The August Kansas primary election this year includes a constitutional amendment on abortion rights, and that’s attracting attention from people who normally don’t vote in primaries. That may have caused confusion for voters who aren’t used to casting a primary ballot or are not affiliated with a political party and are unsure whether they are eligible to vote.
By Chad Frey Newton Kansan A number of years ago a co-worker of Gerry Epp at Prairie View showed up to work with a large canvass tucked under his arm. On that canvass was a labyrinth - not a maze - a labyrinth.
Cemetery cleanup planned The annual post-Memorial Day cleanupof Greenwood and Restlawn cemeteries will begin June 13. Any temporary decorations Any temporary decorations left on gravesites will be discarded.
Like many 91-yearolds, Justina Nuefeld of North Newton has quite a story to tell about her life. Unlike many other 91-yearolds, however, her story includes surviving Nazi invasions during WWII.
Chamber music will waft over Dyck Arboretum of the Plains in Hesston on June 12, as the Newton Mid-Kansas Symphony Orchestra Summer Chamber Music series returns to the Pavillion. Featured musicians include Timothy Jones, cello, James Jones, clarinet, Zachary Hague, bassoon, and Karen Schlabaugh, piano.
Newton Public Library 720 N Oak Street Newton, KS 67114 (316) 283-2890 fax: (316) 283-2916 www.newtonplks.org library@newtonplks. org Library Hours: Library Hours: Mon-Tues, Thurs: 9 a.m.
Can one man’s journey change history? “Yes,” said writer and historian Deb Goodrich. She points to William Becknell’s 1821 trade mission to Mexico as a pivotal point in the history of the west.
LANE COUNTY, Kansas — This time of year, the wheat growing in this part of western Kansas should be thighhigh and lush green. But as a months-long drought continues to parch the region, many fields tell a different story.
Have you ever been to a restaurant where either the food or the atmosphere just wasn’t good? To have a positive experience at a restaurant you need to receive good food in a pleasing or fun atmosphere. This same 2 part recipe for a good dinning experience can be applied to aspects of faith as well.
I was having a discussion with a friend th other day about how it seems that so many people are living in fear and discouragement when he mentioned something that really made me think. He said that it was impossible to be depressed and walk in the joy of God’s presence at the same time.