&nbsp;FHSU University Communications

“Buffalo Commons Revisited: Change on the Great Plains,” presentation is sponsored by FHSU’s Science and Mathematics Education Institute (SMEI) and will begin at 7 p.m. Monday at The Venue in Thirsty’s Brew Pub &amp; Grill, 2704 Vine.

This month’s presentation by Dr. Rob Channell, FHSU Professor of Biological Sciences, will examine how declines in the population of the Great Plains and changes in agriculture offer challenges and opportunities. &nbsp;

Science Café presentations are free and open to the public. 

Questions can be directed to&nbsp;Cari Rohleder at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:cbrohleder@fhsu.edu">cbrohleder@fhsu.edu</a>&nbsp;or 785-628-4743 or by visiting: <a target="_blank" href="https://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=u001.7LNxDHQVpzCjONIZ4OYIqhxD-2BcQjFgIRBovAML9-2BM4eClLu2fQOOHuiGSFsY2VCCSIv5_1ix3pnygukYWZfKiCJpm8BsHsayWXlw0ucteiDEo46fRc0p9DVWJmv2prlqkbHR6S2dsrJiXPEopagJAn55fgrGOya21Ubchf288oY8AFP4iYaBJwhylwdd5l9F7UOfOwAStyClf3jiRinyVthQoNLaOGN0-2FaADiG1mV-2FCG2XtojcA-2FVQIBJRDWtyo-2B0AfC-2B5WkBvrv2kUt0a0w5LEn-2BP5jeEPiEq3YdOpsy5EPvnwbofZ-2FTy8-2B8cmVvOqmqJEWJyIOzXywfUkW-2Fjwn727bt59yju0bZlluBsU7UYLaU5FTDxqI4o4hm-2BX4cT-2FdHLd4oeeonVTcZhDXUkR05CmViFVbjsAmlHD4sJH-2BNBwmegUTXX6I61AFru6q5uMmbXixi">www.fhsu.edu/smei</a> <a target="_blank" href="https://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=u001.7LNxDHQVpzCjONIZ4OYIqgHG-2B9GDc8KXBqj4fLXNv8t-2BV6Hb4Q5M0d-2FSyU8hjsQrSc6LVzLLvmFtB9JY8b1rMg-3D-3DJM-w_1ix3pnygukYWZfKiCJpm8BsHsayWXlw0ucteiDEo46fRc0p9DVWJmv2prlqkbHR6S2dsrJiXPEopagJAn55fgrGOya21Ubchf288oY8AFP4iYaBJwhylwdd5l9F7UOfOwAStyClf3jiRinyVthQoNLaOGN0-2FaADiG1mV-2FCG2XtojcA-2FVQIBJRDWtyo-2B0AfC-2B5WkBvrv2kUt0a0w5LEn-2BP5L6Nqwc992B9NIZ6Xf4R31mKWKUEs1hFV6TcEVr9g6iUmI7zoQboRQXd-2BaWOslBetItKk8JPdHrcA-2F2IixuMF7iCTCyrgUilNtIxpAKh5l8Cj4iyK4wRzBBBHtmbsn8CmKQHcIa0IpURsslSnFu3sdvVcN0dr-2Bw7EnRoJJAzoit">www.facebook.com/FHSUScienceCafe</a>

