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Personal Notes

Personal musings, thoughts, updates, and general tidbits from the life of The Vogts.

Baseball card collecting scores as a hobby

March 6, 2026 toddvogts 0

It was a mess. The living room floor was covered, and I am confident my wife was less than pleased at the time. However, I […]

‘Scrubs’ revival to provide respite from reality

February 6, 2026 toddvogts 0

I can’t do this all on my own. I need help surviving the dumpster fire we are living in.  The news lately has been gut-wrenching, […]

Ponder the penny’s power when purchasing presents this year

December 5, 2025 toddvogts 0

Despite rising costs and general economic uncertainty, the National Retail Federation is projecting that U.S. holiday spending will exceed $1 trillion this year, which is […]

Stock tanks make great pools, memories

July 4, 2025 toddvogts 0

Growing up in the country meant a lot of things during the summer.  There were plenty of books for me to read, and my brother […]

As Tornado Alley shifts, Kansans need to remain vigilant, remember past tragedies

May 2, 2025 toddvogts 0

Dorothy Gale might need to update her address. The Kansas farmgirl, and her little dog too, literally rose to fame by riding a cyclone to […]

Celebrate the centennial of iconic ‘Great Gatsby’ novel

April 4, 2025 toddvogts 0

Ladies, bob your hair, slip on a shapeless dress that shows plenty of shin, and top it off with a cloche. Gentleman, put on that […]

Mountain oysters, lamb fries tie towns to tradition via tasty treats

March 7, 2025 toddvogts 0

It was a fine Friday night in Canton on Feb. 28 at the American Legion Post 192. With the smell of fried meat wafting through […]

Elf on the Shelf needs better working conditions during Christmas season

December 6, 2024 toddvogts 0

December has arrived, bringing with it the excitement of the Christmas season. It also means the arrival of house guests. For my family, those guests […]

‘Wind of Change’ carries memories, intrigue

October 4, 2024 toddvogts 0

Hearing the haunting, whistled refrain instantly floods my mind with memories, highlighting the power of music and further cementing the iconic status of German rock […]

powered on toronto neon sign near water fountain

ISWNE conference showcases strong state of local news

July 8, 2024 toddvogts 0

My eyes widened staring down at the plate. It was heaped with French fries topped with cheese curds and slathered in brown gravy. After one […]

Vogts takes 3rd in KPA’s 2024 column writing contest

June 26, 2024 toddvogts 0

For the second year in a row, Todd Vogts brought home hardware in the “2024 Awards of Excellence” competition hosted by the Kansas Press Association.  […]

NFL players boast strong minds alongside powerful bodies

February 2, 2024 toddvogts 0

Whether tuning in for the commercials, the game, or just for an excuse to eat snacks, millions of Americans will watch Super Bowl 58 on […]

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About This Site

This site primarily serves as the online home for the writings of Todd R. Vogts (PhD, Kansas State University, 2023), an academic who researches and teaches communication, media and journalism topics. He also works as a journalist, and he lives in Kansas. This site also houses other elements of his life, such as his work as an author and entrepreneur. Take a look around. There’s something here for everyone.

Research Interests & Activities

Dr. Vogts’s research focuses on mis- and disinformation, the intersection of media and democracy, sports media, community and rural journalism, and journalism education. He has advised student media and taught a variety of courses in communication, journalism, and digital media.

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