Bird City Century II Development Foundation

05/18/2026

🎓 Welcome Home, Bird City Cardinals & Cheylin Cougars!

This week marks the return of one of our favorite traditions - the Bird City & Cheylin Alumni Banquet! Whether you graduated recently or decades ago, we invite all Cardinals and Cougars to come back home for a special evening of reconnecting, reminiscing, and celebrating the memories, friendships, and traditions that make our communities so special.

There’s nothing quite like alumni weekend in Bird City - catching up with classmates, sharing stories, laughing about old memories, and seeing familiar faces once again. We are excited to welcome everyone back for a night filled with community pride, great food, and fun together.

Bird City and Cheylin Alumni Banquet
May 23,2026
🍽 Dinner will be provided
🎶 Live entertainment included

Join us for an evening celebrating Bird City Cardinals and Cheylin Cougars alumni!

Be sure to get your tickets soon by calling the BCCII office at 785-734-2556

We can’t wait to welcome everyone home!

05/16/2026

05/14/2026

As a community reminder ahead of Memorial Day and Flag Day, we wanted to share information about the retired flag drop box located in front of the BCCII office across from the Legion Memorial. 🇺🇸

This drop box is available for anyone wishing to respectfully retire worn or damaged American flags.

Thank you to all who help honor our nation’s flag with dignity and respect. ❤️🤍💙

🇺🇸 Community Reminder 🇺🇸

Do you have worn, torn, or retired American flags that need to be properly disposed of?

A flag drop box is available in front of the BCCII office, directly across from the Legion Memorial, for anyone in the community to respectfully drop off retired flags.

Thank you for helping us honor and properly retire our nation’s flags with dignity and respect. ❤️🤍💙

05/06/2026

Gabi Pochop recently represented Cheyenne County at the State Youth Entrepreneurship Competition (YEC) in Manhattan!

After winning the local Cheyenne County YEC event in February, Gabi advanced to the state level where she competed against some of the top young entrepreneurs from across Kansas. She not only made it to the final round, but also earned the Conceptual Award along with a $1,500 prize!!

We are incredibly proud of her hard work, creativity, and confidence throughout this journey. What an amazing accomplishment and a well-deserved recognition for all the effort she put into her idea and presentation.

Congratulations, Gabi - what a fantastic achievement!

05/06/2026

With heavy hearts, we remember Ken Krien - a true pillar of the Bird City community.

Ken dedicated many years of service to Bird City through his involvement with City Council, the Bird City Community Club, and countless other efforts that made a lasting difference. He was someone who didn’t just live in this community - he invested in it. His leadership, steady presence, and genuine care helped shape the Bird City we know today.

At the family’s request, the Bird City Century II Development Foundation is honored to receive memorials in Ken’s memory. It is a privilege to help carry forward his legacy in a way that continues to give back to the community he cared so deeply about.

To give in honor of Ken, please visit:
https://gnwkcf.org/ken-krien/

“Society grows great when old men plant trees in whose shade they know they shall never sit.”

Ken lived that kind of life - one rooted in service, generosity, and a vision for something greater than himself.

Our thoughts and prayers are with Ken’s family and all who knew and loved him.

05/06/2026

With gratitude and remembrance, we honor the life of Eldon Walden - a man who cared deeply about his community and the people in it.

Eldon’s family has graciously requested that memorial contributions be directed to the Bird City Century II Development Foundation to support future community projects. It’s a meaningful way to carry forward his legacy and continue investing in the place he called home.

We are truly thankful for the trust placed in the Foundation during this time. Each gift given in Eldon’s memory will help strengthen and support our community for years to come.

To give in honor of Eldon, please visit:
https://gnwkcf.org/gift-in-honor-of-eldon/

Our thoughts and prayers are with Eldon’s family and loved ones.

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04/20/2026

🎉 Calling all alumni! 🎉
Don’t miss the 2026 Alumni Banquet

📅 May 23 • Bird City
📩 RSVP: [email protected]
📞 785-734-2556