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One of the best parts of working at a small weekly newspaper in rural Kansas is observing and being part of a group of citizens who appreciate their community and
Read moreI spent a good portion of last week watching three Foreign Service professionals give testimony before the House Intelligence Committee. One number stood out, 110. The number represents the combined
Read moreIf you’re looking for a way to honor veterans, here’s one: protect the U.S. Postal Service. I’m a veteran from a family of veterans. After serving in the Marine Corps,
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Nineteen-year-old Bedford B. Wood arrived in Kansas in 1872 to work on the surveying team of his brother, S.T. Wood, who was engaged to survey Indian Territory. At a claim
Read moreDear Board of Education, Administration and Patrons of USD 112: Afew months ago, a group of community members from across USD 112 were asked to serve on a committee called
Read moreThis summer, we saw remarkable, bipartisan progress on addressing rising health care costs — an issue voters have consistently ranked as most important. The challenge for lawmakers right now is
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In the early morning hours of Sept. 17, 1868, Maj. George Forsyth and 50 hand-picked Indian fighters were attacked by a combined force of Cheyenne and Sioux warriors. Fortunately, they
Read moreNearly 70,000 young people recently attended the National FFA convention in Indianapolis. I could write a book about all of the awesome things that happen at this event and how
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