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On this episode of the&nbsp;<a href="https://hayspost.com/category/post-podcast" target="_blank">Post Podcast</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://haysartscouncil.org/" target="_blank">Hays Arts Council</a> executive director Brenda Meder discusses upcoming events with Hays Post Reporter Becky Kiser.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<div><iframe title="Hays Arts Council plans upcoming events" allowtransparency="true" height="150" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:150px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=9ujy3-15574d8-pb&from=pb6admin&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=3267a3&font-color=auto&logo_link=podcast_page&btn-skin=60a0c8&size=315" loading="lazy"></iframe></div>On this episode of the&nbsp;<a href="https://hayspost.com/category/post-podcast" target="_blank">Post Podcast</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://haysartscouncil.org/" target="_blank">Hays Arts Council</a> executive director Brenda Meder discusses upcoming events with Hays Post Reporter Becky Kiser.&nbsp;&nbsp;

🎙 Post Podcast: Hays Arts Council plans upcoming events

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On this episode of Forward Ever: Leading in Challenging Times host Gary Shorman speaks with Fort Hays State University&nbsp;director of Strategic Affiliation Peter Laipson.

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🎤Forward Ever: FHSU director of Strategic Affiliation Peter Laipson

Why do owls always get invited to bird parties? Because they’re such a hoot!

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Why do owls always get invited to bird parties? Because they’re such a hoot!Join fans of 99 KZ Country on Facebook:<a href="http://www.facebook.com/99KZCountry">http://www.facebook.com/99KZCountry</a>

KZ Country Cheesy Joke of the Day 01/19/24

On this episode of the <a href="https://hayspost.com/category/post-podcast" target="_blank">Post Podcast</a>, <a href="http://www.ipifinancialservices.com/" target="_blank">Insurance Planning</a>&nbsp;agent Gene Stramel discusses long-term care insurance with <a href="https://hayspost.com/" target="_blank">Hays Post</a> reporter Becky Kiser.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<div><iframe title="Insurance Planning helps navigate long term care insurance" allowtransparency="true" height="300" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:300px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=uw5w6-1554a81-pb&from=pb6admin&square=1&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=3267a3&font-color=auto&logo_link=podcast_page&btn-skin=60a0c8&size=300" loading="lazy" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div>On this episode of the <a href="https://hayspost.com/category/post-podcast" target="_blank">Post Podcast</a>, <a href="http://www.ipifinancialservices.com/" target="_blank">Insurance Planning</a>&nbsp;agent Gene Stramel discusses long-term care insurance with <a href="https://hayspost.com/" target="_blank">Hays Post</a> reporter Becky Kiser.&nbsp;&nbsp;

🎙 Post Podcast: Insurance Planning helps navigate long term care insurance

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A pirate walks into a bar with a paper towel on his head.  The bartender asks, "Hey, what's with the paper towel?" the pirate says, "Argh, I've got a Bounty on my head!"

A pirate walks into a bar with a paper towel on his head. The bartender asks, "Hey, what's with the paper towel?" the pirate says, "Argh, I've got a Bounty on my head!"Join fans of 99 KZ Country on Facebook:<a href="http://www.facebook.com/99KZCountry">http://www.facebook.com/99KZCountry</a>

KZ Country Cheesy Joke of the Day 01/18/24

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Do you know why Cinderella got kicked off the soccer team? She kept running away from the ball!

Do you know why Cinderella got kicked off the soccer team? She kept running away from the ball!Join fans of 99 KZ Country on Facebook:<a href="http://www.facebook.com/99KZCountry">http://www.facebook.com/99KZCountry</a>

KZ Country Cheesy Joke of the Day 01/17/24

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It was so cold… we played checkers with tea light candles. It was so cold… I left the coffee shop with mocha lattés and got into my car with fudgesicles. It was so cold… we saved electricity by unplugging our freezer and moving it outside.

