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If you think the odds of being negatively affected by an event that happens every 11 years are long, just think about one that happens every 100 to 200 years. For farmers using GPS technology – and there are a lot of them – those probabilities are becoming a lot more likely, according to officials at Kansas State University and the University of Minnesota.

They may look brilliant to the human eye, but cicada killer wasps are certainly no ally to the sixlegged, three-eyed insect whose steady buzz can be heard on most summer nights in Kansas. Kansas State University horticulture expert Cynthia Domenghini said it is common for cicada killer wasps to build nests in lawn and garden areas around the home.

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.

Loose bear delays flight An Iraqi Airways flight last Friday in Abu Dhabi was delayed “over an hour due to a bear in the cargo,” according to CNN.com. The bear cub was being transported from Baghdad to Dubai by plane when it escaped from its crate and began roaming the cargo hold.

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.

From August 1906 Conway Springs has many things of which the people may justly boast. The beautiful trees that line the streets of the city, the character 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.

6 Years Ago The 37th annual Haysville citywide garage sales are here. Thousands of people will descend upon the city Saturday and Sunday, looking for good deals, rare items, and odd ends.

From 1973 White's Upholstery has moved to a new location in part of the old Horton's building on main street. The north half of the building is occupied by McNeil's Pattern Shop with White in the south half.

Cheney Police Report July 31: Parking violation, 500 block E. First.

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