Why Water is Important
As appetite and thirst diminish with age, we become susceptible to dehydration.
April 2025
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Improving Cardiovascular Health
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In the garden: Have you tried Bok Choy?
If you haven’t tried to grow Bok Choy you should give it a whorl! This is an excellent tasting vegetable. Bok choy, also known as pac choi, is a cool season vegetable that can be grown in both spring and fall in Kansas. The vase-shaped plants have thick crunchy stems and spoon shaped leaves. The crunchy stems can be eaten like celery, and the young leaves are often used fresh in salad mixes.
Area baseball-softball roundup
Prep Softball Central Kansas League Hesston 11, Hillsboro 4 Hesston 18, Hillsboro 2 HILLSBORO — The Hesston Swather softball team is back to .500 after… Login to continue reading Login…
Railer softball team sweeps Augusta
Newton posts first wins for new coach By Mark Schnabel Newton Kansan The Newton High School softball team claimed the first wins of the Brittanee… Login to continue reading Login…
Bethel hosting dinner for launch of online certificate programs
By Chad Frey Newton Kansan Bethel College will introduce a new program to business and community leaders April 3 during a dinner at the Meridian Center, a program that is…
SMCHA offers educational grants
The Swiss Mennonite Cultural and Historical Association (SMCHA) is again offering educational grants to individuals preparing for full-time Christian service, Mennonite ministry, Mennonite voluntary service, or other related careers. The maximum grant available is $1,000 for full-time ministerial students with lesser amounts for part-time ministerial students, Mennonite voluntary service participants, and college students. The grants are for the 2025-2026 school year. The application deadline is May 30, 2025.
Chiggers in Kansas: K-State entomologist shares tips to avoid the itch
MANHATTAN, Kan. – Warmer days may lead many to itch for spring and summer, but a Kansas State University entomologist cautions against a small mite that is likely to give you a less-pleasing seasonal itch.
Bethel hosting dinner for launch of online certificate programs
Bethel College will introduce a new program to business and community leaders April 3 during a dinner at the Meridian Center, a program that is a departure from the traditional degrees offered by the school for more than 130 years.