Podcasts about south central kansas

Many places around the country talk about sheep being the mortgage lifters. South Central Kansas is no different. Ryan and Kelsey Keeling have been on a journey to transition the ranch they manage to a higher percentage of grazing days allotted to sheep. They joined me to discuss how they are sharing this journey on...

Keith Lawing, CEO of the Workforce Alliance of South Central Kansas, joins WBJ editor Kirk Seminoff to talk about workforce issues, particularly in aerospace manufacturing.

Hour 1 - It wasn't enough... but we did get some rain. And after Halloween we have more in Wichita's forecast.

"I have an album in my phone of haters." - Wichita by E.B. Sharing your creativity is important and it takes a little courage.  For people to grasp on to your creaivity is a rewarding experience-- most of the time. Wichita by E.B. is authentically sharing his experiences and he has become the Guide for tens of thousands of people in South Central Kansas. I love what this guy does and I respect the way he does it.  He is credible and he is authentic.  Make sure you start to follow Wichita by E.B.

About the Guest Dave Parks is an engineer at SwineTech with a diverse background in agriculture and technology. Raised in South Central Kansas, Dave grew up with hands-on experience at his grandparents' small sow finishing farm. He graduated from Kansas State University with a degree in secondary education, emphasizing computers. Dave spent years in the […]

In this episode of The Bottom Line Pharmacy Podcast, Scotty Sykes, CPA, CFP and Austin Murray with Sykes & Company are talking about all things PBM related with Dared Price from OreadRx.  Join us as we discuss the:  Urgent need for transparency and reform in the industry Intricate world of Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) OreadRx self-sufficient and transparent PBM model  Opportunities for Growth in Pharmacy Stay up to date on new episodes by liking and subscribing!  Click here to learn more about our podcast team and previous episodes.  Read and follow along with this episode by clicking here Schedule an Rx Assessment More about our guest:  Dared Price is the owner of 7 independent community pharmacy locations in South Central Kansas, Graves Drugs and the Damm Pharmacies.  He serves on the board of directors for the National Community Pharmacy Association and is the immediate past president of the Kansas Pharmacist Association. Price is also co-owner of Oread Rx, a transparent, pass through pharmacy benefit company.  Stay connected with Dared Price and OreadRx:Dared Price LinkedInOreadRx WebsiteOreadRx FacebookStay connected with us on social media  Sykes & Company P.A.:FacebookTwitter (X)LinkedInInstagram CPA's: Scotty Sykes – CPA, CFP LinkedInScotty Sykes – CPA, CFP TwitterMore resources about this topic:Podcast – Navigating Pharmacy Reimbursements and Negotiation StrategiesPodcast – Finishing the Fight: What's Next for Independent PharmacyPodcast – The State of PBM Reform

Why This Topic? This past week, I flew into Wichita to present on “how to win the buyer” at the REALTOR association of South Central Kansas, thanks to my friends at Peoples Bank. As a ... Read More The post Ep.43: Nobody Told Me About This Part appeared first on The Solopreneur Movement.

Hour 1 - A line of thunderstorms marched across Kansas Tuesday evening bringing thunder and lightning, large hail, damaging winds, and flooding. Tree limbs were down and power poles broken three miles northwest of Haysville.

About the Guest(s): Eldon Busenitz is a seasoned minister with a resolute dedication to pastoral ministry and preaching. Raised in a Christian home in South Central Kansas, Eldon's formative years on a farm instilled in him the values of hard work and self-discipline. His journey through pastoral ministry has spanned an impressive 57 years, with Eldon having served congregations across Nebraska, South Dakota, Michigan, and Texas. While originally envisioning a life in farming, Eldon discovered a strong conviction for pastoral work during his college years at Grace University, where he also met his wife. Eldon's approach to ministry is deeply rooted in his conviction that the Bible is the inerrant word of God. Episode Summary: In this episode of Renewal Cast, veteran pastor Eldon Busenitz joins Coalt Robinson and Jay Wipf to share a lifetime of wisdom accumulated through his 57 years of devoted service in pastoral ministry. Eldon recounts his early realization of his calling to ministry, the unexpected shift from his initial plans of farming, and his unwavering devotion to teaching and preaching the word of God. His influences, rooted in his upbringing and education, have shaped a career centered around faith, dedication, and the sovereign hand of God in all aspects of life and ministry. Eldon offers invaluable insights into the virtues of discipline, the importance of continuous learning, and the profound impact of consistently engaging with God's word for one's spiritual nourishment. With elder wisdom, he delves into the challenges and triumphs faced whilst steadfastly fulfilling his pastoral duties. Eldon's message is a beacon of hope and guidance, grounded in unwavering biblical truth and a clear vision of the church's unique mission in the world. Key Takeaways:Eldon Busenitz's lifetime of experience in pastoral ministry highlights the importance of hard work, dedication, and a commitment to learning.Eldon emphasizes the importance of expository preaching and teaching the entire counsel of God's word as foundational to church health and growth.The necessity of training and mentoring future generations in ministry is a key focus for sustaining church leadership and continuity.Sound doctrine and a thorough doctrinal statement are paramount for the unity and stability of the church.Eldon underscores the significance of the church staying true to its mission by focusing on the heart-changing message of the Gospel amidst societal pressures.Notable Quotes:"I consider it a high, awesome calling and a privilege to be involved in pastoral ministry.""The Bible is the God-breathed inerrant word of God… I've never struggled with that conviction.""Self discipline and hard work are especially indispensable qualities in ministry.""True unity is based on truth. It's not at the expense of truth.""Success is based on standing faithfully on what God has called us to do."Resources: No specific resources, social media handles, or URLs were referenced in the transcript provided. Tune in to the full episode to draw from Eldon Busenitz's rich well of knowledge and experience and to grasp the nurturing essence of his pastoral journey. And don't miss out on future episodes of RenewalCast for more enlightening discussions that challenge, inspire, and foster spiritual growth.

For over 50 years Rainbows United has supported kids with developmental delays.  Families needing support at home or on a Rainbows campus are served by an incredible highly trained staff. South Central Kansas is a better place because of the work Rainbows does for the people of our community.   Michelle Eastman has dedicated nearly 20 years to the advancement of Rainbows United so more services can be provided to families in need of developmental assistance for their kids.  I am grateful for the opportunity to share the stories of what they do.  This is a group of incredible people coming together every day to make today a great day for the children they serve. Thank you Rainbows United.  And you can thank them too.  Participate an any way you can by visiting RainbowsUnited.org

The Mental Health Association of South Central Kansas serves a vital role in our community.  MHA is committed to giving a hand up when any of us may need it. At Christmas time it is better to give than receive-- there is no question about that.  Families who do not have resources for basic needs ask MHA for help and MHA asks the community to "Adopt a Bell."   Our friend Eric Litwiller is a tremendous voice for MHA and connecting many of us to this organization so we can help.  He shares the story of "the Bell" and is candid about struggles that any of us can and are facing. Please visit the MHAsck.org website and see how you can make this holiday season better for someone.  It is truly better to give than receive. 

