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Random Thoughts The nation's largest cities have been under attack recently. The culprits are not gangs, immigrants, or any other sort of easy bogeyman.

From the Editor’s Files Oh, there was a lot of grumbling going on as the lead-up to the annual Walnut Valley Festival began this past weekend. On Saturday, festival organizers in Winfield began the official lineup process for the bluegrass festival that is held the third weekend of September every year.

Savvy Senior Dear Savvy Senior, My 80-year-old father, who lives alone, has fallen several times over the past few months. Are there any tips or precautions you recommend that I can implement to help prevent this? Concerned Son Dear Concerned, This is a common concern for millions of elderly seniors and their families.

Guest Column Medicare open enrollment is scheduled to run Oct. 15 to Dec.

Last week on Thursday evening, I had a startling epiphany as I pulled in to my garage at home. It was potluck night.

Homeowners who are looking for ways to promote healthy, growing trees in their yard are well-advised to remember this axiom: A ring is a tree’s best friend. Kansas State University horticulture expert Cynthia Domenghini said a mulch ring is a circular border surrounding the base of a tree.

Savvy Senior Dear Savvy Senior, Do I have to pay taxes on my Social Security retirement benefits? I heard that President Trump’s big, beautiful bill eliminated that. What can you tell me? About to Retire Dear About, No, the new law, better known as the ‘One Big Beautiful Bill Act’ did not eliminate Social Security taxes.

I can't count how many times I've fallen short on my planning efforts. In between, though, I sometimes hit a bases-loaded home run.

Working in the media, at least on the public facing side of things, means that quite a few people know you or at least recognize you. It's mostly a good thing, and if you want to do this job well, it is a necessity.

Insight The agriculture industry is a small world. It doesn’t always feel that way when you’re in the middle of wheat harvest or out checking calves on a quiet evening, but time and again, I am reminded of how tightly connected this industry really is.