It was so cold… we played checkers with tea light candles. It was so cold… I left the coffee shop with mocha lattés and got into my car with fudgesicles. It was so cold… we saved electricity by unplugging our freezer and moving it outside.Join fans of 99 KZ Country on Facebook:<a href="http://www.facebook.com/99KZCountry">http://www.facebook.com/99KZCountry</a>

KZ Country Cheesy Joke of the Day 01/16/24

By CRISTINA JANNEY Hays Post

Jacob Proffitt is opening a new restaurant inspired by his mother Shirley's Volga German cooking, Shirley's German To Go.

The restaurant, 515 W. 27th St., Hays, will offer Volga German favorites, such as bierocks, galuskies (cabbage rolls), grebel, green bean dumpling soup, fried noodles and beans, sauerkraut and sausage, as well as fish and chips (home-cut french fries).

"Everything in here is from scratch," he said.

The restaurant is still working on what desserts will be offered.

The restaurant had been a pizza place called Little Dinero, also owned by Proffiitt, but he decided to go with another option.

"Most of the community here is German and we always thought it was weird that there was no German restaurant," he said. ... "I grew up on my mom's German food."

Betty Froelich&nbsp;ran a restaurant in Gorham, and Shirley's German To Go will be using some of her recipes.

Even in Ellis County, the family recipes varied from town to town and family to family. Shirley's family settled in Liebenthal, but the recipes for families in Catharine, also settled by Volga Germans, are slightly different.

"The only bad thing about a German restaurant is, we laugh, that people say, 'That's not the way my mom made it,'" Jacob said.

There are high, middle and low German foods.

Each week the restaurant will have specials. Proffitt encouraged locals to reach out to the restaurant and request some of their favorites.

The bierocks will be cooked a couple of times a day, so they will be fresh. The restaurant will offer both traditional bierocks with beef and cabbage, as well as ham and cheese. Both will run about $5 to $6 each.&nbsp;

You will be able to order in quantity, such as packs of six or 12.

The restaurant will accept call-ahead orders. Beverages will be sold from coolers, no fountain drinks. No alcohol will be served.

The restaurant has a small dining area, but Proffitt said he anticipates most people will get their orders to go.

Proffitt plans for the restaurant to be open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. seven days a week.&nbsp;

A website and Facebook page are pending for the business. Proffitt said he hopes the restaurant will be open in the next two weeks.

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 </figure>By CRISTINA JANNEY Hays PostJacob Proffitt is opening a new restaurant inspired by his mother Shirley's Volga German cooking, Shirley's German To Go.The restaurant, 515 W. 27th St., Hays, will offer Volga German favorites, such as bierocks, galuskies (cabbage rolls), grebel, green bean dumpling soup, fried noodles and beans, sauerkraut and sausage, as well as fish and chips (home-cut french fries)."Everything in here is from scratch," he said.The restaurant is still working on what desserts will be offered.The restaurant had been a pizza place called Little Dinero, also owned by Proffiitt, but he decided to go with another option.<figure>
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 </figure>"Most of the community here is German and we always thought it was weird that there was no German restaurant," he said. ... "I grew up on my mom's German food."Betty Froelich&nbsp;ran a restaurant in Gorham, and Shirley's German To Go will be using some of her recipes.Even in Ellis County, the family recipes varied from town to town and family to family. Shirley's family settled in Liebenthal, but the recipes for families in Catharine, also settled by Volga Germans, are slightly different."The only bad thing about a German restaurant is, we laugh, that people say, 'That's not the way my mom made it,'" Jacob said.There are high, middle and low German foods.Each week the restaurant will have specials. Proffitt encouraged locals to reach out to the restaurant and request some of their favorites.The bierocks will be cooked a couple of times a day, so they will be fresh. The restaurant will offer both traditional bierocks with beef and cabbage, as well as ham and cheese. Both will run about $5 to $6 each.&nbsp;You will be able to order in quantity, such as packs of six or 12.The restaurant will accept call-ahead orders. Beverages will be sold from coolers, no fountain drinks. No alcohol will be served.The restaurant has a small dining area, but Proffitt said he anticipates most people will get their orders to go.Proffitt plans for the restaurant to be open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. seven days a week.&nbsp;A website and Facebook page are pending for the business. Proffitt said he hopes the restaurant will be open in the next two weeks.

