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Britt Ewy is joined by Ryan Russell, Executive Director of Stafford County Economic Development to update about things going on around Stafford County.

Michelle Beran, Family & Community Wellness Agent with K-State Research and Extension's Cottonwood District discusses some financial planning tips.

Ben Sims, 4-H Youth and Development Agent with the K-State Cottonwood Extension District talks about the Pathfinders program.

Katie Norman, Executive Director of the Santa Fe Trail Center joins Britt Ewy to discuss upcoming events in September.

Cindy Wallace, Interim Director of the Pawnee County Economic Development Commission joins Britt Ewy to talk about an upcoming survey and other things happening with economic development.

Ben Sims, 4-H Youth and Development Agent with the K-State Cottonwood Extension District chats about water ambassadors.

Casey Smith, Executive Director of the Larned Area Chamber of Commerce, joins Britt Ewy to discuss area events including the upcoming Moonlight Madness weekend. 

Michelle Beran, Family & Community Wellness Agent with K-State Research and Extension's Cottonwood District gives tips on understanding the costs of projects.

Stafford County Economic Development Director Ryan Russell joins Britt Ewy to discuss ways to improve success with small businesses in the community.

Ben Sims, 4-H Youth and Development Agent with the K-State Cottonwood Extension District chats about kids heading back to school in 2026.

Stafford County Economic Development Director Ryan Russell joins Britt Ewy to discuss an upcoming grand opening taking place with the Port Authority of Stafford County.

Jessica Brownlee, Education Director at the Santa Fe Trail Center joins Britt Ewy to discuss things that are coming up as summer winds down.

Michelle Beran, Family & Community Wellness Agent with K-State Research and Extension's Cottonwood District discusses how to make money make "cents".

Casey Smith, Executive Director of the Larned Area Chamber of Commerce, joins Britt Ewy to preview Moonlight Madness coming up in August.

Ben Sims, 4-H Youth and Development Agent with the K-State Cottonwood Extension District discusses the relationship between extension offices and fair boards.

Stafford County Economic Development Director Ryan Russell joins Britt Ewy to discuss the Commercial Kitchen food sales and distribution.

Cindy Wallace, Interim Director of the Pawnee County Economic Development Commission joins Britt Ewy to talk about housing in the county and a grant to help repair roads in the area.

Michelle Beran, Family & Community Wellness Agent with K-State Research and Extension's Cottonwood District talks about the kids heading back to school.

Economic Development Director Ryan Russell joins Britt Ewy to discuss Downtown Master Plans for Stafford and St. John and EPA grants.

Britt Ewy is joined by Steve Miller from Burdett to talk about the upcoming 150th Anniversary Celebration.

Ben Sims, 4-H Youth and Development Agent with the K-State Cottonwood Extension District gives a rundown of 4-H award winners at the Barton County Fair.

Stafford County Economic Development Director Ryan Russell joins Britt Ewy to chat about the upcoming Stafford County Fair and an update on the daycare grant in Macksville.

Executive Director of the Santa Fe Trail Center Katie Norman joins Britt Ewy to chat about upcoming July events.

Michelle Beran, Family & Community Wellness Agent with K-State Research and Extension's Cottonwood District informs on staying healthy and hydrated in the summer heat.

Casey Smith, Executive Director of the Larned Area Chamber of Commerce, joins Britt Ewy to discuss the area events coming up this weekend.

Britt Ewy is joined by K-State Extension Pawnee County to chat about the upcoming events at the Pawnee County Fair.

Jessica Brownlee, Education Director at the Santa Fe Trail Center joins Britt Ewy to discuss some happenings this summer and upcoming events.

Stafford County Economic Development Director Ryan Russell joins Britt Ewy to talk about applications for the Patterson Family Foundation Grant for main street funding in St. John and Stafford. 

Ben Sims, 4-H Youth and Development Agent with the K-State Cottonwood Extension District chats about 4-H Discovery Days.

Stafford County Economic Development Director Ryan Russell joins Britt Ewy to discuss the farmers market coming soon in St. John.

Cindy Wallace, Interim Director of the Pawnee County Economic Development Commission joins Britt Ewy.

Britt Ewy is joined by members of the K-State Extension Pawnee County team to discuss upcoming events this summer.

Kristi Showalter is joined by John Wasinger from the Larned Council of Knights of Columbus to preview the upcoming dinner on June 19 and how people can rent the K of C building when it's not in use by the club.

USD 495 Ft. Larned Superintendent Bryce Wachs joins Kristi Showalter to discuss the new cellphone ban going into effect in schools across Kansas in 2026.

Michelle Beran, Family & Community Wellness Agent with K-State Research and Extension's Cottonwood District gives tips for harvest meal safety.

Casey Smith, Executive Director of the Larned Area Chamber of Commerce joins Britt Ewy to share a recap of the Santa Fe Trail Days and preview some things coming up including Moonlight Madness in August.

USD 495 Larned Superintendent Bryce Wachs joins Kristi Showalter to give an update on a major summer project in the middle school gymnasium.

Ben Sims, 4-H Youth and Development Agent with the K-State Cottonwood Extension District talks about the power of kindness.

Ryan Russell, Executive Director of Stafford County Economic Development joins Britt Ewy to give an update on the Macksville Day Care and also looking into getting an unmanned grocery store in Macksville. 

USD 495 Larned Superintendent Bryce Wachs joins Kristi Showalter to chat about Janet Fleske, former Larned teacher who will be inducted into the Kansas Teachers Hall of Fame in June.

Michelle Beran, Family & Community Wellness Agent with K-State Research and Extension's Cottonwood District talks about Medicare Fraud Prevention Week.

Executive Director of the Santa Fe Trail Center Katie Norman joins Britt Ewy to chat about this week's Santa Fe Trail Days and their upcoming camps and other events.

Ben Sims, 4-H Youth and Development Agent with the K-State Cottonwood Extension District talks about the upcoming Barton County Fair.

Ryan Russell, Executive Director of Stafford County Economic Development joins Britt Ewy to give an update on grant planning and projects in St. John and Stafford.

Michelle Beran, Family & Community Wellness Agent with K-State Research and Extension's Cottonwood District chats about stretching your budget over the season.

Casey Smith, Executive Director of the Larned Area Chamber of Commerce joins Britt Ewy to discuss the upcoming 35th Annual Santa Fe Trail Days and more.

Ben Sims, 4-H Youth and Development Agent with the K-State Cottonwood Extension District gives an updated on the spring shooting sports season.

Jacy Buchholz, Family & Community Wellness Agent and Kyle Grant, Agriculture and Natural Resource Agent with K-State Extension Pawnee County join Britt Ewy to chat about events with the youth of Pawnee County and other events coming up.

Michelle Beran, Family & Community Wellness Agent with K-State Research and Extension's Cottonwood District gives tips on budgeting your tax return.

Jacy Buchholz, Family & Community Wellness Agent and Kyle Grant, Agriculture and Natural Resource Agent with K-State Extension Pawnee County join Britt Ewy to chat about things happening with the youth of Pawnee County.