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Myth Or Fact?: Diamonds Are Made From Coal

Myth Or Fact?: Diamonds Are Made From Coal

Southeast Kansas and, in particular, Crawford County have a strong history in coal mining and the question, “Are diamonds made from coal?” often arises when discussing the topic.

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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,…

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Growing Businesses Find Fertile Ground in Crawford County

Originally posted February 10, 2017 Many people associate Crawford County with the best of the Midwest: Close-knit communities, hardworking people,…

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January 14, 1914 – 6 killed in Mulberry mining accident

January 14, 1914 – 6 killed in Mulberry mining accident

On January 14, 1914, six men were killed in an accident at a deep shaft mine one mile south of Mulberry, Kansas.

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Innovative Education – A biography of businessman Harvey Dean

Innovative Education – A biography of businessman Harvey Dean

Take a walk inside the Robert. W. Plaster Center and you will likely notice the name accompanying the track: Harvey Dean.

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The Amazon Army – Social Influence of the Coal Camp Women

The Amazon Army – Social Influence of the Coal Camp Women

Protesting unfit working conditions in area mines, thousands of women marched to block them. It’s a story that made statewide and national headlines.

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Labor Day in Crawford County: Social Progress of the Everyday Worker

Labor Day in Crawford County: Social Progress of the Everyday Worker

Labor Day began as part of the late 19th century Labor Movement, becoming a national holiday in 1894 as “a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country.”

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Italian Bread: A Crawford County Flavor of Life

While Crawford County may be known nationally for its tasty fried chicken, another food could be even more popular in the area.

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Celebrating das Vaterland on German-American Day

Celebrating das Vaterland on German-American Day

Imagine the U.S. without polka. A nation without the waltz, or lager-style beer. Or worst of all, brats!

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Mules in the Mines: The Unsung Heroes

An unsung hero in pre-steam power, pre-electricity United States, the mule was a catalyst for growth in many American industries.…

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The Water Supply of Bone Creek Reservoir

Of the many lakes in the local area, Bone Creek Reservoir is one of the most important to Crawford and…

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Digging Into the Outdoors at the Mined Land Wildlife Area

Sharp hills and thin lakes dot a well-used 14,500 acres of land in Crawford and Cherokee Counties. The area is…

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A Passion to Teach – A Passion to Care

At Pittsburg State University’s Spring Commencement this morning, you are bound to see several graduation caps decorated with glittering apples,…

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Socialist Press – Girard’s Appeal to Reason

Girard in the early 1900s was primarily a quiet home for the well-off, the retired merchants and farmers, and other…

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Raising Sport Stock at the Farlington Fish Hatchery

Anglers visiting Crawford State Park are lucky to find a variety of sport fish in Crawford State Fishing Lake to…

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Conserving the Nation’s Land – Crawford State Park and the Civilian Conservation Corps

A sunny sky, 75 degrees, and gentle breeze on April 10th can tempt almost anyone to the great outdoors. For…

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Riches Underground, Fertile Ground Above: Agriculture’s History in Crawford County

Midwestern United States has long been known as the breadbasket of the country. Fertile land and mild weather produces healthy…

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Restoring a Treasure at the Colonial Fox Theatre

“You can tell the world that Pittsburg has one of the finest theatres in [the] Southwest.” That was the Pittsburg…

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Hotel Stilwell History

The Hotel Stilwell’s history runs back to 1889, when a board of trade sought funds to build a high-class, metropolitan…

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Big Brutus: Think Big

Enjoy this in depth look at one of Southeast Kansas’ biggest tourist attractions. Beccy Tanner from The Wichita Eagle, tackles…

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