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Farmer Pat Mullooly inspects his crops Friday, July 10, 2026, at his farm in Clinton, Wisconsin. His parents shepherded the farm through the 1980s farm crisis when Mullooly was a teenager. Angela Major/Wisconsin Public Radio

Farmer Pat Mullooly inspects his crops Friday, July 10, 2026, at his farm in Clinton, Wisconsin. His parents shepherded the farm through the 1980s farm crisis when Mullooly was a teenager. Angela Major/Wisconsin Public Radio

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Farmers are struggling to turn a profit. How does it compare to the farm crisis in the ‘80s?

Hope Kirwan | Published July 20, 2026 Harvest
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
This story is the first in “Tough Times,” a Harvest Public Media series looking at the economic stress that many American farmers are facing in 2026.Rows of green corn blanket Pat Mullooly’s farm in southern Wisconsin.After months of preparing the ground, planting seeds and adding fertilizers and...
Cathy and Russ Wiegers, 2026. Supplied

Cathy and Russ Wiegers, 2026. Supplied

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2026 Parade Grand Marshals: Russ and Cathy Wiegers

News Staff
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
The Leoti Rough Riders Saddle Club has selected Russ and Cathy Wiegers to be the 2026 Wichita County Fair Parade Grand Marshals.The honor goes yearly to folks the Saddle Club have determined to have contributed to the community in a significant manner.
Above (L-R): Ledger Horton, Axel Horton, Hayden Horton, Maegan Berry, Aubrey Horton, Kaladin Horton are all smiles as Aubrey cuts the ribbon.

Above (L-R): Ledger Horton, Axel Horton, Hayden Horton, Maegan Berry, Aubrey Horton, Kaladin Horton are all smiles as Aubrey cuts the ribbon.

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Leoti’s Newest Businesses

News Staff
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Longtime Local Favorite Opens StoreAfter months of anticipation, Tonja’s Toffee opened their new physical location east of town on June 1, 2026. The Native Sun submitted questions so our readers and neighbors could get to know the story and the people behind the locally-made sweet treats.
Cottonwood Coffeehouse at The Press

Cottonwood Coffeehouse at The Press

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Cottonwood Coffeehouse at The Press

News Staff
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
The Native Sun took questions over to Cottonwood Coffeehouse prior to their Grand Opening on Saturday, July 11.
Our traditional Fair supplement has evolved into a separate Special Issue

Our traditional Fair supplement has evolved into a separate Special Issue

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Our traditional Fair supplement has evolved into a separate Special Issue

News Staff
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Our traditional Fair supplement has evolved into a separate Special Issue, just as the Graduation celebration did in May. It is on sale now at Leoti Foods and our office. The Fair Book put out by the Fair Association and Extension Office can be found online at https:// tinyurl.com/ msd35srm.
Preparations underway for Carnival ‘26 at the Wichita Co. Fair

Preparations underway for Carnival ‘26 at the Wichita Co. Fair

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Preparations underway for Carnival ‘26 at the Wichita Co. Fair

News Staff
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The Wichita County Amusement Association held Set Up Day on Saturday, July 18, during which volunteers defied the heat (73º, 70% humidity at 8am; 88º, 42% humidity by Noon) to re-assemble rides and position food trailers and the other things for the upcoming Fair.
Missionary Phyllis Sortor surrounded by students. Provided

Missionary Phyllis Sortor surrounded by students. Provided

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Missionary Phyllis Sortor to Visit West Bethany Church July 26th

Dorene Reimer
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
Phyllis Sortor, a third Generation Free Methodist missionary, was born in Mozambique of missionary parents. She received her education in Mozambique, Zimbabwe, and in Seattle, WA, at Seattle Pacific University and University of Washington.

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University of Kansas announces spring 2026 honor roll

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Wednesday, July 22, 2026
LAWRENCE — More than 9,000 undergraduate students at the University of Kansas earned dean’s list distinction for the spring 2026 semester.The honor roll comprises undergraduates who meet requirements in the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences and in the schools of Architecture & Design, Business,...

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Local students complete degrees at Wichita State University

News Staff
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
WICHITA, Kan.- More than 2,250 students completed a total of 2,450 degrees and certificates at Wichita State University in spring 2026.The breakdown of degrees and certificates granted includes: * Undergraduate: 1,627 degrees and certificates for 1,540 undergraduate students * Graduate: 822 degrees...
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