Sunday, January 11, 2026

Home Economics

Flood Water Help

  Can you believe the amount of rain we received Sunday night. It came at the time farmers were wishing for dry weather. Here is...

Dorothy’s Dumplings

Prep Time: 15 minutes Bake Time: 10 minutes Yield: 12 Ingredients 1 cup all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons cornstarch 3 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 beaten egg 1/2 cup low-fat milk Instructions 1. In a medium bowl,...

Flea Control

Veterinary Viewpoints Fleas are a major nuisance for pets and pet owners alike. Many pets reside indoors and fleas have become a year-round problem with...

Don’t let unwanted guests spoil your summer fun

As summer temperatures rise, so does the risk for foodborne illness. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 76 million people...

Landscaping with Prairie Beauties

Prairie plants deserve more use in home landscapes. They can transform an "Anywhere, USA" yard into a place that preserves the unique beauty of...

Summer activity suggestions for children

by: Susan M. Jackson A blend of structured and unstructured activities is good advice for summer activities for children.  Structured activities reassure children accustomed to...

Visit the National Festival of Breads June 13

Kansas Wheat Scoop No. 1899: By Audrey Schmitz, Kansas Wheat Communications Intern For audio file, visit www.kansaswheat.org. Finalists in the 2015 National Festival of Breads have risen...

Tips for limiting hail damage

credit - Sheila Metzger (Hutchinson, Kansas) (June 5, 2015) — With any thunderstorm comes the chance of hail damage. Though it’s not always preventable – you...