Tag: AbileneKS
Abilene and Smoky Valley Railroad Having a Record Year
By Ryan Duey The Abilene and Smoky Valley Railroad (A&SV) is experiencing its best summer in 31 years. After the Independence Day weekend, the Railroad
I-70 Lane Closure Near Abilene
By Ryan Duey The Kansas Department of Transportation announced that the right lane of eastbound I-70 near the Abilene exit in Dickinson County has been
Twin Valley to Abilene
By Ryan Duey In May, Twin Valley broke ground on a new fiber to the home internet option in Abilene. The new investment will give
Elsie Brooks Fund Helps Locals with Financial Need During Cancer Treatment
By Ryan Duey The rodeo that Jean Book has been going to since she was a kid is now helping her, in a round-about way.
Abilene’s 2nd Annual Petals at Their Peak Nears
By Ryan Duey The Eisenhower Park and Rose Garden in Abilene will hold its 2nd Annual Petals at their Peak Garden Showcase on Saturday, July
Fundraising Campaign for Santa Fe 3415 Steam Locomotive Underway
By Ryan Duey An Abilene fundraising campaign is underway to complete the federally mandated-rebuild of Santa Fe 3415, the state’s official steam locomotive. According to
Dickinson County Historical Society’s Annual Ice Cream Social Being Held Next Month
By Ryan Duey Since 1998 the Dickinson County Historical Society has held an annual Ice Cream Social and Baked Goods Auction Fundraiser during the summer.
World’s Largest “I Like Ike” Button Unveiled in Abilene
By Ryan Duey Abilene is now home to the World’s Largest “I Like Ike” Button. Created by local artist Jason Lahr of Fluters Creek Metalworks,
Community Foundation of Dickinson County Invites the Community to Help Celebrate 25 Years
The Community Foundation of Dickinson County will celebrate 25 years of Service on Thursday, July 25th at 6:00 p.m. The Social and Dinner will be
Community Foundation of Dickinson County Celebrating a Quarter Century of Support
By Ryan Duey The Community Foundation of Dickinson County is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, The Foundation has evolved from a project to fund