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KANSAS PROFILES
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The Huck Boyd National Institute for Rural Development is pleased to present this collection of the "Kansas Profile" radio programs which have been taped since 1992.
Kansas Profile is a weekly radio feature produced by the Huck Boyd National Institute for Rural Development. The Institute's mission is to help rural people help themselves. Kansas Profile was conceived to help achieve that mission.
Each week the program describes the ideas and achievements of a local leader or entrepreneur in a rural community. By providing positive recognition to such leaders and sharing their ideas, we hope to encourage these and other Kansans to build on their examples. In doing so, rural Kansas can be made an even better place to live and work.
On May 22, 1992, "Kansas Profile" went on the air for the first time. Kansas Profile is broadcast weekly on several stations: KMAN in Manhattan, WIBW in Topeka, KCLY/KFRM in Clay Center, KBUF in Garden City, KDCC/KONQ in Dodge City, KGGF in Coffeyville, KJRG/KOEZ in Newton, KKAN/KQMA in Phillipsburg, KNDY in Marysville, KNZA/KMZA in Hiawatha, and KUDL in Kansas City. On KMAN, the program airs at 7:20 a.m. each Saturday but you would need to check with the other stations for their local broadcast times.
The links on the left side of this page will bring up the complete text of every person profiled during the year indicated. The profiles describe the situation as of the time when the profile was written. In many cases there have been subsequent changes which would not be reflected in the profile.
The Huck Boyd Institute would like to thank the KKSU staff for their help and cooperation in making this program possible. Special thanks to Southwestern Bell for the Community Enrichment grant which funded the computer equipment making it possible to access these profiles on-line.
We know there are many more excellent and interesting examples across the state of Kansas. We encourage the public to provide us with suggestions of Kansas people, businesses or communities which would make an interesting profile.
There is one phrase which the reader will find in some form in every one of these profiles. The phrase is: "Making a difference."
We salute all those rural Kansans who are making a difference. There are thousands of these people across the state: volunteers, entrepreneurs, unheralded, unsung, who care enough to make the world around them a better place. Each day, in countless ways, big and small, they are making a difference at the grass-roots level.
Schedule of 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, and 2020 Profiles:
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- October 2, 2024 - Ronna and Tony Trosper, Mia Bella Interiors, Waterville
- September 24, 2024 - Eric Spurgeon, Tarhun 3D, Buhler
- September 17, 2024 - Eric Spurgeon and John Kuenzi, Iron Hedge Company, Buhler
- September 10, 2024 - Katie Wagner, Enriched Ag, Phillipsburg
- September 4, 2024 - Eric Wagner, Diamond W Custom Machine Works, Agra
- August 28, 2024 - Don Atha, Bug Sculptures, Anthony
- August 21, 2024 - Kaylyn Morse and Paul and Rosie Guetterman, Growing Hope Globally, Bucyrus