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 </figure>&nbsp;FHSU University Communications“Buffalo Commons Revisited: Change on the Great Plains,” presentation is sponsored by FHSU’s Science and Mathematics Education Institute (SMEI) and will begin at 7 p.m. Monday at The Venue in Thirsty’s Brew Pub &amp; Grill, 2704 Vine.This month’s presentation by Dr. Rob Channell, FHSU Professor of Biological Sciences, will examine how declines in the population of the Great Plains and changes in agriculture offer challenges and opportunities. &nbsp;Science Café presentations are free and open to the public. Questions can be directed to&nbsp;Cari Rohleder at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:cbrohleder@fhsu.edu">cbrohleder@fhsu.edu</a>&nbsp;or 785-628-4743 or by visiting: <a target="_blank" href="https://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=u001.7LNxDHQVpzCjONIZ4OYIqhxD-2BcQjFgIRBovAML9-2BM4eClLu2fQOOHuiGSFsY2VCCSIv5_1ix3pnygukYWZfKiCJpm8BsHsayWXlw0ucteiDEo46fRc0p9DVWJmv2prlqkbHR6S2dsrJiXPEopagJAn55fgrGOya21Ubchf288oY8AFP4iYaBJwhylwdd5l9F7UOfOwAStyClf3jiRinyVthQoNLaOGN0-2FaADiG1mV-2FCG2XtojcA-2FVQIBJRDWtyo-2B0AfC-2B5WkBvrv2kUt0a0w5LEn-2BP5jeEPiEq3YdOpsy5EPvnwbofZ-2FTy8-2B8cmVvOqmqJEWJyIOzXywfUkW-2Fjwn727bt59yju0bZlluBsU7UYLaU5FTDxqI4o4hm-2BX4cT-2FdHLd4oeeonVTcZhDXUkR05CmViFVbjsAmlHD4sJH-2BNBwmegUTXX6I61AFru6q5uMmbXixi">www.fhsu.edu/smei</a> <a target="_blank" href="https://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=u001.7LNxDHQVpzCjONIZ4OYIqgHG-2B9GDc8KXBqj4fLXNv8t-2BV6Hb4Q5M0d-2FSyU8hjsQrSc6LVzLLvmFtB9JY8b1rMg-3D-3DJM-w_1ix3pnygukYWZfKiCJpm8BsHsayWXlw0ucteiDEo46fRc0p9DVWJmv2prlqkbHR6S2dsrJiXPEopagJAn55fgrGOya21Ubchf288oY8AFP4iYaBJwhylwdd5l9F7UOfOwAStyClf3jiRinyVthQoNLaOGN0-2FaADiG1mV-2FCG2XtojcA-2FVQIBJRDWtyo-2B0AfC-2B5WkBvrv2kUt0a0w5LEn-2BP5L6Nqwc992B9NIZ6Xf4R31mKWKUEs1hFV6TcEVr9g6iUmI7zoQboRQXd-2BaWOslBetItKk8JPdHrcA-2F2IixuMF7iCTCyrgUilNtIxpAKh5l8Cj4iyK4wRzBBBHtmbsn8CmKQHcIa0IpURsslSnFu3sdvVcN0dr-2Bw7EnRoJJAzoit">www.facebook.com/FHSUScienceCafe</a>

Buffalo Commons revisited is topic of next FHSU Science Café

<a href="https://hayspost.com/pages/state-farm-weather-window">For a full look at the weather forecast, click here.</a>

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Three-day weather outlook

 The Hays Wild West Festival Committee has announced a logo design contest intended to engage the local community in shaping the visual identity of the annual event.

Submissions are now being accepted, with the committee selecting the top 10 designs on March 13. Public voting on these finalists will begin March 17 and continue through the end of the month.

The contest aims to invite designers, artists, and festival enthusiasts to submit logos that capture the spirit of the Wild West Festival.

Interested participants can find additional guidelines and the form to submit entries at <a href="https://wildwestfestival.com/logocontest/">wildwestfestival.com/logocontest</a>.

Logos for consideration can also be submitted to contact@wildestfestival.com.

Committee representatives note that the selected logo will be used in official promotional materials for the 2025 celebration.

“We are excited to give the community the opportunity to share in this endeavor,” said Julie Edgeman, president of the Wild West Festival Committee. “Our 100 percent volunteer committee, which manages this not-for-profit festival, is always looking for ways to involve our neighbors in making the event a true highlight of the summer.”

Edgeman also noted that the festival continues to draw large crowds to downtown Hays each year, thanks in part to the contributions of local businesses and individuals who volunteer their time and resources.

The addition of a community-driven logo contest further underscores the committee’s mission to create an inclusive experience for attendees.

Designs submitted between now and March 13 will be evaluated by committee members, who will announce up to 10 finalists on March 17.

At that time, the public will have two weeks to cast votes for their favorite concept, with the final winner revealed in early April. Updates on voting procedures and final results will be shared on social media.

Members of the community are encouraged to follow the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/wildwestfestival">Wild West Festival on Facebook</a> or visit <a href="https://wildwestfestival.com/">wildwestfestival.com</a> for contest updates, as well as additional information about upcoming performances, events, and festivities.

