Blog /blog/stories/ Blog Sat, 18 Apr 2026 16:07:57 +0000 Centennial celebration for women's protest that made national headlines /blog/stories/post/centennial-celebration-for-womens-protest-that-made-national-headlines/ /blog/stories/post/centennial-celebration-for-womens-protest-that-made-national-headlines/#comments /blog/stories/post/centennial-celebration-for-womens-protest-that-made-national-headlines/ Mon, 15 Nov 2021 17:00:00 -0500

A women's march in December 1921 brought national attention to the coal mines of Southeast Kansas.

Coal was mined in the area as early as the 1860's and thousands of immigrants came from all over the world to work in these mines. The mix of nationalities created a blend of ethnic cultures unique to

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Cheers to These Kansas Female Entrepreneurs /blog/stories/post/cheers-to-these-kansas-female-entrepreneurs/ /blog/stories/post/cheers-to-these-kansas-female-entrepreneurs/#comments /blog/stories/post/cheers-to-these-kansas-female-entrepreneurs/ Thu, 25 Mar 2021 18:00:00 -0400

Life is full of risks, but owning your own business means risk management is top of mind 24/7. Being an entrepreneur isn’t for the faint of heart, and these Kansas women are no different. We’re celebrating Kansas female entrepreneurs! Be sure to put supporting these Kansas women-owned businesses on

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Meet Five Inspired Female Kansas Artists /blog/stories/post/meet-five-inspired-female-kansas-artists/ /blog/stories/post/meet-five-inspired-female-kansas-artists/#comments /blog/stories/post/meet-five-inspired-female-kansas-artists/ Fri, 19 Mar 2021 11:00:00 -0400

With breathtaking sunsets that color the prairie, rich cultural experiences and museums, and vibrant nightlife and venues, it’s no wonder many artists emerge from the Sunflower State. This Women’s History Month, we are recognizing some of our favorite Kansas artists. While you’re traveling the

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Four Courageous Female Activists in Kansas History /blog/stories/post/the-courageous-female-activists-in-kansas-history/ /blog/stories/post/the-courageous-female-activists-in-kansas-history/#comments /blog/stories/post/the-courageous-female-activists-in-kansas-history/ Fri, 12 Mar 2021 12:00:00 -0500

Female Activists in Kansas History

Courage, the mental or moral strength to venture, preserve and withstand danger, fear, or difficulty. When I think about the meaning of this word, I can’t help but to think of the exact moment one finds themselves in when they take the spirited action they feel so passionately about. An unknown

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Celebrating Groundbreaking Kansas Women /blog/stories/post/celebrating-groundbreaking-kansas-women/ /blog/stories/post/celebrating-groundbreaking-kansas-women/#comments /blog/stories/post/celebrating-groundbreaking-kansas-women/ Fri, 05 Mar 2021 10:00:00 -0500

If there’s one thing that I have learned growing up as a Kansas woman, it’s that many of us aren’t

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