Physical-Mental Well-Being Most Important
“If you don’t have your health, you don’t have anything.” The old saying takes on more meaning when one becomes of retirement age. And it is a two sided issue, with both physical and mental health being important. Perhaps not equal, yet, they’re both key to quality of life.
Topeka Farm Show Celebrates 25th Anniversary With 580 WIBW As Sponsor
It’s in the history books. For 25 years, the Topeka Farm Show has been a major event attracting farmers and ranchers from throughout the Midwest to Kansas’ capital city to see the latest innovations in the state and nation’s most essential industry. “Our silver anniversary show, featuring 550 booths representing more than 300 companies from […]
Saddling Up Every Morning Keeps All-Around Cowboy Busy With Diverse Operations
“Eight head of horses are shod and ready to go. It takes a lot of horses as many cattle as we look after. Sure can’t be without a horse if one, or a couple, gets crippled up, and it can happen.”
Debut Celebration For Release Of ‘Kansas Cowboy’ Music And Poetry
Roy Rogers won’t be there. Neither will Gene Autry, nor Patsy Montana. Rumors that Baxter Black might show up have been denied. But, it’ll be real cowboy music, poetry and story-telling presented by those who’ve lived it, and are excited to sing and recite about it.
Frozen Ponds Are Dangerous
“Don’t walk on the ice.” That’s been a common sign at public lakes in the past couple of weeks, but there wasn’t such an inscribed message at the pond in that pasture where two bulls have been enjoying early winter pampering.
Topeka Farm Show To Celebrate Silver Anniversary At Expocentre This Week
It’s silver anniversary time. “That’s the 25th annual edition of the Topeka Farm Show this week, Tuesday through Thursday, Jan. 7-8-9, at the Kansas Expocentre,” announced Steve Guenther, of Tradexpos, show producers from Austin, Minnesota. “Again, and for the 25th year, 580 WIBW is proud to be cooperating with the Topeka Farm Show, and the […]
Foolish Venture Is ‘Wonderful’
“He must be a fool. The high’s supposed to be 19 degrees.” After that comment from several, there was question in our mind. Then, others suggested: “They surely won’t have it. Nobody will come.” Doubt was all around, so we made five calls, and the lady in charge declared: “The parade will go on. The […]
Lifetime Rancher To Reveal 158 Years Of Family’s History In The Flint Hills
Untold stories from one of the oldest continuously operated family ranches in the Flint Hills, and the entire state of Kansas, will be highlighted during a special program this Saturday, Jan. 4.
‘The Inside Story’ On Controversial Issues Facing The Horse Industry
Now: “The rest of the story.” Perhaps, one should say: “The whole story.” Or, maybe, “Things that haven’t been reported entirely truthfully concerning all aspects of issues facing the horse industry.” As seemingly with many controversial subjects, those reporting on highly debatable matters sometimes don’t get all of the information, fail to keep facts straight, […]
Horse Processor Optimism Rises As Threats Accompany Ire After Court Ruling
“It’s just another entry in the horse slaughter saga.” That might be considered a bit snide interpretation, but after so much rigmarole and controversy, one could easily get the feeling that whatever is announced, processing of horses in this country is still a long ways off. No less than a half dozen times in two […]