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Chamber Ribbon Cutting Kicks Off Crest Theatre’s 75th Anniversary Celebration

Thursday, November 6

GREAT BEND, Kan. — The Great Bend Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday, November 6, 2025, at the Crest Theatre, located at 1905 Lakin Avenue, where Addison Crites, Great Bend Public Relations Director, read a proclamation from Mayor Cody Schmidt officially declaring... Read More.

Iola City Council Discusses Projects Connected to America’s 250th Anniversary

Wednesday, October 29

IOLA, Kan. — Plans are in the works for projects in Iola connected with America's 250th anniversary next year.At Monday's Iola City Council meeting, member Jon Wells brought forth an idea that will involve the city, Allen Community College, USD 257 and Thrive Allen... Read More.

Governor Kelly Directs Flags be Flown at Half-Staff in Honor of the 24th Anniversary of 9/11

Tuesday, September 9

TOPEKA, Kan. — Today, in accordance with Executive Order #20-30, Governor Laura Kelly has directed flags throughout the State of Kansas be lowered to half-staff from sunup to sundown on Thursday, September 11, 2025, to honor those who lost their lives in the terrorist... Read More.

Beyond Barriers Launches “$35 for 35” Fundraiser in Honor of ADA’s 35th Anniversary

Wednesday, July 23

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (July 21, 2025) – In honor of the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Beyond Barriers has launched a community challenge: $35 for 35. The goal is to raise $3,500 through 100 donations of just $35 each by Aug. 1—a small ask... Read More.

Salina Symphony Announces 70th Anniversary Season: Infinite Horizons

Tuesday, July 1

SALINA, Kan. — The Salina Symphony invites you to celebrate 70 years of live orchestral music during the upcoming 70th Anniversary Season, Infinite Horizons.“Our 70th anniversary is more than a celebration of the past,” said Yaniv Segal, music director and conductor. “It’s an invitation... Read More.

Salina Symphony Youth Choir Celebrates 10th Anniversary Season at April 27 Spring Concert

Monday, April 14

SALINA, Kan. — Celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the Salina Symphony Youth Choir at its Spring Concert Sunday, April 27, at 7 p.m. at University United Methodist Church.The choir will perform alongside special guest Thad Beach, a musician, songwriter, teaching artist, and performer known... Read More.

2025 Marks the 20th Anniversary Celebration and Grand Finale of Symphony in the Flint Hills: Tickets on Sale March 1

Wednesday, February 19

COTTONWOOD FALLS, KS. — The 20th Annual Symphony in the Flint Hills Signature Event will take place on Saturday, June 14, at Evans Family Ranch in Chase County. Tickets go on sale Saturday, March 1, at 10 a.m.This milestone year marks not only the... Read More.

Clint Black’s 35th Anniversary Tour Heads Dodge City in 2025

Tuesday, November 19

WITH OPENING ACT EMILY ANN ROBERTS By United Wireless Arena and The Boot Hill Casino Conference Center DODGE CITY, Kan. — United Wireless Arena, managed by VenuWorks, is excited to announce that country music legend, CLINT BLACK will be coming to Dodge City on Saturday, February... Read More.

Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) to Dedicate Granite Bench in Honor of the 250th Anniversary of the Founding of the USA 1776-2026

Thursday, September 5

The Hutchinson/ Reno County Chamber of Commerce HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Sons of the American Revolution National society created an initiative to place a 250th Anniversary bench in every state. The Sons of the Plains chapter created a joint project with two Daughters of the... Read More.

“Like a Wonderful Family Reunion” 150th Anniversary Celebration of Swiss Volhynian Mennonite Ancestors Coming to the U.S.

Thursday, August 8

By Glen and Kathy Goering MOUNDRIDGE, Kan. — A Celebration will be held August 23-25, 2024, at Eden Mennonite Church, 401 18th Ave., Moundridge, Kan., for the 150th Anniversary of Swiss Volhynian Mennonite Ancestors Coming to U.S. in 1874.Friday, August 23, 2024, 7:00 p.m. Keynote... Read More.

Barton Foundation Big Benefit Auction Celebrates Sapphire Anniversary; Tickets Available

Thursday, August 1

By Maggie Harris, Barton Community College GREAT BEND, Kan. — Tickets for the Barton Foundation’s 45th Annual Big Benefit Auction, the Sapphire anniversary of the event, are available through Aug. 12. The auction will take place on Aug. 24.Tickets are $50 each or $400... Read More.

Santa Fe Trail Center Museum 50th Anniversary Celebration

Thursday, May 30

LARNED, Kan. — Stop in the Santa Fe Trail Center Museum on Sunday, June 2, at 2 p.m. The museum will be celebrating 50 years of history, located at 1347 K 156 Hwy, Larned, KS. In 1974, the Santa Fe Trail Center was an idea... Read More.