The Game of Kings (and cowboys)
A Flint Hills ranch keeps a rougher version of polo alive Photography by Jason Dailey\ Polo is one of the world’s oldest sports…
Neighborhood Shopping: Old-Time Grocery Stores Anchor Communities
Old-time, independent grocery stores are often an anchor of the neighborhoods and communities they serve. In Cuba, for example, the Cuba…
Editor's Note: In Search of Elizabeth Polly
“Have you heard the story about...,” is usually how it all begins. A remarkable (often unbelievable) tale that’s passed…
High School in the Heartland
Topeka High School Colors: Black & Gold | Mascot: Trojans This year marks Topeka High School’s 150th anniversary and the 90th…
The Western Meadowlark
(First published in our winter 2013 edition, feature "A Symbolic State." It's been updated to the current date)…
The Cookbook House That Barb Built
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Photography by Tanner Colvin When Barb Rathbun’s collection of cookbooks outgrew the garage, she gave it a home of its own—now open to visitors who call ahead Barb Rathbun has been collecting…
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A family-run lavender farm where fragrant fields, handcrafted products and buzzing beehives flourish on the Kansas prairie Prized for its rich violet hues, sweet, earthy fragrance, and extensive…
What the Road Taught Me: Marci Penner's Stories from Kansas Backroads
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Kansas Sampler Foundation founder Marci Penner shares the unforgettable people, places, and lessons discovered while exploring every corner of the Sunflower State Photography by Dave Leiker & Andrea…
Kansas Pioneers of the Pitch
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How our state laid the groundwork for American soccer Sporting Kansas City alumnus Matt Besler has always been proud of his home state. A Kansas native who grew up in Overland Park—and the first…
The Rosie Effect
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More than eight decades after riveting B-29 bombers in Wichita, Connie Palacioz’s legacy still echoes in the skies—and in the spirit of a generation. Connie Palacioz has always been a hard worker. At…
A Daring Dreamer from Kansas: How Amelia Earhart Became an Aviation Legend
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How Amelia Earhart’s Kansas Childhood Shaped a World-Famous Pilot You’ve likely read the name Amelia Earhart in your history books. She was the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean. She…
Off the Beaten Path: Quirky Kansas Roadside Attractions Worth the Stop
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Photography by Doug Stremel From a giant toilet bowl in Lucas to graffiti-covered trucks and prairie oddities, these unforgettable Kansas pit stops turn road trips into stories. Road trips can lead…
Kansas Museum of History Reopens: New Galleries & New Stories
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After three years, the Kansas Museum of History is reopening with a reimagined visitor path, thematic galleries and fresh perspectives on beloved artifacts The Kansas Museum of History has reopened.
Historic Rails: Where to Experience Kansas Train Museums
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Interactive displays and working engines offer a hands-on look at the state’s railroading past Ride historic trains, tour vintage cabooses, and experience model railroads at these hands-on train…
Torren Thomas: Inside the Creative Mind of a Kansas Illustrator
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From superhero fan art to heartfelt portraits, Torren Thomas turns everyday subjects into extraordinary works. Torren Thomas is a caricature artist and illustrator—meaning his keen eye for detail…
