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Friday, May 9, 2025

State/Regional

How one rural Kansas town is bringing kids and nursing home residents together
5/9/2025 KMUW
Kirkendall thinks Logan could be a model for other communities trying to improve well-being. So do researchers at Kansas State University. They’re studying whether the new facility can boost social skills and academic achievement in kids and reduce cognitive decline and depression in residents. “Having Logan step forward with a very innovative idea that’s not often (seen) in the United States is exciting,” said Natalie Barlett, a teaching assistant professor of psychology at K-State who is studying its impact on students.

K-State lab remains vigilant toward protecting food systems
5/9/2025 Rural Messenger
“Most of the foods in Kansas grocery stores were not grown in Kansas; they were produced elsewhere and transported into Kansas,” said Jim Stack, plant pathologist at K-State. “That is true for most U.S. states and many countries globally. Our foods are grown in multiple locations and transported to multiple locations. This creates the significant risk of transporting pests and pathogens with their foods and their containers.”

Local

Decline in insects causes rise in concerns for environment
5/8/25 Wildcat 91.9
"Scientists generally agree there is a problem in not just insects, but the natural world, and we've been cognizant for a very long time that something happening to the insect population,” said Zolnerowich. “The problem is we often don't even know it's in our own backyard.”

Architecture and design students showcase work in Kansas City
5/8/25 The K-State Collegian
“Really, our agenda is about creating communities, connecting to communities,” said Nathan Howe, interior architecture and industrial design department head. “...Our alumni come [to Manhattan] for reviews and whatnot, they do great. But, what better way [to connect] than to go to their home and showcase our work there?”