- August 14, 2024 - Brian and Kathy Mayeske, The Kitchen Table, Fredonia
- August 7, 2024 - Luke Terry, Custom Forestry Applications, LLC, Robinson
- July 31, 2024 - Barb Rathbun, Cookbook House, Barnard
- July 24, 2024 - Teila Keys, HoneyDo Farm, Atchison
- July 17, 2024 - Ron Travis, Travis Scale, Liberal & Delphos
- July 10, 2024 - Kelli Hueneke, Nex-Generation, NW & N. Central KS
- July 3, 2024 - Heather Strate, Edwards County Dairy, Lewis
- June 26, 2024 - Fern Bartel, Mennonite Heritage and Agricultural Museum, Goessel
- June 19,2024 - Stephanie Switzky, Indigenous Literature Teacher, Hoyt
- June 12, 2024 - Zoe Rhodes, ED ASTRA, Girard
- June 5, 2024 - KJ Wall, Rural Attorney Shortage
- May 29, 2024 - Chad Russell, Fire Chief, Andover
- May 22, 2024 - Autumn Breault, Autumn Fever Designs, Jamestown
- May 15, 2024 - Jordan Roemerman, Kansas Tourism-Sunflower Summer
- May 8, 2024 - Bob Morin and Kaylon Roberts, Damar Community
- May 1, 2024 - Kelli Hansen, The Hub, Plainville
- April 24, 2024 - Karen and Darrin Moege, Flint Hills Pints, Alma
- April 17, 2024 - Stephanie Moran, GO Topeka, Tecumseh
- April 10, 2024 - Chuckie Hessong, Laughing Rooster Eats, Frontenac
- April 3, 2024 - Dawn Alexander Halla, Oskaloosa Flower Farm, Oskaloosa
- March 27, 2024 - Don Rowlison, Cottonwood Ranch, Studley
- March 20, 2024 - Mary Billington, Route 66 Visitors Center, Baxter Springs
- March 13, 2024 - Mary Billington, Baxter Springs Heritage Center and Museum
- March 6, 2024 - Howard Miller and Sig Collins, Cheney Lake Watershed
- February 28, 2024 - Susan and Don Rommelfanger, Rommey Farms, Cassoday
- February 21, 2024 - Deb Tudor, Daddy's Girl Smoked Meats & Catering, Goff
- February 14, 2024 - Becky Nester, Salty Sunflower Designs, Riley
- February 7, 2024 - Dan and Jan Smoots, Fanestil Meats, Emporia
- January 31, 2024 - Jill Kuehny, Border Queen Harvest Hub, Caldwell
- January 24, 2024 - Kelly Coover, CVR Manufacturing, Galesburg
- January 17, 2024 - Annie Yungeberg, Remote Work, Washington
- January 10, 2024 - Connie Larson, Barn Quilt Trail, Flint Hills
- January 3, 2024 - Daryl Henton, Duck Creek Custom Metal, Wright
- December 27, 2023 - Taryn Sides, K-State Basketball, Phillipsburg
- December 20, 2023 - Hadley Panzer, K-State Football, Lakin
- Decembeer 13, 2023 - Lynne and Robert Hagmeier, Kansas Troubles Quilters Shop, Bennington
- December 6, 2023 - Isaac and Kariina Shue, Gallery Mostaza, Harper
- November 29, 2023 - Jason Smith, Smart Rural Communities
- November 22, 2023 - Jason Smith, Rainbow Communications, Everest
- November 15, 2023 - Fred Smith, Tipton Times
- November 8, 2023 - Fred and Vali Smith, Tipton Grocery
- November 1, 2023 - Dr. Ken Frank, PrimeTime Grille, Ottawa
- October 25, 2023 - Miss Able, Astromonkey, Independence
- October 18, 2023 - Vickie Vandement, Alpacas, Osborne
- October 11, 2023 - Ray Flickner, Innovation Farm, Moundridge
- October 4 2023 - Jake Kaminska, Baseball Player, Tyro
- September 27, 2023 - Marci Spaw, Wabaunsee County Historical Society and Museum, Alma
- September 20, 2023 - Gwen Hendricks, Hendricks Hardware, Alma
- September 13, 2023 - Morgan Holloman, Antique Emporium, Alma
- September 6, 2023 - Dave Nelson, Mount Zion Church, St. George