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 </figure>WWF The Hays Wild West Festival Committee has announced a logo design contest intended to engage the local community in shaping the visual identity of the annual event.Submissions are now being accepted, with the committee selecting the top 10 designs on March 13. Public voting on these finalists will begin March 17 and continue through the end of the month.The contest aims to invite designers, artists, and festival enthusiasts to submit logos that capture the spirit of the Wild West Festival.Interested participants can find additional guidelines and the form to submit entries at <a href="https://wildwestfestival.com/logocontest/">wildwestfestival.com/logocontest</a>.Logos for consideration can also be submitted to contact@wildestfestival.com.Committee representatives note that the selected logo will be used in official promotional materials for the 2025 celebration.“We are excited to give the community the opportunity to share in this endeavor,” said Julie Edgeman, president of the Wild West Festival Committee. “Our 100 percent volunteer committee, which manages this not-for-profit festival, is always looking for ways to involve our neighbors in making the event a true highlight of the summer.”Edgeman also noted that the festival continues to draw large crowds to downtown Hays each year, thanks in part to the contributions of local businesses and individuals who volunteer their time and resources.The addition of a community-driven logo contest further underscores the committee’s mission to create an inclusive experience for attendees.Designs submitted between now and March 13 will be evaluated by committee members, who will announce up to 10 finalists on March 17.At that time, the public will have two weeks to cast votes for their favorite concept, with the final winner revealed in early April. Updates on voting procedures and final results will be shared on social media.Members of the community are encouraged to follow the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/wildwestfestival">Wild West Festival on Facebook</a> or visit <a href="https://wildwestfestival.com/">wildwestfestival.com</a> for contest updates, as well as additional information about upcoming performances, events, and festivities.

Entries open for new logo design contest for Wild West Festival

We are giving away the Chicken Soup for the Soul book, "Laughter's Always the Best Medicine."

Listen to 99.5 FM, KHAZ, during A KZ Country Morning with Theresa Trapp March 10 -- 14, 2025 to hear how to win a copy. No age restrictions.



Storytelling at its funniest! And a much-needed reminder that no matter what ails you, laughter is ALWAYS the best medicine.If laughter is the best medicine, this book is your prescription. Turn off the news, shut down the social media, and spend a few days ignoring current events. Instead, return to the basics— humanity’s ability to laugh at itself.We’ve gathered one hundred great writers to share the mishaps and misadventures of everyday life. There’s no holding back, so prepare for lots of good clean (and not so clean) fun in these true, personal anecdotes.Read about domestic disasters, words that came out wrong, mistaken identity, wedding snafus, technology trauma, the honesty of kids, family foibles, wardrobe malfunctions, pranks and capers, animal antics, and so much more.No one is safe in these pages—from family members to friends and colleagues—experiencing those most embarrassing, ridiculous, and surprising moments that afflict us all from time to time!Chicken Soup for the Soul books are 100% made in the USA and each book includes stories from as diverse a group of writers as possible. Chicken Soup for the Soul solicits and publishes stories from the LGBTQ community and from people of all ethnicities, nationalities, and religions.



Winners will need to pick up the books at the KHAZ Studio, 2300 Hall, Hays, KS. Someone is available to assist with prize pickup Mondays - Fridays, 8 am - 5 pm.

We are giving away the Chicken Soup for the Soul book, "Laughter's Always the Best Medicine."Listen to 99.5 FM, KHAZ, during A KZ Country Morning with Theresa Trapp March 10 -- 14, 2025 to hear how to win a copy. No age restrictions.

Storytelling at its funniest! And a much-needed reminder that no matter what ails you, laughter is ALWAYS the best medicine.If laughter is the best medicine, this book is your prescription. Turn off the news, shut down the social media, and spend a few days ignoring current events. Instead, return to the basics— humanity’s ability to laugh at itself.We’ve gathered one hundred great writers to share the mishaps and misadventures of everyday life. There’s no holding back, so prepare for lots of good clean (and not so clean) fun in these true, personal anecdotes.Read about domestic disasters, words that came out wrong, mistaken identity, wedding snafus, technology trauma, the honesty of kids, family foibles, wardrobe malfunctions, pranks and capers, animal antics, and so much more.No one is safe in these pages—from family members to friends and colleagues—experiencing those most embarrassing, ridiculous, and surprising moments that afflict us all from time to time!Chicken Soup for the Soul books are 100% made in the USA and each book includes stories from as diverse a group of writers as possible. Chicken Soup for the Soul solicits and publishes stories from the LGBTQ community and from people of all ethnicities, nationalities, and religions.

