Tough Competition As Rhythmic Recitations Yield Champion Kansas Cowboy Poets
It’s not easy to be a champion cowboy. While there’s always been a romantic sense about the cowboy way of life, there’s nothing that’s ever been easy about the profession. Likewise, it’s plenty hard becoming a champion cowboy poet. Proof is readily verified as tough competition in three qualifying rounds brought the best from three […]
Council Grove’s 32nd Anniversary ‘Indian Celebration’ Has Strong Entertainment Lineup
One of the most historic communities in the world plans a special celebration in recognition of its past this weekend. “Washunga Days are planned at Council Grove on the old Santa Fe Trail, Friday through Sunday, June 20-22,” announced Star Veh of the planning committee.
Osage County Economic Development Helps Entrepreneurs Develop New Businesses
Small town business success is difficult at the best. While that is a depressing statement, it is a sad fact. However, most conscientiously aware of the gloomy proven statistic, Osage County Economic Development is going above and beyond to assist entrepreneurs in developing rural enterprises that will continue to thrive.
Flint Hills Cowboy Reflects As Honored Rodeo Parade Grand Marshall
More than five decades in the saddle gives a cowboy broad perspective and certainly an opportunity to see ample changes in the profession and industry served. Couple bounteous generosity and diversity with desire and record of assisting others throughout the Flint Hills, this cowboy received semblance recognition for his honorable lifetime achievements during the recent […]
Draft Horse Pulled Planned By Burlingame Saddle Club June 14
Another special attraction is planned by the Burlingame Saddle Club. “We’re having our first annual Draft Horse Pull on Saturday evening, June 14, starting at 6 o’clock, in the arena, located at 829 South Rodeo Drive in Burlingame,” announced Pat Rusher, saddle club official.
Old-Fashioned Fun For All Planned At Madison Days
Country entertainment for all has been promised at Madison. “We have three days of family fun events for every age group, scheduled June 13-14-15, at Madison Days 2014,” announced Rachel Ballard, chairman. Festivities kick off at noon, Friday, June 13, in the northern Greenwood County farming community of Madison, with free hot dogs and soda […]
Kansas Land Trust Plans Wildflower Tour Celebrating First Easement To Protect, Conserve Property
A 20th anniversary celebration recognizing the first easement of the Kansas Land Trust is scheduled Sunday, June 15, from 1 o’clock to 3 o’clock, at the Akin Prairie Conservation Easement near Lawrence, announced Ginny Moore, Lawrence, KLT executive director.
Pioneer Bluffs Plans ‘Open Ranch’ Day Art, Fun And Picnic
It’ll be an “Open Ranch” at one of the most historic and picturesque ranches in the Flint Hills, and the entire world. “We are planning a day of relaxing time for artists to work, and for art lovers to watch them and view art exhibits, and for all to have a picnic lunch in the […]
Stringent Practice Ethic Yields Big Cash Payoff For White City High School Cowboy
Roping 40 steers a day seven days a week 52 weeks a year has paid off. While the philosophy “practice makes perfect” is an admirable one, it’s never quite a reality for even the best. And, this humble young cowboy admits that despite dedicated effort he’s not faultless either.
Kansas High School Rodeo Association Finals Again Set For Topeka
The Kansas High School Rodeo Finals will be in Topeka again this year. After being at Hutchinson for several years, the year-end championship competition, featuring the top 15 cowboys and cowgirls in all events at high school rodeos throughout the state last fall and this spring, returns to Topeka this year. It is scheduled June […]