- August 30, 2023 - KSDS Assistance Dogs, Duane Toews and Bryce Dolan, Washington
- August 23, 2023 - Melvina Jones, Potwin Community
- August 16, 2023 - Roxie Yonkey, Secret Kansas, Goodland
- August 9, 2023 - Chuck Laughlin, Mobile Robotics, McPherson
- August 2, 2023 - Don and Sharon Meyer, Chuckwagon, Carlton
- July 26, 2023 - Todd and Jackie Sump, Sump Restoration, Randolph
- July 19, 2023 - Mike Smith, Ag 1 Source, Hesston
- July 12, 2023 - Gary Moss and Sheriidan Six, Water Conservation, Hoxie
- July 5, 2023 - Jaime Menon and Jan Steen, Kansas Community Empowerment
- June 28, 2023 - Joe Minnick and Debby and Terry Thompson, Hoffman Grist Mill, Enterprise
- June 21, 2023 - Ross Boelling and Joe Minnick, Abiliene and Smoky Valley Railroad
- June 14, 2023 - Dave Mueller, Florida Visit, Tampa, Part 3
- June 7, 2023 - Dave Mueller, Youth Movement, Tampa, Part 2
- May 31, 2023 - Dave Mueller, Santa Fe Trail Café & Tampa Trail Stop, Tampa, Part 1
- May 24, 2023 - Tami Howland, Dala Horses, Olsburg
- May 17, 2023 - Deb Hanes-Nelson, Watercolorist, Centralia
- May 10, 2023 - Rose Garrison, Norton Community
- May 3, 2023 - Cy Moyer, LIFE Center, Logan
- April 26, 2023 - Sherry Ronnebaum, Axtell Community Grocery
- April 19, 2023 - Carolyn Dunn, Stafford County Port Authority
- April 12, 2023 - Carolyn Dunn, Housing, St. John
- April 5, 2023 - Carolyn Dunn, Rural Grocery, Ottawa
- March 29, 2023 - Fleagle Gang, History of Fingerprinting, Marienthal
- March 22, 2023 - Karen and Dave Everhart, Rainbow Meadows Equine Rescue and Retirement, Inc., Woodbine
- March 15, 2023 - Sara and Jay Shivers, Salt Creek Farm, Severy
- March 8, 2023 - Nicole Hedges-Campos, Bling Glamour, Scott City
- March 1, 2023 - Samuel and MaryAnn Beachy, Beachy's Flowers and Produce, St. George
- February 22, 2023 - Amelia Earhart Hangar Museum, Atchison
- February 15, 2023 - Buffalo Soldiers, Fort Leavenworth
- February 8, 2023 - Russell Graves, Rivers Eagle Bar & Grill and Cherokee Strip Land Run, Arkansas City
- February 1, 2023 - Lucas and Kate Boss, Performance Sports, Reading
- January 25, 2023 - Jacquelyne Leffler, Leffler Prime Performance, Americus
- January 18, 2023 - Dixie Pachta, Rose Creek Suds, Munden
- January 11, 2023 - Alex Parker, Circle P Processing, Waterville
- January 4, 2023 - Curtis and Lori Swenson, C&L Crafts, Miltonvale
- December 28, 2022 - Dean Dalinghaus, Frankfort High School and Emilee Ebert, K-State Basketball
- December 21, 2022 - K-State Football
- December 14, 2022 - Bret Fitzpatrick, AgrAbility, Sterling
- December 7, 2022 - Kirk and Treva Johnston, Shiloh Vineyard, WaKeeney/Collyer
- November 30, 2022 - Amelia Earhart, Atchison
- November 23, 2022 - Lannin Zoltenko, Zoltenko Farms/Wildcat Blockchain, Courtland
- November 16, 2022 - Daniel Coughlin, Coughlin Law Firm, Sabetha
- November 9, 2022 - Joann Knight, Hilmar Cheese, Dodge City
- November 2, 2022 - Rebeca Herrera and Patricia Seanz-Reyes, Emporia HOTT-Hispanics of Today and Tomorrow
- October 26, 2022 - Jim Scheck, Victoria Lumber, Victoria
- October 19, 2022 - Doug Barrett, 400 North Creative, Manhattan
- October 12, 2022 - Lindsey Forge, Nicky Tiffany, Lindsay Grant, Deidre Knight, and Amanda McDonald, Council Grove Businesses
- October 5, 2022 - Jennifer Kassebaum, Flint Hills Books, Council Grove