Winners will need to pick up the books at the KHAZ Studio, 2300 Hall, Hays, KS. Someone is available to assist with prize pickup Mondays - Fridays, 8 am - 5 pm.https://eagleradio.net/contest-rules

Win Chicken Soup for the Soul book "Laughter's Always the Best Medicine" with 99.5 KZ Country

&nbsp;Submit events to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:admin@hayspost.com">admin@hayspost.com</a>. Cover photo courtesy Pixabay

Special thanks to <a href="https://www.visithays.com/183/Events">The Hays Convention and Visitors Bureau</a> and<a href="https://www.fhsu.edu/"> Fort Hays State University</a> for their contributions to the community calendar.

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Cover photo courtesy PixabaySpecial thanks to <a href="https://www.visithays.com/183/Events">The Hays Convention and Visitors Bureau</a> and<a href="https://www.fhsu.edu/"> Fort Hays State University</a> for their contributions to the community calendar.

Community Calendar

A Kansas farmer whose land was bisected by a railroad claimed to have a bull that outran the train every day. He told the story to his town friends so often that he began to believe it. One day some of his town friends decided to check up on his bull story. The farmer saw them coming, so he told his wife about the story he was telling and added, "If they inquire about me, I am not home." 

The friends came to the house and asked for the farmer. He wife said, "He's not home. He went to Chicago this morning."

"When will he return?" asked the friends.

"Tonight!? Is he traveling by plane?" the friends asked.

"No," answered the wife. "He's riding the bull." 

A Kansas farmer whose land was bisected by a railroad claimed to have a bull that outran the train every day. He told the story to his town friends so often that he began to believe it. One day some of his town friends decided to check up on his bull story. The farmer saw them coming, so he told his wife about the story he was telling and added, "If they inquire about me, I am not home." The friends came to the house and asked for the farmer. He wife said, "He's not home. He went to Chicago this morning.""When will he return?" asked the friends."Tonight," replied the wife."Tonight!? Is he traveling by plane?" the friends asked."No," answered the wife. "He's riding the bull."

KZ Country Cheesy Joke of the Day 03/07/25

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Hays High School will perform "Hadestown, The Teen Edition" tonight through Sunday at the 12th Street Auditorium.

Showtimes are 7 p.m. today, Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. on Sunday.

Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the door or online at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ticketsource.us/hays-high-school?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR1CMmel0uzYvYZ1j448Rv1dYusiYxQvfhuxN9xSFD6Xg4q32ia8rQnbXl8_aem_eNn76VbViTmjsyUTyKrIbw" target="_blank">www.ticketsource.us/hays-high-school</a>.

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 </figure>Hays High School will perform "Hadestown, The Teen Edition" tonight through Sunday at the 12th Street Auditorium.Showtimes are 7 p.m. today, Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. on Sunday.Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the door or online at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ticketsource.us/hays-high-school?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR1CMmel0uzYvYZ1j448Rv1dYusiYxQvfhuxN9xSFD6Xg4q32ia8rQnbXl8_aem_eNn76VbViTmjsyUTyKrIbw" target="_blank">www.ticketsource.us/hays-high-school</a>.

🎙 Hays High to perform 'Hadestown' tonight through Sunday

Q: What do dentists call their X-rays? A: Tooth-pics!

Q: What do dentists call their X-rays? A: Tooth-pics!

KZ Country Cheesy Joke of the Day 03/06/25

DODGE CITY — United Wireless Arena, managed by VenuWorks, is excited to announce Dustin Lynch as the Official Dodge City Days Concert 2025 Saturday, July 26. Doors will open at 7:00 p.m. on July 26th and the show will start at 8:00 p.m. 

