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Body • The Kansas Turnpike was built in 22 months during 1955-56. It was built as a toll road to avoid increasing taxes for Kansas. It was completed by the time the Federal Interstate System began to develop in 1956.

Body Susan Armstrong's first foray into writing a book has received some impressive recognition. Armstrong's first book, “Doomed by Blooms,” recently was named one of 15 Kansas Notable Books for 2024.

Body Following are next week’s menus for Friendship Meals and Meals on Wheels in both Sedgwick County and Sumner County. A change was made recently, and there are now different menus for Sedgwick County and Sumner County.

Body Earlier this week, I made a fabulous apple cake. (I promise to share the recipe with you in an upcoming column.

Body Ingredients 1 medium-sized apple (I used Granny Smith) 1 teaspoon sugar or sugar substitute 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch 1 tablespoon water Core and cut up your apple into bite-sized pieces (I diced mine). You can peel it or not, depending on your preferences.

Body With Independence Day, many people will be celebrating the holiday with fireworks. Readers should know that the rules for firework vary by community, with each city and county having its own regulations.

Body Garden Plain, Goddard and Haysville have announced plans for their annual Independence Day celebrations, featuring competitions, food, music, parades and fireworks.

Body GODDARD – On Monday morning, the R-cut project on U.S. Highway 54 through Goddard officially opened.

Body It’s time to get ready to celebrate the Sedgwick County Fair! This year’s Fair will take place July 10-13 at the Fairgrounds in Cheney. The Fair season starts with publication of the Sedgwick County Fair Guide.

Body Barton Community College has announced its list of graduates who earned associate degrees or certificates for career training during the fall semester of 2023. Rylan Doshier of Cheney was among the graduates, earning an associate of science degree.