July 2025

Based in Leavenworth, Harvey built an empire

Editor’s note: In about 1905, the Fred Harvey Company moved facilities from Kansas City, MO to Newton, KS to a location on west First near Sand Creek establishing the “Fred Harvey Farm.” The facility processed dairy products, carbonated soda and poultry. He also operated a diner and laundry facility in downtown. Due to his historical significance to Newton, we are providing this three part series by sister publication the Leavenworth Times.

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‘Amazing tournament to have’

The current committee chair of the Newton Mexican American Athletic Club, Cameron Becker, may not be old enough to remember how the Newton Mexican-American Fastpitch Softball Tournament started – it started decades before he was born – but the former batboy turned committee member knows why the tournament happens on July 4 weekend.

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Sports briefs

Royals fall to Mariners The Kansan Staff SEATTLE — The Seattle Mariners edged the Kansas City Royals 3-2 Wednesday night in American League play in… Login to continue reading Login…

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Sports Calendar

July 5 through July 13, All times Central NOTE: All competitions are subject to change. Check with www.thekansan.com, the Kansan sports X page (@nksports) and… Login to continue reading Login…

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