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Non-plastic soy-based wrap takes home top prize at 2025 Soy Innovation Competition

Photo provided by the Indiana Soybean Alliance. A group of Purdue University students developed a non-plastic soy-based wrap that won top prize at the 31st annual Student Soybean Innovation Competition. Purdue University environmental and natural resources engineering sophomore Claire Eckhardt explains the product.  “SoyShield is a self adhesive,... Read More.

Stafford County YEC Competition Held Friday

ST. JOHN, Kan. — Stafford County's Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge took place Friday, with six teams competing in the competition at the Stafford County Annex in St. John.First prize went to Lilly Brummer and Tara Dowling's B&D Bakery for which they got a $750 prize... Read More.

IGNITE Rural Business 2025, Competition Now Open for Entries

By Lee Ann June, Great Bend Economic Development, Inc. GREAT BEND, Kan. — Aspiring entrepreneurs and small business owners, it’s time to turn your innovative ideas into reality! The IGNITE 2025 Business Competition is officially open for entries, offering participants a chance to compete for... Read More.

Tabor College Students Take First in NATS Competition

By Brenna Eller HILLSBORO, Kan.  — Three Tabor College students achieved first-place victories, and four others were named finalists in their divisions at the West Central NATS Competition held at Wichita State University Nov. 8-9, 2024.Betsy George (Grad., Omaha, Neb.), Aden Frederick (JR, Scott City,... Read More.

Burnin’ Down Main Cook-Off and Baking Competition Winners Announced

McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson Main Street announced both the Chili Cook-off and the dessert competition winners from Burnin' Down Main Saturday, Oct. 12. Chili Cook-Off Winners:1st place - Rhaemazwitos Chili-Rhaemy Rierson 2nd place - Flat Branch Home Loans-Renee Williams 3rd Place - Big spoon... Read More.