Centre Theatre for the Arts will present Four Old Broads, a laugh-out-loud comedy directed by Phillip Church. Performances run Feb. 20, 21, 27 and 28 at 7 p.m. and Feb. 22 and March 1 at 2 p.m.

Written by Leslie Kimbell, Four Old Broads follows four spirited residents of a retirement home who refuse to fade quietly into the background. When their peaceful routines are disrupted, these feisty friends take matters into their own hands - leading to outrageous antics, sharp wit and plenty of heart.

The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City has published a new report examining how small towns have successfully used route-based tourism as a valuable strategy for economic development.

The report, titled “The Byways Report: The Scenic Route to Rural Prosperity” frames the issue through the 100th anniversary of Route 66, the epic 2,448-mile road trip that crosses eight states from Chicago to Los Angeles.

Four of those states – Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma and New Mexico – lie in the Tenth Federal Reserve District, which the Kansas City Fed serves.

Redlands Community College continues to attract students seeking a degree that prepares them for the workforce or gives them a good foundation for pursuing a bachelor’s degree.

Since the summer of 2023, Redlands has seen a consistent increase in enrollment, including this spring semester which has a total headcount exceeding 2,300 students for an 11.4 percent increase over spring 2025.

“We are thrilled with another semester of growth in enrollment,” said Redlands President Jena Marr.

A new Tax Increment Financing (TIF) district has been proposed to stimulate economic growth on Yukon’s east side. A seven-member review committee will consider establishing the TIF district in a designated area along Yukon Parkway between 10th Street and Main Street.

The Yukon City Council appointed Ward 1 council member Rodney Zimmerman to chair the review committee as representative of the city’s governing body, and Craig Nuckols as representative of the planning commission having jurisdiction over the proposed district.