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Kansas Wesleyan University announced its fall honor rolls on Jan. 7, a listing of 314 students across two separate honor rolls.

At the January 3 meeting of the Pratt County Commission, Pratt Area Economic Development Director Heather Morgan brought to light details of the state’s Rural Opportunity Zone program. The program offers up to $15,000 in student loan repayment over 5 years to residents who relocate to designated areas. The burden of repayment is shared equally by the state and a local sponsoring business or other entity. While a county endorsement of the program is necessary, no county dollars have been pledged. Those wishing to utilize the program must have a business sponsor.

MENUS FOR THE COMING WEEK: Monday, Jan 17: Chicken Alfredo, Fettuccini Alfredo, Broccoli, French Bread, Fruit Cup Tuesday, Jan 18: Chili, Mixed Vegetables, Cinnamon Roll, Fruit, Crackers Wednesday, Jan 19: Chicken Cordon Bleu, Green Beans, Fruit, Roll Thursday, Jan 20: Pizza Casserole, Mixed Vegetables, Vanilla Pudding, Garlic Bread Friday, Jan 21: Enchilada, Cheese dip, Side Salad, Pineapple, Tortilla Chips The menu is subject to change even more so in these uncertain times with shortages for supplies. Please remember the menu is subject to change.

The hemp industry is new in Kansas, and if you have concerns and questions, you’re not alone. Even crop scientist Melissa Nelson-Baldwin had reservations about it when her husband, Aaron, approached her about growing it on their farm south of Great Bend.

A SPECIAL shipment has arrived in Australia, direct from the United States. It is a working chute for cattle – but not just for any cattle: This is a chute designed for Texas longhorns. Now, customers are discovering the chute is excellent for handling other types of animals as well.

IT’S NOT ONLY in visual images that one remembers. Sometimes it’s the smell of freshcut wheat, the sound of a well-tuned tractor or the feeling of calmness as you walk across your newly-planted soybean field.

GANNETT KANSAS recognized six individuals as Distinguished Kansans for 2021. Jason Sudeikis was chosen Kansan of the Year. Other individuals honored included: Bill Farmer, entertainment; Donna McClish, community; Sheinelle Jones, journalism; Hutchinson Community College football team, sports; Lois Smith, theater; Ximena Garcia, government.

IN A RARE statewide address last week, more than a dozen hospital leaders from across Kansas appealed to the public amid a historic spike of COVID-19 cases, warning they were already rationing care at their facilities and that “dire” triaging would become necessary if trends don’t change.

TOPEKA – Governor Kelly proclaims January as Kansas Radon Action Month. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) encourages Kansans to protect their families by testing their homes for radon, an odorless and invisible gas. Unchecked radon in the home can lead to dangerous health effects like lung cancer. More than 200 lung cancer deaths per year in Kansas may be linked to indoor radon. EPA estimates that indoor radon contributes to 21,000 lung cancer deaths in the U.S. each year. Exposure causes no immediate symptoms and often goes unrecognized until serious health complications arise.

Big night at the Front Porch January 13 - Come to the Front Porch at 115 E. Fourth Street, for free food, fun and fellowship in a worshipful atmosphere at 6:30 p.m.