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Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025

National/International

Tomah's Operation Phoenix aims to revitalize downtown after fires
9/17/25 News 8 Now
The city is also partnering with a team at Kansas State University on a study of downtown to see what would be the best businesses or structures to put into the burnt-out areas.

What value do pet owners place on sustainable pet food?
9/17/25 Petfood Industry
However, new survey data may indicate a way forward for pet food and treat brands with a sustainability strategy: Link sustainability to longtime core purchase drivers, such as nutrition, health, safety and quality. These are what pet owners truly value, according to Lonnie Hobbs Jr., Ph.D., assistant professor in Kansas State University’s Department of Agricultural Economics, who presented data from the survey during Pet Food Collab at the university on September 9, 2025.

Miles of Mentorship
9/17/25 Angus Journal
“I feel my leadership skills have truly blossomed [at K-State],” Wolter explains.