The nourishment of a few spring showers stirs one’s expectations of a gloriously painted landscape for those traveling the rolling grey ribbon of Highway 160, west out of Medicine Lodge. The resiliency of the native wildflowers surprises us each year as they proudly make their appearance, despite the stubborn abuse of an extended drought.
Smoky Hills PBS is excited to announce that they will be bringing their Family Fun Day event to the Earth Day Celebration at the Great Bend Brit Spaugh Zoo on Saturday, April 23 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Curious George will also be there!
The Rotary Club of Pratt celebrated their 100-year anniversary in February with a special centennial event with more than 70 members and distinguished guests attending a dinner, program, and champagne toast. Rotary #5680 District Governor Fred Heismeyer, District Governor-Elect Ivanhoe Love, and Assistant Governor Bob Obee were in attendance to commemorate the event and they joined guests in a special champagne toast to celebrate the past and begin the next 100 years.
To find a good brewery, does a person have to go to the big city? No. In fact, we’re going to visit the state’s smallest town with an active brewery.
Have you ever been curious about why chicken eggs can be different colors? While most eggs are white or brown, they also come in colors like cream, pink, blue and green. In addition — and this is no “yolk” — some are even speckled.
In a video now available from K-State Research and Extension, agronomist Dorivar Ruiz Diaz explains the benefit of applying starter fertilizers when planting corn. Starter fertilizers refer to a method of applying a small amount of fertilizer near the seed to meet the demands of the seedling, aiding in early growth and development of the crop.
As I was exploring the 1962 Pratt Pride magazine I noticed this ad for long distance phone call service. I could not help but smile.
With teeth bared, barking/growling, and chasing you at full throttle, aggressive dogs can be a hazard for cyclists riding the dirt roads around Pratt County. Over the years, I’ve used different approaches to counter their aggression.
Don’t get me wrong, grandmothers are great. I am a grandparent but some grandmothers you want to watch out for.
I recently traveled to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) with the Kansas Ag and Rural Leaders (KARL) program. Our trip included unique farm tours like a camel dairy, falcon hospital and the oldest irrigation district in the world. We experienced local traditions and culture by visiting museums, a desert oasis, a camel race training facility, a livestock market, a palace and the grand mosque. However, the real reason people visit UAE is to see Dubai.