Shirley's German To Go to offer Volga German classics

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It’s so cold that… you have to open the fridge to heat the house. It was so cold…&nbsp;you eat ice cream to warm up. It was so cold…&nbsp;the snowmen are begging to come inside.

It’s so cold that… you have to open the fridge to heat the house. It was so cold…&nbsp;you eat ice cream to warm up. It was so cold…&nbsp;the snowmen are begging to come inside.Join fans of 99 KZ Country on Facebook:<a href="http://www.facebook.com/99KZCountry">http://www.facebook.com/99KZCountry</a>

KZ Country Cheesy Joke of the Day 01/15/24

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Date: Sunday, January 28, 2024 Time: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Location: Holy Family Elementary School, 18th&nbsp;and Vine, Hays

We invite you to attend our annual Chili Supper &amp; Bazaar! Come join us for a delicious meal of chili, hot chicken sandwiches on homemade buns, relishes, and desserts (there are sugar-free options).&nbsp;Meal tickets are $10.00 for adults and $5.00 for children (ages 4-12). Children 3 and under eat free! The food line will cut off at 1:30 p.m.&nbsp;Mailers were sent out through all of our Heartland Parishes, and you can buy tickets at the door. All are welcome! Our drive-thru pick-up option was such a hit, that we’re bringing it back again on the South side of the school building! If mailing in ticket orders, please send in by Monday, January 22.

We have a thrilling Silent Auction &amp; Raffle taking place in the school gym. As always, we have some exciting raffle items this year, including a Halo Pizza Oven, $500 or $1,000 cash, a Dell Latitude Notebook, a Nintendo Switch Lite, bikes, Beats headphones, an electric scooter, gift certificates and memberships galore! Our Silent Auction is always full of some great gift baskets to bid on, and everything from toys to electronics to activities and anything in between!

The games are BACK! We have a large variety of games for children to play which will be in the Activity Center! Bingo will be offered in the PK-4 classroom, including some great prizes for the lucky winners, both children and adults alike!

The Book Fair will be running in the Library, so be sure to send your young readers down to browse some great books &amp; educational items for sale! All proceeds go to the librarian for new books for the school!All meal tickets, raffle tickets, and general donations for the chili supper go straight into our school's operating account, so your support makes a tremendous difference to HFE!! We hope to see you come out that day and enjoy the fellowship and fun we have to offer our community!

Thank you for your ongoing support of Catholic education in our community!

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 </figure>SubmittedDate: Sunday, January 28, 2024 Time: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Location: Holy Family Elementary School, 18th&nbsp;and Vine, HaysWe invite you to attend our annual Chili Supper &amp; Bazaar! Come join us for a delicious meal of chili, hot chicken sandwiches on homemade buns, relishes, and desserts (there are sugar-free options).&nbsp;Meal tickets are $10.00 for adults and $5.00 for children (ages 4-12). Children 3 and under eat free! The food line will cut off at 1:30 p.m.&nbsp;Mailers were sent out through all of our Heartland Parishes, and you can buy tickets at the door. All are welcome! Our drive-thru pick-up option was such a hit, that we’re bringing it back again on the South side of the school building! If mailing in ticket orders, please send in by Monday, January 22.We have a thrilling Silent Auction &amp; Raffle taking place in the school gym. As always, we have some exciting raffle items this year, including a Halo Pizza Oven, $500 or $1,000 cash, a Dell Latitude Notebook, a Nintendo Switch Lite, bikes, Beats headphones, an electric scooter, gift certificates and memberships galore! Our Silent Auction is always full of some great gift baskets to bid on, and everything from toys to electronics to activities and anything in between!The games are BACK! We have a large variety of games for children to play which will be in the Activity Center! Bingo will be offered in the PK-4 classroom, including some great prizes for the lucky winners, both children and adults alike!The Book Fair will be running in the Library, so be sure to send your young readers down to browse some great books &amp; educational items for sale! All proceeds go to the librarian for new books for the school!All meal tickets, raffle tickets, and general donations for the chili supper go straight into our school's operating account, so your support makes a tremendous difference to HFE!! We hope to see you come out that day and enjoy the fellowship and fun we have to offer our community!Thank you for your ongoing support of Catholic education in our community!

