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  • Joined: August 30, 2022
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Wood and wire crafts keep injured cowboy busy

A lifelong cowboy, Terry Nystrom, 82, of Greensburg, has found a way to incorporate the tools of his trade with circumstances of life. Add in a certain degree of creativity, and he has found a way to fill his days and put smiles on the faces of many who see his art.

Veterans honored with projects, services and dinner

Pratt area veterans were honored in a variety of ways on November 11, 2022. From elementary school presentations to a special dinner at the Elks Lodge BPOE #1451, there was no doubt veterans hold a special place in the hearts of many in Pratt.

Senior Center blessed by young visitors

We have been blessed in so many ways over the last few weeks at the center to have MANY young visitors with us! We have had Mrs. Prosser and her first grade class come and chalked out sidewalks to honor our Veterans, and Kiowa County National Honor society students came last Wed. to eat with us and personally invite the seniors to ball games! We even had a couple of them pitch in with dishes when they found out that our dishwasher was waiting on parts!! Thank you!

Student research top challenges for bison management in Texas

Texas A&M AgriLife Research, including student projects, continues to advance science related to management of bison in Texas for conservation and production. Perry Barboza, Ph.D., AgriLife Research professor in the Departments of Ecology and Conservation Biology and Rangeland, Wildlife and Fisheries Management, said research into the sustainability of bison in Texas for production and conservation is focused on addressing basic challenges and establishing foundational knowledge.

Hearing loss common in farming, can be prevented

Effects are cumulative, say K-State safety experts MANHATTAN, Kan. — Natural hearing loss comes with age, but exposure to a loud environment -- common in agriculture -- can cause noise-induced hearing loss, said a pair of Kansas State University safety experts.