We’ve bombed Iran. But pivotal Kansas issues mustn’t disappear in the fog of war.
So, the United States is at war again.
Chad Frey
Waiting on wheat
June is the month that tests my schedule and patience as we await the start of wheat harvest. For years my replies to a variety of invitations and requests have always defaulted to something to the effect of, “That’s June, so if we’re harvesting wheat we won’t be able to.”
U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran needs to hold a Kansas town hall and stand up for Medicaid. Not later. Today.
It’s all come down to this.
Play Ball: City declares NMAAC official tournament weekend
The Newton Mexican American Athletic Club took a swing for the fences during the Newton City Commission Meeting July 24 and connected for a solid hit with a 5-0 vote by the commission to designate July 4 through 6 as NMAAC Men’s Fast Pitch Softball Tournament Weekend in Newton.
The first synagogue in Kansas was a toast to our nation’s liberty. We should all remember
By: Austin Reid Albaneseber In September 1864, in the midst of the Civil War, something remarkable happened in Leavenworth. A group of Jewish residents —… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Kansas renewable growth faces uncertainty amid federal policy shift
Kansas is a national leader in renewable energy. Over 40% of our electricity is generated by wind. This has created thousands of jobs, over $11 billion in capital investment, and tens of millions of dollars in revenue to Kansas communities. A new federal tax and spending measure in Congress, though, threatens to stifle this success.
Oklahoma tour shows firsthand that freedom isn’t a destination. It’s a perpetual climb
The Greenwood Rising Center in Tulsa features a James Baldwin quote on its exterior: “Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced.”
Demo of old Dillons could begin in July
A plan to demolish an old grocery store in the 300 block of Main Street could take a big step forward at the June 24 city commission meeting.
BOE expecting final building use, demographic report
RSP, a consultant firm retained by Newton USD 373 last year to study enrollment and building use will give their final report and recommendations to the board of Education on June 23. Those recommendations will not be a final recommendation for a bond issue.
In the garden: Almost time to harvest garlic
It is nearly time to enjoy one of the many fruits of your vegetable garden labor! Garlic harvesting!