- September 28, 2022 - J.D. Schlieman and Randy Cimorelli, Amber Wave, Phillipsburg
- September 21, 2022 - Kansas Lange, Two Little Goats, Garfield
- September 14, 2022 - Kaden and Emily Roush, LaDow's Market, Lebanon, Part 2
- September 7, 2022 - Kaden and Emily Roush, R Family Farms, Lebanon, Part 1
- August 31, 2022 - Blackbear Bosin-Keeper of the Plains, Artist, Wichita
- August 24, 2022 - Dirck Hoagland, Black Herefords, Leavenworth, Part 2
- August 17, 2022 - Dirck Hoagland, J & N Ranch, Leavenworth, Part 1
- August 10, 2022 - Clay Wallin, Heartland Game Birds, Courtland
- August 3, 2022 - Bethany Wallin, Pivotal Health & Wellness, Belleville
- July 27, 2022 - Marilyn Logan, Marmaton Market, Moran
- July 20, 2022 - Ron Evans, Astronaut, St. Francis/Topeka
- July 13, 2022 - Brett Schmidt, Learning Cross Child Care Center, Hays
- July 6, 2022 - Allen Schmidt, Resurrection Vineyard, Hays
- June 29, 2022 - Julie Mulvihill, Kansas Humanities, Perry
- June 22, 2022 - Doug Bjerkaas, Dynamic Discs, Emporia, Part 2
- June 15, 2022 - Jeremy Rusco, Dynamic Discs, Emporia, Part 1
- June 8, 2022 - Deb Goodrich, Santa Fe Trail Association
- June 1, 2022 - Renata Goossen, Renata's Garden, Potwin
- May 25, 2022 - Harvey King Knives, Alta Vista
- May 18, 2022 - Dave Dreiling, Booth Creek Wagyu, Olsburg
- May 11, 2022 - Nancy Fife-Eagle and Beth Stockebrand, Hys Filling Station, Yates Center
- May 4, 2022 - Pam Irwin and Anissa Bigler, Telepresence Robots, Bennington/Tescott
- April 27, 2022 - Jill Zimmerman, KARL Program
- April 20, 2022 - Craig and MaryAnn Stertz, Lincoln Farm Supply and MarCon Pies, Lincoln
- April 13, 2022 - Lucas Hass and Grant Wagner, Flyboys, Sylvan Grove
- April 6, 2022 - Casey Amerin, Manhattan CHIEF Thunder
- March 30, 2022 - Nick and Laura Strecker, INA Alert, Ellinwood
- March 23, 2022 - Craig and Amy Good, Good Farm, Olsburg
- March 16, 2022 - Pawnee Rock Easter Pageant
- March 9, 2022 - Nancy and Chip Crum, C Cross Custom Welding, Howard
- March 2, 2022 - Audrey Rupp, HorseThief Reservoir
- February 23, 2022 - Max, Aaron, and Heather Jantz, MJE, Montezuma
- February 16, 2022 - Donna Krug, Bicycle Trail, Great Bend, Part 2
- February 9, 2022 - Donna Krug, Cottonwood District, Part 1
- February 2, 2022 - David Carrico, Carrico Leatherworks, Edna
- January 26, 2022 - Myndi and Jason Krafft, Krafft Beef, Phillipsburg
- January 19, 2022 - Adam and Ashley Comeau, Brant's Market, Lucas and Plainville
- January 12, 2022 - Ethan and Morgan Jones, LaSada Lodge, Russell
- January 5, 2022 - Joe Sedlacek, the Joe Chute, Greenleaf
- December 29, 2021 - Joe Sedlacek, Lazy J Longhorns, Greenleaf
- December 22, 2021 - Stan Weber, Kansas City
- December 15, 2021 - Senator Bob Dole, Russell
- December 8, 2021 - Larry and Teresa Goodwin, Goodwin Industries, Burns
- December 1, 2021 - Cody Liming, Back Roads Broadcasting, St. George
- November 24, 2021 - Roxie Yonkey, "100 Things to Do in Kansas Before You Die", Goodland
- November 17, 2021 - Landon Oldham, Heartland Soil Services, Cunningham
- November 10, 2021 - Brian Stucky, Hallowed Hardwood, Goessel
- November 3, 2021 - Christina Long, Networked-Digital Ready, Wichita
- October 27, 2021 - Christina Long, Networked for Change, Wichita
