by Amy Geiszler-Jones | Jan 29, 2021 | Beat the Virus Stories, KS Beats the Virus
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, BreAnna Monk worried about all the members who had quit coming to the Derby Senior Center for exercise, games and socializing as this highly vulnerable population hunkered down. “The beauty of the center has been to keep these seniors...
by Tammy Worth | Jan 27, 2021 | Beat the Virus Stories, KS Beats the Virus
Who would’ve guessed that giving away money would be difficult during the pandemic? Certainly not Julie Turnipseed, but that was exactly the quandary she faced when her Garnett-based agency wanted to help residents battle COVID-19. She is executive director of the...
by Dawn Novascone | Jan 25, 2021 | Beat the Virus Stories, KS Beats the Virus
As the cold descends upon Kansas, and as COVID-19 keeps its icy grip on the nation, leaders around the state are finding ways to offer respite from the winter doldrums by creating outdoor spaces to safely study, socialize and replenish the souls of those aching for...
by Leah Shaffer | Jan 22, 2021 | Beat the Virus Stories, KS Beats the Virus
In the rural corners of Kansas, agricultural research and extension services are a consistent source of trusted information to communities and farmers. It’s no surprise then, that those groups, and their junior version, 4-H, have stepped up to take action in response...
by Celia Hack | Jan 21, 2021 | Beat the Virus Stories, KS Beats the Virus
Ever since 1974, as many as 400,000 revelers have annually flocked to the banks of the Arkansas River in Wichita for Riverfest. The nine-day June event is a fair, carnival and concert all rolled into one. But COVID pretty much stopped Riverfest in its tracks last...
by Beccy Tanner | Jan 20, 2021 | Beat the Virus Stories, KS Beats the Virus
The month of September was pure misery for Michele VanWinkle, isolated at home and wracked by the severe symptoms of COVID-19. “There were days I couldn’t shower by myself. There were days I couldn’t walk down the hallway from my bed to the couch,” VanWinkle said....
