New ag business helps with soil health
By mixing manure and leftover ethanol grains, a Kansas entrepreneur came up with an idea — building nutrient-dense food for soil. This liquid "soil booster" helps enrich the soil.
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EMT class delayed until January 2022 in St. John
The Stafford County Board of County Commissioners met in regular session on Wednesday, November 17th, 2021, in the Commission Room in the Annex. Chairman Grimmett called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m. Present: Clayton Grimmett, Todd Wycoff and Bryce Garner.
Pratt Elks thank local veterans for service, sacrifice
Medallions for Vietnam veterans, special gifts for the oldest military branch representatives present, songs of God and country and heartfelt words from speakers brought honor and recognition to a large contingent of Pratt area veterans on November 16 at the Pratt Elks Lodge.
EQIP deadline is Friday, November 19 for NRCS farmers in Kansas
Karen A. Woodrich, State Conservationist, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), announced the 2022 Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) application deadline of Friday, November 19, 2021. Kansas farmers and private landowners seeking conservation planning and financial assistance should contact their local USDA Service Center for assistance with their natural resource concerns.
Area seniors keep it moving with exercise classes, coffee
The Emergency Food Assistance Program Commodities Distribution was held at Witt Community Center October 26, 2021. Sunflower Senior Center Volunteers promote this program. There were 40 households represented with 8 volunteers handing out the commodities.
Greenleaf started successful fashion business with $5,000 investment
Turquoise Ranch Boutique has a fun, Aztec style that is unmatched by any other business located in Pratt, Kansas. It is described as a small boutique for women’s western apparel.
Christmas in the Park lights up with holiday spirit Saturday in Pratt
People came from near and far to celebrate the beginning of the Christmas season at the annual Christmas in the Park on Saturday in Pratt’s Lemon Park. Band music, Christmas chorales and even jazzy drumming provided a celebratory background to this annual community event that culminates in the lighting of more than 80 Christmas memorials and decorations in the park.
Schmidt wants Kansas’ ag-gag law reinstated
Attorney General Derek Schmidt filed a formal request Wednesday asking the U.S. Supreme Court to reverse a lower court ruling that struck down a Kansas law restricting recordings at industrial farming sites.
Personnel changes discussed at meeting
The November 8, 2021 Board of Education meeting included many personnel changes that were presented and approved by the board. Notable changes included the retirement of LMS ELA teacher Sandy Foster, and the retirement of SW 4th Grade Teacher Meleah Schrepel. Both are set to retire in June of 2022. LMS track also gained two new assistant coaches: Jill Nech, LMS teacher, and Bryce Stegman, PHS teacher.
U.S. Senator Roger Marshall points to $43M toll
Federal COVID-19 vaccine mandates could cost Kansas businesses $43 million, according to an economic analysis released by U.S. Sen.