Arts + Culture

Every Mile A Memory

Girls on the Run uses movement, encouragement and connection to help girls discover strength, confidence and their own voice. Article by Kenny Whitis | Photography by Sigle Photography & Provided On race day, the energy is unmistakable. Girls arrive in bright shirts and laced-up shoes, their hair bouncing as nerves and excitement mix in equal measure. Families gather near the course. Coaches cheer. Music fills the air. By the time the Girls on the Run 5K begins, it feels less like a finish...

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Hands That Listen

Dr. Jennifer Akers helps animals move, heal and perform through gentle chiropractic care rooted in veterinary training and careful observation. Article by Tyler Jackson | Photography by Tim Sigle | Sigle Photography The veterinarian lowers herself beside the dog with the quiet patience of someone who knows her patient cannot explain what hurts. Her hands move slowly at first, feeling along the spine, shoulders, ribs and legs, searching not for drama, but for movement. When a joint does not...

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Fifty Years Strong

Since 1976, Manhattan's PRCA rodeo has shined as the brightest star of the summer Article by Tyler Jackson | Photography by Provided It’s a super hot, late July evening in the Flint Hills of Kansas. It’s that time of year where summer seems to just rise from the pavement. The smell of funnel cakes, burgers, kettle corn and all the fair-food favorites fill the blistering air. Carnival rides spin in the distance. The echoes of 4-H livestock shows drift across the fairgrounds. Cowboys, families...

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Sailing The Flint Hills

Kansas wind, open water and a proud sailing tradition reveal an unexpected adventure in the heart of the Flint Hills. Article by Kenny Whitis | Photography by Tim Sigle | Sigle Photography On a beautiful day across open water, the Commodore calls firmly to his trimmer, “prepare to come about.” A few steady moments pass as the white sailboat with forest green accents holds its line. Then, swiftly, comes the next command: “Come about!” With a quick pull of a rope, the sails shift sides, the...

Travel

Visit Steamboat Springs!

A mountain escape for every season, Steamboat Springs offers snowy winter adventures, sunny summer exploration, and pure Colorado charm year-round. Article by Paul A. Danler | Photography by Randy Winkler & Provided Just over 600 miles, or a little more than nine hours west of the Little Apple, Steamboat Springs, Colorado feels like a world away. The drive itself is part of the adventure, carrying travelers from the rolling Flint Hills across the High Plains, through Denver, and into the...

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Matt McMurray

As part of our continuing 2026 Men of Impact series, it is our honor & privilege to introduce you to Manhattan Hyvee's newest Store Director, Matt McMurray. - - - Matt McMurrayStore Director, Manhattan Hy-VeeFor Matt McMurray, returning to Manhattan as store director of Hy-Vee Store 1398 feels like a full-circle moment. Originally from Hutchinson, Kansas, McMurray came to Manhattan for school, built early roots in the community, and eventually began a Hy-Vee career that took him through...

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Rob Wild

Rob Wild Agent, Wild & Associates LLC. American Family InsuranceBorn and raised in Essex, England, Rob Wild once dreamed of becoming a professional soccer player for his beloved Tottenham Hotspur. Instead, life led him on a journey centered around something even greater: helping people.After earning a degree in Sports & Exercise Psychology from the University of Chichester, Rob traveled the world before coming to America to work at a summer camp for children with disabilities. It...

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Ronnie Grice

Q&A with Ronnie GriceChief of Police, Kansas State University (Ret.)Q: Where are you originally from, and what path eventually brought you to Manhattan?A: I grew up in a small rural farming community in Arkansas before attending the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, where I earned a degree in political science with a minor in pre-law. While I was in college, I worked for the school district, starting as a custodian and eventually working my way up to custodial supervisor and foreman. At...

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Dennis Cook

Dennis CookDirector, Aggieville Business AssociationQ: You've become one of the most recognizable faces in Aggieville. For readers who may not know exactly what you do, how would you describe your job?A: I always tell people this isn't the mall, and I'm not the mall manager. My job isn't leases or contracts. My job is to be the district's liaison to everybody who impacts our businesses. That includes the City of Manhattan, Riley County, Kansas State University, Fort Riley, law enforcement...

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Dan Michaels

Q&A with Dan MichaelsRadio DJ & Market Manager, Eagle Communications- - - Q: Most people around Manhattan know you as "DJ Dan," but let's start at the beginning. Tell us about growing up in Blue Rapids and the path that eventually led you to broadcasting.A: I grew up in Blue Rapids and graduated from Valley Heights High School in 1993. After graduation I joined the Navy because I thought that was going to be my career. Unfortunately, I received a medical discharge, so I came back home...