Month: February 2025

Soil Testing: A Key Step for Healthy Gardens and Lawns
Soil testing is often associated with identifying nutrient deficiencies, but it also helps determine if soil already has adequate nutrients. Basic tests measure pH levels

Public Hearing Set for February 26 on Proposed Changes to Meat and Poultry Inspection Regulations
A public hearing will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 26, to discuss proposed changes to the regulations governing meat and poultry inspection.

American Freedom Tribute to Host Hog Roast Fundraiser in Concordia for Traveling Tribute Wall
The American Freedom Tribute Organization will hold a free-will-donation Hog Roast at the Concordia American Legion on Saturday, March 1st, at 5:00 p.m. The evening

Obituary- Pat Merritt
Pat Merritt, 80, of Linn, KS, passed away Thursday, February 13, 2025 at the Washington County Hospital. Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 20,

Kansas Senate Overrides Governor’s Veto on “Help Not Harm Act”
The Kansas Senate voted to override Governor Laura Kelly’s veto of the “Help Not Harm Act.” The Kansas Senate voted 31-9 to override the governor’s

Senators Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Improve Weather Forecasts and Agriculture Data
Senators Roger Marshall of Kansas and Brian Schatz of Hawaii introduced a bipartisan bill to improve weather and soil moisture data collection. The goal is

Winter Pet Care: Expert Tips to Keep Your Pets Safe and Warm in Freezing Temperatures
As winter sets in with freezing temperatures, pet owners must take extra care to keep their pets safe and warm. Susan Nelson, a clinical professor

Kansas Profile – Now That’s Rural: Lois Wenz, Holyrood depot
By Ron Wilson, director of the Huck Boyd National Institute for Rural Development at Kansas State University In the old days of steam engines, how

Atomic Veterans Lunch & Learn Series
Eisenhower Presidential Library & Museum The public is invited to join our February Lunch & Learn program on Thursday, February 27, at 12 p.m. noon central

Obituary- Donald Everett Liby
Donald Everett Liby, age 96 of Manhattan, passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born on September