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Videos
Footage of the aftermath of the tornado in Hesston. Virginia Hamilton, American Red Cross, Salvation Army, Mennonite Housing Service, Mildred Martens,…
2020 Novel Coronavirus Hesston Family "Porchtraits"
COVID-19
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"
COVID-19
In 2019-2020 a novel coronavirus mutated and spread around the world, causing a sometimes deadly disease in humans, commonly termed COVID-19. By…
Organizations and Clubs
Kiwanis Club, organizations, club
Blurry photograph of four members standing in front of a banner for the Kiwanis Club of Hesston Kansas.
Utilities
public works
Kirk Matz, 10 years employment. Replaced Hackenberg as Superintendent of Utilities.
Public Works
street, public works
King Construction paving Main Street
Audio
Tornadoes--Hesston (Kan.)
Interview with Kerry Grosch about the tornado that came through Hesston, Kansas on March 13, 1990.
Audio
Tornadoes--Hesston (Kan.)
Interview with Kermit (Dee) Hershberger about the tornado that came through Hesston, Kansas on March 13, 1990.
Fire/EMT
transportation, automobile
Aprox 1950- Emergency service vehicles for Hesston City. These were owned and provided for the public by these men who are: left to right Kenneth…
Fire/EMT
transportation, city building, automobile
Kenneth Miller standing in front of ambulance and City Building
Audio
Tornadoes--Hesston (Kan.)
Interview with Ken Rodgers about the tornado that came through Hesston, Kansas on March 13, 1990.
2020 Novel Coronavirus Hesston Family "Porchtraits"
COVID-19
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"
COVID-19
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"
COVID-19
Photographer Pam Weaver noted that the Kauffmans' long porch was ideal for socially-distanced portrait taking.
Events and Celebrations
parades, social events
Parade celebrating Kansas centennial - Main St. Hesston Ks. In background and in forefront is Klingenberg building; formerly Klingenberg grocery.…
2020 Novel Coronavirus Hesston Family "Porchtraits"
COVID-19
The Kaisers posed spontaneously when the photographer stopped by their neighborhood between planned sessions.
Audio
Tornadoes--Hesston (Kan.)
Interview with Junior Janzen about the tornado that came through Hesston, Kansas on March 13, 1990.
Tornado Stories
Tornadoes--Hesston (Kan.)
A few weeks after the tornado, Judy Swenson's second-grade class wrote to their pen pals in Mrs. Veach's class in Great Bend. Updates about their…
Municipal Ceremonies and Events
mayor, city administration
unknown, John Waltner, Blough[?], Joe Swartzendruber, unknown.