This week we are joined by Eric Sutter, race director and founder of the Open Range 200k in Kansas. Learn Eric's unexpected journey to becoming a race director and why the southern region of Kansas deserves its own exploration. Open Range 200k Episode sponsor: Hammerhead Karoo 2 (use promo code: TheGravelRide for free HRM) Support the Podcast Join The Ridership  Automated Transcription, please excuse the typos: [00:00:00]Craig Dalton: Hello, and welcome to the gravel ride podcast, where we go deep on the sport of gravel cycling through in-depth interviews with product designers, event organizers and athletes. Who are pioneering the sport I'm your host, Craig Dalton, a lifelong cyclist who discovered gravel cycling back in 2016 and made all the mistakes you don't need to make. I approach each episode as a beginner down, unlock all the knowledge you need to become a great gravel cyclist. This week on the podcast, I'm welcoming Eric Sutter. He's the race director and founder of open range gravel in Kansas . The event takes place in April every year and is going on to its seventh edition in 2024. I'm going to flag this right away. Registrations opening this coming weekend. November 25th after Thanksgiving. So make sure to check it out. If you're interested after hearing. Eric's journey to becoming a gravel race organizer. It's quite a fascinating journey. It's not as someone who started. Riding gravel bikes ages ago. He picked it up after coming into the world of endurance athletics via kayaking. Of all things. I hope you enjoy the conversation, but before we dive in, I do need to thank this week sponsor, hammerhead and the hammerhead crew to. Computer. It's been a minute since I've spoken about the hammerhead crew to computer. It's my daily computer on my gravel bike. I enjoy it. A whole hell of a lot. If you'll pardon my French. It's one of those devices that continues to grow and evolve over time. And I think that's what I like so much about the hammerhead device. I'm getting a software update every few weeks and sometimes it's spot on and something I'm using. And sometimes it's something that I don't know, I need to use. Or would even want to use. For example, it was probably three or four months ago. I got an update around accommodating e-bike features. And since I wasn't an e-bike rider. I didn't have a lot of need for it, but lo and behold, and this is my dirty little secret. I am now the owner of a mountain bike. So I'm excited to explore the features and functionality that I can bring to the crew too. Just to understand battery life of my motor and my battery and make sure I don't get lost out there without the power to come home. Don't worry. I'm still a fan of peddling my bike. I just thought it would be a lot of fun. Getting an E mountain bike. The other thing, as you know, if you've heard me talk about the hammerhead career to you before. I love the elevation and climb feature that they rolled out quite some time ago with the climbing feature, you can see what's ahead of you in any climb that you're approaching, whether you have a map loaded or not. For me, it's really helpful if I'm a new terrain, just understanding am I in for a long grind or is this a shorter climb where I can really push. As we're coming into winter, it's important that the crew too has both touchscreen capabilities. But also physical buttons. So if you've got some heavy duty gloves on, you can still manipulate the device and go to all the screens. You need. Right now our listeners can get a free heart rate monitor with the purchase of our hammerhead crew to simply visit hammerhead.io right now and use the promo code. The gravel ride at checkout. To get yours today. This is an exclusive offer. So don't forget that promo code, the gravel ride. You'll get that free heart rate monitor with the purchase of your career to go to hammerhead.io today. Add both items to your cart and use the promo code, the gravel ride. Would that business behind us let's get right into my conversation with Eric. [00:03:39]Craig Dalton (host): Eric, welcome to the show. Thanks, Craig. Thanks for having me on. I didn't think this was a long time coming, but as we just remembered, this is about three and a half years in the making since our first email exchange. [00:03:52]Eric Sutter: That's right. Yeah. We, uh, we sent a couple of emails back and forth and then I think life just happened and, you know, stuff gets, uh, gets passed on and, and, uh, but it's good to, it's good to be here. Good to finally be on and, uh, and get to talk with you and your, your listeners. [00:04:05]Craig Dalton (host): Right on. Yeah. Shout out to Wade for reconnecting us. Telling me a little bit about your story, which I see you gave me in your 2020 email. So I'm excited to talk about both the OpenRange 200k, but also I think it's important when we talk about events and event organizing, just to hear a little bit about your backstory. So to set the stage, why don't you just let the listener know, where'd you grow up? What'd you do as a kid? How'd you get into endurance athletics? I know there's a lot to this story, so we can take it [00:04:33]Eric Sutter: slowly, bit by bit. Yeah. And feel free to interrupt me at any point to, to dive in more. Um, so I, I grew up in Pratt. Um, it's about a, uh, an hour and a half West of Wichita, which most people were probably familiar with the general area of where Wichita is, uh, in, in South central Kansas. Um, it's a town of about 6, 000 and, um, just a small. Independent, isolated community, um, and so in high school, uh, played sports, played, uh, baseball and football and wrestled. And then, um, yeah, uh, went from there, went to college at Kansas State. Um, I did Army ROTC. And so I knew, I knew at that point, like, going into the Army is what I wanted to do. And, uh, and so did that commissioned, um, and actually, uh, went into aviation. So flew, um, and still currently fly helicopters, uh, for the army. Um, and [00:05:25]Craig Dalton (host): did that initially take you outside of Kansas when you first [00:05:28]Eric Sutter: deployed? Yeah, it did. So, um, and, and I really had, had only lived in the Midwest, Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma growing up. And so, uh, my first, uh, first kind of visit outside besides just. You know, uh, having vacation somewhere was, yeah, down to Southern Alabama, yeah, which was kind of a culture shock. So, um, went down there for, for flight training and then, um, I lived in, uh, Tennessee, Kentucky area for, uh, for most of my active duty, duty years. [00:05:57]Craig Dalton (host): Okay. Yeah. I mean, I imagine most of us who haven't been in the military have an understanding that there's a physical fitness component of it. Do you, did the soldiers tend to recreate athletically? Did you tend to? Yeah, [00:06:10]Eric Sutter: yeah, definitely. So for, for aviation, uh, ultimate frisbee is kind of a, the, uh, the sport of choice. Um, okay. We play. So, uh, you know, and some people have like, you know, are, are doing marathons and stuff like that. But, um, you know, and I, I, I tried to keep, keep in shape, uh, it's always been important for me. So, you know, trying to do, um, you know, we have our, our physical fitness tests and everything like that. So, uh, try to be in, in this. [00:06:36]Craig Dalton (host): Yeah, so it sounds like probably a little bit of running here and there. Oh yeah, definitely. [00:06:40]Eric Sutter: Ultimate frisbee. [00:06:41]Craig Dalton (host): Yeah. Where else did the military journey take you? [00:06:46]Eric Sutter: So yeah so, um, you know, Tennessee and Kentucky is where I was stationed, uh, and then did some deployments. So, uh, deployed to Iraq in uh, 2005, 2006. Then went to Afghanistan in 2014, and then another deployment to Kuwait in 2017, 2018. Okay. So yeah. [00:07:02]Craig Dalton (host): And then. Yeah. Go ahead. Then you end up back [00:07:05]Eric Sutter: in Kansas. Yeah. So then, uh, so then ended up back in Kansas and kind of in the middle of that went off active duty and joined the National Guard and in reserves. And so now I'm a reserve pilot. [00:07:15]Craig Dalton (host): Okay, great. Well, first off, thank you for your service. Yeah. And it sounds like along the way you were sort of, as many of us do in our twenties and thirties, kind of Dipping a toe in the water into different sports. Yeah. So what [00:07:29]Eric Sutter: were you doing along the way? Yeah, so Really is when I came off active duty and we moved back to Kansas City. I was looking for something to stay active and I watched the news one night and they were showing these Kayakers that were going across the state of Missouri and I looked at my wife. I was like that that sounds kind of neat You know, I think I think I'd like to do that and again, looking for something to stay active. I was, I was playing, um, uh, ultimate Frisbee with, uh, with a local little club, but I wanted something a little bit more to, to, to, um, really stay, stay involved in something to stay active. So the first year [00:08:06]Craig Dalton (host): of waterways, did you have access to, to kind of learn the sport of kayaking? [00:08:09]Eric Sutter: Yeah. So, um, we've got a couple of lakes around. Um, and so Uh, we'll, uh, we'll do that. And there was a club that, that would meet up. And so I, you know, that's the great thing with like Facebook and, and things like that. It's finding these little clubs and organizations. And so, uh, yeah, I met up, I found a race that was happening. Um, oh man, going back, just thinking about this, like the first race, I think it was 12 miles and it was kind of a show and go. No, you know, no awards or anything like that. Just, you know, bring your boat and let's go, go race them. I had no clue what I was doing. I had no [00:08:47]Craig Dalton (host): idea how long a 12 mile kayak race would take someone. Um, [00:08:51]Eric Sutter: so generally, uh, you know, in our, our kayaks, you should be able to do about, well, five miles an hour. Um, is, is it kind of a moderate to fast pace? Um, seven miles an hour, you're, you're, you're looking at, um, so especially on flat water. Uh, so yeah, so a 12 mile would be, yeah, it'd be about two hours. Gotcha. [00:09:15]Craig Dalton (host): Yeah, I've done a little bit of paddling and there's definitely an analogy to pedaling in just in terms of the cadence of your arms and your body and that repetitive motion that every time I've rode or paddled, like it does appeal to me much in the same way riding a bike appeals to [00:09:29]Eric Sutter: me. Right. Yeah. And it's kind of the same thing, you know, you can go to a certain level of exertion, um, and then like your gains just don't go much higher for the amount of energy it takes to go faster. You just hit that, that drag, uh, coefficient and it's, uh, but yeah. [00:09:47]Craig Dalton (host): So it sounds like you got sucked into the sport of kayaking at that point. I [00:09:51]Eric Sutter: did. Yeah. Uh, like I said, the first time it was, I was terrible. Uh, I didn't have any technique. I didn't know what I was doing. Uh, got out there, had this boat that was like 60 pounds, just this heavy plastic boat, um, with a paddle that, you know, was not efficient in the water at all. Um, but what I found was like, the people there were awesome. They were just, you know, they didn't give me a hard time for having a shoot. Plastic, you know, boat or anything like that. And they're all in these, as you'd know, in California, like the surf skis, I mean, these 18, 20 foot long, you know, um, 22 inch wide, uh, sit on top kayaks. And, um, and they just, like I said, they just. And so, but again, what I kind of, what I learned was that, you know, these people are just really good people, um, really great people. And I just, that's, that's probably more of what sucked me into it was just these, these awesome people that I was, I was getting to meet and everything. So, and, and the benefit of staying, staying active. Yeah. [00:10:50]Craig Dalton (host): You know, it's so interesting with endurance athletic and particularly like the more extreme ones, like. Ultra running or something like that. The communities are just like where, what you want, show up, show up with a good attitude. Let's all get this done. And it is so refreshing [00:11:05]Eric Sutter: and inviting. It is. It is. Yeah. I can't say enough. And those, those people still good friends with, with several of them that I've met that first, that first race. And this was 10, 10, 12 years ago now. [00:11:17]Craig Dalton (host): So, so tell me about this event across Missouri. One, I have to ask what Waterway goes all the way across Missouri. So [00:11:24]Eric Sutter: it's the and two, how long is it? Yeah, so it's the, uh, it's the Missouri River. Uh, you start in Kansas City and it, uh, it's a 340 mile race. Um, and that generally takes the fastest, can do it in, um, the mid 30 hours, 36, 35 hours, I think is the. The fastest time, uh, and you benefiting [00:11:46]Craig Dalton (host): from a bit of current a little [00:11:47]Eric Sutter: bit so you can get two, two to three mile an hour, uh, add on to your, your flat water speed at that point. And it, and it varies in different places, um, where other, um, other waterways come in, you know, other, other rivers will, will meet the Missouri, you kind of get a boost and whatnot. So as you get closer to St. Louis, uh, you get a little bit faster. Okay. [00:12:11]Craig Dalton (host): And, you know, with a 35 hour race for the fastest people in the world, you know, many are going 40, 50 hours. I imagine. Are you, what does it look like stopping and refueling? How does that work in a kayak event? Yeah. So [00:12:23]Eric Sutter: every, I'd say. At least every 50 miles is a, is a ramp, a boat ramp on the Missouri river. And so you, um, you have a ground crew and they meet you at each place and they've got, you know, all your, it depends on how you set them up. I mean, mine was my parents. Um, and so I had set up bags and resupply and stuff like that. And they would have some extra water bladders. And so I'd swap, swap out water bladders and swap out, um, you know, my nutrition and put it in a little cooler behind my, my seat and then, uh, and then go on. And so. Yeah, it's, I did it three years, uh, the first year I, I, I was, uh, I was in an outrigger and I DNF'd, uh, that year I made about a hundred and... I think 130 miles and, um, I just had a tremendous, uh, back pain and, um, and just wasn't, wasn't going to work to, to go on. And so I kind of came back after that and figured out, okay, I want to do this a little bit different. So I got a canoe, uh, that was really light, uh, carbon, uh, or I'm sorry, Kevlar, um, Kevlar fiber canoe and did that the second, uh, my second event. Um, And then, um, and the third time I got to a surf ski and did it in a surf ski. Okay. And so that was, was a lot of fun and, uh, and it goes a lot, a lot faster. [00:13:42]Craig Dalton (host): Well, listener will have to forgive me in this detour down to kind of racing, but I just, I just find it fascinating. [00:13:49]Eric Sutter: Well, and it's, you know, it's interesting, uh, being a race director now, like a lot of the things that I. Uh, I, I learned it's from, you know, it's from the kayak world and go into different kayak races, uh, things I wanted to do and things I, you know, I wanted to make sure that we, we didn't do. And so, um, so yeah, it's, it, it played a role into the creation of. And of what I do and the race. [00:14:14]Craig Dalton (host): Interesting. So at some point, do you wind down your kayaking career, or are you [00:14:19]Eric Sutter: still doing that? No, I, I wound it down. Um, I think I own, I own a, a paddle still and a life jacket, but I don't have any boats anymore. Um, and so I tried doing both for awhile and I just found, like, I wasn't, I wasn't doing anything in the kayaking side. Um, and the long distance kayaking. It really takes a toll on your ground crew and my parents don't live local. Um, and I was, I was using my, my wife's father. Um, and they're just, you know, they're, they're getting older and it's just, it wasn't fair to them to, uh, have to, uh, have them help me out. And, and, um, and my parents would help on the MR 340 that I went across