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More than 220 high school students from across the State of Kansas participated in the 2025 session of the American Legion Boys State of Kansas, held June 1-7 at Kansas State University in Manhattan. This was the program’s 33rd consecutive session at KSU and 87th overall.

Many gardeners plant tomatoes, and while making salsa and spaghetti sauce or eating them whole during the summer months are popular choices, the fun can be extended well into the rest of the year. Kansas State University food scientist Karen Blakeslee said tomatoes are also popular for freezing, canning or dehydrating to use later.

TSnews CHENEY – The dust has settled on the 2025 Sedgwick County Fair, and by most measurements it was a big success. While some financial aspects have not been completely calculated, most major elements of the annual Fair were successful, and some are expected to be up in revenues.

Organizers of the 53rd Walnut Valley Festival will be offering something new for teens at this annual event, something aimed specifically at aspiring young songwriters. The music festival, this year Sept.

4-H club reporter The Conway Springs Cardinals 4-H club entered all sorts of projects from livestock to visual arts to woodworking, in both the 4-H Fair and the Sumner County Fair. The club worked for weeks in advance of the fairs, spending money and precious time on these projects.

Welcome back to another exciting year of Cardinal Athletics! The summer was filled with student athletes preparing for the upcoming seasons. I want to thank all of our coaches and athletes for their commitment and dedication in preparation of our student athletes.

Kelli Ast I’m so excited to be back in my hometown and at the very school I graduated from, with the privilege of teaching business education to secondary students. Teaching business is where I first began my professional career, and after spending the past four years in 7-12 special education, I’ve grown tremendously as an educator and have been blessed to work with some truly amazing students.

It is unbelievable that we have the privilege of welcoming the Class of 2038 to Kindergarten as we prepare the Class of 2026 to take the next step. On behalf of the school district, I offer our sincere gratitude for all of the support tha USD 356 receives from the community.

Kyle Trueblood and USD 356 students began the 2025-2026 school year on Thursday, Aug. 21.

We’re thrilled to begin another exciting school year! The first day of classes was Thursday, Aug. 21, and we can’t wait to welcome everyone back for a year full of new opportunities, friendships, and unforgettable experiences.