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CONWAY SPRINGS –Prompted by some observations from a local resident, members of the Conway Springs City Council last week agreed to hold a workshop later this month to look at city codes in the community.

A natural way to keep gardens safe from hungry pests is to employ the help of praying mantids. K-State entomologist Raymond Cloyd said this top predator of the insect world can be beneficial to a home garden.

Storm season can be stressful for many reasons, but for Kansas gardeners, protecting their plants is a priority. With Kansas’ storm season in full swing, Kansas State University horticulture expert Ward Upham has tips on how to protect and recover gardens from severe weather damage.

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HAYSVILLE – At a Monday evening presentation at the local VFW Post, Haysville celebrating becoming a Purple Heart City. The celebration took place at VFW Post 6957 in Haysville, following the official declaration that took place at the May 8 Haysville City Council meeting.

CLEARWATER – Clearwater High School was selected to receive the 2023 National High School Stand Up Award sponsored by Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA). The FCCLA Stand Up national peer education program guides members to develop, plan, carry out, and evaluate advocacy activities to improve the quality of life in their communities.

Tranquil garden paths will transport visitors among thoughtfully designed flowerbeds, shady woodland retreats, and calming water features during the 2023 Garden Tour. Sponsored by the Sedgwick County Extension Master Gardeners, this year’s tour includes six private gardens, each with their own distinctive style.

Extension Summer is knocking on the door, which for many folks means picnics and swimming and gardening and other outdoor activities. That also means sun.

The Kansas Department of Revenue (KDOR), in partnership with PayIt, has announced the addition of identification (ID) card renewal services to iKan. iKan is the State of Kansas’ digital government platform that delivers services from numerous state agencies in a single, end-to-end experience for Kansas residents, with web, mobile, and native Apple and Android apps available.

CONWAY SPRINGS – A design from Nora Steffan has been chosen as the official button of the 2023 Sumner County Fair. Her design features a pig playing drums, reflecting this year's theme, “Rock and Roll to the 96th Sumner County Fair.”