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  • homemade condiments

    Get saucy

    By Cara Harbstreet on May 31, 2017

    Shake off those grill covers and break out your t(h)ongs. Summer grilling season is upon us at last. From Memorial Day to Labor Day, and any day in between, this lineup of tasty sauces and dressings...

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    Get Financially Fit

    By Kansas Living on May 30, 2017

    Take a moment to think about your financial goals for the next five years. Do you want to be debt-free, save more for retirement or work toward a feasible budget? As you think through your...

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  • boy in grass

    The Grass is Always Greener

    By Kate Hagans on May 30, 2017

    High temperatures and limited rainfall, combined with barbecues, games and parties, can take a toll on your lawn during the summer. Help your lawn be its best in every season with these tips from...

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    Calling the crop doctor

    By Rick McNary on May 25, 2017

    Did you know that you can plant turnips from an airplane? According to Ken Bixenman, owner of Great Plains Aerial Spraying of Colby, planting turnip seeds is one of the many uses of his specially...

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    A Summer of Yes

    By Patsy Terrell on May 18, 2017

    The first rule of improvisational comedy is to say “yes.” The second rule is to add “and.” So, no matter what your partner says, you say “yes – and” so you agree and add to the story. This is what...

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    5 myths about antibiotics in our meat

    By Hannah Becker on May 12, 2017

    Antibiotic use in agriculture has become a trending topic, as retail chains advertising “antibiotic free” meat products continue to make headlines. Consumer demand forthese types of food options...

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    A Beautiful Barn (re)Born

    By Rick McNary on May 12, 2017

    Have you ever wondered what a barn would say if it could talk? Imagine the tales it would tell after being around for 140 years. The Lamborn Barn in Leavenworth could tell some stories, and one...

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  • Cow headband

    Kids Craft: Cow Headband

    By Mandy Beyeler on May 11, 2017

    Whether on a farm or not, all kiddos love to learn about farm animals and work them into playtime. This Cow Headband is a fun and easy kids craft that keeps on giving as they can wear and play in it...

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  • Aunt Faye's Community Kitchen

    Aunt Faye's Community Kitchen

    By John Schlageck on May 9, 2017

    Nothing beats good food for bringing people together. In the little town of Morland, population 100, the place to make such culinary fare is Aunt Faye’s Community Kitchen. Little more than a year...

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    Power(ful) Bowls

    By Karen Hanson on May 9, 2017

    Although they won’t help you gain super-human strength or special powers such as invisibility, power bowls can help you get fit and stay fit — a feat within itself. “You can place several of your...

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