Wilson County Republican Central Committee Chairman Mark Baker announces a convention to find the replacement for Kansas House of Representatives District 13's Joe Newland.

 According to the Wilson County Citizen, Newland, from Neodesha, resigned earlier this month, as he has been elected state president of Kansas Farm Bureau.

 The convention will be held Tuesday at the 4-H Community Building located at 713 South Fry in Yates Center. Check-in for credentialing precinct committee members begins at 5:30, with the convention beginning at 6:00. Those interested in the position, as well as the general public are welcome to attend.