In 2019, FreeState members generously gave $113,412 in spare change through the Operation Round-Up® program, benefitting local organizations. This year brings the total donated since the…
Browsing: February 2020
CMS Electric Cooperative, Inc. and their members came together and collected donations for the Meade County Food Bank and the Town of Protection Food Bank. CMS…
When I became editor of this magazine nearly five years ago, my first self-imposed goal was to never print a recipe with incorrect ingredient amounts or…
On Jan. 8, London Economics International LLC (LEI) released its study of retail electric rates in Kansas as authorized by the Kansas Legislature in 2019. The…
Rain gardens are specially designed to gather and absorb runoff water from rainstorms to reduce the amount of pollutants that enter our waterways. Contrary to a…
People with Alzheimer’s disease can be vulnerable during severe weather and other emergencies. It’s important for caregivers to have a disaster plan that includes the special…
Heart disease, cancer, unintentional injuries, chronic lower respiratory disease and stroke. These top five causes of death in the United States all have a higher incidence…
The human-animal bond is strong. It also heals. If I have a difficult day, my dog, Shlomi, will lick my face, place her paw on my…
In May 2018, residents of the small town of Moran, Kansas (pop. 558), faced a big decision. The local, independently owned Stubs Market had been up…
Dear Pat and Brad: I used to live in a newer, energy-efficient home, but I recently moved into an older home that’s definitely not as efficient.…