Author Archives: dlstrom
Picture of the Week – September 16, 2010
Friday Night Lights The beginning of school brings the Fall sports. Fall sports brings football. Riley County High School and Clay Center met last Friday night. The stands were full on both sides of the field. The fans cheered. … Continue reading
Picture of the Week – August 26, 2010
That Time of Year You see it all throughout Riley County. Children of all ages are heading back to school. Riley County Grade School is but one school where this is happening. Many children are excited about the start of … Continue reading
Picture of the Week – August 12, 2010
Hay, there! Driving through rural Riley County this time of year provides many opportunities to see pastures full of baled prairie hay. I think it’s a pretty site. I don’t recall ever seeing big round bales of hay when … Continue reading
Picture of the Week – July 15, 2010
Does it Work? One of the residents of Riley County is this scarecrow. He’s guarding a patch of sweet corn in a garden along the road. I suppose that he might keep the crows away, but I think there might … Continue reading
Picture of the Week – July 8, 2010
Corn The corn in Riley County is looking pretty fine this summer. The ears are not full yet, but that won’t take long. Pay close attention to all the corn as you drive through the country. My perception is that … Continue reading