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Leoti Celebrates America’s 250th

Leoti Celebrates America’s 250th

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Leoti Celebrates America’s 250th

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Wednesday, July 8, 2026
Leoti June Jaunt sponsored a day of activities at the county park to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The young ones didn’t appear to care about the heat, while the adults clearly appreciated the shade provided by the old trees.

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Postage Rates to Increase Sunday

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Wednesday, July 8, 2026
Don’t look now, but the price of stamps are going up at 12:01am on Sunday, July 12.Historical TrendFirst class postage rates for a one-ounce letter stayed at 2¢ from July 1, 1885, to July 6, 1932, except for a brief “Wartime Emergency Rate” hike to 3¢ between November 2, 1917, and July 1, 1919.The...
Day 9, Wheat Harvest Report

Day 9, Wheat Harvest Report

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Day 9, Wheat Harvest Report

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Thursday, July 2, 2026
This is day 9 of the Kansas Wheat Harvest Reports, brought to you by the Kansas Wheat Commission, Kansas Association of Wheat Growers, Kansas Grain and Feed Association and the Kansas Cooperative Council.After several days of scorching temperatures and dry conditions, farmers have been able to get...

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The Declaration of Independence of the United States of America

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Thursday, July 2, 2026
The Declaration of Independence of the United States of AmericaThe unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America.When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume, among the...
Did you Now?

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Did you Now?

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Thursday, July 2, 2026
July 4, 1776, is an important date in American history that is widely considered the birthday of the United States of America. But some people argue that August 2 should actually be America’s birthday, since that was when the Declaration of Independence was signed.
Did you Now?

Did you Now?

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Did you Now?

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Thursday, July 2, 2026
Names li k e J o h n Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, and, of course, John Hancock, might instantly come to mind when pondering the men who signed the Declaration of Independence in 1776.
American flag etiquette

American flag etiquette

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American flag etiquette

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Thursday, July 2, 2026
The two largest nations in North America celebrate their countries’ respective birthdays during the month of July. Canada Day (formerly Dominion Day) and American Independence Day occur on July 1 and July 4 each year, respectively.
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