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Students earn K-State degrees

Nearly 3,000 students completed degree requirements from Kansas State University in spring 2024. Following are local graduates, listed by community.

Kansas names graduates

The names of more than 6,500 graduates at the University of Kansas for summer and fall 2023 and spring 2024 have been announced by the university registrar. Many graduates and candidates for degree celebrated by participating in KU Commencement, which took place May 12.

Students graduate from BCC

Barton Community College has announced its list of graduates who earned associate degrees or certificates for career training during the spring semester of 2024. Following are the local graduates, listed by community.

Help sought for stadium clean-up

GARDEN PLAIN – Volunteers are needed for Saturday’s stadium clean-up at Gard Field. People wanting to help are asked to bring rakes, shovels, leaf blowers, rags, cleaning sprays, brooms or paper towels.

Tips for packing school lunches

As school resumes, so does packing kids’ lunches. Following food safety procedures is essential for parents in helping to prevent foodborne illness, said Kansas State University food scientist Karen Blakeslee.
Take steps to keep students healthy when packing school lunches. Metro Creative photo

No one will razz you about these yummy cookies

As I promised, I’m back in this week’s column with the second recipe in my raspberry series. After my triumph over Joey and his usual dislike of raspberries with last week’s recipe, I was feeling pretty confident about the others I picked out to try on him.
Raspberry sugar cookies are not overly sweet and have a nice, light fruity flavor that is complimented by vanilla and butter. Plus, they’re just a pretty cookie to feature on your dessert table.

Friendship Meals Menu

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.
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