Around WichitaSaturday, November 7
A Wichita museum names its first Hall of Honor, and Second Light picks a new leader
The Daily Wichita team
The Mid-American All-Indian Museum hosted its first ever Hall of Honor on Friday, recognizing Native Americans whose lives and work have made a lasting impact. Inductees include the first enrolled citizen of a tribe to fly in space, the creator of the Keeper of the Plains statue and Cheri Madsen of the Omaha tribe.
Inductee Cheri Madsen's career spans four Olympics
- 10
- times Cheri Madsen has medaled at the Paralympics
- 4
- different Olympics Madsen qualified for, 1996 to 2020
Source: KWCH
Also in Wichita, a former police officer will lead operations at the Second Light shelter. Nate Schwiethale joins the homeless shelter and resource center as director of operations later this month. He created and led the Wichita Police Department's Homeless Outreach Team.
25 yearsNate Schwiethale's service with the Wichita Police Department
He will oversee day-to-day activities at Second Light.
Source: KMUW
- Madsen today: coaching the next generation of athletes
- Outreach team: recognized by the Department of Justice
- Schwiethale's job: oversee Second Light's day-to-day activities