January 2022

American families eye the future of education during National School Choice Week

January 26, 2022

Programs and policies offering school choice opportunities expanded in 19 states in 2021, and parents are exploring these options, with 52% of parents saying they have considered a new or different school in the last year. Millions of teachers, students, and community leaders across the nation are sharing their hopes and needs for the future of K-12 education as the twelfth annual National School Choice Week (Jan. 23-29) kicks off.

Skyline school agricultural education instrutor wins awards at Kansas Association of Agricultural Educators(KAAE)

January 26, 2022

MAYETTA, Kan.- Agricultural Education teachers from across Kansas met at the Prairie Band Casino and Resort in Mayetta, Kansas for the Kansas Association of Agricultural Educators Ag Ed Symposium on January 20th through 22nd. While there, teachers attended educational sessions, heard from keynote speaker Laila Down on “Teaching with Grace and Growth”, held business sessions, and recognized award winners.

Jewelry side-line gives Pratt couple a sparkle during tough health battles

January 26, 2022

Dave and Amanda Harbour have been through some tough times, but the Pratt couple has always found a way to celebrate the positive, even now as Dave, a Pratt County EMS paramedic for 11 years, faces liver disease and bile duct cancer. Amanda’s side-line Paparazzi jewelry business has provided them with a special way to bond, and help pay for medical expenses even while traveling to medical appointments and longdistance test trials.

Have you ever wondered what services NAPA Auto Parts offers?

January 26, 2022

NAPA Auto Parts, Triplet Automotive, is owned by Brian Brown. They are located at 627 E. 4th Avenue in St. John, Kansas. NAPA is open from 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday thru Friday, and Saturday 7 a.m. – 12 p.m. Brown started the business in January of 2020; however, he worked at NAPA for 16 years before buying the business. There are two employees, one full-time and one part-time.

Renewable energy development limits surfacing again

January 26, 2022

A vocal critic of renewable energy, the chair of the Senate utilities committee is gearing up for another fight with the wind and solar industries, introducing new bills critics say would trample property rights and hurt economic development.

Carr Auction & RE adds Branch Broker in Pratt

January 26, 2022

Carr Auction & Real Estate announced this week that they have named a new Branch Broker for their Pratt office location. Susan Swartzendruber has been recruited and placed in the role as Branch Broker and will be managing the office alongside owners Chris and Jamie Froetschner.

Workshop speaker explores economics of cover crops

January 26, 2022

Doug Peterson will be the featured speaker at a Cheney Lake Watershed Winter Workshop on Thursday, January 27 at noon. Peterson will be speaking at the South Hutchinson Community Building at 101 W. Ave C in South Hutchinson. Lunch will be served at noon for the first forty people attending. Peterson will speak at approximately 12:30 pm.

Profit in farming looks questionable for 2022

January 26, 2022

Kansas farmers might walk away with higher-than-average profits for 2021. But forecasts for 2022 are bleaker.

Now that’s rural: Ashley and Adam Comeau save Brant’s Market in Lucas

January 26, 2022

A century of sausage-making. That sounds like a lot of work, and a lot of tasty food. Today we’ll learn the remarkable story of a family-owned meat business that had its beginnings 100 years ago. Now, another young family is taking the business to the next level.

January 26, 2022

Four-part event focuses on management strategies for cow-calf producers MANHATTAN, Kan. – Kansas State University will host the Winter Ranch Management Series in February at four locations in the state to enhance cow-calf producers’ management strategies.