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The commercial hub of Southeast Kansas is home to the only collegiate gorilla mascot in the nation and six of the oldest fried chicken restaurants in the state.

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National Pie Day (1/23): The Best Pies in Crawford County
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National Spaghetti Day (1/4): History of Pallucca’s Meat Market and Deli
Oktoberfest celebrations
Oktoberfest celebrations
3rd Annual Global Fest International Night Market scheduled for September 27, 2024
3rd Annual Global Fest International Night Market scheduled for September 27, 2024
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Girard’s Eastside Cafe serves up pie & kindness
Girard’s Eastside Cafe serves up pie & kindness
Brick + Mortar Social House is a place to connect with friends
Brick + Mortar Social House is a place to connect with friends
TOAST’s culinary creations are from simple
TOAST’s culinary creations are from simple
Celebrations By Lori is the region’s largest retail cake decorator
Celebrations By Lori is the region’s largest retail cake decorator
New Restaurant Gives Country Food A Globe-Trotting Glow Up
New Restaurant Gives Country Food A Globe-Trotting Glow Up
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Home to six of the oldest chicken houses in Kansas
Home to six of the oldest chicken houses in Kansas
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Italian Bread: A Crawford County Flavor of Life
Fictional tale inspired by Southeast Kansas fried chicken
Fictional tale inspired by Southeast Kansas fried chicken
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