January 2025

When it's needed

Scott Bontz News-Record Eunice Opat and her husband adopted their three young grandchildren. The youths now range in age from 14 to 18. Last year… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

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Prepare for the new Dust Bowl

In the summer of 1894, a curious railway car plied the tracks of western Kansas, a chemical soup wafting to a sky ruled by a demon sun and chastened by moisture-devouring winds. At the helm of this experiment on wheels, owned by the Rock Island railroad, was a 32-year-old train dispatcher who had convinced railway officials and town leaders across the state that he had the secret to make it rain.

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The Little Village Church

There's a little village church I know In a valley swept by river's flow Amidst the fields and hilltops high, Its spirit reaches far and wide. On Sunday morn folks come to town From farms and ranches all around, Across the hills and country miles To greet and welcome all with smiles.

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In brief

Classical musicians will perform at Sandzén Four Wichita musicians will play classical music at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Sandzén Gallery, 401 N. First. The… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

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