Sunday, January 11, 2026

Blogs

Fruit Sauce

By the time the night wraps up, I 'might' know the dish focus of this column. My husband, Ervin, and I just returned from...

Reading and Interpreting Kansas Fishing Reports and Forecasts

Unlike hunting seasons, fishing never really ends here in Kansas. Yes, different times of the year bring with them differing success rates for different...

Ag census surprise

I know how much ag folks detest having to divulge so much personal and economic information to rural census takers. However, the ultimate finished...

Taking The Fun Out Of Ranching

All this modern technology stuff sure has taken all the fun out of ranching. With these fancy hydraulic squeeze chutes it's nearly impossible to...

Just a Little Light: Flying High at Ninety-five—What a Party!

Dawn Phelps Columnist   Five small airplanes were parked on the grass at the home of “the birthday boy,” Ray Palmer, when my husband Tom and I...

Wedding Season is in Full Swing in the Community

Wedding Season is in Full Swing in the Community We have entered the month of June. Oh goodness I am actually getting nervous with the...

Lovina’s Children Write a Tribute for their Mother’s Birthday Part 2

Lovina’s Amish Kitchen Lovina Eitcher, Old Order Amish Cook, Wife & Mother of Eight   Elizabeth (Husband Timothy), age 30 Happy birthday to you, Mom; the heart and soul of our...

Just a Bit of Bark & Banter: The Aussie Olympics

Jenny Long Columnist Every four years, the world watches elite athletes compete in feats of strength, speed, and skill. But at our house? The Aussie Olympics...