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Agriculture
Stack Handler picks up stack, cuts stack in loose portions, and delivers it to place for feeding. -- typed on back of photo
Agriculture
"Stack Hand" picks up hay, makes stack and moves stack onto the ground.
Main Street Street Scenes
Exterior front view of Speed Print, 2001
Street Scenes
Photograph taken facing south on Main Street in Hesston, 1950.
Documents
Mennonite Conference publication
Main Street Street Scenes
Picture of Hesston Main Street covered in snow.
2020 Novel Coronavirus Hesston Family "Porchtraits"
In 2019-2020 a novel coronavirus mutated and spread around the world, causing a sometimes deadly disease in humans, commonly termed COVID-19. By…
2020 Novel Coronavirus Hesston Family "Porchtraits"
Jen shared, "The Smalley family has still been busy during this time of quarantine. While preparing for baby number three coming in July, we have…
Mayors and City Administrators
Photo of a sketch of Milton Miller. Artist unknown.
2020 Novel Coronavirus Hesston Family "Porchtraits"
John noted that he has spent as much time as possible during the stay-home time down at their pond, watching wildlife and fishing.
Fire/EMT
Side view of city vehicle possibly an ambulance
Events and Celebrations
From the Hillsboro Star-Journal. Caption reads "Shocked - Lloyd Schroeder and Milton Reimer harvested wheat 'the old-fashioned way,' then stacked it…
Parks
Shelter House at Heritage Park. In 1914 the wooden school building was moved to this site and used as township hall and shelterhouse. It was replaced…
Utilities
Aerial view of sewage disposal plant, water treatment
Documents
A collection of experiences with the tornado, by seventh grade students in Mrs. Zuercher's class.
Documents
Schwanke Photographs
1 1/2 months after the storm.
Schwanke Photographs
1 1/2 months after the storm.
Schwanke Photographs
1 1/2 months after the storm.
Schwanke Photographs
1 1/2 months after the storm.