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Researchers are finding high levels of fertilizer in drinking water in Barton County, rural Kansas wells
College students are testing private wells in south-central Kansas. The results are prompting families to install treatment systems to reduce nitrate levels. Matthew Kirk has an unpleasant task: breaking the news to families about fertilizer chemicals in their drinking water. The Kansas State University geology professor and his collaborators check...
Stafford County opening commercial kitchen in 2024
The new commercial kitchen inside the Stafford County Annex building is set to open in January. First, there are some educational items scheduled at the facility. On Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024, from 4-6 p.m., K-State Research and Extension 21 Central District and Stafford County Economic Development will host Land of Kansas' Sammy Gleason. Eco Devo Director Ryan Russell will also present as part of the kitchen opening ceremony.
Stafford County Eco Devo one of big winners in Giving Tuesday
Stafford County Economic Development was started in 2011 with the goals of growing the local economy by supporting businesses and industry, fostering employment opportunities, and improving housing. That goal is a little bit easier after Giving Tuesday. Eco Devo Director Ryan Russell said his organization received approximately $74,000 from donors on Giving Tuesday, and the Patterson Family Foundation provided nearly $18,000 in matching contributions to start an endowment fund.
Stream advisory rescinded for Rattlesnake Creek in Stafford Co.
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a stream advisory for Rattlesnake Creek in Stafford County from 80th Ave to the Little Salt Marsh. The advisory was issued on Sept. 13, 2023. The stream advisory was the result of release of produced water and crude oil from...
Researchers are finding high levels of fertilizer in drinking water in Barton County, rural Kansas wells
College students are testing private wells in south-central Kansas. The results are prompting families to install treatment systems to reduce nitrate levels. Matthew Kirk has an unpleasant task: breaking the news to families about fertilizer chemicals in their drinking water. The Kansas State University geology professor and his collaborators check...
Stafford Co. Eco Devo teaming up with St. John Library for Lunch and Learn
The library has long been a good place to learn. Jo McFadden, director of the Ida Long Goodman Memorial Library in St. John, is turning that into an event with Lunch and Learn. The Oct. 20 event featured a presentation about Iceland, and attendees learned about the importance of sewing in November. Stafford County Economic Development Director Ryan Russell said his organization wants to join in the fun.
🎙Post Podcast: Focus on Stafford County show
Hear this month's Focus on Stafford County show with Eagle Radio's Steve Webster and Stafford County Economic Development Director Ryan Russell that aired Nov. 30, 2023. The Focus on Stafford County program airs the fourth Thursday of the month at 11:30 a.m. on 1590 KVGB & 95.5 FM.
State funding set aside for Kansas River trash removal, high-risk dam repairs
TOPEKA — The Kansas Department of Agriculture gives a dam. The department has been allocated $10 million in funding for several state water projects, including dam rehabilitation and repair and irrigation technology improvements. About $7 million of the funding will go toward projects in eastern Stafford County, where the...
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