People in the Heartland

People in the Heartland

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Presidential pets prove powerful

Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2007

Manhattan man believes presidential pets influence history and elections. Watch video.

Hard times lead to a new life and love for McLouth man

Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2007

A Northeast Kansas man found his true calling while struggling to make ends meet. Russell Ehart was out of work, out of money and down on his luck when he learned he had a marketable talent. In this People in the Heartland report, learn how that talent lead to a new life - and love. Watch video.

A vacuum collection to take your breath away

Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2007

Some people collect stamps, others coins. But an Emporia man has a very unique collection. He fell in love with vacuums at an early age, and in this People in the Heartland report, Jim Kirby shows us his vintage vacuum cleaner collection that now tops 300. Watch video.

Waiting is the hardest part

Sunday, Jan. 7, 2007

Waiting to learn if you are cured of cancer - that is what one Topeka woman is going through right now. Watch video.

People person retired, but not finished

Sunday, Dec. 10, 2006

One stop at the Kwik Shop on 21st St. will brighten your day thanks to this week's Person in the Heartland. Watch video.

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