Boll Weevils, Gorillas and Peacocks, oh my! DII schools are famous for their unique nicknames, so NCAA reporters Sofie Davis and Wayne Cavadi sat down to discuss some of the best and their favorites.
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Children’s play center to open soon
The Jungle Gym Play Cafe features a 2,800-square-foot area with a large play structure with a trampoline, short rock climbing wall, foam pit, small zip line, two slides and other obstacles for children ages 2 through 8 to frolic on. A small baby area for ages two and under is in front of the larger play area.
History lives on through families: A coal miner’s legacy lives through his great-grandson
When Miners Hall Museum’s newest Trustee, Joshua McCloud, dressed as a coal miner for the Pittsburg Independence Day Parade, he wasn’t simply wearing a costume. He was paying tribute to Giuseppe Penacchio – his great-grandfater whose journey from Italy to Southeast Kansas helped shape both his family and the community.
Legendary coach honored with naming of new outdoor track and field facility
The Russ Jewett Outdoor Track & Field Complex bears the name of a Pitt State alumnus, former student‑athlete, and longtime head coach who built Gorilla track and field and cross country into a national powerhouse during a career that spanned more than three decades.
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Funding
Various forms of funding, grants, sponsorship and even tax incentive opportunities are sometimes available. Below are tourism grant and sponsorship applications available for your consideration. Support from around Southeast Kansas Explore Crawford County Meeting And Event Incentive Fund RequestWe want travelers to have a reason to visit our region. We […]
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World Radio Day (2/13): Making (radio) waves in Crawford County at KKOW
Originally posted February 12, 2017 to celebrate World Radio Day on February 13 Today a local favorite among country listeners, the Pittsburg-based KKOW radio boasts an interesting beginning, a storied history of on-air personalities, and a bright future within a familiar community. To celebrate World Radio Day, let’s take a […]
National Pie Day (1/23): The Best Pies in Crawford County
Originally posted January 20, 2017 to celebrate National Pie Day on January 23 As David Mamet wrote in Boston Marriage, “We must have a pie. Stress cannot exist in the presence of a pie.” There’s something special about sharing a piece of pie. From the sweet, creamy filling to the […]
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