In the garden: Too hot for tomatoes?
Remember when I said there are about 10,000 varieties of tomatoes to choose from so you should be able to find one that works best for you here in Kansas?
June 2024
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BOE takes first step in filling open position
The Newton USD 373 Board of Education took a step towards filling an open spot on the board during a June 10 meeting – using an hour long discussion to create a process for screening applicants and create a final four list.
County drops unused contract
The Harvey County Commission terminated an unused contract on June 11, a contract that was approved in 2021.
Knights open week winning three of four
Newton no-hit in final game of Salina twinbill By Mark Schnabel Newton Kansan cschnabel@cherryroad.com The Newton American Legion Post 2 Knights opened the week 3-1,… Login to continue reading Login…
Wind Surge drops opener to Midland
Milone posts three hits, two RBIs for RockHounds The Kansan Staff WICHITA — The Wichita Wind Surge opened a six-game homestand against the Midland RockHounds… Login to continue reading Login…
Knight wins qualifier
The Kansan Staff Four golfers out of a field of 82 reached the main field of the Korn Ferry Tour Wichita Open after open qualifying… Login to continue reading Login…
Rebels swept by Diamond Kings in twinbill
Newton held to six hits in two games By Mark Schnabel Newton Kansan The Newton Rebels struggled with the bats in a pair of losses… Login to continue reading Login…
KBV host car show, Schowalter show coming this weekend
Kidron Bethel Village of North Newton hosted a car show June 7, the first of back-to-back car shows at Bluestem Communities facilities in Harvey County.A number of vintage or antique vehicles were on display for both Kidron residents and members of the community.Kidron is home to more than 340 residents living in health care, assisted living and independent living neighborhoods.For a full photo gallery of the car show, visit thekansan.comThis weekend Schowalter Villa of Hesston will host a Father’s Day Car show for residents and their families from 9 a.m.
KS Supreme Court ruling highlights the fragility of voting rights
On May 31st the Kansas Supreme Court ruled on a case challenging the state’s 2021 election laws that made it more difficult for Kansas citizens to vote.In its majority decision, the Court states that there is no right to vote enshrined in the Kansas Bill of Rights, but that voting rights are explicitly given in Articles 4 and 5 of the Constitution.As I was reading the news on the Court’s decision, I found myself recalling a book I recently read (via audiobook), Tyranny of the Minority, by prominent political scientists Steven Levitsky and Daniel Ziblatt.In the book, Levitsky and Ziblatt state that the whole point of a democratic constitution is to establish a set of rights that are protected from the fleeting whims of present day policymakers.