Holy Family Elementary plans Annual Chili Supper & Bazaar

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<img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/11/1573838088789.jpeg">What do snowmen eat for breakfast?Frosted Flakes!&nbsp;&nbsp;Join fans of KZ Country on Facebook:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.facebook.com/99KZCountry" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255);">http://www.facebook.com/99KZCountry</a>

KZ Country Cheesy Joke of the Day 01/12/24

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

Q: Why wouldn’t they let the butterfly into the dance? A: Because it was a mothballJoin fans of 99 KZ Country on Facebook:<a href="http://www.facebook.com/99KZCountry">http://www.facebook.com/99KZCountry</a>

KZ Country Cheesy Joke of the Day 01/11/24

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WAKEENEY — A couple in WaKeeney has turned a crumbling nursing home into a beautiful Airbnb with a coffee bar, and bar and grill.

The former nursing home,&nbsp;320 South Ave., WaKeeney, was built in 1970 and closed in 2017. The inn is conveniently located right off Interstate 70 at the west WaKeeney exit

David and Tami Green, partners in the business, said the building was in very poor repair when they and a partner bought the property.&nbsp;

Pipes had frozen and burst in the building, ruining the ceiling. The original hospital tile was also still in place.

What guests will find today is nothing reminiscent of the building's past. The couple aimed for an 1860s Western feel. The tile was taken up, and the floors were refinished. David estimated they removed 15,000 tiles from the building.

Tami used antiques and thrifted furniture to decorate the rooms. One room has a sink stand made from an old, solid-wood school desk. 

They used wood from an old gym floor on one of the suite's walls.

"If you purchase things new, things are so high," David said.

The Morning Rose coffee shop's condiment table is an antique pie safe. The safe still contained old deeds from a former owner, and Leann Dexter thought it best to leave the historical documents where they were.

The tea and water canisters are set on an antique kerosene stove, which still has its original glass fuel bottle.

The Greens took mahogany doors from the building to construct the bar in Rosie's Bar and Grill. The back of the bar includes a lighted mirror framed by ornately carved wood. Tami said they wanted to give the restaurant the feel of an 1860s gentleman's club.&nbsp;

The Prairie Rose Inn opened in December with 16 rooms. This includes singles with queen beds, doubles and larger family suites with three queen beds.

The owners remodeled the physical therapy room into a suite with a kitchenette.

The names of the rooms were all taken from towns that once existed in Trego County.

Leann Dexter manages the Morning Rose coffee shop at the inn. Dexter is a transplant to Trego County, but she said she loves the community.

She grew up on a guest ranch, and that's where she picked up her cooking skills.

The shop offers espresso and associated drinks as well as homemade breakfast seven days a week.

From 6 to 7 a.m., the shop offers coffee and pastries. From 7 until close at about 11 a.m., breakfast is served. The shop opens at 8 a.m. on Saturday and 9 a.m. on Sunday but closes later on those days.

The coffee shop even opened on Christmas and was packed, Dexter said.

She said her from-scratch biscuits and sausage gravy, made with half and half, has been a hit. She also makes a German breakfast casserole with sausage, brioche French toast, eggs Benedict, crepes, and waffles in addition to standard breakfasts like bacon and eggs.

