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Logan Mize returns with 'Her Heartland'
Singer-songwriter Logan Mize's latest album, "Her Heartland," was released last week. The album is his sixth and is built around several singles he released over the last year. Much of the lyrical content on the LP finds Mize reflecting on the comforts of home and family, celebrating not only his...
Take a peek at renovations of David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium
Construction crews continue work on David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium, home of the Kansas Jayhawks' football team. The plan is for work to be completed on the west side of the stadium in time for the start of the 2025 football season.
‘Don’t kill our industry’: Lincoln distillery pushes back on proposed 287% tax hike
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — Some Nebraska businesses are worried about the impact of tax changes proposed in the Nebraska Legislature’s special session. Part of Gov. Jim Pillen’s property tax relief plan, introduced by Sen. Lou Ann Linehan of Omaha, is a 287% tax hike on distilleries. Manufacturers...
USDA Awards Four Area Businesses and Farms Clean Energy Grants
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Kansas Rural Development Director Christy Davis has announced another round of Rural Development grants totaling nearly $1.8 million to support 15 clean energy projects across Kansas. Four area farms, producers, and businesses were awarded grants:. · Roy Buessing, an agricultural producer in Axtell was...
Lawrence City Band continues to unite community 100 years later
Lawn chairs and picnic blankets cover the grass at South Park as community members gather for the Lawrence City Band’s Summer Concert Series. The band has been performing for over 100 years and they spend eight Wednesdays in June and July entertaining the community. “I think we're so blessed...
Sgt. Greenlief Gets a Relentless Remuda War Horse
In late 2023 the men at War Horses for Veterans got a call—Trevor Brazile and Miles Baker had a Relentless Remuda horse that might fit their program. “Ty Smith with Solo Select heard that Trevor Brazile was looking to donate a horse and wanted to know the right place for it to go,” said medically retired Marine Sgt. Jake Greenlief, who is the War Horses for Veterans Ranch Manager and Director of Equine Management.
Blue Valley School Buzz: A second act of purpose
Retirement often sparks a search for a new purpose in life, and for Larry Jones, that purpose led him back to an unfilled passion. After 30 years of managing historic Kansas City venues like Bartle Hall and Kemper Arena, Jones wanted to make a deeper impact on his community. “I...
City receives grants to add murals to community
There has been talk among the community for a long time regarding the desire for more public art and soon, that will be one step closer to becoming reality. Last week, Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland announced $1,295,450 was awarded to 108 recipients in the latest round of Kansas Arts Commission (KAC) grant funding. The funds will support museums, arts education, music, dance, visual arts, professional and community theater, creative writing, murals, poetry and other creative projects. Grants were awarded in 42 counties, with funding going to counties in rural locations, including Seward County and the City of Liberal. Public Affairs Director Keeley Moree said the news of the grant is very exciting after so many discussions.
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