Loads of Snow!

Two days after Mother Nature dumped over 15" of snow on
Concordia, we are still trying to clear our streets. City Staff have been working around the clock to remove the snow and make our streets safer to travel. Please take a moment to thank the City of Concordia for all their hard work!

Scholars...Saints..and Scalawags

Murder, divorce, political corruption and controversy are just a few of the topics in the newest book about one of Concordia's most famous and prominent figures, Col. Napoleon Bonaparte Brown.
Did you know that our beloved Col. Napoleon Bonaparte Brown was once dismissed from the service in 1865 for incompetency and worthlessness? Did you know that Brown, who is described as being handsome, gallant, charming and kind, was sued by his first wife for divorce on the grounds of adultery?
Check out this new book written by Concordian Marilyn Johnston and her daughter Susan Hoppe to learn these and other fun facts about Col. Brown and his family.
"Scholars..Saints and Scalaways" can be purchased at the Cloud County Historical Museum Annex at 6th & Lincoln in downtown Concordia for just $13.50.
Author Marilyn Johnston will signing copies of the her book at the main Museum, 635 Broadway, Concordia, Saturday, December 5 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Santa came early for Susie Haver!

Santa arrived in downtown Concordia Friday night for a fun filled evening of sleigh rides, holiday shopping, candy and prizes! Shoppers were given a ticket to enter in a drawing of their choice at participating retailers.
Monday morning Susie was surprised when her office mate told her "you need to go to Rod's".
To Rod's, she went and found her name on the door! Susie was the lucky winner of a $50 Gift Card! The excited winner thanked Rod's and sent hugs to Santa!

My kind of snowflakes!

Over the river and through the streets to Grandmothers house we go to savor turkey, dressing, and pumpkin oh please do not let it snow!

This year I am thankful for no snow on Thanksgiving. It's not that I mind the stuff, it is rather pretty at first. Its just that I would rather be playing and watching football than scooping snow.
I hope many of you are making the journey home to Concordia tomorrow. As you travel, please be careful and don't get into a big rush, we want you home safe. The weather is suppose to be great, which means a little pigskin action between the feasts! (anyone up for a game in the park?) Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

Getting Ready for the Holiday!

If I close my eyes I can almost smell the pumpkin pie, green bean casserole, and turkey, fresh from the oven. Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday! No presents, no fuss, just getting together with people you love, (well, maybe just like, well....that's another story), and sharing great food, great wine, a football game or two and lots of quality time. (which sometimes in my case involves a little shut eye and a good movie or two) Giggles and the noise of rustling paper drifts in from the dining room where the girls are pouring over the "Black Friday" inserts coming up with a game plan for the next morning. The question of who will attend which 5:00 am opening is the topic of conversation. Ah yes, Thanksgiving! The last chance to relax before the big "shopping season" begins. Are you getting ready for the holiday?

Happy Veterans Day!

Happy to be free in Kansas!

Fall Fun in Concordia!

Don't you just love this time of year? Crisp mornings, balmy afternoons, a barrage of oranges, reds, browns, and greens, it's enough to chase away the worst case of boredom.
Raking up the fallen leaves used to be one of my favorite childhood chores. We'd rake the leaves into huge piles and spend hours running and jumping into the pile only to have to rake them up again. Ah, the simple things in life!