Missouri. And, uh, yeah, it was just getting to be to where that long distance was, was. Kind of a struggle for, for getting a crew to help me out. Yeah, it makes [00:15:09]Craig Dalton (host): sense at this point in the podcast. I don't think we've mentioned a bicycle once. When did bicycles, when did bicycles and gravel riding come into your [00:15:19]Eric Sutter: life? Yeah. So that's an interesting story too. Like you said, we got all these different little, uh, uh, tidbits that, that, uh, spider webs or however you want to call them. Um, but, uh, in 20. See, in 2017, I was getting ready for a deployment to Kuwait. Um, I, I, I knew I wasn't gonna be able to kayak in Kuwait and I was kind of looking for another challenge and I started getting into running. I did a half marathon in April, uh, of that year and, uh, thought, well, this is, you know, I really liked it. And, and equipment wise, you know, running just requires your shoes. And, um, and so I thought this was. This would be kind of a neat, uh, neat sport to get into. Uh, and I think it was May, May or June of that year. Um, I was running and injured my knee and I, I don't know what happened. I had an MRI done on it. Uh, it was kind of inconclusive, but it was enough to where, um, I knew that running was now not, not a good choice for me to continue on doing if I wanted to walk, uh, later, so. Uh, so I kind of hung that up and then as I got into Kuwait, uh, got involved with a site, they had a cycling class there. So I got involved with, with cycling, um, overseas and, uh, I've had some friends that did, um, dirty Kansas at the time and, um, talked with them. And I kind of looked and I was like, man, this, this, this looks like fun. Like this could be the sport I get into next and didn't need necessarily didn't need a ground crew to. Uh, to shuttle my, uh, nutrition from one spot to another. I can carry it on me or on the bike or have a, you know, aid station. And so, uh, so then I just kind of got the bug and got interested in looking at different gravel races and, and I knew. I knew based on just a little bit of watching and the friends that I knew that did gravel, um, like my personality wasn't a road, road type, um, you know, it wasn't necessarily mountain bike type, but like the gravel seemed to resonate with, with my personality and the stuff I had done before with the kayaking. [00:17:22]Craig Dalton (host): Were you able to acquire a bike while you were in Kuwait or did you have to wait till you came [00:17:26]Eric Sutter: back home? Yeah. So in Kuwait, um, they have a program over there where. Uh, we could rent a bike over there. Um, they were nothing, they were nothing special. They were Mongoose, um, you know, Walmart, uh, kind of mountain bikes, full suspension, you know, but it was something and it, uh, at least got me back into cycling. Uh, and I wrote that thing, I mean, I probably wrote it more than anyone else, uh, around there. I wrote it when it was 120 degrees out and, uh, and whatnot. Um, and it was kind of interesting because as the idea for, for open range was, was kind of festering in my head. Um, and I knew it was sandy out in, in, uh, around Pratt. Um, of course, I'm in Kuwait, which is a big desert. So I would test the bike on different types of sand there and like, okay, yeah, you can do this. And so, yeah, it was, uh, it's kind of an interesting go with that. But yeah, they do have bikes over there and was able to get miles in there. [00:18:26]Craig Dalton (host): When you came back to the States, did you get your first proper [00:18:29]Eric Sutter: gravel bike? I did. And in fact, I ordered it while I was in Kuwait. Um, I ordered, uh, it was a Diamondback Honjo off of Amazon. It was on, on sale for a really. Really good price with, with pretty decent specs. And so, uh, I had it, uh, delivered, uh, to the house. I just told the wife like, Hey, you're going to get this box. It's going to be, uh, pretty big. Yeah. Just be careful with it, you know, and whatnot. So yeah, so she got it and, uh, had it ready for me when I, when I got home. So, and were you in Kansas city [00:19:01]Craig Dalton (host): at that point? Yeah. Yeah. Okay. Yeah. So you, you come home, you got your, your diamond back finally on a proper gravel bike. Did you sort of immediately start getting into the community and talking to people and figuring out where to ride or did that take a while? [00:19:17]Eric Sutter: Yeah, no, it, it, uh, well, so I guess we should really even back up. Before that. So, um, cause we, I, we can't go on without talking about, without actually starting to talk about open range. If, if that's cool with you, um, because that, that really became, that came first in a way. That's so interesting. [00:19:36]Craig Dalton (host): Yeah. Walmart, uh, mongoose in the desert and you're thinking about creating a race. [00:19:42]Eric Sutter: Right. So, and even to, to back up even more, um, if, if the, the listeners and the viewers can follow, but, um, while I was kayaking, I wanted to become a race director and set up my own race, uh, kayak race. And so, um, I had an interest and I, I kind of figured out a place to do it, uh, down in Wichita. And I was just, I mean, it was very early on in my, my process for kind of researching it. But, um, but I wanted to, I really felt like I wanted to. Put something together. So then, uh, now fast forward back to Kuwait, uh, as I'm getting into looking at cycling and going to spin class. And I've got this Mongoose mountain bike that I'm, uh, riding all over, over the base. Um, I get this feeling again that, you know, I got this calling that I need to put a, put a race on and it's not going to be a kayak race. It's going to be a bike race. And so I had some time and, and just started researching, uh, gravel bike races and, um, and. Uh, where I'm from in Pratt, just south of there is the, the Gypsum Hills, Medicine Hills or Red Hills. They go by several different names. And uh, I remember when we first came to that area, just how beautiful it was. And so I thought at first that I was just going to put this, it wasn't even going to be a race. It was just going to be me riding from, uh, Pratt where I have some family still. I was going to go down, there's a, uh, a little, uh, bar in a very sleepy town of about maybe 200 people, if that, and, uh, go down there and have a burger, and then, uh, ride back, and that would be about a 60 mile ride, and then it kind of just, one thing led to another, and I was like, well, what if What if, what if we made this a race? What if we made this, you know, a ride down there? People get to see this awesome, uh, area of the country that no one knows about. Um, and so it kind of, one thing led to another and it just, it developed in. And okay, well, what if we did this and what if we did that? Um, and so, yeah, it just, it just blossomed from there. I don't know if you've ever had anything, but it just, it wouldn't leave my mind, uh, for like three or four months. I mean, it just, every waking moment I was thinking about it, I was thinking, okay, what, how can we do this? How do we solve that problem? What do we do for this? And, uh, yeah, I just, I just, it really felt like a calling that like, it would feel weird not to do it, you know, at that point, even though I had never, I'd never been to a gravel race, uh, myself. Uh, it just felt weird. Like if I didn't do this. And if we didn't do it at this point, it was never going to get done. And yeah, if I didn't do it, it just, it was going to feel weird. It's [00:22:22]Craig Dalton (host): fascinating to sort of learn about, and you'll tell us about in the future, like how the event ended up not having the context of. Trying to be an unbound or trying to be a BWR, any of these other things you may have seen or heard about, you had this unique experience with kayak racing and endurance athletics through a totally different filter and came back with this vision for creating the open range. It's super interesting. Yep. [00:22:47]Eric Sutter: Yeah, definitely. Yeah. It's, uh, it, it was, it was interesting the first, you know, the first year and. And I think it went split. I mean, it really had a lot of great comments. Uh, in fact, the timer guy, uh, he, uh, he saw that I was a first time race director and, and, uh, he said later, he's like, yeah, I was, I was really worried because usually first time race directors, you know, don't know what they're doing and I've got to do everything for them. And, and, uh, he's like, you, you had this thing. And, uh, and they'd actually asked later on if I would help out with some, some of their races, uh, stuff like that. But, uh, yeah, it was, you know, not having the, not having been to one, I didn't know, You know, besides doing some research and watching YouTube videos, I didn't, you know, I didn't have anything that I was trying to, to make it. I didn't, you know, road wise or terrain wise, um, everything was open game to me because I wasn't trying to be like another race. So yeah, [00:23:45]Craig Dalton (host): you, before we started recording you, we were talking about the state of Kansas and how different the geography can be as some listeners may be familiar with the Flint Hills where unbound gravel occurs. Maybe take a moment and describe in your own words, how is it different around Pratt compared to what people may have seen around [00:24:06]Eric Sutter: Emporia? Yeah, so, so Pratt, like right around Pratt, it's actually fairly, fairly flat, um, some undulating hills, but as you go south, and it doesn't take long, um, coming out of Pratt. And as you go south, you start getting into the gypsum hills and it starts off a little bit like Emporia, just some nice rolling hills. Um, and then about Medicine Lodge, um, just south of Sun City. Uh, so about 35 miles in, it's just, it's like nothing you've ever seen. It's like, uh, it looks like Arizona, uh, Mars. It's, uh, I've heard, you know, all, all of that. It's, um, it's red dirt, it's mesas and buttes with white gypsum rock. So you've got these colors that are just. Beautiful. I mean, red dirt with white rock and green grass, uh, just, just amazing. And then just the topography, just these steep buttes and bases that are out of nowhere. Uh, just, just an amazing, uh, amazing course. Yeah, that's [00:25:07]Craig Dalton (host): so, it's so unexpected sort of as someone with, with very little to no experience in Kansas and certainly not on the, the dirt roads and more rural areas of Kansas. So for the listener, we've been talking about it. It's sort of. It's on the southern side, the southern tip of, uh, of Kansas and also sort of the western. Is that [00:25:25]Eric Sutter: right? Yeah. If you, [00:25:28]Craig Dalton (host): as the route goes, you're heading towards Oklahoma and then back. [00:25:31]Eric Sutter: Right. Yeah. If you were to take Kansas and, um, and fold it in half, uh, east and west, and that line right there is about where Pratt Medicine Lodge is. And so we are, uh, yeah, basically in, uh, the start of western Kansas, uh, and then, about, uh, we're about. Forty five miles north of the Oklahoma border is where Pratt is. Okay. Gotcha. [00:25:54]Craig Dalton (host): Gotcha. And you were describing the terrain. I mean, obviously like these vistas and buttes and red dirt. Are you on dirt roads? Are you on double track? What's sort of the mixture that you ended up achieving? [00:26:06]Eric Sutter: Yeah, so it's a little of both. several different, uh, types of terrain. Um, Pratt is known for a lot of brick roads. So when you're actually in the town, you start off on a brick road. Um, and there's several brick roads in town. It's kind of a neat, uh, just, you know, I grew up on Main Street and at the time it was a brick highway. Um, but yeah, you start off on brick, you get some asphalt, um, and then you go into some, some dirt. More dirt roads, um, there is some gravel, but a lot of it is, is more of a, a dirt, uh, sand base and, um, yeah, you go down there and then when you get down into, uh, the gypsum hills, we've got, um, permission from some landowners and they let us go on their, uh, their ranches. And so then you've got in, you go into the double track, uh, and sometimes, uh, sometimes it's just cattle trails. Uh, sometimes it's. We're trying to connect areas and, uh, the rancher just mows a swath of grass and you've now got to go through the grass to get to the next spot. So, um, it really is a. It's a unique type of course. Um, there's, you know, we do put some pavement in there, so it's not completely all gravel. Um, but that pavement, I think, helps, uh, helps people a little bit get a break from some of the rougher stuff. But, uh, but it's just a good mixture of Of, uh, pavement and, and dirt roads and just some incredible, I mean, there's, there's almost places where you think you're on a cyclocross course, places where you think you're on a mountain bike course, places where you think you're on a road race and people, places where you think you're on a gravel race. So it's got, it's got something for everyone. Yeah. [00:27:47]Craig Dalton (host): Yeah. It's got something for everyone to love and probably something for everybody to hate, depending on their skillset. That's right. [00:27:53]Eric Sutter: Yeah. In fact, somebody once said like. It was like, man, your race is like the great equalizer. Like there's no, like there's no bike or no style that is suited for that rate. Like that is just suited exactly for that. So yeah, I took that as a great compliment. [00:28:10]Craig Dalton (host): As you should. That's awesome. So let's get into some specifics. What are the distances of the [00:28:16]Eric Sutter: events? Yeah. So we've got a 200 K, which is our main, uh, main event. In fact, I was, when I created it, that was the only. Only distance I was gonna do. I didn't care about a shorter distance, just gonna do a 200k. And as I was developing it, I had several people ask me if I would put together a shorter, shorter course that they didn't feel comfortable doing, uh, doing 200 K, uh, or about 126 miles. And they wanted a shorter, uh, shorter version. So, um, we have, uh, I call it the 100 K plus, and it's a 100 K plus because one year somebody got upset because, um, I was calling it the 100 K and it was like 68 or 69 miles. And so they're like, you know, a hundred K, 63 miles, this is 68 miles. So, okay. I'll put a plus on the end of it. [00:29:01]Craig Dalton (host): As someone who watched their odometer in the Leadville 100, click over to 100 and find myself not at the finish line, I definitely resonate with those remarks. [00:29:10]Eric Sutter: Right. No, I did the same thing too when I raced, and so yeah, I get it. [00:29:16]Craig Dalton (host): Um, and is it, is it actually an out and back on the same, same roads? [00:29:21]Eric Sutter: No, so, uh, the 200 is, is almost a complete loop. Um, it, there's very few, uh, roads that you'll be on twice. The, the, the 100 K plus is a kind of like a, a little bit of like a lollipop. So you go out, you make a, a. Fairly good size loop, probably about a 30 or 40 mile loop. And then I get, well, maybe a little bit less, but yeah, 30 mile loop. And then, and then ride kind of the same road route back. And then we also have, Oh, go ahead. Yeah. [00:29:50]Craig Dalton (host): I was going to say there's a third option for how to participate. [00:29:53]Eric Sutter: There is. Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. Uh, so there's the tour. And so, um, that goes on the 200 mile or the 200, excuse me, 200 K course. Uh, but it's. It's split up into two days. And so you ride about 78 miles the first day, uh, camp at a, uh, authentic guest ranch out there. And then, um, and they have, uh, catered, uh, dinner and breakfast for you. And then you, you ride back. And so, yeah, [00:30:19]Craig Dalton (host): it's an option I hadn't really seen before in that same context. There's obviously like the XL version of any given race that you're out there on your own and you're expected to sleep in a ditch. But I really liked, as I was reading the description of the 200k tour, that you go out, you could have dropped your camping gear off, or you could stay in the lodge. Now I'm learning that you can get a nice meal. Yep. That sounds like a great way to spend a weekend. It [00:30:42]Eric Sutter: really is. And I wanted, the purpose of that was I wanted riders. To see, cause, and the reason why I only wanted the 200k course is because that's where the really cool, uh, route is, and the really cool topography, you still get some of it on the, the 100k, don't get me wrong, but the 200k you see quite a bit more, and I knew there were riders that wouldn't feel comfortable in their ability to, to do that all at once, and so by putting this together, Tour together it kind of your own pace. It's non competitive you get to see it and then spend as much time as you want And then and then finish it up the next day. [00:31:20]Craig Dalton (host): Yeah for the 200 K and the 100 K is the Orientation that this is a race and some people are going for it and there wants to be a winner [00:31:29]Eric Sutter: Yeah, definitely on the 200 K that Yeah, we we do podium for that the 100 K I never did a podium for until last year and, uh, and so finally last year, and we'll see if I keep doing that. I mean, I'm most likely we'll keep a podium for the 100k, um, because there are people that were taking it pretty seriously. And so, um, so I felt like it was worth it. Awarding those people, uh, for, for doing that. Yeah. And so, yeah. But yeah, the 200 K is again, the big one. Uh, the 100 k, uh, yeah, we'll still, we'll still give you an award for the top top three male and female, but it's just those, those two categories. Yeah. [00:32:08]Craig Dalton (host): And what year, so 2024. How many additions will we have seen at that point? [00:32:13]Eric Sutter: Yeah, so this will be our seventh year, which is just, yeah, it's just incredible. Um, our, you know, our first year I, I told my wife, I was like, we need. We need about a hundred, I think I counted like a hundred and six people based on, uh, Uh, our, our fees that, you know, to, to kind of break even. And, uh, and I told her, I was like, you know, if we don't get that, um, we'll count this as kind of a learning lesson, you know, uh, you know, some people pay for an MBA, some people pay, you know, for other experiences, um, you know, this will be an experience and this will be a learning experience, uh, whether we have a hundred people, whether we have 50 people or whether we have 300 people. Um, and, and if we have to pay. Pay for that experience. Great. Um, you know, hopefully we can, you know, have a success and, and whatnot. So, um, so yeah, our first year, like I said, I, I, my goal was to get right around a hundred, I think the first day we had like 60 or 70 people registered the first day and it was just like completely blew my mind. I was like, okay, this is interesting. You [00:33:16]Craig Dalton (host): know, that's what I think that is interesting about the Midwest. I think, you know, obviously there's so many passionate cyclists there, so many of them either have done Unbound or can't get into Unbound or are training for Unbound because I think your events a little bit earlier in the year. It's pretty natural that there's just going to be this pent up demand. And if you give riders a good experience, they're going to come back and they're going to tell their [00:33:39]Eric Sutter: friends, right? Yeah, yeah, that's, uh, and we've grown, we've grown every year since then. Um, we've, we held it in 2020 when, um, a lot of races were, we're kind of taking a break that year. Um, and we had to adjust it and that was a learning lesson too. Cause we, uh, you know, the race is at the end of April COVID hit, uh, what about the middle of the end of March? Yeah. So we knew, you know, we had to make a decision pretty quickly, uh, that we're going to have to at least postpone it. Uh, we moved it to June, um, and it's kind of funny if you watch the COVID numbers, like it took this dip right the weekend of the race and then the weekend after it climbed back up. Not, you know, we weren't a super spreader by any means, but, uh, you know, it's just the way it happened. Uh, yeah, [00:34:25]Craig Dalton (host): it's, it's, I think it's so interesting, just the business of event production as well that people tend to forget about. I mean, you look at how much it costs to register, but. On your end, as I know and understand, you know, there's just so much that goes into it from catering to, you know, about podium structure to PA system, to making sure there's safety out there on the course, a sweep aid stations. Like it's definitely to your point, like you, you couldn't start that first race without committing a certain amount of dollars out of your pocket, the unknown, whether you were going to a hundred, more than a hundred people that's joined. [00:35:02]Eric Sutter: Right. And that's what, that's kind of like, I'm, I'm very passionate about like grassroots cause I get it, you know, for the people that are starting races, um, that they're taking a, you know, they're, they're taking a chance on, you know, creating something and, and potentially being out of money, uh, you know, potentially not going how they wanted it to go their first year, uh, learning lessons. Um, so, you know, we, uh, we had a. A local race, uh, in Kansas a couple weekends ago, and I wasn't able to attend it, but, um, I, I, they would hit me up with questions and I would kind of give them some, some help and whatnot. And so it just kind of neat to watch them and then to get, hear the responses that people that went to that race, uh, that absolutely loved it. And so it's like, okay, cool. This is, this is neat. That's [00:35:47]Craig Dalton (host): great. How many people are you hoping to get to the 7th edition of the Open [00:35:51]Eric Sutter: Range? Yeah, so I think 500 is, is our, kind of our sweet spot. Um, we've been, uh, we've been right around there the last couple of years. So, um, yeah, we, we kind of capped it right around 500 and, and kind of hope to get, get to that amount. It's, uh, it works well for the community. We can do more, um, and if we get that. I think if we get that continually, then, you know, we'll look at that, open it some more. But, uh, yeah, we can, that's kind of what we're looking at. [00:36:24]Craig Dalton (host): What day is the race on the [00:36:25]Eric Sutter: weekend? Yeah, it's on a Saturday. Um, and then the tour again would be a, uh, the Friday and Saturday, but yeah, it's Saturday for the majority of the people. Um, yeah, what's great about Pratt is there's a community college there and because of the community college, there's a lot of hotels and decent hotels, uh, too. So, um, there's, yeah, there's always plenty of room, plenty of hotels and, and they're cheap. They don't gouge, um, you know, the riders coming in for open range. Yeah. So, I mean, for under a hundred bucks, you can get it. A decent hotel room. So it works out, works out real well for him. Just to give [00:36:59]Craig Dalton (host): me a sense for, cause obviously 200 K in Kansas might be different than 200 K in California. What are the, you know, what are the fastest men and women tend to finish in? [00:37:08]Eric Sutter: Yeah. So, um, we've had a couple of years where the leaders are, uh, they're riding above a 20 mile an hour average, which is just incredible. Like that is well beyond my ability. Um, I don't, I, I don't get how they do it. I really, because if you see some of our terrain, uh, I mean, you have to dismount. We, in fact, I put a post out today, uh, a reel on Instagram and, um, the leader, you see the, the two, the one of the two, um, they're actually dismounted and running their bikes up of a hill, um, in that, that little reel. And so, uh, yeah, for them to maintain a 20 mile an hour. Um, I'd say the average is probably a 15, 14 to 15, uh, pace, uh, and so, and then we have a, a nine hour, uh, cap on the, the 200 K. [00:37:58]Craig Dalton (host): Gotcha. And are, are people able to ride together in some sections and, you know, ride in a Peloton or does the terrain not allow for that? [00:38:04]Eric Sutter: Yeah. Yeah. In most sections they can. Um, I do caution them because the roads there are sandy, um, that, um, You know, you can hit a sandy spot and then not be going as fast as you were a second ago. And if you're too close, then that can cause some issues with, with some riders. But, um, but by and large, it's, uh, like I said, it's, it's, it's, it's usually a hard packed, uh, sandy, not, not like beach sand the whole, whole way. [00:38:31]Craig Dalton (host): Got it. And then at the completion of the event, what kind of experience do the, uh, participants get to enjoy? [00:38:37]Eric Sutter: Yeah, so we have live music. We've had live music every year. Um, we've got, uh, Aaron Travis Band is a local, uh, he calls it ag rock. So kind of red dirt, but, uh, he's, he's actually a farmer. Um, he lives in a town, the same town that, uh, Martina McBride is from. Uh, and sharing Kansas. And so, um, yeah, he's, he's a great, uh, great asset to have. And he, he gets, uh, several of his friends to come and play. And so they have, um, you know, we usually have live music from, uh, right around noon till, uh, six or seven in the evening. And so, uh, so, and it's right on the finish line. So as the riders are coming up, uh, the brick road, uh, they've got a band there playing, cheering them on people, you know, sitting out watching them come across the finish line. And so, um, they come across the finish line. They get a, a pint glass and a finisher patch for, for finishing. Uh, and then every year we, we change our logo just a little bit. Like we have our, our general logo that we've used from, from year one. Um, and that's kind of our, our standard logo. Uh, but then, uh, we kind of make a tweak every year to, to logo design. And so like the pint glasses are kind of collector's items because, uh, each year is different. Same, same with the t shirt each year. You've got a different design, uh, on the t shirt. Um, and that's one thing I took from back to the kayaking is, uh, uh, the race had a, a, a decal and every year was a different. And so, um, so you always wanted to see the different, and you could look at one and they never have the year on them, but you can look at them like, oh, okay, that was a, you know, a 2012 a year or whatever. So, uh, kind of the same, yeah, same way with us. So, yeah, so, yeah, so they come to the finish line, they've got, uh, we give them a free meal as well, uh, some good old Kansas barbecue and, um, and, uh, they pick up all that stuff and, and have a, have a good old time. [00:40:29]Craig Dalton (host): Yeah, sounds amazing. So, I mean, I love how you've described the terrain and the challenges the riders are going to undertake and the different formats you have remind us again the date of the event. When's registration opening up and what's my final question? I can't even remember any, Oh, how, how do people can find you? [00:40:48]Eric Sutter: Yeah. So, uh, so, so registration actually opens up on Saturday. Uh, Saturday is the 25th, uh, for, uh, those that, uh, may be listening to this later of, of November. So, uh, 25th, November at nine central. Um, and we have kind of a, a neat thing where it's a race before the race. So, um. We, uh, we kind of want to have a little competition to see who can be the fastest to register. And if you are the fastest, the fastest male and female that register for the 200k, We actually refund your registration fees, so you get to ride for free. So, uh, I love that. It's, it's kind of neat. Uh, one, it was kind of interesting. One year we had, had a gentleman that, uh, I think for like two years in a row, he was like the number two guy. It was just like, I felt so bad for him. Like, dude, you are so close every year. He just could not crack the, uh, Crack the, the win on that one, but, uh, yeah, so you don't have to be fast on the bike. You just gotta be fast on the keyboard and, uh, you'll get your registration fee, uh, fee comped. I'd love that. I'd love [00:41:50]Craig Dalton (host): that. I'd love to see others figure out how to do that in their registration process. [00:41:54]Eric Sutter: Oh yeah. It's, it's, it's fun. So yeah. So this Saturday, November 25th at nine, uh, nine central, nine a. m. central is our open registration. And then the race itself is April 27th is that Saturday. So if you're doing the tour, of course, that'd be the 26th and 27th, but. [00:42:11]Craig Dalton (host): Okay. Amazing, Eric. Well, thank you for all the information. This conversation was a long time coming, but it was well worth it. The event sounds amazing. I love your story and, uh, I wish you all the best of luck this [00:42:23]Eric Sutter: year. Thanks so much. And yeah, yeah. You can check us out, uh, openrangegravel. com. And that's kind of our handle as well for, uh, Instagram and Facebook is at Open Range Gravel. So perfect. I appreciate you taking the time and, uh, let me kind of tell the story. Of course. [00:42:39]Craig Dalton: That's going to do it for this week's edition of the gravel ride podcast. Big, thanks to Eric for coming on and telling us all about his journey to creating the open range gravel event. I hope you go check it out. He's got some great videos on his website, which will be linked to. In the show notes. Big, thanks to our friends at hammerhead and the hammerhead crew. To remember that promo code for a free heart rate monitor strap is the gravel ride. 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It's only been four weeks, but now Ed O'Malley has to know a few things in his new role at the Kansas Health Foundation.  He shares with Don and Ebony the impact our physical health can have on the local economy and how Wichita can't be left behind.  On this episode we discuss: Improving the health of all Kansans How Kansas was one of the healthiest states, but has slipped dramatically over the last 30 years How health is a “super-measure” Tools a business can use for assessing employee health Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: fighting to keep it from being political Making Wichita a place to attract diverse talent from across the country Can debate how DEI is done, but it must be done The Chamber on the front lines How do we not politicize and engage in meaningful conversations? The key is found in trusting others As employers, are we dismantling systemic inequities? Winning on health means winning across the board Learn more about the Kansas Health Foundation:https://kansashealth.org/Facebook ProfileTwitter ProfileInstagram ProfileLinkedIn ProfileYouTube ChannelO'Malley came to KHF after 15 years at the Kansas Leadership Center, a non-profit  organization committed to fostering leadership for stronger, healthier and more prosperous Kansas  communities. He joined KLC, which is primarily funded by KHF, in 2007 as its founding president and  CEO-taking the organization from a new startup to an internationally recognized leadership training hub.  Under O'Malley's leadership, KLC played a significant role increasing the number of diverse and underrepresented groups in civic leadership throughout Kansas. Prior to his time at KLC, O'Malley served two terms as a state representative in the Kansas Legislature,  gained experience in the private sector and worked on the staff of Governor Bill Graves. He is active in  civic organizations, including as past board chair of the Boys and Girls Club of South Central Kansas and chair of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Board for the Wichita Regional Chamber of  Commerce. He has also been on an advisory committee for the Colorado Health Foundation, a director for the Beta Theta Pi National Fraternity and a coach for youth sports. O'Malley holds a bachelor's degree in history from Kansas State University. He has also completed the  Emerging Leaders Streetwise MBA program offered by the U.S. Small Business Administration and  received executive training from the Harvard Business School and the Harvard John F. Kennedy School of  Government.Other Resources:Join the Wichita Regional Chamber of Commerce! This podcast is brought to you by the Wichita Regional Chamber of Commerce and is powered by Evergy.  To send feedback on this show and/or send suggestions for future guests or topics please e-mail communications@wichitachamber.org. This show is part of the ICT Podcast Network.  For more information visit ictpod.net

