Why we think Joni Mitchell and "Mildred's Crime Show" is a Community Jewel Local resident Joni Mitchell achieved her dreams simply with desire and talent. Working at a Louisburg restaurant, Joni would joke with us about how she and her husband would have to “rob a bank” to retire. We [...]
Why we think Dansel Chiropractic is a Community Jewel: Dansel Chiropractic and Acupuncture in Louisburg is a "breath of fresh air" as their motto suggests. Their office is clean, their staff is friendly, and the chiropractor, Ryan Dansel, services his patients with gentle holistic healing techniques that differentiates him from other chiropractors. Many of [...]
Why we think Hometown Feed & Supply is a Community Jewel In 2014, local residents Richard and Shannon Lord secured the opportunity to purchase the existing Circle C Country Supply store in Louisburg, Kansas. After rebranding it Hometown Feed & Supply they continue to serve the the surrounding areas with quality products for farmers, [...]
Why we think Vince Whitehouse is a Community Jewel Vince was a funny guy. I remember him always telling stories in a way that made me laugh. He was also a tough wrestler. In 1973 he was a state qualifier at Louisburg High School. Vince joined the Navy after he graduated. I remember that [...]
Updated 3/28/2018Why we think the Miami County Arts Coalition is a Community JewelThe Miami County Arts Coalition, Inc. cultivates the county's visual, performing, and culinary arts with the slogan ''Creating a future where we express our dreams through the Arts."One way this Kansas not-for-profit corporation fosters Miami County artistry is by providing areas to display [...]
Paola Jewel Pecans Some say pi-ˈkän. And some say pē-ˌkan. But any way you say it, did you know that you can buy pecans fresh from the farm right here in Miami County? For our GoBrolly® Jewel, we highlight two businesses in Paola and the hard-working families behind them who cultivate and sell pecans. [...]
Thirsty Coconut Louisburg Jewel If the name "The Thirsty Coconut" conjures images of cold drinks with little umbrellas, you're not alone. It makes us thirsty, too. So in order to kick off summer, we've named The Thirsty Coconut, in Louisburg, Kansas, as this month's Louisburg Jewel. Owned by Luke, Darin and Garth Einsel, The [...]
The Dovers - Bucyrus Jewels Dover Sod Farms, Inc. is a family-owned and -operated business located in Bucyrus, Kansas. In business for over 40 years, Gary and Carol Dover began the company in 1972 and have continued to expand. According to the company website, "Through the years, Gary Dover dreamed of new ways to [...]
