Uncovering Kansas

You may have noticed that this month's episode is a little shorter than normal. That's because it didn't start out as an episode. The Kansas Turnpike Authority contacted us about doing a public service announcement about a change they are making in July. They want to get the word out and thought our podcast would be a good avenue for that.

In today's episode, I'm talking with Conner Hampton, Executive Director of Flagship Kansas Tech, an organization who's mission is to propel the tech sector within the state through continuous efforts in awareness, education, and the workforce.  

Flagship Kansas website

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In my day job, I've been working in the software industry for going on 10 years, and so when I hear business incubator, my mind immediately pictures a room full of developers in hoodies with headphones on typing away in the dark at a computer. 

But today, you and I are going to learn about a different type of business incubator in Kansas - a business incubator for wineries.

We also talk w...

We've interviewed several authors over the years on Uncovering Kansas. And, through that process I met my guests today, Tracy Million Simmons owner and publisher of Meadowlark books and Cheryl Unruh (un roo) a well known, prolific writer who is also the editor of the 105 Meadowlark Reader, a Kansas Journal of Creative Nonfiction.  

When I first heard about Meadowlark Books, I was excited to hear ...

In this episode, I'm going to take you behind the scenes to see what it is like to be responsible for the travel and tourism bureau for a city in Kansas.  My guest is Julie Roller Weeks, the Director of  Abilene Convention and Visitor's Bureau.

What You'll Learn in this Episode

• A behind the scenes look at the role of a Dir...

There are 1,200 Master Gardeners in the State of Kansas. But in June, there will be Master Gardeners from across the country coming to Kansas for their conference. Ever wonder what the best tomatoes are to grow in Kansas? Or how to manage Japanese Beetles. Well all of these things have one thing in common: the K-State Extension office.

One of the things we like to highlight on the podcast is events that bring in people...

If you are a cyclist, you already know what Unbound Gravel is. If not, today, I'm going to take you into the world of cyclists and how Emporia Kansas has created an event that draws people from 45 different countries. 

I love to highlight how Kansans make their visions come true. Today's episode is a great example of a small group of people who came together around their passion for cycling in the fli...

Setting Kansas up to succeed in the future means diversifying into industries that have not traditionally been associated with our state. 

In today's episode, you are going to learn about a Goodland company that is doing just that.

I like to highlight Kansas companies that are having an impact outside of Kansas. Today's guest is not only doing that, but they are also working to change som...

We are going to time travel in today's episode. My guest, Ann Anderson is the author of Posts of a Mid-Century Kid, a memoir about 1950s and 60s Kansas.

Today's episode is as much about our ability to be present and appreciate what we have - in all aspects of life - as it is an episode about Kansas. There are so many quotes from Ann in this episode that I would ...

I'm trying to help the Kansas Office of Broadband get the word out about the Federal Communications Commission broadband funding deadline that is January 13 2023. It requires that you take action by the 13th to help ensure that Kansas get the appropriate allocation of Federal funding to invest in high-speed internet. 

 The funding will be based ...

We've reached the last episode of the year, and today I'm talking with Branden Dross, the City Manager for the city of Herington Kansas. I have been interested for a while in better understanding what the role of a city manager is, and so I took the opportunity to learn more for myself while sharing what I learn with you. That is the best part of having a podcast. When I want to know more about something, I can do that, record it, ...

My guest today, Joe Summers describes Guerilla Art like this - you make a thing and put it out into the world for people to find. 

Joe works with his students and children to create robot sculptures that they then take to different locations around the state and leave behind for someone to find. This episode is about J...

Today I'm joined by Shelley O'Brien and Mary Boller, two Kansans working in the State's library system. Reading is my primary hobby - I'm currently sitting at 76 books read so far in 2022 - so as you can imagine, this episode is going to be one I remember for a long time.

What I'm hoping you take away from today's episode is what my guest, Mary Boller says - tha...

Have you ever dreamed of just taking off and traveling the world? That's exactly what my guests today did. 

1 year, 24 countries, 4 continents….

Their Instagram account says it all: Kansas Meet World. I can't wait for you to meet this Kansas family and learn about their gap year. 

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