Wednesday, December 31, 2025

Blogs

Something To Chew On

I'm not much of a world traveler. Outside of a dinner in Juarez and a week of giving speeches in Alberta, the only other...

When Your Pond Turns on You

Ever since I moved to Kansas I’ve heard fishermen talk about lakes, reservoirs and ponds “turning,” sometimes involving a fish kill, but always resulting...

The Covered Dish: Coleslaw & Beans

It is hard to wrap my head around the fact that this weekend is Memorial Day.  I have such ‘fond’, yes, I said ‘fond’,...

4-H Summer Projects and Activities Update

Our office has been bustling this week. Summer camp registrations are pouring in, we are finalizing changes for the county fair, and making plans...

Cook’s Library with Patsy: No Bake Cookies

The first rule of improvisational comedy is to say “yes.” The second rule is to add “and.” So, no matter what your partner says,...

To Please the Crowd 2

The bestiarius’ scornful scowl takes-in every inch of my petite five-foot frame.  If I hoped for compassion there is none in those cold eyes....

Vets and Employees ‘Walk and Roll’ at Robert Dole

Members of the public are invited to join Veterans and employees of the Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center’s annual VA2K ‘Walk & Roll’...

For The Love Of Horses: Kansas Racehorse ‘Lights The Boards’ For Leoti Ranching-Banking Family Partnership

By Frank J. Buchman McCraken is a winner, no matter how one evaluates the magnificent Thoroughbred. That’s despite the three-year-old bay stallion not winning the 2017...