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4 Ways to Lower Your Car Insurance Payment

Insuring your car can be an expensive part of your budget and could be even more costly if you add a new driver to your policy, get involved in an accident or get cited for speeding. But in a world where everything is more expensive, there are steps...

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Features & Highlights

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October 28, 2026

Meet the Mentzer Farm Family

Learn about the Mentzer family, who are raising their three...
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October 27, 2026

Kansas Farm Bureau's Rural Minds Matter Advocate of the Year Award Winners

Kansas Farm Bureau has made concerted efforts to make rural...
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October 6, 2026

The Farm Bill Just Expired; What Happens Next?

While I usually spend the last few days of September toting...
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October 2, 2026

K-State Extension agent in Morton County wins mental health advocacy award

In a span of seven years, Morton County saw a staggering number...
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October 2, 2026

Executive director of United Way of Harvey and Marion Counties receives award for mental health advocacy

Impacting change in mental health isn’t an overnight, silver...
October 1, 2026

Crocktober: Slow-Cooker Stars

Cozy up this fall with slow-cooker recipes that make comforting...
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October 1, 2026

Autumn Prairie Pumpkins in Newton sells pumpkins locally and pumpkin seeds nationwide

Sometimes it’s the smallest thing that can lead to big dreams...
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September 29, 2026

Mixing up milk-made merch in Miami County

Set on a hill in rural Miami County, Cynthia and John Maddock...
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September 17, 2026

A partnership benefiting all ages in Ellsworth County

Mandy Burger is in her fourth year as Ellsworth’s first Family,...
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September 9, 2026

She is the farmer

Leadership isn’t limited to certain people based on their gender...
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September 8, 2026

Herd Size, Beef Prices and Importing Beef

Editor's note: Things move and change quickly in this world of...
August 25, 2026

Apple-solutely Delicious

Apples aren’t just for dessert! Dig into sweet and savory...
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August 21, 2026

Turning Nerves into a National Win: Lindy McMillen of Lane County

Glossophobia is the fear of public speaking.
August 7, 2026

Kansas Farm Bureau Builds Programs to Strengthen Tomorrow's Leaders

For more than a century, Kansas Farm Bureau (KFB) has treated...
August 7, 2026

The 4-Percent Rule for Retirement Just Got an Upgrade

As you get closer to retirement age, you’ll want a plan for how...
August 7, 2026

Rural builders: Rural community members help to expand housing opportunities

 
August 7, 2026

Irvine's Just Beyond Paradise: A Must-Visit Leavenworth County Winery

Known for its rolling hills of vineyards, Napa Valley is the...
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August 7, 2026

Meet the Kootz Farm Family

Learn about the Kootz family, who are raising their son, Walter...
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August 6, 2026

Your Guide to Buying Local Beef from a Kansas Rancher

Our family is coming down from the county fair high.
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July 15, 2026

Frontage 109: The Heart of Riley County Gatherings

Riley County and Leonardville have a place to gather after the...
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July 14, 2026

Simon Sheep in Gove County innovates to grow the sheep industry in Kansas

From biblical references and Precious Moments cameos to...
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July 2, 2026

Rain: Too Much (or Not Enough) of a Good Thing is a Bad Thing?

You’ll never hear me complain about mud, because I have prayed...
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June 30, 2026

Garden City resident uses social media challenge to showcase the state

Chris Kirkham (CK) isn’t a native Kansan.
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June 23, 2026

Country Girl Flowers in rural Haskell County builds a dream come true

The first time you travel to Country Girl Flowers in Copeland,...
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June 18, 2026

A celebration in Garden City brings beef industry, consumers together

There are more cattle in Kansas than there are people.
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June 10, 2026

Celebrating centuries of resilience

Lohman photos by Kerstin Mitchell of Western Images Smith...
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June 9, 2026

How an old-fashioned soda fountain in Gray County is building future leaders

Nostalgia is hard to come by.
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June 4, 2026

Rokeyroad Creamery in Nemaha County Builds Dairy from Scratch

Some of us prefer routine — our alarm clock sounds at the same...
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June 3, 2026

Is the FAIR Labels Act Fair?

Trust is hard to earn and harder to retain.
May 11, 2026

From Field to Cafeteria: Working Together to Get Food in Schools

On a cloudy April morning just outside Cheney, a group of...
May 5, 2026

What Does a New Farm Bill Mean for Kansans?

The farm bill may not seem like it affects grocery shoppers and...
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April 29, 2026

6 Tips to Stay Motivated to Exercise

Warm weather is here, and it’s the perfect time to get moving.
April 29, 2026

15 Burgers for a Backyard Bash

Fire up the grill for a lineup of creative burgers packed with...
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April 21, 2026

Meet the Neville Farm Family

Learn about the Nevilles, who are raising their kids, crops and...
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April 21, 2026

9 Ways to Start Tackling Dept

Though it’s something many Americans are dealing with, debt can...
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April 20, 2026

Leavenworth County Beekeepers Work to Protect Bees and Produce Honey

 
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April 20, 2026

Kansas Farmer wins 2025 Kansas Leopold Conservation Award

As a fifth-generation farmer and rancher, Kevin Wiltse has...
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April 2, 2026

What Does the New Product of the USA Label Actually Mean?

The United States’ food supply is massive and complex,...
March 25, 2026

Squeeze of Spring: 15 Bright Citrus Recipes

After a long winter of hearty meals, it’s time to lighten things...
March 4, 2026

10 One-Pan Wonders 

Because the only thing better than a great dinner is not washing...