OTTAWA – Kansas State University Frontier District Extension officials have released a disputed segment of county fair records they denied weeks ago for publication in […]
Dan Thalmann
Dan Thalmann is the owner/publisher of the Washington County News and is a Past President of the Kansas Press Association. He has won numerous journalism awards in many categories over the years, including multiple awards as the best mid-sized weekly newspaper in Kansas.
Harris’ presidential goals – Beating Trump and ending babies’ lives
I’m a little concerned about Kamala Harris as the Democratic nominee for president. Not because I think she has any chance of beating Trump, but […]
A simple prayer for our country
Sometimes I think it is important to step back and contemplate the challenges facing our country. Rather than react to intense inflection points like Saturday’s […]
Biden not fit for presidency, now or with upcoming election
I’m not going to say much about President Biden, because frankly, it feels cruel to pick on an elderly man who is struggling with the […]
Our nation needs an improved power grid
Energy transmission is a critical piece of our nation’s fundamental infrastructure. Transmission lines are the blood vessels that not only keep America’s economic heart pumping, […]
Legislature should go for the win with the Chiefs
Kansas has a rare opportunity to become the home of the world champion Kansas City Chiefs. The Kansas legislature should commit to this effort like […]
Men have a vocational responsibility as providers
The blowback to Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker’s commencement speech at Benedictine College shows how much our culture has changed in the last generation. […]
Aspire to be your own first line of defense, and first responder
The destructive tornadoes last week in Nebraska and Iowa remind us to be prepared for storm season. We all need to do a better job […]
Foreign aid allows us to isolate war and conflict away from our shores
I recognize it has become popular for conservatives to be against aid to Ukraine and other foreign endeavors. But honestly, anyone who has bothered to […]