There’s a lifetime farm story in that gentleman with a cowboy hat and contagious smile seen every day around town.
Don Peterson is a familiar face in Council Grove these days although most folks have no clue to his upbringing. Continue reading →
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Lifelong Agriculturalist Don Peterson Reflects Earlier Rural Morris County And Farm Life
There’s a lifetime farm story in that gentleman with a cowboy hat and contagious smile frequently seen throughout the Midwest.
Don Peterson is a familiar face to many although they have no clue to his Morris County, Kansas, farm upbringing. Continue reading →
Horse Enthusiasts Invited To Complimentary Winter Equine Meeting
Advice for care and handling of horses highlights an upcoming special presentation.
“Everybody interested in horses is invited to the Winter Equine Meeting Thursday evening, January 9th, at Garnett,” welcomed Ernie Rodina. Continue reading →
Topeka Farm Show Set For 31st Edition Next Week
The 2020 Topeka Farm Show is a 31st anniversary event.
It’s January 7-8-9, at the Stormont Vail Events Center in Topeka, announced Brock Nelson from Tradexpos, show coordinator, Austin, Minnesota. Continue reading →
Best Cowboys Matched With Best Bulls Topeka’s New Year’s Eve Xtreme Event
It’ll be a real cowboy’s New Year’s Eve Party second to none.
“That’s the PRCA New Year’s Eve Xtreme Bulls Tuesday evening, December 31, in Topeka,” announced Judd Mortenson, event coordinator promoter. Continue reading →
Renowned Auctioneer Verlin Green Climaxes Lifetime Career Serving Livestock Auctions
It’s a livestock auctioneering career likely qualifying for the Guinness Book of World Records.
When Col. Verlin Green dropped the gavel July 24th, it was culminating climax of 57 years serving the auction block. Continue reading →
Horse Industry’s Economic Impact Guided Through Work Of Kansas Horse Council
“The Kansas Horse Council provides the state’s equine industry with leadership and direction through education, promotion, and public policy advocacy.”
Reminder of such important mission was presented to open and verified throughout that group’s recent annual meeting in Manhattan. Continue reading →
Kansas’ Professional Rodeo Contestants Claim Prize Money At Glitter Gulch Finale
Lucrative go-round payments increased yearend winnings for Kansas contestants at the recent National Finals Rodeo (NFR) in Las Vegas.
The top 15 Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) contestants in each event during regular season rodeos qualified for the finale. Continue reading →
LaCygne Ranch Couple Honored By Women’s Professional Rodeo Association
Two of the most ambitious lifetime dedicated rodeo leaders and supporters in the country have been appropriately nationally acknowledged.
John and Candy Teagarden, LaCygne, were honored by the Women’s Professional Rodeo Association (WPRA) as the “Outstanding Individuals of the Year.” Continue reading →
Miss Rodeo Kansas’ Cowgirl Personality Glows Brilliantly In Entertainment City Of Lights
The most congenial cowgirl in the country continues spreading the good news about America’s Number One Sport of Rodeo.
Climaxing eight stringent days of the Miss Rodeo America 2020 Pageant, Brooke Wallace of Council Grove was recognized Miss Congeniality. Continue reading →