The Clay County News

06/04/2026

06/04/2026

Sutton freshman Myles Smith, in the eyes of his coach Randy Ahrens, who has been around high school boys golf for the better part of four decades, is a laser focused, well-prepared player.
Smith, Sutton’s lone state golf qualifier, made a name for himself during the 2026 Class C state golf championships at the Indianhead Golf Course, shooting a two-day, three-under par 141 to claim the Class C state runner-up title Thursday, May 28.
Read more about Smith's run in this weeks Clay County News

06/04/2026

A four-person team of Sandy Creek golfers recently participated in a fundraising golf tournament in York, to support six-year-old Tate Ross, who has a rare genetic disorder known as HNRNPU. Evan Swartzendruber, Bo Petr, Gavin Fisher, and Keaton Corman represented Sandy Creek at the event.
See more in this weeks Clay County News

06/04/2026

by Beccy Tessman
Over 40 years ago, Marion and Sonnie Fike from Fairfield took their youth group kids and their own children to a church camp in Oklahoma called Shepherds Fold Ranch. This experience had such a huge positive impact on the kids spiritual lives.
See more in this weeks Clay County News

06/04/2026

by Diane Smith
Travelers entering Edgar from the intersection of Highway 14 and Spur 18B will now be greeted by a brand new community sign, the result of years of planning, volunteer work, and persistence by the Edgar Lions Club.
See more in this weeks Clay County News

06/04/2026

by Beccy Tessman
Serendipity has been part of the Clay Center Community since August 2022. Sheryl and Michael McBreen did not know what all was in the business plan was when they bought the small drive-in restaurant.
See more in this weeks Clay County News

06/04/2026

by Diane Smith
EdgarFest will return June 26 and 27 with two days of food, entertainment, family activities, music, fireworks, and community events centered around this year’s patriotic theme, “Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday.”
See more in this weeks Clay County News

06/04/2026

by Diane Smith
Over the coming months, the Clay County News will begin a new series exploring the history found throughout Clay County — not only through official historical markers, but also through monuments, protected sites, historic buildings, forgotten communities, cemeteries, museums, and the stories still carried by the people who call this area home.

05/28/2026

Sutton freshman Myles Smith is the 2026 Class C state boys golf runner-up, shooting an even par 36 to finish the two-day, 36-hole tournament at 3-under par, and sole possession of the runner-up title.
Congratulations Myles!!