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Betty Lou and Anton Kost Latest Inductees to Wide Open Spaces Foundation Founding 50 Wide Open Spaces Foundation is humbled to announce another inductee to the Founding 50 honorees. Anton and Betty Lou Kost, Renee Sutton’s parents, were long-time supporters of rodeo and the Burke Stampede Rodeo. In Renee’s words, “In the spirit of the great American West, Great Dreamers, Achievers, Believers, Heroes, and Legacy Leavers, it is my privilege along with my brother John and sister

First Founding Fifty Inductees Announced The newly formed Wide Open Spaces Foundation announced its first Founding 50 inductees Saturday night at the Burke Riding Club’s annual gala. The Founding Fifty was created to honor those who have spent countless hours supporting 4-H and rodeo in Gregory County. Inductees are recognized on the Wide Open Spaces website, in local newspapers, and with a handmade custom sign that will hang permanently on the rodeo grounds. Ronnie Johnson R

Recognizing the heart of our community You know exactly who they are. You’ve seen them at countless events and community gatherings. They’re the ones who raise their hands when help is needed. The ones setting up tables, working gates, organizing events, supporting kids, and quietly making things happen behind the scenes. They believe in kids. They believe in Gregory County. And they aren’t afraid to roll up their sleeves and get to work. They don’t do it for recognition. But