Spring Oats

Keith VanSkike - Twin Creeks Extension, Agronomy & Natural Resources If used as an early spring cover crop with some grazing, spring oats can provide some extra income.

Leaching Houseplants

Rachael Brooke - Phillips-Rooks District Extension Agent, Agriculture and Natural Resources  Everyone knows that someone stranded in the ocean should not drink the water. The salt content of that water will make a bad situation worse.

Norton County Community Foundation Announces New Director

Norton, Kansas, March 2023 – The Norton County Community Foundation (NCCF) Board of Directors has named Lindsey Peterson as its new Director of Development and Operations.   Lindsey is a Colby, Kansas native who relocated to Norton in 2017.

Starting New Habits?

I recently read a newsletter from Dr. Tim Elmore entitled “Starting New Habits or Disciplines”. Dr. Elmore is the president of Growing Leaders, which is a nonprofit organization that provides resources that help develop young leaders for school, universities, etc. across the globe.

Start Trees off Right

Rachael Brooke - Phillips-Rooks District Extension Agent, Agriculture and Natural Resources Research from K-State’s John C. Pair Horticultural Center has quantified the effect of controlling grasses around newly planted trees.

Calving Tips

Rachael Brooke - Phillips-Rooks District Extension Agent, Agriculture and Natural Resources    For many producers, calving season is already underway. Here are a few tips from K-State Research and Extension Beef Veterinarian, A.J. Tarpoff.

WICHITA CHILDREN’S THEATRE Presents Two Performances at Logan School Auditorium

Logan, KS. – 2/7/2023…     The Wichita Children’s Theatre Professional Touring Company will present “The Three Little Kittens” at the Logan School Auditorium on Thursday, March 9, 2023, at 9:30 a.m., and “Yankee Doodle” at 1:30 p.m.      The three little kittens have lost their mittens--but...

UPCOMING BEGINNER-FRIENDLY PAINTING CLASS

Logan, KS. – 2/7/2023… The Hansen Museum Continuing Education Program is pleased to welcome certified Bob Ross instructor Sandy Seamone to teach two Joy of Painting classes on February 18th and 19th.

Popular Walk Kansas program gears up for 2023

Eight week challenge focuses on physical activity, healthy eating   Two-thirds of chronic diseases – diabetes, heart disease, arthritis and others -- can be prevented by lifestyle changes.

Humanities Kansas Seeks Board Members

TOPEKA –Humanities Kansas is currently seeking nominations of Kansans to fill vacancies on its Board of Directors. Nominations are due April 7, 2023.