Getting back to native roots, plant sale gives gardeners wild variety
By Jackie Nelson HESSTON—Gardeners looking to add more than just beauty but biodiversity to their property can find plenty of native plant varieties at…
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Bridgeman takes on dual role leading Halstead, Hesston community foundations
By Jared Janzen HESSTON—Ashley Bridgeman says she’s found her dream job now that she’s the new director of both the Halstead Community Foundation and……
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Volunteers tying together service, necessity and hope
By Jackie Nelson HESSTON—While the end of the pandemic is in sight, the impact of not being able to gather in community is still……
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Swather wood shop gets new tool investment
By Jackie Nelson HESSTON—Shop students at Hesston High now have a new piece of equipment to utilize in the wood shop. A laser engraver……
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Hesston High educator leaving legacy of entrepreneurship, non-traditional education
HESSTON – Denise Goevert is officially taking her leave of Hesston High. After nearly two decades at USD-460, Goevert said it was time to…
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Where’s Emma? Anywhere women want to run
By Jackie Nelson HESSTON—The Emma Creek Classic is joining a myriad of races going digital. The 31st annual race, and its “Where’s Emma” theme…
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Spring started in 2020 for local plant wholesalers
By Jackie Nelson HESSTON—While residents are finally looking forward to spring and waiting for their lawns and trees to return from dormancy, winter was……
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Hesston High grads serve as go-to judges for robotics
By Jackie Nelson HESSTON – With state robotics this weekend, students are tweaking and refining their bots for the shot to hang a state……
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Lyndsey’s Cakes and Bakes a thriving business in Hesston
By Jackie Nelson HESSTON—With a pandemic still wreaking havoc on traditional office jobs, Lyndsey’s Cakes and Bakes owner Lyndsey Jantz said her at-home bakery……
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Large and small, Schowalter Villa woodworker has done it all
By Jackie Nelson HESSTON—For decades, Merel Unruh has put his carpentry skills to work, from being on the cutting edge of house flipping, to……
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