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All ages turn Riley Co. Fair into tradition

For one week every summer, Pottorff Hall and the area surrounding it are transformed into a colorful array of lights, sounds, people and livestock: the Riley County Fair. Exhibits are judged and displayed in Pottorff Hall, and 4-H members show livestock. Full story

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East Stadium to ‘Welcome’ alumni-sponsored Center

K-State's getting a new front door. East Stadium, which is currently home to offices, classrooms and a theater, will be transformed into a new welcome center for the K-State Community. The Memorial Stadium Welcome Center will be a place where students, families and visitors can easily connect to services like New Student Services and Career and Employment Services. Full story

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Hale Library book preservationist dies at 55, leaves behind two sons

Marty Hartford, 55, passed away July 21, at Good Shepherd Hospice House in Manhattan. She was the book preservationist at Hale Library. Here are some thoughts from her family: Marty Hartford loved to see things done well. She quietly, passionately, reverently took note whenever she came across a beautifully woven scarf, a handwritten recipe, a perfectly bound book or the tiniest of baby boots knitted with great care. Full story

‘Librarian’ fights way to the top of MMA

You'd never guess the soft-spoken bouncer at Shot Stop in Aggieville named Jake "The Librarian" Lindsey is a professional fighter who is undefeated in mixed martial arts. If you happen to talk to him, he'll recommend you try the "Librarian", which Jake created and said is the "best drink known to mankind." Full story

Legendary ghost still spooks Theater

A dead student's ghost has haunted K-State's Purple Masque Theatre for more than 30 years, spilling paint cans, stealing costumes and flickering lights. Ask anyone familiar with Nick the ghost, and you'll hear some story of misfortune or odd occurrence. Full story

Almost $4,000 stolen from purse in locked car

Almost $4,000 was stolen from a locked vehicle Friday, according to a report from the Riley County Police Department. The incident reportedly occurred sometime between 11:30 p.m. Friday and 3 a.m. Saturday, said RCPD Lt. Herb Crosby. Amara Prescott, 20, of 4004 Bald Eagle Drive, reportedly parked her 1996 Mazda in a parking lot on the 1200 block of Laramie Street. Full story

Cozy burgers could stink up the ‘Ville, despite great taste

Cozy Burgers, Cozy Burgers, I want Cozy Burgers! After months of rumors and sketchy information, the official word is Cozy Inn Hamburgers will be opening a branch in Aggieville in Fall 2011. Oh, curse you, Cozy Inn. Why must I wait so long to get my fix? Why not just take over a building that already exists rather than building a new one from scratch? How about Rusty's Next Door? The whole reason that place exists is because Aggieville needed a smoke-free bar, but now all the bars are smoke free so the purpose of Next Door is moot. Full story

Blotter 7-26-10

FRIDAY Daniel Raymond Reyes, 5204 Terra Heights Drive, was arrested at 6:50 a.m. for failure to appear. Bond was set at $500. Full story

Local martial arts gym to expand

"We're the sexiest fighters in all of Kansas," said Jake Lindsey. Lindsey is a professional Jiu Jitsu fighter at the Combative Sports Center, located at 2048B Tuttle Creek Blvd. "What we lack in terms of organization and high-tech equipment, we make up for in dedication,"; he said. Full story

Kaw Rodeo aids local services with finances

For 35 years the Kaw Valley Rodeo has been more than just a pro rodeo. It has provided the Riley County Fair with entertainment and community support in Wells Arena at CiCo Park. Additionally, the rodeo has helped support several organizations from the Riley County 4-H Association to the Flint Hills Bread Basket and Johnson Cancer Research Center. Full story

Hale Library to welcome new food venue

Students walking into Hale Library this fall will smell something different. Bagels. Einstein Bros. Bagels will replace the Book End Café on the ground floor of Hale during the Fall 2010 semester. Students' feedback about wanting more food and beverage choices in the library prompted the change. Full story

Edboard: What is your favorite summer memory?

What is your favorite summer memory? "Going to the movies with my dad and sister." - Karen Ingram, opinion editor Full story

American consumers are to blame for economic, social problems

As anyone who has studied the annals of history knows, good values can often be pushed to perversity when overemphasized or unquestioned. Order and the rule of law are good values until they reach their extremes in totalitarianism. Freedom of expression supports liberty and happiness until it allows hate speech and incites violence. Full story