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After wrapping up harvest in western Kansas, a High Plains Journal crew shifted to the road for a multi-day trip north—first heading into northeast Colorado, then traveling on toward north central Montana. The…
The Stateliners 4-H Club held its July meeting on Sunday, July 26, at the Nemaha County Community Building in Seneca, combining club business with a tour of members’ fair preparations. After the meeting was…
Hugoton’s Stevens County Fairgrounds recognized a wide range of exhibitors with top awards during the fair, with standout results across fashion, sewing, textiles, horses, and more. The Hugoton Hermes…
Stafford County 4-H members received donations that strengthened their livestock fair exhibits during the last week of July. Beck Sales Company Inc., doing business as Trojan Specialty Products and based in…
Finishing her fourth year as a Family Community Wellness Extension Agent with the Cottonwood District, Monique Koerner highlighted how community partnerships have helped expand wellness and parenting supports…
Raising children and building strong community organizations both require a shared effort, according to High Plains Journal editor-column writer Kylene Scott. In her reflection, she argues that the phrase “it…
Elizabeth “Liz” Ann (McFadden) Woodward, 81, died July 22, 2026, at Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence, Missouri, surrounded by family, with a celebration of life planned for a future date…
A 15-year-old trick rider, Roman rider, and freestyle horse performer from Louisburg High School will be the featured specialty act at the 2026 Linn County Fair Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association (PRCA)…
Nearly 40 Linn County 4-H club members kicked off the 2026 Linn County Fair Saturday, July 25, with the annual 4-H Style Revue and Performing Arts Show at the First Baptist Church of Mound City. The event…
Morgan Niehues of Hugoton won the 2026 Sorghum Queen crown at the 74th annual Sorghum Queen Pageant, taking the top spot after judges asked an impromptu question about what age kids should be allowed to use…