- October 20, 2021 - Matthew James, Remote Work, Concordia
- October 13, 2021 - Gary Holloway, Kincaid Free Fair
- October 6, 2021 - Jack and Ann Donaldson, Kincaid Community Center
- September 29, 2021 - Hoagland Sisters, Red Dirt Jack's, Medicine Lodge
- September 22, 2021 - Danny Scott, Caney Community Betterment Group Foundation
- September 15, 2021 - Nan Lisher, Elsie Grace's, Frankfort
- September 8, 2021 - Lea Ann Seiler, Hodgeman County
- September 1, 2021 - Bob Delk, Musician, Hillsboro
- August 25, 2021 - Daniel Friesen, IdeaTek, Buhler
- August 18, 2021 - Dr. Tom Walsh, Onaga
- August 11, 2021 - Todd Willert, Community HealthCare System, Onaga
- August 4, 2021 - Shannon Martin, Burford Theatre, Arkansas City
- July 28, 2021 - Ray Ford and Joel Heath, Burr Roasters & Cafe, Leavenworth
- July 21, 2021 - Jackie Mundt, Ag Advocate, Preston
- July 14, 2021 - Michele Nordahl, Anderson & Forrester, Clearwater
- July 7, 2021 - Heather Johnson, S&S Drug, Beloit, Part 2
- June 30, 2021 - Heather Johnson, S&S Drug, Beloit, Part 1
- June 23, 2021 - Sarah Siders, Spark, Manhattan
- June 16, 2021 - Brett Hubka, A Mural Movement, Clay Center
- June 9, 2021 - Mark Breault, Tailwind Pole Vault Club, Jamestown
- June 2, 2021 - Inga Ojala, Artist, Bucklin
- May 26, 2021 - Cassidy Cage and Halle Schindler, C&H Designs, Manhattan/Paola
- May 19, 2021 - Eve Albert, Schoen's Bridal World, Downs
- May 12, 2021 - Glennys Doane, Prairie Field Flowers, Downs
- May 5, 2021 - Sandy Kruse, Gypsum Pie Festival and Car Show
- April 28, 2021 - Kevin and Julie Kirkwood, Kirkwood Kreations, Tonganoxie, Part 2
- April 21, 2021 - Kevin and Julie Kirkwood, Kirkwood Kreations, Tonganoxie, Part 1
- April 14, 2021 - Marilyn Jones, Sunflower Theatre, Peabody, Part 2
- April 7, 2021 - Susan Mayo, Flint Hills Counterpoint, Peabody, Part 1
- March 31, 2021 - Laurie Bruce, Bruce's Bullseye Farms, Augusta
- March 24, 2021 - Collen and Mike McGee, Rowantree Farm, Abilene
- March 17, 2021 - Ann White, Vermillion Valley Equine Center, Belvue
- March 10, 2021 - Laurie Pieper and Karl Klein, BRITE Center, Topeka/Manhattan/Wetmore
- March 3, 2021 - Gail and Sue Johnson, Johnson Farms Country Market, Hope
- February 24, 2021 - Leon and Nancy Winfrey, Southwest Tortillas, Plains, Part 2
- February 17, 2021 - Leon and Nancy Winfrey, Flying W Outfitters, Plains, Part 1
- February 10, 2021 - LeeRoy Douglas, Douglas Welding and Machine, Kipp
- February 3, 2021 - Gary Olson, Flea Market/First Impressions, Gypsum
- January 27, 2021 - Joel Lovesee, Bluestem School, Leon
- January 20, 2021 - Jon and Jenny Stillwell, Stillwell Sales, Scottsville
- January 13, 2021 - Catherine Moyer, Pioneer Communications, Ulysses
- January 6, 2021 - Lettie McKinney, MC-Meat Company, Manter
- December 30, 2020 - Mason Barta, Football Family, Holton, Part 3
- December 23, 2020 - Brooks Barta, Football Family, Smith Center/Holton, Part 2
- December 16, 2020 - Roger Barta, Football Family, Smith Center/Manhattan, Part 1
- December 9, 2020 - Jacob Yingst, Schlaegel's Popcorn, Whiting
- December 2, 2020 - Alan and Carol VanNahmen, RollBedder, Manhattan
- November 25, 2020 - Heather Hartman, Mitchell County Strong
- November 18, 2020 - Jeff Grieshaber, TravAlum Trailers, Manhattan/Waterville
