Loved dog leaves a legacy of guilt behind
Dear Amy: The dog I had for over 10 years recently had to be euthanized. I loved my dog, but being a pet owner often made me feel guilty.
Kansas voters to decide constitutional amendment question on election of county sheriffs
TOPEKA — The November general election ballot added girth in terms of verbiage with adoption of a proposed amendment to the Kansas Constitution requiring election rather than appointment of county sheriffs.
Report: Kansas agricultural exports top $5 billion for first time in decade
TOPEKA — Exports by Kansas farmers, ranchers and agriculture producers rebounded in 2021 to $5.35 billion on the strength of demand for meats and cereals and driven by consumers in Mexico and Japan, state officials said Wednesday.
Invasion, drought and price spikes – world wheat market remains under close scrutiny
The world is watching and wondering about this year’s wheat harvest — both in Kansas and abroad. The combination of expanding drought conditions and steep input prices in the United States and the continued impact of the Russian invasion of Ukraine has the markets — and farmers on both sides of the world — on edge. A collection of resources from policy-makers and analysts offers insights into the economic impacts of current geopolitics.
Fertilize irrigated cool-season lawns in May
They say “April showers bring May flowers,” but at this point I will take any and all showers. If you have started to water your lawn and it is greening up, it is time to start thinking about fertilizing those cool-season laws.
CRAFT Gabel’s clowns turned frowns upside down
Her mother taught her to crochet, and her brother’s taught her to sew clowns. Those two talents combined proved quite lucrative for Dodge City resident Dorothy Gabel.
Roland “George” Kerbs
DODGE CITY- Roland “George” Kerbs died peacefully in his sleep on his 72nd n birthday of a heart attack on Monday, March 7, 2022 at his home in Dodge City, Kansas. He was born in Greeley, Colorado the son of Reuben and Frieda (Winder) Kerbs.
Helen Swearengin
Helen Swearengin, 77, Minneola, KS, passed away on April 26, 2022. She was born July 3, 1944.
Manna House shelter extends stay limit to 7 days
Manna House, located at 1012 1st Ave., in Dodge City will reopen its shelter doors May 2. Director Joel Redman is happy to announce shelter guests may stay up to one week, as needed.
DCCC Tech Hosts Career Fair
Dodge City Community College Tech hosted a Career Fair from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., on Tuesday, April 26. At the event, representatives from seven area employers were on hand to discuss career paths with DCCC tech students. Businesses participating in the fair included American Implement, Central Plains Equipment LLC, KanEquip Inc., Lewis Automotive Group, Seaboard Foods, Trivista Companies, and Truck Center Companies. Above, Marvin Piedra (left), a Dodge City freshman, visits with Thanh Huynh of Central Plains Equipment LLC. [PHO- TO BY Lance Ziesch/Dodge City Community College]