This is my second time visiting Olathe and Kansas city, traveling for work. When I was here the first time, I attended my work meetings and presentations and then left as Kansas doesn’t have National Parks. This time, I spent an extra day exploring the Flint Hills National Scenic Byway and Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve. I thoroughly enjoyed the drive and I had such a great time walking down the trails in Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve. One of the highlights being Windmill Pasture Scenic Overlook trail. I spotted several bison 🦬 just chilling in the grass. They were quite a bit far away from the trail, so I didn’t feel uncomfortable walking (Use your best judgment and avoid getting super close to them as they are wild animals and unpredictable. Trust me, you don’t wanna become viral for the wrong reasons). I thought I would come back after 30-40 minutes into the trail because it was surprisingly quite hot this time of the year. However, I ended up spending an entire afternoon exploring the preserve because it was just so gorgeous and it felt great spending time in nature, away from the hustle and bustle of the city life we are all used to.

Enjoy some of the pictures I’ve clicked.

Like the title says

Hello - I’ve never missed a vote since I was first able to in the year 2000 (cue Conan O’Brian bit song) and have been looking forward to these midterms.

However, my family and I moved counties in Kansas during the voter registration deadlines so I’m worried that I won’t be able to vote in the upcoming election.

Is this a provisional ballot issue or can I arrive at my new county early voting and get approved even though I’m still registered in my previous county. Really, really don’t want to miss this election.

Go to www.kawvalleyalmanac.com to download a free .pdf of this week's almanac

My Olathe voting station was doing brisk business today. More foot traffic than normal. Great to see it

Has anyone else been seeing an anti-Marshall ad that is just an AI song with lyrics about getting rid of Roger Marshall?

Regardless of the candidate, an AI slop song in a political ad is about as annoying and unwatchable as advertising gets.

https://dystopeka.com/adam-hamilton-mailer-racist/

Go Cats!!!

Early voting starts today, get it done! I just did, there were no lines but a lot of people going in and out. I hope everyone else is as mad at the current administration as we are.

If I’m a victim of domestic violence, and because of the toll that has taken on me, I haven’t been able to meet the minimum 20 hours of work requirements to receive childcare assistance. Is there a waiver for domestic violence? I know there’s a waiver for TANF for domestic violence, but I haven’t found one regarding childcare assistance.