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A pair of Easter egg hunts will be held this weekend, in Goddard and Haysville. The Goddard egg hunt will be Saturday, and the Haysville egg hunt is set for Sunday.

Kansans have a lot in common with many Americans in other states, at least when it comes to their favorite Girl Scout Cookies. Kansas and 36 other states prefer Thin Mints over any kind of cookie.

CONWAY SPRINGS – A restaurant is on the verge of collapse after the head chef quits and a notoriously harsh food critic is coming to the restaurant that night, when two jewel thieves wander in the back door of the restaurant and are mistaken for the new chef. The two thieves quickly hid their loot, intending to run as soon as possible, but when the jewels go missing, they have to stay and somehow cook the chef ’s famous million dollar meatballs while searching for the jewels.

GARDEN PLAIN – A student run business has marked its 10year anniversary. The Nest, located inside Garden Plain High School, opened in 2013 and celebrated its first decade with a special night on March 21.

Certain homes have an undeniable wow factor. That instant appeal tends to be noticeable the moment visitors pull up to the curb, and it might be a byproduct of homeowners’ willingness to embrace the latest exterior design trends.

A sense of pride comes from a successful do-it-yourself home improvement project. However, quite often inexperience and time constraints lead homeowners to turn to professional contractors to make sure jobs get done correctly and on time.

The global pandemic reignited people’s passions for home renovations, as they directed dollars that would normally have been spent elsewhere into the places where they were now spending the most time – their homes. According to the 10th annual Houzz & Home survey of more than 70,000 respondents in the United States, higher-budget projects cost around $85,000 or more in 2020, compared with $80,000 in the two years prior. Kitchen projects were the most popular among renovating homeowners.

Spring is a season of renewal. When the flowers are blooming and the trees are budding and the weather is pleasantly warm, people often feel inspired to make changes around their homes. Work may begin with culling belongings and organizing essentials.