"[I do] pretty much anything and everything," she said. "If someone wants something special, I say OK. ... I don't do oatmeal."

She runs regular specials, especially on holidays and Sundays.

There's limited seating in the coffee bar, but ample table seating in the adjacent lobby.

"I think it is nice that we can do something like this for the community," Dexter said. "The people here have been so wonderful."

Rosie's Bar and Grill is open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. The grill will offer appetizers as well as chicken-fried chicken, hamburgers, steak sandwiches plus a daily home-cooked meal special such as lasagna.

The inn has a small conference room that could also be used for meals for larger families. There is also outdoor patio seating with an additional bar.

Rosie's offers full bar service with a selection of beers on tap. A selection of Shiloh Vineyard wine, based in Trego County, also will be offered.

The inn also has a laundry facility open to guests. The public dog park is across the street, as well as a<a href="https://hayspost.com/posts/db7a80a1-cc4c-4370-ad64-8749848b4c75">n out-of-service F-14 Tomcat that is on loan to the city.</a>

"We are trying to get people to come to WaKeeney and stay as a destination," Tami said. "That was one of our main goals."

Single rooms cost $100 per night to $160 for suites.

You can book through <a href="https://www.airbnb.com/">Airbnb</a>. The inn's website is still under construction, but you should be able to book direct through that site once it's up.

You can follow Prairie Rose Inn on<a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093959709405"> Facebook.</a>&nbsp;

