The treasured Monarch butterfly faces the long-term threat of extinction from a variety of causes, including the loss of milkweed in our Kansas and midwest prairies.

A nursing student who received a 2019 Silver-Haired Legislators’ scholarship reflects on the care her great-grandparents received and the influence it has had on choosing her career.

The once-in-a-decade national Census is underway, with the goal of counting every person “once, only once, and in the right place.” Each missing response could cost Kansas communities about $20,820 over 10 years.

Ted worked to bring out the best in people in his career as a clinical psychologist helping sailors, soldiers and their families address substance abuse issues. Now that he’s retired, his hobby is bringing out what’s beautiful and best in wood, transforming them into treasured canes and walking sticks.

Judy and Sharon are long-time friends who also share a passion for helping others as SHICK volunteers in Emporia