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Body GODDARD – If you’re from Kansas, you’ve surely encountered plenty of Wizard of Oz jokes and quips. “Where’s Dorothy? You’re not in Kansas anymore! I’m melting!” But what you may not know is the story behind L.

Body The National Pecan Shellers Association has a wealth of knowledge about pecans on its website. One of the items that interested me the most is that the pecan tree is the only major nut tree native to North America.

Body Editor's note: This story was written before the Feb. 22 killing of a notorious Mexican drug lord, which results in retaliatory violence across several states in Mexico. Similar rounds of violence have followed other killings and arrests in recent years.

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Body TSnews HAYSVILLE – Residents of Haysville have a new option for child care – and in a familiar setting. Child Start had its ribbon cutting last Thursday and opened for business on Tuesday of this week at 984 E.

Body TSnews CONWAY SPRINGS – The City of Conway Springs is well on its way to completing local projects funded from a TEFFI/ Seed grant awarded a year ago, and now the City Council is looking at what to do with some leftover funds from that grant.

Body The Kansas Shrine Bowl has announced the 88 players who have received invitations to play in the 53rd Kansas Shrine Bowl on Saturday, June 27, at Welch Stadium on the campus of Emporia State University in Emporia.

Body Kansas Farm Bureau (KFB) is continuing in 2026 its recognition for “Sesquicentennial Farms” in conjunction with its annual “Century Farm” program. The Century Farm program honors Farm Bureau members who own farms of at least 80 acres within the same family for 100 years or more.

Body HAYSVILLE – The Friends of the Haysville Community Library will host a free potluck this Saturday from 12 to 2 p.m. to celebrate Kansas Day.

Body CLEARWATER – The Blue Notes and Bel Canto choirs at Clearwater High School are once again offering singing valentines. The cost is $10, which includes a song and cookies.