Small Town Christmas
Photography by Nick Krug Travel home for the holidays in Holton Spark your holiday spirit with an evening at Holton’s Small Town Christmas. On December 9, visitors can expect to find the historic…
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Kansas Maker: Hats by Lil Grizz
If you plan to visit Lil Grizz or Joy (who goes by “Mizz Grizz”), you are instructed to just come on in the front door and stomp on the floor a few times. That is because they spend most of their…
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Kansas Maker: Ryan Martin, W.H. Ranch Dungarees
Photography courtesy of W.H. Ranch Dungarees Authentic, Kansas-made Western wear from the Dungaree Dude For many, the name “Kansas” evokes images of the West: cattle drives, ranches, sunsets over the…
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Letting the Strings Sing
Photography by Kevin Anderson A Merriam violin maker creates instruments for professional and beginner musicians “I was making violins at night and on the weekends and restoring one-quarter to…
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Where to stock up on Kansas Jerky
Photography: Dave Leiker Drawing on fresh, local supplies and a heritage of meat production, small Kansas businesses produce some of the nation’s best jerky Rich in protein, low in calories…
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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 Cash Store has sold food staples and other goods to the…
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Gear & Gathering
Sgt. C’s Leathers in Wichita supplies motorcyclists with leather clothing and accessories, but beyond that it is a gathering place. Around owner Irona Cliver’s table and chairs, riders build…
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