PrairieDust visual journal

photographer Dave Leiker

Volland, Kansas

Volland, Kansas

I didn’t know this remnant of a town even existed until today. But we took a wrong turn out of Alma and came across what’s left of Volland.
No Rusted Buicks Today

No Rusted Buicks Today

Manhattan, KansasLike everyone else I’m weary of the grays and browns of winter. My soul is searching for some pure color. There is a section of downtown Manhattan that I find picturesque, but it needs a little something to punch it up. A candy red mustang...
Alex Saves Abandoned Puppies

Alex Saves Abandoned Puppies

Early this morning a burlap bag with 7 tiny puppies was found abandoned near a trash bin. They were taken in, cared for, and turned over to local animal care groups, including the Buck Fund, for adoption. Animal rescuer, Alex Johnston, is shown feeding one of the very...