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Lydia Jayhawkers

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Lydia Jayhawkers July August Minutes

Submitted By Cauy Larson, Reporter
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The July and August monthly meetings of the Lydia Jayhawkers 4-H club were a little bit different than our normal monthly meetings.Fair set up was July 27, the club first helped clean and s e t up the f a irground s for the upcoming fair week, followed by the float committee decorating the float.
A crowd respectfully looks on as Devon Castillo sings the national anthem as Gary Kreutzer and Theodore Laws (Civilian Air Patrol, Denver) raise the flag.

A crowd respectfully looks on as Devon Castillo sings the national anthem as Gary Kreutzer and Theodore Laws (Civilian Air Patrol, Denver) raise the flag.

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Scenes from the Wichita Co. Fair

News Staff
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
So concludes another Wichita County Fair, Carnival, and Parade. We have a lot of pictures we will be sharing over the coming weeks. And we’ll start printing the Open Class and 4-H results in our next issue.From all reports and indications, the 2026 Fair was a smashing, if sweltering, success.
Senator Jerry Moran meets with WCHS student Tyson Peters

Senator Jerry Moran meets with WCHS student Tyson Peters

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Senator Jerry Moran meets with WCHS student Tyson Peters

News Staff
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Senator Jerry Moran’s office sent this photo and quote.“On Thursday, it was great to meet with Tyson Peters of Leoti, a rising senior at Wichita County High School who was in Washington, D.C. as a participant in the Washington Journalism and Media Conference.

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Mind the Heat: Stay Safe at the Fair

News Staff
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Congratulations! You’ve made it back to the Wichita County Fair! Since you’ve been here before, you know part of the fun of the experience is guessing whether or not we’ll experience severe weather.

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Take Care of your Pets in the Heat!

News Staff
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Extreme heat is as dangerous for your family pets as it is for us. Here are some steps to take to help ensure your pets stay safe this summer.• Never leave your pet in a hot vehicle, even for a few minutes.

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...Yesteryears

Compiled By Sarah Pitzer
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
70 YearsJuly 29, 1956 • Vol. 71, No. 41Bryant Holmes, Publisher • Bess Holmes, Asst Pub/EdA Girl― Mr. and Mrs. Dean Josephson announce the birth of a baby girl, weight 6 pounds, 5 oz./ Monday, July 23, in St. Catherine’s Hospital at Garden City. She has been named Barbara Joyce.

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Measles cases reach 35-year high

Tim Henderson Kansas Reflector
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Measles cases this year have surpassed all of 2025 to become the worst since the disease was declared eliminated in 2000, with cases now in 44 states and the District of Columbia, according to a federal report released Friday.There were 2,318 confirmed cases as of July 23, compared with 2,289 in...
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