Arts + Culture

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...

Arts + Culture

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...

Arts + Culture

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...