Articles /kansas-magazine/articles/ Articles Fri, 17 Apr 2026 07:15:29 +0000 The Evolution of Our Cover /kansas-magazine/articles/post/the-evolution-of-our-cover/ /kansas-magazine/articles/post/the-evolution-of-our-cover/#comments /kansas-magazine/articles/post/the-evolution-of-our-cover/ Thu, 20 Nov 2025 15:00:00 -0500

A look back at the covers that defined KANSAS!

A magazine cover serves as its calling card, a visual representation of its identity and purpose. It sets the tone, giving readers a preview of the

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From Pen to Page: Illustrators of KANSAS! /kansas-magazine/articles/post/from-pen-to-page-illustrators-of-kansas/ /kansas-magazine/articles/post/from-pen-to-page-illustrators-of-kansas/#comments /kansas-magazine/articles/post/from-pen-to-page-illustrators-of-kansas/ Thu, 20 Nov 2025 14:00:00 -0500

A look back at the illustrators who defined KANSAS!

For eight decades, the pages of KANSAS! have painted a vivid portrait of our state, not only with words and photographs but also through brush and

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They Left a Legacy: The Editors Who Shaped KANSAS! Magazine /kansas-magazine/articles/post/they-left-a-legacy-the-editors-who-shaped-kansas-magazine/ /kansas-magazine/articles/post/they-left-a-legacy-the-editors-who-shaped-kansas-magazine/#comments /kansas-magazine/articles/post/they-left-a-legacy-the-editors-who-shaped-kansas-magazine/ Tue, 18 Nov 2025 14:00:00 -0500

The visionary editors of KANSAS! helped generations see their home in a new light, inspiring Kansans for years to come

For eight decades, KANSAS! Magazine has been guided by editors who believed

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Honoring the Artists Who Brought Our Pages to Life /kansas-magazine/articles/post/80-years-of-illustration-in-kansas-magazine/ /kansas-magazine/articles/post/80-years-of-illustration-in-kansas-magazine/#comments /kansas-magazine/articles/post/80-years-of-illustration-in-kansas-magazine/ Mon, 12 May 2025 15:00:00 -0400

A look back at the illustrators who defined KANSAS!

For eight decades, the pages of KANSAS! have painted a vivid portrait of our state, not only with words and photographs but also through brush and

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Savor the Season: Our Favorite Summer Recipes /kansas-magazine/articles/post/savor-the-season-our-favorite-summer-recipes/ /kansas-magazine/articles/post/savor-the-season-our-favorite-summer-recipes/#comments /kansas-magazine/articles/post/savor-the-season-our-favorite-summer-recipes/ Mon, 05 May 2025 10:00:00 -0400

When the Kansas sun stretches long into the evening and farmers’ markets brim with just-picked produce, summer cooking steps into its prime.

Here at KANSAS!, we’ve spent years tasting our way through

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The Most Famous Cabins in Kansas /kansas-magazine/articles/post/the-most-famous-cabins-in-kansas/ /kansas-magazine/articles/post/the-most-famous-cabins-in-kansas/#comments /kansas-magazine/articles/post/the-most-famous-cabins-in-kansas/ Tue, 20 Jun 2023 11:00:00 -0400

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Little House on the Prairie Cabin

Amidst the serene landscape, there are a few cabins that have gained fame and become iconic symbols of the state. These cabins not only provide a glimpse into the

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How to get Started Exploring Your Family's History /kansas-magazine/articles/post/getting-started-exploring-your-familys-history/ /kansas-magazine/articles/post/getting-started-exploring-your-familys-history/#comments /kansas-magazine/articles/post/getting-started-exploring-your-familys-history/ Wed, 14 Jun 2023 12:00:00 -0400

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Interested in your family's history and genealogy? These are the resources you should use.

Ready to start learning about your ancestors or family history in Kansas? Feeling a little overwhelmed

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Editor's Note: In Search of Elizabeth Polly /kansas-magazine/articles/post/editors-note-in-search-of-elizabeth-polly/ /kansas-magazine/articles/post/editors-note-in-search-of-elizabeth-polly/#comments /kansas-magazine/articles/post/editors-note-in-search-of-elizabeth-polly/ Fri, 08 Oct 2021 14:00:00 -0400

KSM-Editors-Letter

“Have you heard the story about...,” is usually how it all begins. A remarkable (often unbelievable) tale that’s passed down through the generations, told around the glow of a crackling campfire to

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Life in Living History at Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop and Farm /kansas-magazine/articles/post/life-in-living-history-at-mahaffie-stagecoach-stop-and-farm/ /kansas-magazine/articles/post/life-in-living-history-at-mahaffie-stagecoach-stop-and-farm/#comments /kansas-magazine/articles/post/life-in-living-history-at-mahaffie-stagecoach-stop-and-farm/ Thu, 29 Apr 2021 15:00:00 -0400
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ANDREA ETZEL (AE): Tell me about yourself, and how your journey lead you to Mahaffie?

ALEXIS RADIL (AR): I was born in Nebraska and have lived in Kansas most of my adult life, so I consider myself

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Behind the Murals: Interview with Muralist Jennifer Bohlander /kansas-magazine/articles/post/jennifer-bohlander/ /kansas-magazine/articles/post/jennifer-bohlander/#comments /kansas-magazine/articles/post/jennifer-bohlander/ Thu, 11 Mar 2021 16:00:00 -0500

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(Topeka mural artist, Jennifer Bohlander, stands with her "Art Elephants Take Over Topeka” located south side of Kaw River Rustics, 901 N. Kansas Ave in the NOTO Art District. Photo by Andrea Etzel)

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