ABOUT DUSTIN LYNCH: Dustin Lynch has "built one of the most consistent recording careers in modern country music” (Billboard), achieving nine #1s, four Top 5 albums, 10 GOLD, PLATINUM, and MULTIPLATINUM certified singles, and tallying over 4.4 BILLION cumulative global streams.

His sixth studio album, Killed The Cowboy (Broken Bow Records), is boldly making a statement. The follow-up to Blue In The Sky, which delivered the history-making 2x PLATINUM, six-week #1 “Thinking ‘Bout You (feat. MacKenzie Porter)” – the most-played song at Country radio in 2022 landing at #1 on the Mediabase and #2 on the Billboard Year-End Country Airplay charts – also featured hit singles: #1 “Stars Like Confetti” and “Party Mode.” 

Lynch has headlined packed venues to sold-out crowds like his recent KILLED THE COWBOY TOUR, in addition to touring with Country’s biggest names including Kane Brown, Luke Bryan, Florida Georgia Line, Brad Paisley, and Blake Shelton.

 Since his PLATINUM breakout “Cowboys and Angels” in 2012, the Tennessee native has earned industry recognition as a Grand Ole Opry member, as well as high-profile nominations for the Academy of Country Music Awards, American Music Awards, Billboard Music Awards, iHeartRadio Music Awards, and CMT Music Awards.

Tickets for Dustin Lynch will go on sale Friday, March 7 at 10:00 a.m. CST. Tickets can be purchased at the United Wireless Arena box office or online through Ticketmaster.com. Ticket prices are $84 or $64 for reserved seating depending on location, plus applicable fees and taxes. The floor will be general admission, standing only. 

United Wireless Arena is an exclusive Ticketmaster facility and cannot guarantee tickets purchased as resale or through a third-party vendor. 

Doors will open one hour before showtime. Handicapped accessible seating must be arranged directly through the United Wireless Arena Ticket Office. 

United Wireless Arena has a clear bag policy in place. Please check our <a href="https://www.unitedwirelessarena.com/">website</a> for more details.&nbsp;

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 </figure>United Wireless ArenaDODGE CITY — United Wireless Arena, managed by VenuWorks, is excited to announce Dustin Lynch as the Official Dodge City Days Concert 2025 Saturday, July 26. Doors will open at 7:00 p.m. on July 26th and the show will start at 8:00 p.m. ABOUT DUSTIN LYNCH: Dustin Lynch has "built one of the most consistent recording careers in modern country music” (Billboard), achieving nine #1s, four Top 5 albums, 10 GOLD, PLATINUM, and MULTIPLATINUM certified singles, and tallying over 4.4 BILLION cumulative global streams. His sixth studio album, Killed The Cowboy (Broken Bow Records), is boldly making a statement. The follow-up to Blue In The Sky, which delivered the history-making 2x PLATINUM, six-week #1 “Thinking ‘Bout You (feat. MacKenzie Porter)” – the most-played song at Country radio in 2022 landing at #1 on the Mediabase and #2 on the Billboard Year-End Country Airplay charts – also featured hit singles: #1 “Stars Like Confetti” and “Party Mode.” Lynch has headlined packed venues to sold-out crowds like his recent KILLED THE COWBOY TOUR, in addition to touring with Country’s biggest names including Kane Brown, Luke Bryan, Florida Georgia Line, Brad Paisley, and Blake Shelton. Since his PLATINUM breakout “Cowboys and Angels” in 2012, the Tennessee native has earned industry recognition as a Grand Ole Opry member, as well as high-profile nominations for the Academy of Country Music Awards, American Music Awards, Billboard Music Awards, iHeartRadio Music Awards, and CMT Music Awards.Tickets for Dustin Lynch will go on sale Friday, March 7 at 10:00 a.m. CST. Tickets can be purchased at the United Wireless Arena box office or online through Ticketmaster.com. Ticket prices are $84 or $64 for reserved seating depending on location, plus applicable fees and taxes. The floor will be general admission, standing only. United Wireless Arena is an exclusive Ticketmaster facility and cannot guarantee tickets purchased as resale or through a third-party vendor. Doors will open one hour before showtime. Handicapped accessible seating must be arranged directly through the United Wireless Arena Ticket Office. United Wireless Arena has a clear bag policy in place. Please check our <a href="https://www.unitedwirelessarena.com/">website</a> for more details.&nbsp;

Dustin Lynch coming to Dodge City for Dodge City Days Concert 2025

Why wouldn’t they let the butterfly into the dance? Because it was a mothball.

