by Marketing | Jun 4, 2025 | Shank's Take: Newsletter Column
Last week Americans observed Memorial Day and honored more than 1,000,000 military veterans who have given their lives preserving our democracy during the nearly 250-year history of our nation. Also, Memorial Day is considered the start of summer. During the...
by Marketing | Apr 30, 2025 | Shank's Take: Newsletter Column
Time is flying as four months or one third of 2025 is in the rearview mirror as so much remains to be accomplished yet this year. Roses in front of the Lair White House and Domestic Arts Building Late April showers gave a major boost to flowers growing on the...
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 | Awards and Recognition
Fred Rogers said “Look for the helpers you will always find people who are helping.” For ten days in September the Kansas State Fair shows off the best that Kansas has to offer. While many are awed and amazed with the exhibits, food and entertainment,...
