More than 460 cyclists took part in an annual ride through Crawford and Cherokee counties. Normally held in September, this year’s ride was in October – and it was cold.
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Consultant recommends multi-purpose event space
Due to the lack of a large, flexible conference space connected to a hotel, Crawford County has missed opportunities to host many state-wide & regional events. That may change.
Crawford County boutique named the 2020 Best Store Front Boutique of the Year in Kansas
After more than 250,000 votes were cast by shoppers, Pearls & Curls Boutique on the Girard, Kansas square was named the Best Store Front to Shop in Kansas.
Bicycle Routes through Southeast Kansas getting Wayfinding signage
Nearly 500 miles of the national U.S. Bicycle Route System is being signed through Kansas, including USBR-76, which primarily follows the same route as the TransAmerica Bicycle Trail and Trans Am Bike Race through the southeast corner of the state.
New historical marker at Lord’s Diner promotes Jefferson Highway
A new marker at the Lord’s Diner in Downtown Pittsburg hopes to be a reminder about a mostly forgotten piece of transportation history. The non-profit kitchen is located in what was originally built around 1915 as the Jefferson Highway Garage.
Why I Run: Julie Reams – Life Begins at the End of Your Comfort Zone
Some people are born with natural athletic abilities. Julie Reams, membership/special events director for the Pittsburg Area Chamber of Commerce, is not one of those people.
Casting a Line in the SEK: An Anglers’ Paradise
It was a beautiful morning to have a hand on a paddle and be sitting inside of a kayak to chase largemouth bass in the mecca of all areas for those who enjoy spending time in solitude, or with family and friends, fishing in the outdoors.
Four reasons your event should be in Crawford County, Kansas
A central location, facilities normally found in larger cities are easier to get to and more affordable, everyone has something to do, & hometown hospitality.
Southeast Kansas “chicken wars” makes international headlines
For a short time on April 30, 2020, “America’s ‘fried chicken war'” was a top headline on the homepage of BBC.com, one of the most visited news sites across the globe.
America’s ‘fried chicken war’
How immigration, ingenuity and the American spirit shaped a US fried chicken “war” that’s been simmering for four generations.
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