Why wouldn’t they let the butterfly into the dance? Because it was a mothball.

KZ Country Cheesy Joke of the Day 03/05/25

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MAYETTA – Country music singer-songwriter Josh Turner is bringing his This Country Music Thing Tour to Prairie Band Casino &amp; Resort’s Great Lakes Ballroom this June 12.

 Josh Turner’s 20+ year country-western career has earned him five No. 1 singles and sold over 6.5 million albums. Hit tracks such as “Long Black Train,” “Your Man,” “Firecracker,” and “Why Don’t We Just Dance” have driven the career of a country showman with ever more stories to tell. 

Lately, Turner’s found himself both in the familiar, releasing his tenth studio album This Country Music Thing with MCA Nashville last August, as well as new territory with his hit “Would You Go With Me” going viral on TikTok in recent years. 

You're welcomed to the Great Lakes Ballroom at Prairie Band Casino &amp; Resort to experience Josh Turner’s live country set on June 12.

To purchase tickets and find more information, visit <a href="https://www.prairieband.com/shows/epic-entertainment/">Prairie Band Casino &amp; Resort’s website</a>, hover over the shows tab, and click “Epic Entertainment.”

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 </figure>Prairie Band Casino &amp; ResortMAYETTA – Country music singer-songwriter Josh Turner is bringing his This Country Music Thing Tour to Prairie Band Casino &amp; Resort’s Great Lakes Ballroom this June 12. Josh Turner’s 20+ year country-western career has earned him five No. 1 singles and sold over 6.5 million albums. Hit tracks such as “Long Black Train,” “Your Man,” “Firecracker,” and “Why Don’t We Just Dance” have driven the career of a country showman with ever more stories to tell. Lately, Turner’s found himself both in the familiar, releasing his tenth studio album This Country Music Thing with MCA Nashville last August, as well as new territory with his hit “Would You Go With Me” going viral on TikTok in recent years. You're welcomed to the Great Lakes Ballroom at Prairie Band Casino &amp; Resort to experience Josh Turner’s live country set on June 12. To purchase tickets and find more information, visit <a href="https://www.prairieband.com/shows/epic-entertainment/">Prairie Band Casino &amp; Resort’s website</a>, hover over the shows tab, and click “Epic Entertainment.”

Josh Turner coming to Prairie Band Casino & Resort

Where do saplings go to learn? To elementree school.

Where do saplings go to learn? To elementree school.

KZ Country Cheesy Joke of the Day 03/04/25

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A son came home from school and told his dad, "my teacher was telling us about cloning today, but I don't think I understand it." The dad replied, "that makes two of us."

A son came home from school and told his dad, "my teacher was telling us about cloning today, but I don't think I understand it." The dad replied, "that makes two of us."

KZ Country Cheesy Joke of the Day 03/03/25

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What did the dentist name her boat? The Tooth Ferry.

What did the dentist name her boat? The Tooth Ferry.

KZ Country Cheesy Joke of the Day tooth 02/28/25

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A farmer was driving along the road with a load of fertilizer. A little boy, playing in front of his house, saw him and called, “What’ve you got in your truck?” “Fertilizer,” the farmer replied. “What are you going to do with it?” asked the little boy. “Put it on strawberries,” answered the farmer. “You ought to live here,” the little boy advised him. “We put sugar and cream on ours.”

A farmer was driving along the road with a load of fertilizer. A little boy, playing in front of his house, saw him and called, “What’ve you got in your truck?” “Fertilizer,” the farmer replied. “What are you going to do with it?” asked the little boy. “Put it on strawberries,” answered the farmer. “You ought to live here,” the little boy advised him. “We put sugar and cream on ours.”

KZ Country Cheesy Joke of the Day 02/27/25

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A man ordered a deck of cards online, but after two weeks they still hadn't arrive.&nbsp; He contacted the seller and was assured that they were dealing with it.

A man ordered a deck of cards online, but after two weeks they still hadn't arrive.&nbsp; He contacted the seller and was assured that they were dealing with it.