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Practical tips for managing seasonal inventory in Medicine Lodge

Seasonal stock can create strong sales opportunities for a Medicine Lodge retail store, from winter essentials and school supplies to gifts for visitors…

How to host an international student or exchange visitor in your home

Welcoming an international student or exchange visitor can bring a new perspective to everyday family life. A shared breakfast, a conversation about school…

Autumn colour along Kansas’s Gypsum Hills

The Gypsum Hills take on a softer, warmer character in autumn. Red earth, pale limestone and native grassland form the backdrop for leaves turning gold, amber…

Tracing Family Roots Through Barber County Records

Family history often begins with a name, a faded photograph or a story repeated at the kitchen table. For people in Australia researching relatives who lived…

How the chamber supports new home builders with local resources

Building a new home involves far more than selecting plans, arranging finance and coordinating trades. New builders also need reliable local information,…

Where to Take Salsa-Making or Canning Classes at the Community Center

Finding salsa-making or home-preserving lessons in Medicine Lodge starts with the community centre calendar, local notices and the Medicine Lodge Area Chamber…

A Guide to Antique Shopping in Medicine Lodge

Medicine Lodge offers a relaxed kind of antique hunting, with the character of a small Kansas community and the broader history of Barber County. Rather than…

Starting a Neighbourhood Watch on Your Barber County Block

Forming a watch group in a small Kansas community might feel like a big undertaking, but the basic idea is the same as the neighbourhood gatherings Aussies…

A day trip itinerary for visiting Medicine Lodge from Wichita

A run from Wichita out to Medicine Lodge covers roughly 140 kilometres of open prairie, taking about an hour and forty minutes behind the wheel. For travellers…

Volunteer at the Gypsum Hills Scenic Byway Visitor Center

Tucked into the rolling red buttes and silver-green scrub of south-central Kansas, the Gypsum Hills Scenic Byway Visitor Center welcomes travellers who want to…