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-RED CROSS.  

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

It's a new year at CCRC! Ashley Thompson and Katie Brown join Ad Astra Radio to reflect back on the success of last year and look ahead to Reno Roundup coming up at the end of February. 

Vision Leaders from BGC Hutch join Ad Astra Radio to celebrate Mentoring Month and discuss the important role mentoring plays at the Club. 

Aliyah Gray, Marketing and Development Coordinator with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Hutchinson is joined by Youth of the Year winner Gabriel to chat about his passion and what comes next.

KT Gates, Director of Marketing & Development with TECH joins Dusty Deines to give an overview of TECH's mission heading into 2026.

Chelsea Gillen, Program Coordinator at Lyons Public Library joins Kristi Showalter to discuss new programs coming up for young readers.