KNDY News Podcast

KNDY News - 4/3/2026

KNDY News - 3/31/2026

Katy Jeter visited with Senator Craig Bowser to discuss his priorities this legislative session, which include strengthening rural communities, supporting education, and ensuring responsible budgeting. Bowser highlighted key issues taking much of his time, including property tax relief efforts and funding allocations that impact schools and local governments. He also noted ongoing concerns from rural areas, particularly access to healthcare, workforce shortages, and maintaining infrastructure in small towns. Looking ahead, Bowser emphasized efforts to support rural healthcare services and invest in infrastructure, while keeping a close eye on tax policies that affect residents and local economies.

KNDY News - 3/25/2026

KNDY News - 3/24/2026

Katy Jeter visited with Senator Elaine Bowers to discuss her priorities this legislative session, which include strengthening rural communities, supporting education, and ensuring responsible budgeting. Bowers highlighted key issues taking much of her time, including property tax relief efforts and funding allocations that impact schools and local governments. She also noted ongoing concerns from rural areas, particularly access to healthcare, workforce shortages, and maintaining infrastructure in small towns. Looking ahead, Bowers emphasized efforts to support rural healthcare services and invest in infrastructure, while keeping a close eye on tax policies that affect residents and local economies.

KNDY News - 3/18/2026

Katy Jeter spoke with Todd Lindquist about his time serving as president of the Kansas Fairs and Festivals Association. Lindquist says his motivation to get involved came from a passion for supporting local fairs and the communities that make them possible, adding that he’s most proud of the teamwork and dedication shown by volunteers across the state. He says fairs and festivals remain an important Kansas tradition because they bring communities together and celebrate local agriculture, businesses, and families. As his term comes to an end, Lindquist encourages the next president to lean on the strong network of volunteers and says he looks forward to continuing to support local events in whatever way he can.

KNDY News - 3/11/2026

Katy Jeter visited with Deb Ohlde of the North Central Regional Planning Commission, or NCRPC, which works with communities across north central Kansas to support economic development, infrastructure, housing, and long-term planning. A key part of that effort is the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy, or CEDS, a five-year roadmap that helps identify regional challenges and opportunities and guides funding and project decisions. Ohlde says residents who live or work in the 12-county region are encouraged to take the short survey, as feedback will directly shape priorities once results are compiled and reviewed. The survey is open to business owners, employees, students, retirees — anyone with a stake in the region’s future — and can be found on the NCRPC website, with a deadline coming soon, making now a critical time for residents to have their voices heard.