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 <figcaption>Rosie's Bar and Grill in the newly opened Prairie Rose Inn in WaKeeney. Photo by Cristina Janney/Hays Post</figcaption>
 </figure>By CRISTINA JANNEY Hays PostWAKEENEY — A couple in WaKeeney has turned a crumbling nursing home into a beautiful Airbnb with a coffee bar, and bar and grill.The former nursing home,&nbsp;320 South Ave., WaKeeney, was built in 1970 and closed in 2017. The inn is conveniently located right off Interstate 70 at the west WaKeeney exitDavid and Tami Green, partners in the business, said the building was in very poor repair when they and a partner bought the property.&nbsp;Pipes had frozen and burst in the building, ruining the ceiling. The original hospital tile was also still in place.What guests will find today is nothing reminiscent of the building's past. The couple aimed for an 1860s Western feel. The tile was taken up, and the floors were refinished. David estimated they removed 15,000 tiles from the building.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/1/1704484295919.jpeg" alt="Rooms at the Prairie Rose Inn can be booked on Airbnb for between $100 and $160 per night, depending on the size of the room. Each room is named for a town that was once in Trego County. Photo by Cristina Janney/Hays Post" />
 <figcaption>Rooms at the Prairie Rose Inn can be booked on Airbnb for between $100 and $160 per night, depending on the size of the room. Each room is named for a town that was once in Trego County. Photo by Cristina Janney/Hays Post</figcaption>
 </figure>Tami used antiques and thrifted furniture to decorate the rooms. One room has a sink stand made from an old, solid-wood school desk. They used wood from an old gym floor on one of the suite's walls."If you purchase things new, things are so high," David said.The Morning Rose coffee shop's condiment table is an antique pie safe. The safe still contained old deeds from a former owner, and Leann Dexter thought it best to leave the historical documents where they were.The tea and water canisters are set on an antique kerosene stove, which still has its original glass fuel bottle.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/1/1704484659970.jpeg" alt="Many furnishings in the Prairie Rose Inn are thrifted, donated or antiques. This is a three-queen-bed suite that once was the former nursing home's physical therapy room. Photo by Cristina Janney/Hays Post" />
 <figcaption>Many furnishings in the Prairie Rose Inn are thrifted, donated or antiques. This is a three-queen-bed suite that once was the former nursing home's physical therapy room. Photo by Cristina Janney/Hays Post</figcaption>
 </figure>The Greens took mahogany doors from the building to construct the bar in Rosie's Bar and Grill. The back of the bar includes a lighted mirror framed by ornately carved wood. Tami said they wanted to give the restaurant the feel of an 1860s gentleman's club.&nbsp;The Prairie Rose Inn opened in December with 16 rooms. This includes singles with queen beds, doubles and larger family suites with three queen beds.The owners remodeled the physical therapy room into a suite with a kitchenette.The names of the rooms were all taken from towns that once existed in Trego County.Leann Dexter manages the Morning Rose coffee shop at the inn. Dexter is a transplant to Trego County, but she said she loves the community.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/1/1704484876770.jpeg" alt="The Morning Rose coffee shop is an expresso bar that makes made-from scratch breakfast, including biscuits and gravy, crepes, and French toast. Photo by Cristina Janney/Hays Post" />
 <figcaption>The Morning Rose coffee shop is an expresso bar that makes made-from scratch breakfast, including biscuits and gravy, crepes, and French toast. Photo by Cristina Janney/Hays Post</figcaption>
 </figure>She grew up on a guest ranch, and that's where she picked up her cooking skills.The shop offers espresso and associated drinks as well as homemade breakfast seven days a week.From 6 to 7 a.m., the shop offers coffee and pastries. From 7 until close at about 11 a.m., breakfast is served. The shop opens at 8 a.m. on Saturday and 9 a.m. on Sunday but closes later on those days.The coffee shop even opened on Christmas and was packed, Dexter said.She said her from-scratch biscuits and sausage gravy, made with half and half, has been a hit. She also makes a German breakfast casserole with sausage, brioche French toast, eggs Benedict, crepes, and waffles in addition to standard breakfasts like bacon and eggs."[I do] pretty much anything and everything," she said. "If someone wants something special, I say OK. ... I don't do oatmeal."<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/1/1704485018389.jpeg" alt="Prairie Rose Inn is located off of the west WaKeeney exit at&nbsp;320 South Ave. in WaKeeney.&nbsp;" />
 <figcaption>Prairie Rose Inn is located off of the west WaKeeney exit at&nbsp;320 South Ave. in WaKeeney.&nbsp;</figcaption>
 </figure>She runs regular specials, especially on holidays and Sundays.There's limited seating in the coffee bar, but ample table seating in the adjacent lobby."I think it is nice that we can do something like this for the community," Dexter said. "The people here have been so wonderful."Rosie's Bar and Grill is open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. The grill will offer appetizers as well as chicken-fried chicken, hamburgers, steak sandwiches plus a daily home-cooked meal special such as lasagna.The inn has a small conference room that could also be used for meals for larger families. There is also outdoor patio seating with an additional bar.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/1/1704485139820.jpeg" alt="Rosie's Bar and Grill inside the Prairie Rose Inn in Wakeeney has outdoor seating, including an outdoor bar, which can be opened in the summer. Photo by Cristina Janney/Hays Post" />
 <figcaption>Rosie's Bar and Grill inside the Prairie Rose Inn in Wakeeney has outdoor seating, including an outdoor bar, which can be opened in the summer. Photo by Cristina Janney/Hays Post</figcaption>
 </figure>Rosie's offers full bar service with a selection of beers on tap. A selection of Shiloh Vineyard wine, based in Trego County, also will be offered.The inn also has a laundry facility open to guests. The public dog park is across the street, as well as a<a href="https://hayspost.com/posts/db7a80a1-cc4c-4370-ad64-8749848b4c75">n out-of-service F-14 Tomcat that is on loan to the city.</a>"We are trying to get people to come to WaKeeney and stay as a destination," Tami said. "That was one of our main goals."Single rooms cost $100 per night to $160 for suites.You can book through <a href="https://www.airbnb.com/">Airbnb</a>. The inn's website is still under construction, but you should be able to book direct through that site once it's up.You can follow Prairie Rose Inn on<a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093959709405"> Facebook.</a>&nbsp;

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