- November 11, 2020 - Tara Vance, Norton County Community Foundation
- November 4, 2020 - Greg Howard, Lecompton PRIDE
- October 28, 2020 - Randy Bunnel, Community Volunteer, Welda
- October 21, 2020 - Kansas Wheat and K-State Grain Science & Industry, Flour Distribution
- October 14, 2020 - Keri Harris, Volunteer Mask-maker, Reserve/Overbrook
- October 7, 2020 - Joni Albers, Hungry Gardens, California/Hoxie
- September 30, 2020 - Tonya Martisko and Julie Ball, Gaeddert Farms, Buhle r
- September 23, 2020 - Bob Morando, Farmer Direct Foods, New Cambria
- September 16, 2020 - Matt Case, Cherokee County Food Fight
- September 9, 2020 - Tad Felts, My Phillips County Online
- September 2, 2020 - Kristine Larson Davis, Space Engineer, Houston/Galva
- August 26, 2020 - Kelly and Thaddeus Perry, Perry's Pork Rinds, Bronson
- August 19, 2020 - Kale Dankenbring and Heidi Plumb, High Plains Moto, St. Francis, Part 3
- August 12, 2020 - Heidi Plumb and Kale Dankenbring, Fresh Seven Coffee, St. Francis, Part 2
- August 5, 2020 - Heidi Plumb and Kale Dankenbring, Travelers, St. Francis, Part 1
- July 29, 2020 - Gabe Spurgeon, South Baldwin Farms, Baldwin City
- July 22, 2020 - Lacey Noterman, Virtual Livestock Show, Sublette/Satanta/Copeland/Moscow
- July 15, 2020 - Julie Riggins, Goat Milk Soap Store, Ottawa/Pomona
- July 8, 2020 - Scott and Jennie Andersen, Kansas Earth and Sky Candle Company, Ellinwood
- July 1, 2020 - Shanna and Michelle Lindberg, Soul Sister Ceramics, Courtland
- June 24, 2020 - Dan Murphy, Mid-America Piano, Manhattan
- June 17, 2020 - Shelly Decker, Ranchin' Misfits, Rosalia
- June 10, 2020 - Jason Wright, Nike Designer, Garnett/Westphalia
- June 3, 2020 - Rick McNary, Shop Kansas Farms, Potwin
- May 27, 2020 - LeAnn Clark and Laurie Curtis, Ethiopia Reads, Newton
- May 20, 2020 - Mark Clear and Lyndsi Oestman, Loma Vista Nursery, Ottawa
- May 13, 2020 - Lea Ann Seiler and Dr. Kristie Clark, Hodgeman County Makerspace, Hanston
- May 6, 2020 - Alicia Boor, Great Bend Virtual Farm Show
- April 29, 2020 - Haley Stratmeier and Carrie Marion, Tonja's Toffee, Modoc/Scott City
- April 22, 2020 - Phyllis Cheney, Phyllis' Flowers & More, Chapman
- April 15, 2020 - Hayes and Roger Kelman, Boot Hill Distillery, Dodge City
- April 8, 2020 - Damian and Heidi Hilton, Little Apple Aerials, Manhattan
- April 1, 2020 - Susan Schlichting and Dave McDaniel, Youth Community Perceptions, Ellis
- March 25, 2020 - Nick Poels, Phillips County Coding
- March 18, 2020 - Mark and Julie Lambert, Athena Spinning, Chanute
- March 11, 2020 - Dick and Mary Beth Boyd, Norton Telegram
- March 4, 2020 - Norm Conard, Part 2, Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heroes, Fort Scott
- February 26, 2020 - Norm Conard, Part 1, Irena Sendler, Uniontown
- February 19, 2020 - Billy Fogo, DVSport, Leoti/Colorado Springs
- February 12, 2020 - Kay Haffner, Grainfield PRIDE
- February 5, 2020 - Byron Githens, Old Iron Club, Fredonia
- January 29, 2020 - Kelly Lenz, Farm Broadcaster
- January 22, 2020 - Terri Anderson, SlideonInn Horse Hotel, Edson
- January 15, 2020 - Melinda Williamson, Morning Light Kombucha, Hoyt
- January 8, 2020 - James Kenyon, Golden Rule Days book, Bogue
- January 1, 2020 - Harry Trotter and Trey Dishon, K-State Football, Atchison and Horton