Memorial Day Ceremony Honors Local Veterans
Memorial Day observances recall fallen soldiers and the original May 30 purpose. Speakers note Memorial Day has faded from public view and urge a moment of silence at 3 p.m. to remember those who died in service. Religious leaders bless veterans and families, hoping future generations avoid war.
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Weekend strength in family ties at summer gathering
Families from Kansas gather to kick off summer with Memorial Day visits to graves, sharing stories and joyful memories. Gina Halksworth notes many attendees from across the state, while Julie East emphasizes cemetery visits as a way to honor loved ones and enjoy extended time with relatives.
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Drought tightens hay supply and shifts cattle feed
US hay stocks fall to 460000 tons in Kansas on May 1, down 29 percent from last year and 58 percent from the 10 year average, with drought hitting production in multiple states. Ranchers faced reduced hay and roughage as Western conditions delay first cuttings and moisture remains scarce. The national inventory sits at 14.2 million tons, the smallest since 2007, while markets brace for continued tightness into summer.
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Kansas Agricultural Statistics Service
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Jason Lamprecht
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Remaking life after a son's war death
Bob and his wife Karen and daughter Gloria face the loss of Alex who died in Iraq in 2007. The memoir recounts their grief, his effort to hold President Bush accountable, and his pursuit of a social work career to aid veterans. Gloria opposed the war while Bob supported Bush, yet their meeting aboard Air Force One ends with politeness and no clear resolution.
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