Ad Astra Cares - Larned

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.

Ben Sims, 4-H Youth and Development Agent with the K-State Cottonwood Extension District discusses the Kern Scholarship and how 4-Hers can apply.

Stafford County Economic Development Director Ryan Russell joins Britt Ewy to discuss the Main Street program and some facelifts coming for some downtown businesses in Stafford County communities.

Jessica Brownlee, Education Director at the Santa Fe Trail Center joins Britt Ewy to discuss upcoming events.

Michelle Beran, Family & Community Wellness Agent with K-State Research and Extension's Cottonwood District talks about Financial Literacy Month in April.

 Stafford County Economic Development Executive Director Ryan Russell joins Britt Ewy to chat about a grant that helps with childcare services in Stafford County and summer internships for Stafford County youth in daycare. 

Kristi Showalter welcomes Ben Coffey with the Ark Antiques & Flea Market to discuss the Highway 56 Sales Scramble.

Ben Sims, 4-H Youth and Development Agent with the K-State Cottonwood Extension District discusses ways to make sure you cooler is clean.

Britt Ewy is joined by Executive Director Casey Smith for an update from the Larned Area Chamber of Commerce.

Michelle Beran, Family & Community Wellness Agent with K-State Research and Extension's Cottonwood District gives an update on the Walk Kansas program and opportunities to still participate.

Stafford County Economic Development Director Ryan Russell gives an update on where things stand with projects across Stafford County.

Jacy Buchholz, Family and Community Wellness Agent with K-State Extension Pawnee County District chats with Britt Ewy about spring activities including Walk Kansas.

Ben Sims, 4-H Youth and Development Agent with the K-State Cottonwood Extension District goes through the results of the recent 4-H Club Days.

Michelle Beran, Family and Community Wellness Agent with the K-State Cottonwood Extension District discusses different types of community.

Kyle Grant, Agriculture and Natural Resources Agent with Pawnee County Extension District joins Britt Ewy to discuss upcoming events.

Ben Sims, 4-H Youth and Development Agent with the K-State Cottonwood Extension District discusses upcoming 4-H Club Days.

Stafford County Economic Development Director Ryan Russell joins Britt Ewy to talk about a "Pitch Your Porch" program and other things happening around the county.

Michelle Beran, Family and Community Wellness Agent with the K-State Cottonwood Extension District talks about the upcoming Walk Kansas program with K-State Research and Extension.

Jessica Brownlee, Education Director at the Santa Fe Trail Center joins Britt Ewy to discuss upcoming events including a fun Spring Break activity.

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

Michelle Beran, Family and Community Wellness Agent with the K-State Cottonwood Extension District takes a look at having a different perspective.

Cindy Wallace from the Larned Area Chamber of Commerce joins Britt Ewy to discuss the 55th Annual Larned Antique Show and Sale and other upcoming events.

Ben Sims, 4-H Youth and Development Agent with the K-State Cottonwood Extension District gives some tips for youth about their digital footprint.

Stafford County Economic Development Executive Director Ryan Russell joins Britt Ewy to discuss happenings around the county.