Volunteerism often benefits volunteers as much as others
Volunteerism is on the rise in Kansas and across the nation.More than 36 percent of Kansans volunteer. Whether it is hammering a nail into a Habitat for Humanity house or serving food to the homeless,...
View ArticleA handy list of resources you may not know about.
GardeningWhat: Sedgwick County Extension Service’s trained master gardener volunteers help home gardeners with information on planting and care of lawns and gardens. Where: Sedgwick County Extension...
View ArticleFrom grand opera to dinosaurs, big events abound in 2013
Wichita abounds with activities and attractions this year, from theater premieres to life-size animatronic dinosaurs. Here’s a sampling of the performances and openings:• Exploration Place: Fourteen...
View ArticleCarl Brewer: Big things happening in Wichita in 2013
As our focus turns to spring in a new year, the city of Wichita is at a crossroads.Once again, our community has proven our resiliency during the past economic challenges, and our confident vision of...
View ArticleMcConnell to get new command, possibly get new tankers
For McConnell Air Force Base, the coming months will bring command changes, a chunk of money and – just maybe – word that some new tankers will find a home at the base.Taking the latter first,...
View ArticleHow Wichita spends your tax money is one big reason to vote
If you’re on the fence about whether to vote in this year’s April 2 general election, consider this: How your tax money will be spent is the primary focus of Wichita City Council and school board races...
View ArticleWichita’s dining scene to see more options in 2013
Wichitans are known for their love of dining out, and as the year progresses, they’ll have several new restaurants to sample – including a fine-dining spot, a neighborhood bar and grill and an...
View ArticleCity explores new ways to communicate with residents
Wichita officials are intent on tightening the bond between the city and its residents, launching a remake of how they handle citizen engagement.The first example of that remake has hit the streets in...
View ArticleDennis I. Clary: Why Superman landed in Kansas
Lets face it. Although we love our state, Kansas is not known as a hub of popular culture.You know this all too well if youve ever been greeted by the same Dorothy or Toto reference.However, what is...
View ArticleGrandparents Park among parks plans on the horizon
Improvements to city and county parks this year point up the role they can play in people’s lives. For example, a Grandparents Park soon will offer senior citizens from three southeast Wichita...
View ArticleWichita residents say they love their city but would like to see some...
Wichita is a big city with a small-town family environment. Or a small city with big-city amenities.Or a city big enough to offer a variety of life-enriching activities yet small enough to get around...
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