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More than fair friends

A few weeks ago, I headed to the Kansas State Fair in Hutchinson with a group of Collegiate Farm Bureau students. We took in the 4-H and FFA projects, watched…

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Cultivating agricultural innovation

Metro CreativeThe agricultural sector is evolving thanks to new technology necessitated by a growing global population and the pressures of climate change. The United Nations predicts a global population of…

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Devin graduates from Washburn

Washburn University announced that Navaeh Devin of Pomona graduated from the university after completing classes during the 2026 summer term, earning a certificate, associate’s or other type of academic degree offered by the school.

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Course change doesn't faze Vikings

By Greg Mast The Ottawa Herald Cross country is a sport with different dynamics each day. The good runners adapt, while others may struggle. “One of the most interesting qualities of cross country is the ability for some runners to excel in conditions and on courses that others don’t,” Central Heights cross country coach Troy…

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Opinion

More than fair friends

A few weeks ago, I headed to the Kansas State Fair in Hutchinson with a group of Collegiate Farm Bureau students. We took in the 4-H and FFA projects, watched livestock showmanship in the ring…

Lifestyle

Cultivating agricultural innovation

Metro CreativeThe agricultural sector is evolving thanks to new technology necessitated by a growing global population and the pressures of climate change. The United Nations predicts a global population of 9.7 billion by 2050. The…