Chasing the Aurora Borealis...in Kansas!
Body
Twice now, in just the past two years, Kim and I have found ourselves chasing the Northern Lights. And twice now, the results have been just so-so.
Opinions
A vote against the merger
Body
Editor's note: Due to a production error, a portion of this letter to the editor was omitted from last week's newspaper. We are reprinting the letter this week, with that omission included To the Editor, This letter is about the merger of Kanza Cooperative and Farmers Cooperative Elevator Company.
Don't blame forecasters for lack of storms
Body
Last week Monday turned into a mild evening for most folks in our area. The all-day run-up to Monday night, combined with information released throughout the previous weekend, led to little in the way of storms and damage in our area.
Supporting women
Body
To the Editor, The dust has settled on the 2024 Kansas Legislative session and one thing is clear. Republicans did not get the message that Kansans agree a women’s decision about her health care is between them and their families, not the government.
A vote against the merger
Body
To the Editor, This letter is about the merger of Kanza Cooperative and Farmers Cooperative Elevator Company. I will be voting “no.” The reason why I think as a member of the Kanza Coop and Farmers Coop is that Kanza is taking advantage of Farmers Coop Elevator Company stockholders by not telling the whole story.
Roads lead to question – is this Oklahoma?
Body
Over the past couple of months, I've logged some time on Kansas' highways and byways, and I've come to a conclusion. Our roads are turning to garbage.
Paying our respects in non-traditional ways
Body
My fiance's father, Clyde Swansen, died this past week, and Kim and I spent four days honoring him in the best ways we could imagine. I was lucky to have known Clyde for nearly a decade before his death.
Radio the old fashioned way
Body
A forgotten media, AM radio, has found itself in news headlines recently. A number of car manufacturers have already started to remove AM radios from their cars, or have started to make plans to get rid of them.
What to do about Medicare, Social Security when you move
Body
Dear Savvy Senior, Next month I am moving to a different state so I can be near my daughter and grandkids. Do I need to notify Social Security and Medicare about the move? Relocating Grandma Dear Relocating, Yes, if you’re a Social Security and Medicare recipient you definitely need to let these Federal agencies know when and where you move so there are no hiccups in your benefits or coverage.
Grammer wins over Wichita, and thanks the city
Body
It's quite a cultural shift when you go from camping one weekend to attending the opera the very next weekend. Such is the cultural diversity of Wichita, Kan.