Category: Kansas
A Small Grove of Trees
The hardwood trees along the Neosho River had been growing here for years. In fact, many of those old trees can be found yet today. …
A Couple From Kansas
The Dunhams were just another pair of Kansas high school graduates. They stayed in touch with classmates and tried to attend alumni reunions when possible. …
A Game of Basketball in the Rain
Football is a game played in the elements. Mud, rain, ice and snow may impact the game. Now imagine if that was the case for…
The First Olympic Games with Basketball
1936 was the first time the Olympics recognized the game of basketball as an official sport. In the U.S., AAU, YMCA and college teams competed…
The Globe Refiners
You’ve heard of basketball teams like the Lakers, Bulls and Celtics. But what about the Globe Refiners? Turn back the clock to the Depression years…
A Winter Sport for Young Men & Women
It all began as a way for young men and women to have a sport to play during the winter. It grew into the game…
A Deer in the Courthouse
A deer that runs loose inside the courthouse might cause a scene. Now imagine enraged residents chaining themselves to trees on the front lawn. It’s…
The County Seat of Chase County, Kansas
Cottonwood Falls is the county seat of Chase County, Kansas. The town has just over 900 people, but don’t let the sparse population fool you. …
The County Seat War
A county seat is an important place. It is after all the place were legal papers are stored, trials are held and officials operate the…
Boom or Bust
Oil, gas and minerals often bring towns periods of boom and bust. Each new discovery brings a swell of workers and each bust sees them…
