Ad Astra Cares - Hutch

KT Gates, Marketing & Development Director with TECH joins Dusty Deines to give a refresher on TECH's mission and what they do throughout the year.

Lucy Stansbury from the Lyons Rotary Club joins Kristi Showalter to chat about the upcoming Lyons Rotary Dance.

Marcy Weingartner joins Ad Astra Radio to discuss upcoming events and invite the community to submit nominations for the Chamber's upcoming Awards Night. #adastracares

Em Calvert joins Ad Astra Cares to discuss the Hutchinson Public Library's 125th anniversary and how the library has changed over the years. #adastracares

Ashley Thompson and Katie Brown join Ad Astra Cares to discuss the upcoming Reno Roundup and the annual Pink Night at Hutchinson Community College. #adastracares

As the Family Community Theatre prepares for their production of Newsies, board president Craig Williams shares what the audience can expect.  

Alliyah Gray, Marketing and Development Coordinator with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Hutchinson is joined by special guests with mentor stories during Mentor Month.

Carla Smith joins Ad Astra Cares to discuss the dangers of underage consumption of alcohol, and how can parents can help their children stay safe. #adastracares #riseupreno

Marcy Weingartner joins Ad Astra Cares to discuss Friday's Lunch and Learn, and encourages community members to nominate businesses for chamber awards.  #adastracares

Nathan with the Hutchinson Public Library joins Ad Astra Cares to share information about the upgrades to the library's makerspace.  #adastracares

Katie Brown-Development Director for the Cancer Council of Reno County- shares information about the upcoming Reno Roundup!  Listen to hear more about Reno Round Up 2026: Casino Edition , and how you can help support the Cancer Council of Reno County.

Carla Smith and Gabriel Marcum join Ad Astra Cares to discuss what it means to "Protect Your Why," and what resources Rise Up Reno can offer. #adastracares #riseupreno

Loribeth Reynolds with Hutch Rec joins Ad Astra Cares to discuss classes being offered this winter and a preview of youth spring sports. #adastracares #happenings

Kristi Showalter is joined by Chelsey Crump with the Rice Community Health Radiology Department to discuss expanded mammogram opportunities.

Ashley Scarborough, owner of As Designed Co., shares more about her full service event planning design company.  She also shares details about a Valentine's day pop-up event- The Heartbeat Hangout!   This will be the first pop-up party sponsored by a group of local businesses, including As Designed Co., and love will be in the air!  The Heartbeat Hangout Information

Rise Up Reno's Lisa Orrison joins Ad Astra Cares to discuss making connections and how important they are for our mental health. #adastracares #riseupreno

KT Gates, Director of Marketing and Development with TECH is joined by Carri Wead, Chief Innovation and Strategy Officer to talk about what innovation means within TECH.

Loribeth with Hutch Rec joins Ad Astra Cares to discuss upcoming classes and programs. #adastracares

Em with the Hutchinson Public Library joins Ad Astra Cares to share some the library's origin story. This year the library celebrates its 125th anniversary. #adastracares

Tabitha McLemore, Childcare Business Engagement Coordinator with Rice County Economic Development joins Kristi Showalter to talk about the needs for childcare in Rice County.

Ricky Garcia with the Hutchinson Police Department and Patrick Weathers with the Hutchinson Fire Department share information about the 2026 Battle of the Badges Blood Drive.  The blood drive will be held on January 24th at New Covenant Presbyterian Church, and January 26-28th at First Presbyterian Church.  Find more information and schedule an appointment at redcrossblood.org or by calling 1-800-...

Carla Smith joins Ad Astra Cares to discuss how vapes are harmful and what parents need to know. #adastracares

Kristi Showalter is joined by the new Lyons Chamber of Commerce Director Remy Letourneau as she introduces herself to the community.

Katie Broker with the Hutchinson Public Library joins Ad Astra Cares to discuss author talks scheduled for January at the library, as well as plans for this year's Kansas Day celebration. #adastracares #hutchpl