Education

Proud of the House We Built

Inside Shalin Klein’s family business, where she and Collin balance faith, family, and football while building a life in Manhattan Article by Tyler Jackson | Photography by Tim Sigle | Sigle Photography We approach a beautiful home tucked quietly into the rolling Flint Hills of Riley County, just off a fairway at Colbert Hills Golf Course. Native stone wraps the exterior, grounding it firmly in Kansas, while inside, warm wood imported from Italy and reclaimed brick from Chicago tell a tale of...

Life + Culture

2026 Women of Impact

Meet six remarkable women whose influence, leadership, and heart continue to leave a lasting mark on Manhattan in 2026. Article by Heather Hoffman & Tyler Jackson | Photography by Tim Sigle | Sigle Photography Stacy Mayo Martinez CEO & Co-Founder, Martinez Media & Marketing Group Stacy Mayo Martinez has always understood the power of story. A fourth-generation K-Stater who grew up in Garden City, she came to Manhattan with deep roots in agriculture and a natural curiosity about...

Sports + Recreation

Plant to Podium

From Manhattan’s Parker hose plant, to drag strips across America, the Piper family’s race cars prove hometown engineering and dedication power championship speed. Article by Tyler Jackson | Photography by Sigle Photography & Provided In an unsuspecting residential shop just outside Manhattan, sits a pair of slender, 24-foot-long aerodynamic racing machines that look like space rockets waiting for launch. A bold orange and blue paint scheme wraps around an intimidating big-block racing engine...

Finance + Legal Services

Nacho Ordinary Bank

Community First National Bank celebrates 25 years of hometown banking in Manhattan Article by Tyler Jackson | Photography by Sigle Photography & Provided A visit here almost always begins with the same simple moment. The door opens, someone waves, another person smiles, and several greetings come your way before you even reach the front desk. The space feels warm, open, and easy to navigate. Conversations move freely across the room, and the faint smell of popcorn fills the air. Within...

Food + Beverage

Eat Kansas Fresh

Fresh prairie flavors meet local Kansas ingredients in this vibrant Flint Hills spring salad Article by Kenny Whitis | Photography by Provided Inspired by the rolling tallgrass prairie of the Flint Hills, this Flint Hills Spring Salad captures the flavors of the Kansas landscape in a fresh, elevated way. A bed of tender spring greens is layered with lightly grilled asparagus, sweet strawberries, and tangy pickled red onions, creating a balance of bright and earthy flavors. Roasted sunflower...

Food + Beverage

There’s No Place Like Home

From humble roots to global destination, Oz Winery celebrates a legacy of mentorship, craftsmanship, and finding home in Wamego. Article by Tyler Jackson | Photography by Tim Sigle | Sigle Photography Just off I-70, where the Kansas horizon dissolves into an endless blue sky, travelers catch fleeting glimpses of wine bottles and iconic storybook faces. For some, these billboards spark curiosity; for others, they stir a lifelong nostalgia for The Wizard of Oz . From international tourists, to...

Professional Services

Raising The Roof

Ozone Roofing shares expert insights on residential and commercial roofs, materials, and maintenance tips to protect your home or business Article by Kenny Whitis | Photography by Sigle Photography & provided Ozone Roofing is redefining the new roofing & storm restoration experience in the Little Apple by bridging the gap between high-quality craftsmanship and complex insurance navigation. Led by Tyler Dye, a dedicated Army Veteran and seasoned roofing professional, the local branch is rooted...

Event Planning + Services

Meet The Press

The Press MHK: Where Manhattan’s industrial past meets modern events, creativity, and community gatherings. Article by Tyler Jackson | Photography by Sigle Photography | Tim Sigle Sunlight streams through walls of glass block, casting a soft glow across pale tan brick and sleek black tile accents. Rounded corners and strong horizontal lines give the facade a streamlined, almost aerodynamic presence. Along the rear, a long, utilitarian loading dock reveals the building’s modest, industrial...

Life + Culture

Where Time Shines

Celebrating Sixty Years of Danenberg Jewelers in 2026 Article by Tyler Jackson | Photography by Tim Sigle | Sigle Photography It’s an early January afternoon in downtown Manhattan. Holiday greenery still frames the windows at Danenberg Jewelers, carrying the lingering softness of a season the calendar insists has already passed. At the counter, a woman in a felt hat and denim jacket waits as her ring is examined beneath an OptiVisor by a jeweler whose hands move with calm confidence. She came...

Life + Culture

It Takes A Village

The Village Geek: More than a game store. Where play brings people together and community thrives. Article by Kenny Whitis | Photography by Tim Sigle | Sigle Photography In McPherson, Kansas, game night has always been sacred. Four friends often gathered around a table, dice tumbling, cards shuffling, and boards coming to life. Laughter filled the room, and between moves, talk drifted effortlessly from strategy to the futures they were just beginning to imagine. Titus Brandt, Jedd Litwiller...