Current Issue | No. 2 of 2026
Native Stories: Then & Now
COVER
Nicole Jay Nesahkluah (Apache) is one of the participants in the film and photography project First People of Kansas. Photo by Bo Rader. Courtesy of St. John Homecoming Hall Museum
EDITOR'S LETTER
Letter by Editor-in-Chief
IN THIS ISSUE
'Little Restaurant on the Prairie'
By Lisa Waterman Gray, Photography by Dave Leiker
For three hours a week, Chef Stan’s Place becomes a culinary destination with a devoted following.
A Heart of Steele
Story by Cecilia Harris, Photography by Julie Mead
Two of Scott County’s earliest pioneers worked to share their homestead—and its extraordinary history—with the public
Patriotism in Paint
Story by Cecilia Harris, photography by Dave Mayes
Abilene's newest mural commemorates America's 250th year
Flocking to Kansas
Story and photography by Michael Pearce
Why prairie chickens have made west-central Kansas a global birding destination
Behind the Scenes
with Rachael Sebastian
A conversation with KANSAS! contributor about their work within (and out) side the pages of the magazine
REASONS WE LOVE KANSAS
In this issue: Cabins
Written by Cecilia Harris
More than relics, these structures represent the resilience of the homesteaders who helped shape our state
KANSAS CAPTURED
Photograph captured by Amanda Overton
TASTE OF KANSAS
Echoes of the Past
Story by Meta Newell West, Photography by Amy Meng
In north-central Kansas, a farm-to-table dining experience transforms local food into heartfelt meals
WIDE OPEN SPACES
The Rosie Effect
Story by Beccy Tanner, photography by Justin Lister
At 101, Kansas’ own “Rosie the Riveter” hasn’t lost her spunk or her strong work ethic
Native Kansas
Story by Beccy Tanner, Photography by Bo Rader
From ancient settlements to modern communities, Native Americans have never disappeared from the Kansas landscape
FEATURES
The Trails that Shaped Us
Story by Michael D. King
Follow these historic trails to trace the story of America’s westward expansion
Breaking Barriers
Story by Marsha Henry Goff
These courageous trailblazers made a lasting impact on Kansas history