"Not everyone knows how to turn a dollar into value for their cause." -Pete Najera The United Way of the Plains is 100 years old.  This is an organization that has been effective removing barriers to help those who need a hand up with Basic Needs, Health, Education and Financial Stability. Pete Najera applies leadership to this benevolent non-profit with a history of diverse positions in armed forces, government and for-profit private business. Improving opportunities for people means removing obstacles so people and organizations can pursue a solution.  United Way of the Plains plays a crucial role in South Central Kansas.  Pete Najera continues to bring unique ideas and action so people can lead better lives and non-profits can earn greater access to those that need their services.

In this episode, we dive deep into the world of ranching, exploring topics such as the evolution of ranching practices, managing drought risk, custom grazing, adapting cattle to changing environments, and marketing cow-calf operations direct to consumers. I speak with Brian, a rancher from South Central Kansas, about his journey and experiences in the industry. We touch upon the importance of preserving water resources, the use of solar wells, the benefits of Corriente cattle, and the value of connecting directly with consumers. We also discuss the potential of using platforms like Hipcamp and LandTrust to generate income from ranch properties and the importance of rural community outreach. Join us as we explore the ins and outs of ranching and the creative solutions ranchers must implement to ensure their business remains viable during difficult times.

Register for the Sunrise Scrambler on April 12th!Government advocacy can make a huge difference for businesses, but often times that's reserved for large companies with significant resources.  Gabe Schlickau and James Krstolich share with Don and Ebony how the Wichita Chamber has provided that advocacy for smaller businesses in our region.  On this episode we discuss: What government advocacy is Creating a healthy business environment The annual legislative survey The value of the small business voice The impact of policy on business Serving the underserved The effort the Wichita Chamber puts in to support small businesses The PAC resource The policies the Chamber is focused on Looking objectively at the voting of lawmakers Learn more about government advocacy at the Wichita Regional Chamber of Commerce:Chamber Legislative Agenda PageLegislative ScorecardThe Advocate Legislative UpdateWin Loss AgendaGabe Schlickau is the Vice Chair of Advocacy for the Wichita Regional Chamber Board of Directors. He provides volunteer leadership focused on ensuring a diverse cross section of the Chamber's membership is informed and actively involved in efforts to encourage public policy that is good for business and our community. Gabe has been professionally involved in the Wichita region for over 15 years. He's a past Chair of the Workforce Alliance of South Central Kansas and past President of the Wichita Manufacturer's Association. Gabe has experience working with a broad range of local industries which include energy, aerospace, agriculture, and finance. In 2020 he returned to his roots in agriculture by joining the team at CoBank, where he is part of the Regional Agribusiness Banking Group providing credit and financial services to agribusiness and Farm Credit customers.Join the Wichita Regional Chamber of Commerce! This podcast is brought to you by the Wichita Regional Chamber of Commerce and is powered by Evergy.  To send feedback on this show and/or send suggestions for future guests or topics please e-mail communications@wichitachamber.org. This show is part of the ICT Podcast Network.  For more information visit ictpod.net

Some Kansas lawmakers say they are ready to consider building a 50-bed hospital to deal with the growing mental health treatment problem in south central Kansas. Meitzner commented during his weekly chat with Steve and Ted in the Morning on KNSS.

Join us for this year's Wichita Regional Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting with special guest speaker Arthur Brooks.Register Now!It's only been four weeks, but now Ed O'Malley has to know a few things in his new role at the Kansas Health Foundation.  He shares with Don and Ebony the impact our physical health can have on the local economy and how Wichita can't be left behind.  On this episode we discuss: Improving the health of all Kansans How Kansas was one of the healthiest states, but has slipped dramatically over the last 30 years How health is a “super-measure” Tools a business can use for assessing employee health Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: fighting to keep it from being political Making Wichita a place to attract diverse talent from across the country Can debate how DEI is done, but it must be done The Chamber on the front lines How do we not politicize and engage in meaningful conversations? The key is found in trusting others As employers, are we dismantling systemic inequities? Winning on health means winning across the board Learn more about the Kansas Health Foundation:https://kansashealth.org/Facebook ProfileTwitter ProfileInstagram ProfileLinkedIn ProfileYouTube ChannelO'Malley came to KHF after 15 years at the Kansas Leadership Center, a non-profit  organization committed to fostering leadership for stronger, healthier and more prosperous Kansas  communities. He joined KLC, which is primarily funded by KHF, in 2007 as its founding president and  CEO-taking the organization from a new startup to an internationally recognized leadership training hub.  Under O'Malley's leadership, KLC played a significant role increasing the number of diverse and underrepresented groups in civic leadership throughout Kansas. Prior to his time at KLC, O'Malley served two terms as a state representative in the Kansas Legislature,  gained experience in the private sector and worked on the staff of Governor Bill Graves. He is active in  civic organizations, including as past board chair of the Boys and Girls Club of South Central Kansas and chair of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Board for the Wichita Regional Chamber of  Commerce. He has also been on an advisory committee for the Colorado Health Foundation, a director for the Beta Theta Pi National Fraternity and a coach for youth sports. O'Malley holds a bachelor's degree in history from Kansas State University. He has also completed the  Emerging Leaders Streetwise MBA program offered by the U.S. Small Business Administration and  received executive training from the Harvard Business School and the Harvard John F. Kennedy School of  Government.Other Resources:Join the Wichita Regional Chamber of Commerce! This podcast is brought to you by the Wichita Regional Chamber of Commerce and is powered by Evergy.  To send feedback on this show and/or send suggestions for future guests or topics please e-mail communications@wichitachamber.org. This show is part of the ICT Podcast Network.  For more information visit ictpod.net

This week on Breaking Battlegrounds, Chuck and Sam are joined by former Secretary of State and former CIA Director Mike Pompeo. Later in the show, Brian Domitrovic calls in to talk about Biden's inflation.-Michael R. Pompeo served as the 70th Secretary of State of the United States, the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency and was elected to four terms in Congress representing the Fourth District of Kansas. He is a distinguished fellow at Hudson Institute, where he focuses on promoting U.S. national security, technological leadership and global engagement.Mike graduated first in his class from the United States Military Academy at West Point in 1986. He served as a cavalry officer in the U.S. Army, leading troops patrolling the Iron Curtain, rising to the rank of Captain. Mike left the military in 1991 and then graduated from Harvard Law School, having served as an editor of the Harvard Law Review.Up next was almost a decade leading two manufacturing businesses in South Central Kansas – first in the aerospace industry and then making energy drilling and production equipment. These two companies made real stuff and provided high – quality jobs for hundreds of hard-working Kansans.In 2010, Mike watched government grow too big and decided to run for Congress. He won and was re-elected three more times to represent South Central Kansas – the heartland of America. Despite being an outsider and fairly junior, Mike played important roles on the House Benghazi and House Intelligence Committees, working to keep our soldiers and diplomats safe and America more secure.Becoming America's most senior spy, the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency, was Mike's next chance to champion American values. He improved collection and operations and made sure that American leaders had the best information in the world to make decisions that impacted the lives of every American and the generations behind us.President Donald Trump saw that good work and decided to make Mike America's 70th Secretary of State. As our nation's most senior diplomat in the Trump Administration and President Trump's chief negotiator, Mike helped to craft U.S. foreign policy based on our nation's founding ideals that put America First. America became a massive energy exporter and a force for good in the Middle East with real peace cemented in the Abraham Accords. Mike placed special emphasis on renewing alliances with key allies, including India, Japan, Australia, and South Korea. He also led a return to America's founding principles and a focus on every human life being worthy and the protection of the unborn. The largest human rights gatherings ever held at the State Department occurred under his leadership.Mike's time at the State Department marked the end of naïve engagement with the Chinese Communist Party, pulling back the curtain shielding the egregious acts of the CCP that threaten American jobs and freedoms. He focused efforts on calling out and punishing perpetrators of attacks on basic human dignity in places like Cuba and Venezuela, North Korea, Iran, Nigeria, China and elsewhere. Mike also led a team that executed America's largest ever global repatriation effort in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.Married to Susan, Mike and his wife have one son, Nick. The Pompeos dedicated many volunteer hours to their home church — including teaching 5th grade Sunday School and Mike's time as a church Deacon. The Pompeos also volunteered on numerous educational, fine arts and local government programs and projects. Nick's Dad also went undefeated as a coach of his son's 3 on 3 team in summer league. Mike and Susan's two retrievers, Sherman and Mercer, each named after important American generals, are patriots too!-Brian Domitrovic is the Richard S. Strong Scholar at the Laffer Center in Nashville. He is the author or editor of six books including the standard history of supply-side economics, "Econoclasts" (2009). His forthcoming book, “Taxes Have Consequences,” co-authored with Art Laffer and Jeanne Sinquefield, recounts how the income tax's top rate has determined the fate of the American economy since it was first adopted in 1913. -Connect with us:www.breakingbattlegrounds.voteTwitter: www.twitter.com/Breaking_BattleFacebook: www.facebook.com/breakingbattlegroundsInstagram: www.instagram.com/breakingbattlegroundsLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/breakingbattlegrounds This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit breakingbattlegrounds.substack.com

To increase connectivity in unserved and underserved areas in Kansas in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Kansas Department of Commerce (Commerce) and other stakeholders developed the Connectivity Emergency Response Grants program in 2020. The program received $50 million in funding from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act. Commerce awarded about $48.5 million of that funding in connectivity grants to the internet service providers and Kansas communities that applied. 66 grants went to 39 entities across seven regions of Kansas. South Central Kansas received about $14 million. Southwest Kansas received about $11 million. Northeast Kansas received about $9 million. Southeast and East Central Kansas received just over $5 million each. North Central and Northwest Kansas received around $550,000 or less. The North Central and Northwest regions also requested the least in CERG funding.

Keith Lawing -President & CEO Work Force Alliance of South Central Kansas - discusses jobs, training, and employment

Dr. Sheryl White is now the Executive Director for Sarver Corporation Foundation. For six years she served as the Development Coordinator and grant writer for Youth Core Ministries (YCM) in South Central Kansas. She served YCM at the Barron Theater in Pratt, KS. Prior to this position White served as the Director of Lay Ministries at the First United Methodist Church in Pratt, Kansas for nine and a half years.Sheryl has ministered to children and youth in a professional ministry position for 22 years, served college students for 8 years, and volunteered with youth and children for an additional 10 years. Sheryl received her Doctorate of Ministry Degree in 2004 from Houston Graduate School of Theology. Sheryl wrote Underground Angel, a historical fiction work from her doctoral dissertation, The Haviland Heritage Foundation: Extending the Life of Laura S. Haviland in 21st Century Haviland and Beyond. The Haviland Heritage Foundation is a non-profit organization she created as a part of her dissertation. Underground Angel is the true-life story of Laura Haviland framed in historical fiction and published in November 2013.Sheryl currently lives and serves the community of Haviland, Kansas, named for Mrs. Haviland and has done so for fourteen years.  She has served as an instructor at Barclay College and Minister of Education at the Haviland Friends Church. She is also a graduate from Anderson University School of Theology, Anderson, Indiana earning two degrees, a Master of Divinity and Master of Arts in Theology and Ethics. Sheryl earned a bachelor's degree from Mid-America Christian University in music with an emphasis in piano performance. Her passion for the poor led her to serve the Agape Clinic for the uninsured and the Hope Center as a founding board member in Pratt, KS. 

Brian Alexander, also known as the Red Hills Rancher on social media joins me to discuss his history in ranching and his ranch in the Red Hills of South Central Kansas. We talk about fire, grazing management, succession planning and much more! If you haven't heard of it, be sure to check out his podcast the Ranching Reboot Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts! Resources Mentioned: National Grazing Lands Coalition Stockman Grass Farmer Ranching for Profit Holistic Management Cleared Hot Podcast Working Cows Podcast Ag State of Mind Podcast A neighbor who is doing the what you want to do57 As always, check us out at Herd Quitter Podcast on Facebook and Instagram as well as at herdquitterpodcast.com. You can also check out Pharocattle.com for more information on how to put more fun and profit back into your ranching business!

In Episode 243, Keith Lawing of the Workforce Alliance of South Central Kansas talks about the local hiring challenges created by "The Great Resignation."

