proving to be a popular attraction.

Fickle as the Kansas weather can be, the clouds parted and the sun shone brightly — acting as a spotlight — to provide the perfect setting as the city officially

05/29/2026

Paddle and toss for a taste of glory with the upcoming BBQ Fest tournaments.

As the competition in the BBQ pit heats up at the annual Smoke on the Plains BBQ & Music Fest, the DRC is hosting competitions for participants to get a

05/29/2026

The updated features are now officially open for use at High Park! Look for more to come on this in print and online at derbyinformer.com.

05/29/2026

“This year’s festival is shaping up to be an unforgettable weekend in Derby.”

For 15 years, Smoke on the Plains BBQ & Music Fest has been more than just a community event; it’s been a summer tradition where neighbors, families and friends come

05/29/2026

May IMAD winners celebrated by Derby Public Schools.

At the May 26 Derby school board meeting, USD 260 staff recognized the May recipients of the I Make a Difference awards, given to Angie Stater (staff), and Cale Magruder

05/28/2026

Tax distribution, trash service fees among latest updates to list of priorities for Derby City Council.

Given the number of short-term projects that reached completion by (or just after) the Derby City Council’s meeting on May 27, the timing was ideal for a routine update of

05/28/2026

In reaction to recent legislative action, Kansas universities looking to enact increases in tuition costs.

TOPEKA — Five public universities in Kansas are seeking in-state undergraduate tuition increases ranging from 3.5% to 6% in the upcoming academic year, while Emporia State University wants to hold

05/28/2026

Grant funding to help enhance Derby Parents as Teachers program.

The Derby Parents As Teachers (PAT) program recently received $15,000 in funding through a Challenge Grant, which was approved as part of the consent agenda at the USD 260 BOE