by Marketing | Apr 2, 2025 | Shank's Take: Newsletter Column
A local resident, witnessing a steady line of vehicles entering and departing the fairgrounds, recently commented that it appears the Kansas State Fair is open for business. The only response I could think of was that the Kansas State Fair is always open for business...
by Marketing | Mar 6, 2025 | Shank's Take: Newsletter Column
On this the first Friday of March, and after what seems like a long, cold, and snowy winter, we have much to anticipate two weeks in advance of the first day of spring March 20. Gardeners have only 10 days to prepare a spot for planting potatoes March 17, St....
by Marketing | Feb 6, 2025 | Shank's Take: Newsletter Column
Groundhog Day was this week. Regardless of what the groundhog saw, winter will soon transition to spring in the next few weeks, and there is plenty to look forward to at the Kansas State Fair. First things first. One week from today, we pause to celebrate...
by Marketing | Jan 2, 2025 | Shank's Take: Newsletter Column
The new year, launched this week is a new beginning when everything seems possible. Perhaps, we should not dwell on either the successes or shortcomings of the year just completed because we cannot change anything that has already happened. Perusing the...
by Marketing | Dec 4, 2024 | Shank's Take: Newsletter Column
Winter, the holiday season, and family go hand in hand this time of year. As we age, it seems that time passes more quickly and the holiday season arrives sooner than the previous year. Childhood memories of Christmas are ones that remain for a lifetime....
by Marketing | Oct 29, 2024 | Shank's Take: Newsletter Column
November is a special month each year as we pause to remember our blessings and honor veterans of this nation’s Armed Forces who have fought to preserve our freedom for nearly two-and one-half centuries. Several years ago, I had occasion to visit Valley Forge in...
