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Extension Master Gardener Program
The Extension Master Gardener (EMG) Program is an educational volunteer training program sponsored by K-State Research and Extension. This program was started at Washington State University in 1972. There are now EMG programs in all 50 states. K-State Research and Extension started their EMG program in 1980. Through this program, individuals are trained and certified in horticulture and related areas. These individuals, in turn, volunteer their expertise and services to help others through horticulture projects that benefit the community.
City Commissioners discuss 2025 City Budget
Hays City Commissioners devoted roughly one-third of their one hour and twelve minute July 18, 2024 Work Session meeting to a discussion of the City’s Draft 2025 Budget. The first half of the conversation focused on the City’s funding to Outside Agencies. To facilitate the Commission’s discussion, Deputy City Manager Collin Bielser presented six years of Outside Agency Budget funding (2019-2024) as well as the 2025 budget requests under consideration.
County Library Vote
The question “Shall Ellis County, Kansas establish and maintain a county library?” is on the August 6th primary ballot. On March 19, 2024, the Ellis County Commission approved Resolution No. R-2024-05. This resolution placed the question on the ballot for consideration by voters of Ellis County. The question will be voted on by registered voters in the City of Victoria and unincorporated areas of Ellis County. The two existing public libraries, Ellis Public Library and Hays Public Library, will continue to be supported by their respective municipalities.
The Bath of Rebirth
Why was Jesus so insistent upon His being baptized? Jesus is God and He never sinned. He always was, is and always will be completely in line with the will of the Father and doesn’t need cleansing. So, why do it? If we look to Scripture, we can find our answer.
Part-time Job Fair approaching
Hays area employers seeking to fill part-time positions or internships are invited to attend the Part-time Job Fair at Fort Hays State University on Wednesday, August 23, from 2 to 4 p.m.
Water: Vital for Life
Staying hydrated in Kansas is no joke. I work with farmers and people in land management. Water tables and rain fall totals are near constant conversation points with them. The importance of water simply cannot be underestimated here. We see a very similar view of water in the Bible. The value of water is so high that it almost immediately takes on a supernatural characteristic.
Rural Kansas students and communities to receive new STEM resources for career and economic development
Students in rural Kansas communities will soon have new resources to integrate science, math, and technology education toward some of the nation’s most in-demand career options – while boosting the state’s overall thriving rural future.
Hydration of Living Water
It has been said, "We have to drink three glasses of water a day if we want to survive, eight if we want to be healthy, and ten if we want to be rejuvenated." So, if we want our spiritual life to survive, we must drink daily at the fountain of living water. In John 4, you will find Christ coming into Samaria. Some think that Christ needed to go through Samaria because of the good work he had to do there: a poor woman to be converted, a lost sheep to be sought and saved. This was work his heart was upon, therefore he must go this way. The water at the well gave occasion to his discourse of spiritual hydration.