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120 Years Ago Last Tuesday was the hottest day of the year. The government thermometer went to 105.

From August 1906 Conway Springs has many things of which the people justly boast. The beautiful trees that line the streets of the city, the characters and nature of the soil, the quality and quantity of water in the wells, its site, like Jerusalem, “beautiful for situation,” all these elements of strength and magnetism.

A thank you note, and even a shiny, red apple, are nice. But Kansas State University child development specialist Bradford Wiles said being kind to your children’s teachers is one of the best things parents can do.

Extension A Kansas State University agricultural economist predicts “a sizeable increase” in Kansas farm income this year, spurred by one-time government payments meant to blunt the effects of recent economic- and disaster-related losses. Jenny Ifft, K-State’s Flinchbaugh Agricultural Policy Chair in the university’s Department of Agricultural Economics, projects 2025 Kansas net farm income to be at $7.74 billion, well ahead of the estimated $4.14 billion recorded in 2024.

Extension A family’s or individual’s income may drop for a variety of reasons. Kansas State University family resource management specialist Elizabeth Kiss said individuals may lose a job, or get fewer hours at a current job.

TSnews YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK – When Kim and I sat down earlier this year to plan a summer adventure to the Rocky Mountains of Montana, Wyoming and Idaho, visiting Yellowstone National Park was a big focus of our planning efforts. Kim had never been to Yellowstone, and I hadn't been back for a visit since I was just a young child.

Extension Clean clothes might not top the list when thinking about farm safety, but proper hygiene can play a vital role in preventing the spread of disease and chemical exposure, according to Tawnie Larson, program manager for the Kansas Agriculture Safety and Health Program at Kansas State University. “Workers can become contaminated with different substances as they work out in the field and around animals,” Larson said.

Extension Thinking of a recipe as a road map for making a meal could be a simple way to save money on food costs while testing your creativity, according to a registered dietitian nutritionist at Kansas State University. Tandy Rundus, the northeast region specialist for the Kansas Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education (SNAP-Ed), said consumers can reduce food waste by using more of the food that they have on-hand before making new purchases.

Dear Savvy Senior, What can you tell me about restless leg syndrome? Over the past year or so I’ve developed an uncontrollable urge to move my legs because of an annoying tingling sensation, and it’s keeping me awake at night. Always Tired Dear Tired, If an irresistible urge to move your legs has you kicking in your sleep, then chances are pretty good you have restless leg syndrome (or RLS), a condition that affects about 7 to 8 percent of Americans.

CHENEY – The monthly potluck at the Cheney Senior Center will take place on Tuesday at the center, 516 N. Main.