In the studio this week with my friend Steve Stratford to discuss genetics, markets and the cattle business from his unique perspective and over 30 years in the cattle business in South Central Kansas. https://www.r-calfusa.com/ https://www.facebook.com/Cattle-CHAT-109299881331591/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-stratford-2699711a9/ https://www.facebook.com/StratfordAngus/ http://www.stratfordangus.com/ http://www.winterlivestock.com/pratt.php https://www.facebook.com/Pratt-Livestock-102004757850361/ https://beta.cattleusa.com/#/app/auctions --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ranching-reboot/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ranching-reboot/support

Hour 2 - The KSN Storm Track 3 Forecast from Meteorologist Ronelle Williams See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy Saturday! Guest State Representative Patrick Penn joins to discuss Critical Race Theory in public schools. Discussion of history of CTR, where did it come from? How long ago did we start seeing identity politics and division? What can we do to stop it? Guest Congressman Ron Estes, 4th District Kansas, joins to discuss federal budget, inflation, debt ceiling, mandated vaccines, and more.  How will aviation industry in South Central Kansas be effected by vaccine mandates? 

Keith Lawing -- President and CEO Work Force Alliance of South Central Kansas -- discusses pandemic impact on labor, and recovery See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#7 Vickie Winter-Ask for Help and Don't Feel Guilty About It Vicki Winter and her husband farm in South Central Kansas. She has an amazing Facebook group called Farmer's Wives where you can get recipes and ideas, learn, vent, cry, pray and stay connected with other women in agriculture. We talk about how there is no right or wrong way to be a farmer or farm wife. We all need to prioritize keeping our cup full, find joy in the journey and keep our farmers fed and moving in the right direction. We can do it all, but not in the same day. Humans are heard animals; we have always depended on a community or a tribe. We aren't meant to do it all, so ask for help, and don't feel guilty about it. Topics Covered: Why is it important to find friends in agriculture? How to ask for help and not feel guilty for not doing it all How to enjoy farming more and enjoy the process, seasons, and simple things How to tell your farm story There's no right or wrong way to be a farmer How to be comfortable being alone during planting and harvest   If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot, post to Facebook or Instagram and tag me! And don't forget to subscribe, rate and review the podcast to let us know your key takeaways. Connect with Sarah Zastrow Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/2295514594092240 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/throwingwrenchesmendingfences/ Website https://www.micultivatebalance.com/ Pinterest Page: https://www.pinterest.com/micultivatebalance/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMVcExxS1xgVghkfXQ7e Tiktok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMevsHpyW/   Connect with Vicki Winter   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/672102172805406 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fancyfarmwife/  

1 Peter 2:18-25 addresses Christian servants (slaves, bond-servants) in the Roman Empire, which would have been most of the earliest readers of his epistle. While there isn't a one to one correspondence between slaves serving in first century Rome and believers today in South Central Kansas, it is a huge mistake to think there is no application for us. The most common employee / employer relationship in the Roman Empire was between master and bond-servant, and all of us, at one time or another, have had to serve under an unjust or unreasonable authority. Peter speaks to those who are miraculously delivered by the saving grace of the King of kings. These believers are given an eternal inheritance that cannot be defiled or fade away - it is kept by God Himself for them - But, when they looked around, they were still subject to unjust and worldly people. They still served in their jobs and they were suffering under worldly and wicked masters. Peter's admonition to them is surprising. Be subject to them! This, Peter says, is a gracious thing in the sight of God. How do we do such a thing? How can we possibly do so?

In this episode of The Grazing Grass Podcast, Cal talks with Loyd Borntrager of Borntrager Dairy about transitioning from a conventional dairy to a grass-fed dairy, utilizing Dutch Belted cows and pastured rabbits. He is a second-generation dairy farmer and has their farm located in South Central Kansas.

The KSN Storm Track 3 Forecast with Kansas Today Meteorologist Ronelle Williams.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 3: Get Your Ducks In A RowHave you ever wondered how to buy a house? Are you a first-time homebuyer? Do you know about first-time home buyer grants, first-time homebuyer programs, or even how to get a first-time home buyer loan? Here in the new home buyer central podcast, we are walking you step by step through the entire process and answering all the questions that you never even knew to ask. The new home buyer central podcast is taking the guesswork out of buying your new home.In today's episode, we are looking at all the paperwork and documents you need to get around before talking to a lender. If you follow these steps, you can get your new home up to 3 weeks faster. CLICK HERE http://eepurl.com/gZj62T​ for your FREE COMPLETE BUYERS GUIDE!!!! As our gift to you. If you are interested in buying a home anywhere in South Central Kansas, feel free to contact me directly and I would be happy to help you through the entire process.Phone: (316) 202-5310Email: jeremiahwood@kw.comWeb: https://jeremiahwood.kw.com/​Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jeremiahwood...​ Are you looking to buy or sell a home outside of Kansas? No problem! Keller Williams has the strongest, most trustworthy referral network in the world and I am directly connected with friends and colleagues ready to help you no matter where you are moving. Think it's impossible? TRY ME!!!! I will connect you with the greatest, quality-focused Realtors all around the world. CONTACT ME TODAY!!!!Are you curious about starting your own podcast and don't know where to start? Or, maybe you are interested in all the equipment used in the production of this podcast and would like to more about how to get set up on your own? Podcast Solutions has all the answers for you. http://podcastsolutionsnow.comhttp://PodcastGearForBeginners.com

Episode 1: How much house can you afford?Have you ever wondered how to buy a house? Are you a first-time homebuyer? Do you know about first-time home buyer grants, first-time homebuyer programs, or even how to get a first-time home buyer loan? Here in the new home buyer central podcast, we are walking you step by step through the entire process and answering all the questions that you never even knew to ask. The new home buyer central podcast is taking the guesswork out of buying your new home.In today's episode, we're talking about how your debt to income ratio will determine how much house you will be able to afford. Understanding this crucial point will save you a tremendous amount of frustration and hassle.CLICK HERE http://eepurl.com/gZj62T​ for your FREE COMPLETE BUYERS GUIDE!!!! As our gift to you.If you are interested in buying a home anywhere in South Central Kansas, feel free to contact me directly and I would be happy to help you through the entire process.Phone: (316) 202-5310Email: jeremiahwood@kw.comWeb: www.jeremiahwood.kw.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/jeremiahwood...​Are you looking to purchase a home outside of Kansas? No problem! Keller Williams has the strongest, most trustworthy referral network in the world and I am directly connected with friends and colleagues ready to help you no matter where you are moving. Think it's impossible? TRY ME!!!! I will connect you with the greatest, quality-focused Realtors all around the world. CONTACT ME TODAY!!!!Are you curious about starting your own podcast and don't know where to start? Or, maybe you are interested in all the equipment used in the production of this podcast and would like to more about how to get set up on your own? Podcast Solutions has all the answers for you.http://podcastsolutionsnow.comhttp://PodcastGearForBeginners.com

Episode 7: Finding The Right HomeHave you ever wondered how to buy a house? Are you a first-time homebuyer? Do you know about first-time home buyer grants, first-time homebuyer programs, or even how to get a first-time home buyer loan? Here in the new home buyer central podcast, we are walking you step by step through the entire process and answering all the questions that you never even knew to ask. The new home buyer central podcast is taking the guesswork out of buying your new home.In today's episode, we are going to give you the tips and tricks when going out to view houses and give you the upper hand on finding the perfect home. CLICK HERE http://eepurl.com/gZj62T​ for your FREE COMPLETE BUYERS GUIDE!!!! As our gift to you. If you are interested in buying a home anywhere in South Central Kansas, feel free to contact me directly and I would be happy to help you through the entire process.Phone: (316) 202-5310Email: jeremiahwood@kw.comWeb: https://jeremiahwood.kw.com/​ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jeremiahwood...​ Are you looking to buy or sell a home outside of Kansas? No problem! Keller Williams has the strongest, most trustworthy referral network in the world and I am directly connected with friends and colleagues ready to help you no matter where you are moving. Think it's impossible? TRY ME!!!! I will connect you with the greatest, quality-focused Realtors all around the world. CONTACT ME TODAY!!!!Are you curious about starting your own podcast and don't know where to start? Or, maybe you are interested in all the equipment used in the production of this podcast and would like to more about how to get set up on your own? Podcast Solutions has all the answers for you. http://podcastsolutionsnow.comhttp://PodcastGearForBeginners.com

Episode 2: How To Get The Lowest Monthly PaymentHave you ever wondered how to buy a house? Are you a first-time homebuyer? Do you know about first-time home buyer grants, first-time homebuyer programs, or even how to get a first-time home buyer loan? Here in the new home buyer central podcast, we are walking you step by step through the entire process and answering all the questions that you never even knew to ask. The new home buyer central podcast is taking the guesswork out of buying your new home.In today's episode, we are going to give you the secrets of getting the lowest monthly payment for your new home. CLICK HERE http://eepurl.com/gZj62T​ for your FREE COMPLETE BUYERS GUIDE!!!! As our gift to you. If you are interested in buying a home anywhere in South Central Kansas, feel free to contact me directly and I would be happy to help you through the entire process.Phone: (316) 202-5310Email: jeremiahwood@kw.comWeb: https://jeremiahwood.kw.com/​Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jeremiahwood...​ Are you looking to buy or sell a home outside of Kansas? No problem! Keller Williams has the strongest, most trustworthy referral network in the world and I am directly connected with friends and colleagues ready to help you no matter where you are moving. Think it's impossible? TRY ME!!!! I will connect you with the greatest, quality-focused Realtors all around the world. CONTACT ME TODAY!!!!Are you curious about starting your own podcast and don't know where to start? Or, maybe you are interested in all the equipment used in the production of this podcast and would like to more about how to get set up on your own? Podcast Solutions has all the answers for you. http://podcastsolutionsnow.comhttp://PodcastGearForBeginners.com

Episode 12: Getting the AppraisalHave you ever wondered how to buy a house? Are you a first-time homebuyer? Do you know about first-time home buyer grants, first-time homebuyer programs, or even how to get a first-time home buyer loan? Here in the new home buyer central podcast, we are walking you step by step through the entire process and answering all the questions that you never even knew to ask. The new home buyer central podcast is taking the guesswork out of buying your new home.In today's episode, we are walking through the appraisal process.CLICK HERE http://eepurl.com/gZj62T​ for your FREE COMPLETE BUYERS GUIDE!!!! As our gift to you. If you are interested in buying a home anywhere in South Central Kansas, feel free to contact me directly and I would be happy to help you through the entire process.Phone: (316) 202-5310Email: jeremiahwood@kw.comWeb: https://jeremiahwood.kw.com/​ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jeremiahwood...​ Are you looking to buy or sell a home outside of Kansas? No problem! Keller Williams has the strongest, most trustworthy referral network in the world and I am directly connected with friends and colleagues ready to help you no matter where you are moving. Think it's impossible? TRY ME!!!! I will connect you with the greatest, quality-focused Realtors all around the world. CONTACT ME TODAY!!!!Are you curious about starting your own podcast and don't know where to start? Or, maybe you are interested in all the equipment used in the production of this podcast and would like to more about how to get set up on your own? Podcast Solutions has all the answers for you. http://podcastsolutionsnow.comhttp://PodcastGearForBeginners.com

Episode 11: Clearing the Home TitleHave you ever wondered how to buy a house? Are you a first-time homebuyer? Do you know about first-time home buyer grants, first-time homebuyer programs, or even how to get a first-time home buyer loan? Here in the new home buyer central podcast, we are walking you step by step through the entire process and answering all the questions that you never even knew to ask. The new home buyer central podcast is taking the guesswork out of buying your new home.In today's episode, we discuss the process of having the home title cleared for purchase. CLICK HERE http://eepurl.com/gZj62T​ for your FREE COMPLETE BUYERS GUIDE!!!! As our gift to you. If you are interested in buying a home anywhere in South Central Kansas, feel free to contact me directly and I would be happy to help you through the entire process.Phone: (316) 202-5310Email: jeremiahwood@kw.comWeb: https://jeremiahwood.kw.com/​ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jeremiahwood...​ Are you looking to buy or sell a home outside of Kansas? No problem! Keller Williams has the strongest, most trustworthy referral network in the world and I am directly connected with friends and colleagues ready to help you no matter where you are moving. Think it's impossible? TRY ME!!!! I will connect you with the greatest, quality-focused Realtors all around the world. CONTACT ME TODAY!!!!Are you curious about starting your own podcast and don't know where to start? Or, maybe you are interested in all the equipment used in the production of this podcast and would like to more about how to get set up on your own? Podcast Solutions has all the answers for you. http://podcastsolutionsnow.comhttp://PodcastGearForBeginners.com

