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 […]
Longest Running Professional Rodeo Has Special Attractions Set For Strong City
Bright lights will be shining at the oldest consecutive rodeo in Kansas. Likewise, this is one of the longest running professional rodeos in the world, and, as importantly, has the most unique heritage in the sport of rodeo. It’s the 77th annual Flint Hills Rodeo Thursday, Friday and Saturday, June 5-6-7, beginning […]
Flint Hills Mounted Shooters Plan Clinic And Competition At Topeka
Ever dream of chasing bad guys in black hats across the prairie from the back of your buckskin stallion firing your .45 revolver before they get away forever? Few of the baby boomer generation haven’t at least had a passing thought of being Matt Dillon or another cowboy in a white hat pursuing runaway outlaws.
Antique Farm Machinery Displays Attract Visitors From Far And Wide
“There is certain sentimentality in looking at the way things used to be.” While generally true, when methods used by forefathers producing essential agricultural commodities in early decades of the previous century are on parade, interests within inner feelings climb higher.
580 WIBW Farm Profit Conference Set Thursday, Feb. 13, At Valley Falls
The weather is improving, and it looks to be a great evening for the 580 WIBW Farm Profit Conference scheduled Thursday, Feb. 13, at the Kendall State Bank Community Hall, located at 408 Broadway, in Valley Falls.
Ranching Heritage Programs Set For Rogler Family’s Historic Pioneer Bluffs
A life dependent on weather and hard work, sustained by spectacular landscapes, is the culture of agriculture. “Flint Hills families who have been ranching for generations have stories to tell of their unique heritage, and will share these stories in an upcoming series of community discussions at Pioneer Bluffs near Matfield Green,” according to Lynn […]
‘Day Of The Horse’ Set Saturday At Topeka Western Store
A full day of fun and education is planned for all horse lovers. Appropriately called “Day of the Horse,” activities are scheduled Saturday, Oct. 19, at R Bar B Saddle, Tack and Trailer located at 3256 Northeast 39th Street, Topeka.
Midland Railway Plans ‘Dangerous And Scary,’ Yet ‘All-Out-Fun’ Busy October From Baldwin City Depot
“October is a busy month at the Midland Railway,” excitedly announced Allen Kinsley, multiply serving as secretary, marketing director and most-fun-of-all often conductor for the excursion train that runs from Baldwin City to Ottawa.
‘Rawhide Processor’ Portable Corral System To Be Demonstrated At Saturday Open House
The pioneer in portable corral cattle handling system continues to make improvements in his offering of processing equipment. “I built the first hydraulic portable corral in 2002, and we’ve been manufacturing, designing and continuing to make improving updates and changes on our one-of-a kind cattle processing systems ever since,” said John McDonald of the Rawhide […]
Ag Heritage Park Has Fall Event Set During Old Settlers Day At Alta Vista Saturday
Old-fashioned hand husking of corn will be demonstrated, and everyone is welcome to give the farm task of an earlier time a personal try during the corn picking, shelling, husking and grinding, coordinated by Ag Heritage Park farm museum, Saturday, Sept. 28, at Alta Vista, when the Wabaunsee County community is celebrating its annual Old […]