(DESHLER, Neb.) – Reinke Manufacturing, a global leader in irrigation systems and technology, has recognized Raindrop Repair as one of the highest selling dealers in their territory. Located in St. John, the dealership also earning a Diamond Pride award for their performance in the past year.
A WINTER STORM with dangerous wind chills, sleet and snow blew across Kansas on the last day of the year, putting a crimp in some plans and providing some with an opportunity to make bank. Pratt Regional Airport sent out a notam to alert any pilots planning to fly in late Friday into Saturday that weather conditions were not favorable for a landing in Pratt last week, but measurable amounts of snowfall were hard to come by.
FOR THE FIRST TIME in 18 years, Greensburg will be hosting a Miss Kansas entry pageant, giving young women the opportunity to compete for thousands of dollars in scholarships and serve their communities. Not only will Greensburg be the home of one crowning, but three total titles given to three women hoping for a chance to be Miss Kansas and after that, Miss America. The three titles will be Miss Kiowa County, Miss Southern Kansas, and Miss Southern Plains. Though competitors can come from anywhere in the state of Kansas for Miss Kiowa County or Miss Southern Kansas, those vying to be Miss Southern Plains must have graduated high school from within the Iroquois League.
EACH MONTH I want to provide you with regular updates about what’s going on in our nation’s capital and throughout the 4th District of Kansas. Here’s what happened in December.
SOME ANIMALS, like bears, are known for their infamous hibernation periods, but many people may not be aware that some reptiles, including many turtles and tortoises, experience a hibernation cycle as well.
A DREAM has now become a reality for Matt Myers. After playing linebacker for Kansas Wesleyan in 2006 and again from 2013-15, then serving in a variety of assistant coaching roles for the past six seasons, he’s now the head coach of the Coyotes.
FIRST DAY HIKES happen at state parks and other locations throughout the nation on January 1 each year. The Green Property Trails in Pratt have long been included in this annual event in Kansas, and even though January 1, 2022 dawned with below zero temperatures and snow on the ground, a hardy group of walkers showed up to participate in the 1 p.m. event in Pratt.
MANHATTAN, Kansas — The Kansas Department of Agriculture and K-State Research and Extension will offer virtual workshops January 31–February 4, 2022, to assist farmers’ market vendors and managers, and also for those wanting to sell food products directly to consumers. The workshop series includes four online Lunch and Learn sessions, followed by a half-day virtual workshop. Some K-State Research and Extension offices will be offering in-person watch parties for the February 4 half-day workshop.
LAST THURSDAY, I met with Shawna Nells, Eric Ward, Darci Paull and Jason Hartman at the Kansas Forest Service who work to protect Kansans and Kansas landowners through protection and management of forests, woodlands and windbreaks. They showed me satellite images from the National Interagency Fire Center as well as data from National Fireguard Detections, a program that monitors heat rather than fire perimeter and helps fill in any informational gaps from the satellite images. From the images and data, I was able to learn more about the extent of the damage from the December 15 fires as farmers, ranchers and communities begin to rebuild. Recovery takes time, and I am ready to assist.
PITTSBURG – The new year is here and so are the 49th Kansas Shrine Bowl rosters. Eighty players were announced to the respective East and West teams to play in the 2022 Kansas Shrine Bowl, which will be played at 7 p.m.