Episode 10: The Home InspectionHave you ever wondered how to buy a house? Are you a first-time homebuyer? Do you know about first-time home buyer grants, first-time homebuyer programs, or even how to get a first-time home buyer loan? Here in the new home buyer central podcast, we are walking you step by step through the entire process and answering all the questions that you never even knew to ask. The new home buyer central podcast is taking the guesswork out of buying your new home.In today's episode, we are going to walk through the ins and out's of the home inspection process. The home inspection will be a life-saver as you will be made fully aware of the entirety of your home. CLICK HERE http://eepurl.com/gZj62T​ for your FREE COMPLETE BUYERS GUIDE!!!! As our gift to you. If you are interested in buying a home anywhere in South Central Kansas, feel free to contact me directly and I would be happy to help you through the entire process.Phone: (316) 202-5310Email: jeremiahwood@kw.comWeb: https://jeremiahwood.kw.com/​ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jeremiahwood...​ Are you looking to buy or sell a home outside of Kansas? No problem! Keller Williams has the strongest, most trustworthy referral network in the world and I am directly connected with friends and colleagues ready to help you no matter where you are moving. Think it's impossible? TRY ME!!!! I will connect you with the greatest, quality-focused Realtors all around the world. CONTACT ME TODAY!!!!Are you curious about starting your own podcast and don't know where to start? Or, maybe you are interested in all the equipment used in the production of this podcast and would like to more about how to get set up on your own? Podcast Solutions has all the answers for you. http://podcastsolutionsnow.comhttp://PodcastGearForBeginners.com

Episode 9: Let's Make An OfferHave you ever wondered how to buy a house? Are you a first-time homebuyer? Do you know about first-time home buyer grants, first-time homebuyer programs, or even how to get a first-time home buyer loan? Here in the new home buyer central podcast, we are walking you step by step through the entire process and answering all the questions that you never even knew to ask. The new home buyer central podcast is taking the guesswork out of buying your new home.In today's episode, we are going to give you the tips and tricks to make the absolute best offer you can make in order to get the home you've been dreaming of. CLICK HERE http://eepurl.com/gZj62T​ for your FREE COMPLETE BUYERS GUIDE!!!! As our gift to you. If you are interested in buying a home anywhere in South Central Kansas, feel free to contact me directly and I would be happy to help you through the entire process.Phone: (316) 202-5310Email: jeremiahwood@kw.comWeb: https://jeremiahwood.kw.com/​ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jeremiahwood...​ Are you looking to buy or sell a home outside of Kansas? No problem! Keller Williams has the strongest, most trustworthy referral network in the world and I am directly connected with friends and colleagues ready to help you no matter where you are moving. Think it's impossible? TRY ME!!!! I will connect you with the greatest, quality-focused Realtors all around the world. CONTACT ME TODAY!!!!Are you curious about starting your own podcast and don't know where to start? Or, maybe you are interested in all the equipment used in the production of this podcast and would like to more about how to get set up on your own? Podcast Solutions has all the answers for you. http://podcastsolutionsnow.comhttp://PodcastGearForBeginners.com

Episode 8: Let The Showings BeginHave you ever wondered how to buy a house? Are you a first-time homebuyer? Do you know about first-time home buyer grants, first-time homebuyer programs, or even how to get a first-time home buyer loan? Here in the new home buyer central podcast, we are walking you step by step through the entire process and answering all the questions that you never even knew to ask. The new home buyer central podcast is taking the guesswork out of buying your new home.In today's episode, we are going to show you how to find the perfect home and fast. CLICK HERE http://eepurl.com/gZj62T​ for your FREE COMPLETE BUYERS GUIDE!!!! As our gift to you. If you are interested in buying a home anywhere in South Central Kansas, feel free to contact me directly and I would be happy to help you through the entire process.Phone: (316) 202-5310Email: jeremiahwood@kw.comWeb: https://jeremiahwood.kw.com/​ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jeremiahwood...​ Are you looking to buy or sell a home outside of Kansas? No problem! Keller Williams has the strongest, most trustworthy referral network in the world and I am directly connected with friends and colleagues ready to help you no matter where you are moving. Think it's impossible? TRY ME!!!! I will connect you with the greatest, quality-focused Realtors all around the world. CONTACT ME TODAY!!!!Are you curious about starting your own podcast and don't know where to start? Or, maybe you are interested in all the equipment used in the production of this podcast and would like to more about how to get set up on your own? Podcast Solutions has all the answers for you. http://podcastsolutionsnow.comhttp://PodcastGearForBeginners.com

Episode 13: Closing Day!Have you ever wondered how to buy a house? Are you a first-time homebuyer? Do you know about first-time home buyer grants, first-time homebuyer programs, or even how to get a first-time home buyer loan? Here in the new home buyer central podcast, we are walking you step by step through the entire process and answering all the questions that you never even knew to ask. The new home buyer central podcast is taking the guesswork out of buying your new home.In today's episode, we are going to look at all the steps and expectations of closing day. This is the day you get the keys to your new home, so we want to make sure everything is in order so as not to hinder the process. CLICK HERE http://eepurl.com/gZj62T​ for your FREE COMPLETE BUYERS GUIDE!!!! As our gift to you. If you are interested in buying a home anywhere in South Central Kansas, feel free to contact me directly and I would be happy to help you through the entire process.Phone: (316) 202-5310Email: jeremiahwood@kw.comWeb: https://jeremiahwood.kw.com/​ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jeremiahwood...​ Are you looking to buy or sell a home outside of Kansas? No problem! Keller Williams has the strongest, most trustworthy referral network in the world and I am directly connected with friends and colleagues ready to help you no matter where you are moving. Think it's impossible? TRY ME!!!! I will connect you with the greatest, quality-focused Realtors all around the world. CONTACT ME TODAY!!!!Are you curious about starting your own podcast and don't know where to start? Or, maybe you are interested in all the equipment used in the production of this podcast and would like to more about how to get set up on your own? Podcast Solutions has all the answers for you. http://podcastsolutionsnow.comhttp://PodcastGearForBeginners.com

Episode 6: Your Down-Payment & Pre-ApprovalHave you ever wondered how to buy a house? Are you a first-time homebuyer? Do you know about first-time home buyer grants, first-time homebuyer programs, or even how to get a first-time home buyer loan? Here in the new home buyer central podcast, we are walking you step by step through the entire process and answering all the questions that you never even knew to ask. The new home buyer central podcast is taking the guesswork out of buying your new home.In today's episode, we are going to walk through how to navigate the biggest money portion of this process. Understanding your options and rights as a homebuyer can pay off big. CLICK HERE http://eepurl.com/gZj62T​ for your FREE COMPLETE BUYERS GUIDE!!!! As our gift to you. If you are interested in buying a home anywhere in South Central Kansas, feel free to contact me directly and I would be happy to help you through the entire process.Phone: (316) 202-5310Email: jeremiahwood@kw.comWeb: https://jeremiahwood.kw.com/​ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jeremiahwood...​ Are you looking to buy or sell a home outside of Kansas? No problem! Keller Williams has the strongest, most trustworthy referral network in the world and I am directly connected with friends and colleagues ready to help you no matter where you are moving. Think it's impossible? TRY ME!!!! I will connect you with the greatest, quality-focused Realtors all around the world. CONTACT ME TODAY!!!!Are you curious about starting your own podcast and don't know where to start? Or, maybe you are interested in all the equipment used in the production of this podcast and would like to more about how to get set up on your own? Podcast Solutions has all the answers for you. http://podcastsolutionsnow.comhttp://PodcastGearForBeginners.com

Episode 5: Understanding your MortgageHave you ever wondered how to buy a house? Are you a first-time homebuyer? Do you know about first-time home buyer grants, first-time homebuyer programs, or even how to get a first-time home buyer loan? Here in the new home buyer central podcast, we are walking you step by step through the entire process and answering all the questions that you never even knew to ask. The new home buyer central podcast is taking the guesswork out of buying your new home.In today's episode, we are going to go over the different types of mortgages that are made available to you. Some offer lower down payments and others are fully funded. You won't want to miss this. CLICK HERE http://eepurl.com/gZj62T​ for your FREE COMPLETE BUYERS GUIDE!!!! As our gift to you. If you are interested in buying a home anywhere in South Central Kansas, feel free to contact me directly and I would be happy to help you through the entire process.Phone: (316) 202-5310Email: jeremiahwood@kw.comWeb: https://jeremiahwood.kw.com/​ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jeremiahwood...​ Are you looking to buy or sell a home outside of Kansas? No problem! Keller Williams has the strongest, most trustworthy referral network in the world and I am directly connected with friends and colleagues ready to help you no matter where you are moving. Think it's impossible? TRY ME!!!! I will connect you with the greatest, quality-focused Realtors all around the world. CONTACT ME TODAY!!!!Are you curious about starting your own podcast and don't know where to start? Or, maybe you are interested in all the equipment used in the production of this podcast and would like to more about how to get set up on your own? Podcast Solutions has all the answers for you. http://podcastsolutionsnow.comhttp://PodcastGearForBeginners.com

Episode 4: Finding A Qualified LenderHave you ever wondered how to buy a house? Are you a first-time homebuyer? Do you know about first-time home buyer grants, first-time homebuyer programs, or even how to get a first-time home buyer loan? Here in the new home buyer central podcast, we are walking you step by step through the entire process and answering all the questions that you never even knew to ask. The new home buyer central podcast is taking the guesswork out of buying your new home.In today's episode, we are going to walk you through the process of finding the qualified lender you need to obtain the right mortgage for your new home. Not all lenders work for what's best for you, so you will need these tips and tricks to keep you completely informed of your options. CLICK HERE http://eepurl.com/gZj62T​ for your FREE COMPLETE BUYERS GUIDE!!!! As our gift to you. If you are interested in buying a home anywhere in South Central Kansas, feel free to contact me directly and I would be happy to help you through the entire process.Phone: (316) 202-5310Email: jeremiahwood@kw.comWeb: https://jeremiahwood.kw.com/​Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jeremiahwood...​ Are you looking to buy or sell a home outside of Kansas? No problem! Keller Williams has the strongest, most trustworthy referral network in the world and I am directly connected with friends and colleagues ready to help you no matter where you are moving. Think it's impossible? TRY ME!!!! I will connect you with the greatest, quality-focused Realtors all around the world. CONTACT ME TODAY!!!!Are you curious about starting your own podcast and don't know where to start? Or, maybe you are interested in all the equipment used in the production of this podcast and would like to more about how to get set up on your own? Podcast Solutions has all the answers for you. http://podcastsolutionsnow.comhttp://PodcastGearForBeginners.com

The KSN Storm Track 3 Forecast with Meteorologist Erica Paige. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Not much for the city of Wichita, we talk weather plus a commodities update with Tom Leffler of Leffler Commodities. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ryan and Nate talk with Caleb about his wildlife seed business he started in South Central Kansas. We all cuss and discuss the do's and don't's on food plots, chasing deer, broke down Dodge trucks, camo, and much more!

SHOW NOTES Everyone who loves the agricultural lifestyle and is looking for a way to farm, either on the side or full-time, understands the obstacles to entry and the struggles to succeed.  The differences in the ways that people are going about this, the sizes of farms and the levels of experience could not be more varied.  So, it is hard to really describe one type of farmer that really represents everyone who loves this life. In today's episode I am going to interview a farmer who I believe comes as close as you can get to the avatar of the American farmer.  I am going to be speaking with Caitlyn Henderson.  Caitlyn and her husband, Jake, are farming row crops and raising cattle in South Central Kansas. Caitlyn had never farmed until she married Jake, but she grew up in Anthony, Kansas which is an agriculturally based town, and she was in the FFA.  Jake's parents were divorced, and Jake lived with his mother, about an hour away from Anthony.  Jake's family farm was in Anthony, and his father lived there and was a full-time farmer. Jake grew up farming in Anthony but not living there.  When Jake was 18 years old his father suddenly and unexpectedly died, and Jake inherited the farm.  He also inherited $500,000 of debt that came with the farm. Jake is the 5th generation to farm this piece of ground and live in the farm house.  The pressure to keep the farm and not be the generation to lose it was and is immense.  Caitlyn describes a moment in which the bank told them they were in danger of being foreclosed on, and how divine intervention led to them taking over a custom harvest business and turning things around. Today the farm has changed a bit, and the future looks bright for these Heartland farmers.  Caitlyn has written a book called "Faith, Farming & Family" about their story.  This is the same title of her blog and Instagram page and will link to them below. You are going to enjoy this story. HOW TO FIND CAITLYN: Facebook: LINK Instagram: LINK Website: LINK Where Off-Farm Income And Matt Brechwald Can Be Heard:   Member Of The National Association Of Farm Broadcasters

Keith Lawing, President and Chief Executive Officer at Workforce Alliance of South Central Kansas, Inc. joins host Ron Painter, President and CEO of NAWB, to discuss how they are preparing their workforce to meet the needs of employers. Discover the importance of industry and educational partnerships, and the mindset shift that is needed for the workforce system to evolve.

