Kansas Profile – Now That's Rural: Kendall Hodgson
“We are leaning forward in our operation, not leaning back,” said one Kansas farmer.
July 2025
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Tailored for Tigers clothing drive nets 350-plus items for FHSU students
More than 350 items of clothing were collected during the recent donation drive for Tailored for Tigers, a professional clothing closet at Fort Hays State University that offers business attire free of charge to students. Women Who Lead, a 501(c)3 organization that strives to make a positive difference in the Hays community, made a $2,000 cash gift to purchase garments that are in short supply.
US House GOP struggles to advance megabill against Freedom Caucus resistance
U.S. House Republican efforts to pass the “big, beautiful bill” hit a roadblock Wednesday, when leaders left the chamber in a holding pattern for more than seven hours before calling a procedural vote that stalled amid opposition from hard-right members and others.
Beautifying Our Home on the Plains
If you’ve ever strolled through the Fort Hays State University campus during the warmer months, you’ve likely noticed the vibrant colors that line our walkways and flower beds — geraniums, lantanas, ornamental peppers, and more, arranged with care and precision. What may look like a simple seasonal refresh is, in fact, the result of countless hours of planning and hands-on work by an exceptional team of dedicated professionals: our Grounds Department.
Asking Eric: Friend's dog not welcome in the pool
Dear Eric: Can you offer any advice about a good friend who lets her dog jump in my pool? I have an inground vinyl liner pool so one concern is the dog could damage the liner with its nails or teeth. And my friend does not have the funds to replace the liner if it were damaged, nor would she probably offer.
Small Shed Regulations lifted
On June 26, 2025, the Hays City Commission adopted Ordinance No. 4075, approving three changes to the Unified Development Code (UDC) regarding small (120 square foot or less) accessory structures.
Benefit raises money for 3-year-old with cerebral palsy
Her blond ponytail bouncing, 3-year-old Emersyn Rice was busy crawling and playing with the other children who attended Saturday’s benefit breakfast at Hays First United Methodist Church.
City completes W. 4th St. reconstruction at fraction of cost
On May 26, 2025, Hays Assistant City Manager Jarrod reported to the City Commission that the Public Works Service Division recently completed reconstruction of the 100 block of West 4th Street.
$300,000 CDBG request from approved for 1012 Main St.
Following a 30-minute public hearing, the Hays City Commission approved an application from One Twenty Seven Investments, LLC (Tim Spino) to apply for a $300,000 Community Development Block Grant. One Twenty Seven intends to renovate the second floor of 1012 Main Street into three Airbnb-rentable units, approved on June 26, 2025.