An Army of “Yeasayers” might be the best way to describe Connecting ICT, group of forward thinking Wichita citizens who have banned together in an informal group to help the community to connect to each other and contribute to a stronger, growing and vibrant city. Connecting ICT has become a hub for area professionals who are committed to making a positive impact on the growth of their community.  In our interview with Todd Lewis and Doug Ledbetter we discussed the activities for the group in 2019 and their plans for 2020. Connecting ICT is committed to impacting the growth of the region around Wichita, KS through a combination of business, personal, civic, and community connections and to engage with every interested group. Be sure to connect on Facebook to learn more.  Some of the significant events hosted by Connecting ICT in 2019 include doubling the size of the membership to over 800 members and connecting dozens of the members to the Wichita State University workgroups to evaluate and help implement the master plan for growth of the university. Another event was bringing together more than 300 local people to engage with the developers of River Visa at the Last25Next25 event. It was an opportunity to talk with developers and city leaders about future development around the river front area. Connecting ICT was engaged with Wichita Baseball to help promote the arrival of a triple A baseball team and a brand new state of the art baseball stadium. For 2020 the group plans to continue to expand its membership, reaching out to the entrepreneurial community, non-profits and be engaged in the riverfront and downtown developments, work the Delano and Douglas Design Districts on the ongoing renaissance of these areas. The best thing about this group is they like to describe themselves as “Switzerland”, a neutral place devoted to being available to help Wichita grow. The organization is not aligned with any political group, has no dues or required meetings, it lacks an official structure and does not seek funding from anyone. As both Todd and Doug said: “When we meet with a group, our question is not how can you help us, but rather how can we help you.” As they seek to grow their membership to at least 10,000 commitment local people, they want to continue to work toward making a positive impact within the city and the region is a way that builds an army of “Yaysayers”. Todd Lewis is an Employee Benefits Account Executive for IMA. Born in Wichita, but having grown up out of state, Todd returned to the Wichita metro in 2000 on a football scholarship to Bethel College. While Todd’s professional career has been focused primarily in human resources and operations leadership, his community involvement has been wide-ranging. He has devoted time and energy to civic engagement efforts like Leadership Wichita and “City-to-City” trips, served as an advisory board member for WSU Career Services, and serving as a board member for several local non-profit organizations such as the Boys & Girls Clubs of South Central Kansas and the Friends of the Great Plains Nature Center. He is a founding member of Connecting ICT, a movement whose purpose is to be a hub for commitment ICT professionals to connect, engage, and impact their community. Doug Ledbetter is a Partner with EY, a public accounting firm. Doug grew up in Kansas City and went to college at Oklahoma Baptist University, majoring in Accounting and Finance. He started his career with EY in 2005 in the Oklahoma City office and transferred to the Wichita office in 2010. In Wichita, Doug has found a fantastic mix of working with large global clients while having the time to spend with his wife and two children. This experience led him to co-found ConnectingICT with others who share a passion for promoting Wichita and seeking its best. Be sure and check out our sponsors for Saunders and Cash and let then know you found them right here: Foreman Law, Retreat To Joy,  FlagshipKansas.tech, SCKEDD, Lee Gray Action Coach, Friends University, Shaken not Stirred Bartending, and 2UAuto. 

The latest layoffs in the aerospace industry are painful, but Keith Lawing says they might be temporary and other companies and industries are still looking to hire.

For this podcast we recorded the FlagshipKansas.Tech Scaling Up Tech event, held on October 23, 2019, in Manhattan, Kansas. As the official podcast partner of FlagshipKansas, the technology council for the state of Kansas we were able to capture most of the chats and discussion between the founders of three local technology companies. These chats are real, first-hand, authentic accounts of what happened to a business on their way to rapid growth, what happened when another business is acquired by an industry leader, and what is happening as an entrepreneur is currently scaling with successful funding. The chats were hosted by Lisa Roberts, the Executive Director for FlagshipKansas and the speakers included TJ Frevert, a company with headquarters in Wichita, focused on innovative technologies supporting call monitoring and analytics to insure clients are getting the highest level of customer service. Also on the panel was Matt Moody, the founder of Bellwethr, a startup focused on machine learning and artificial intelligence. Jason Toevs, Co-Founder and CTO at QuiCC, a startup developing a closed caption app for video and also Ben Burrus, the Chief Technology Officer at PK Technology. In these chats you will learn from the first hand stories of the speakers how they were able to not only get started on the entrepreneurial journey but grow their business and learn to respond to the changing demands of their markets and customers.  This event was sponsored by Foreman Law, BKD, CPAs and Advisors and Intrust Bank. We also want to recognize the organizations that support and lead the technology council here in Kansas: Flint Hills Group, Cornerstone Data, CallCap, NetApp, High Touch Technologies and the Workforce Alliance of South Central Kansas.  Be sure and check out sponsors for Saunders and Cash and let then know you found them right here: Foreman Law, Retreat To Joy,  FlagshipKansas.tech, SCKEDD, Lee Gray Action Coach, Friends University, Shaken not Stirred Bartending, and 2UAuto. 

For this podcast we recorded the FlagshipKansas.Tech Scaling Up Tech event, held on October 16, 2019, in Wichita, Kansas. As the official podcast partner of FlagshipKansas, the technology council for the state of Kansas we were able to capture most of the chats and discussion between the founders of three local technology companies. These chats are real, first-hand, authentic accounts of what happened to a business on their way to rapid growth, what happened when another business is acquired by an industry leader, and what is happening as an entrepreneur is currently scaling with successful funding. The chats were hosted by Lisa Roberts, the Executive Director for FlagshipKansas and the speakers included Miguel Johns, CEO and founder of KingFit, a local startup technology company featuring educational videos for various major health issues with a focus on diabetes education and the winner of the 2019 Visionary Award for best tech startup, Also on the panel were Joy Eakins, CEO and founder of Cornerstone Data, a Wichita based company focused on solutions to help clients understand use their business data more effectively and TJ Frevert, a company with headquarters in Wichita with a focus on innovative technologies supporting call monitoring and analytics to insure clients are getting the highest level of customer service.  In these chats you will learn from the first hand stories of the speakers how they were able to not only get started on the entrepreneurial journey but grow their business and learn to respond to the changing demands of their markets and customers.  This event was sponsored by Foreman Law, BKD, CPAs and Advisors and Intrust Bank. We also want to recognize the organizations that were the initial supporters for the technology council here in Kansas: Flint Hills Group, Cornerstone Data, CallCap, NetApp, High Touch Technologies and the Workforce Alliance of South Central Kansas.  Be sure and check out sponsors for Saunders and Cash and let then know you found them right here: Foreman Law, Retreat To Joy,  FlagshipKansas.tech, SCKEDD, Lee Gray Action Coach, Friends University, Shaken not Stirred Bartending, and 2UAuto.   

For this podcast we recorded the second part of the FlagshipKansas.Tech Scaling Up Tech event, held on October 16, 2019, in Wichita, Kansas. As the official podcast partner of FlagshipKansas, the technology council for the state of Kansas we were able to capture most of the chats and discussion between the founders of three local technology companies. These chats are real, first-hand, authentic accounts of what happened to a business on their way to rapid growth, what happened when another business is acquired by an industry leader, and what is happening as an entrepreneur is currently scaling with successful funding. The chats were hosted by Lisa Roberts, the Executive Director for FlagshipKansas and the speakers included Dana Wright, a managing director at MATH Venture Partners. Dana is a leading voice on fundraising strategy, leadership during extreme growth, managing board dynamics, and optimizing for an exit. Also on the panel was Molly Breitenbach, a Senior Manager with BKD, a regional CPA firm. Molly is focused on the technology sector. From Intrust Bank, the panel included Steve Castro-Miller, a managing director for technology and Josh Oeding, Founder and Managing Member of Accelerate Venture Partners. In these chats you will learn from the first hand stories of the speakers how they were able to not only get started on the entrepreneurial journey but grow their business and learn to respond to the changing demands of their markets and customers.  This event was sponsored by Foreman Law, BKD, CPAs and Advisors and Intrust Bank. We also want to recognize the organizations that support and lead the technology council here in Kansas: Flint Hills Group, Cornerstone Data, CallCap, NetApp, High Touch Technologies and the Workforce Alliance of South Central Kansas.  Be sure and check out sponsors for Saunders and Cash and let then know you found them right here: Foreman Law, Retreat To Joy,  FlagshipKansas.tech, SCKEDD, Lee Gray Action Coach, Friends University, Shaken not Stirred Bartending, and 2UAuto. 

Join us as we talk with Lisa Roberts, the newly named executive director of the technology council,FlagshipKansas.tech, about what a positive story, technology in Kansas. With Lisa onboard the world will now discovery what a great opportunity exists in Kansas for all sorts of technology companies.  FlagshipKansas.tech is a statewide technology nonprofit, designed to grow the tech workforce, cultivate educational programs, and more importantly, raise awareness of the rapidly growing tech industry in Kansas.   Nine Wichita-area businesses have teamed up to create FlagshipKansas.Tech, a technology council focused on cultivating programs that help grow technology companies in Kansas and building a road map for a successful technology-forward future.. That includes creating a plan to retain and recruit young talent to the Sunflower State. Cities look to technology-based companies to create a sustainable economy and attract talented residents. With high-paying jobs, exciting career advancement opportunities, and indulgent benefits, tech companies usually have no problem attracting the best talent in the industry. According to its website, “FlagshipKansas.Tech is a non-profit organization that brings together Kansas technology companies to shine a light on the depth of skill, ingenuity, and innovation running in our cities and communities. Together, we can unlock career potentials and grow technology talent in Kansas.”   The board contains technology leaders from nine Wichita-based technology companies, including Flint Hills Group, NetApp, Cornerstone Data Inc., High Touch Technologies, the Workforce Alliance of South Central Kansas, KeyCentrix, LLC, Callcap, CURO Financial Technologies, and PK Technologies. Fostering the growing tech community in kansas and cultivating tech talent is beneficial for all businesses involved.  FlagshipKansas.Tech is affiliated with the Technology Councils of North America (TECNA). Through this affiliation, FlagshipKansas.Tech gains the opportunity to work with national tech council leaders to efficiently grow the organization and make a difference.   This is a great story and one well worth your time.   

David Blanton chats with Bryan Nickelson of JB outfitters in South Central Kansas about this years hunting and crop forecast. What's up with Kansas deer tags? David and Bryan take a look at why so many hunters didn't draw this year. 

The Workforce Alliance of South Central Kansas is pleased with the growth of its program to match students with Wichita-area companies. The Youth Employment Project provides soft-skills training to high schoolers, then matches the students up with companies that might need a hand over the summer months. The students get valuable experience and the companies get another worker, especially important during summer vacation time. Alliance CEO Keith Lawing describes YEP during Episode 73 of the BizTalk with Bill Roy Podcast. He says the program has grown each year they have provided it.

Keith Lawing, President & CEO, Workforce alliance of South Central Kansas, discusses managing federal job-training dollars across 10 Kansas counties

Drew Palmer is the owner and operator of Mile North Outdoor Company, a creative multimedia company and elite guide service based in South Central Kansas. Aside from being an entrepreneur, Drew is also a talented writer, photographer, videographer, and true blooded outdoorsman. He is a former collegiate baseball player who has turned to the game of golf to fill the void no longer playing competitive baseball left.

Jim McNiece Bill’s KSSA Talk interview today is with Mr. Jim Mc Niece. Jim was elected to serve on the Kansas State Board of Education in November of 2012.  He represents District 10 which includes parts of South Central Kansas, as well as a portion of the City of Wichita.   Mr. Mc Niece has served [...] The post Jim McNiece, Kansas State Board of Education (KSSA Talk #9) appeared first on KSSA Talk. The post Jim McNiece, Kansas State Board of Education (KSSA Talk #9) appeared first on Remarkable Chatter.