Congratulations to our 2020 #LiveLincolnCounty Photo Contest winners Allison Johnson and Sarah Esposito! See all the winners…
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#LiveLincolnCounty Photo Contest Winners
The Lincoln County Economic Development Foundation (LCEDF) hosted the first #LiveLincolnCounty Photo Contest in 2019, and accepted over 130 photo submissions from local amateur photographers. The purpose of the contest was to positively promote quality of life in Lincoln County, Kansas. Announcing the 2019 #LiveLincolnCounty Photo Contest winners. (Photo by one of our locals – Allison Johnson)
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2018 Economic Year in Review
At the end of every year, I always like to reflect on the past year’s economic activity. It’s my way to take a mental ‘deep breath’ before recharging the brain and entering the new year full steam ahead. Here’s my list of happenings over the past year
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Al Joe Wallace
Al Joe Wallace, who currently serves as one of the Lincoln County Commissioners, has lived at the same farmstead for his entire life in the Salt Creek township. “I like the community,” Wallace said. “I like the people, and so I had no desire to leave.”
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Jared Spear & Lisa Simmons
Jared Spear, who was born and raised on a family farm in Lincoln County, enjoys rural living and took an opportunity to open a business in his hometown. Once he did that, he decided to open other businesses in town. He and his fiancé Lisa Simmons enjoy the community “where people care about the well being of the community and other local businesses.”
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The Labertew Families
The Labertew families take education seriously and have also built a successful family agri-business in Labertew Apiaries in their spare time. They’ve made Sylvan Grove their home and believe it is a great place to raise a family and find a real sense of community.
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Craig & Mary Ann Stertz – Rural by Choice
When Craig and Mary Ann Stertz purchased a crumbling, falling building on Lincoln Ave., they saw an opportunity to restore it. With 36 years of marriage to their credit, the couple is still together after 4 years of working out different opinions on the loft renovation. Those interested in staying the loft can rent it out via Airbnb.
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Jason & April Coover
When April Coover attended a career fair, she discovered a career opportunity at the pharmacy in Lincoln. Not long after her move to Lincoln, she went on a “successful” blind date with her husband, Jason Coover. “We can let the kids play outside and know that our neighbors look out for them, love them and treat them just as they do their own kids/grandkids,” she said.
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Live Lincoln County 2018 magazine hot off the press
Lincoln County and Kansas residents, travelers and readers from across the country now have the opportunity to take a closer look into Post Rock country with the latest online and print edition of the Live Lincoln County magazine.
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Lincoln County business leaders attend “Destination Bootcamp”
Six Lincoln County business leaders recently attended the training workshop “Destination Bootcamp,” in Colorado, to learn new ways to attract and increase the number of customers and visitors to the area. Back row (L-R): Jon Schallert, marketing consultant, Jennifer O’Hare, Sue Graham, Kelly Larson, Carly SeirerErrebo, Ronda Mishler. Front row: Alisha DeWitt and Angela O’Bannon. (Courtesy photo)
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It’s a marathon, not a sprint
We can all agree that economic development doesn’t happen overnight. “It’s a marathon, not a sprint”, as the saying goes. With the end of another year upon us, here’s a quick recap of the strides we have made in our marathon towards a stronger county.
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Jim & Faye Metz
Jim Metz took the long way home. After graduating from Kansas State University, and spending time in the Peace Corps, Metz took a job working at a resort in the Pacific island nation of Samoa. There he met his wife Faye, and just two years ago they decided to return to Jim’s hometown to raise …
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Jason & Annie Dohl
Jason and Annie Dohl returned to Jason’s hometown of Sylvan Grove in the early-2000s to raise a family and pursue their dreams of owning their own businesses. “We wanted to raise our children (Valden, 12; Vance, 9; Tevis, 7) in a small town,” Annie said. “We wanted to allow our children to feel safe and …
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Jude & Rachel Stecklein
The Steckleins made their lives and raised their family in Sylvan Grove. Jude has served as an administrator for Unified School District 299 for the last 33 years. His wife, Rachel, recently retired as the Sylvan Grove city clerk after more than 29 years in that role. Jude says Sylvan Grove has provided a great …
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Grant & Felicia Heller
Grant Heller returned to the area he grew up in to practice chiropractic and after a year he purchased the Lincoln practice in 2014. His wife Felicia is a sales associate with Farm Bureau Financial Services in Lincoln. The couple both enjoy traveling the area rodeo circuit, Grant as a steer wrestler, and Felicia as …
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Brennan and Allison Johnson
Brennan and Allison returned to her hometown of Lincoln a little over three years ago when Allison was offered a job as a Speech Language Therapist based at the Lincoln County Hospital. While Allison’s home base is in Lincoln, she travels across North Central Kansas to visit patients. Brennan started his own construction company, Elite …
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TJ & Sheri Jonsson
It was 14 years ago when TJ and Sheri Jonsson moved to Lincoln so TJ could take a physical therapy position with the Lincoln County Hospital. His wife Sheri serves as a dietitian and nutritionist at nearby Ellsworth County Medical Center, and she says the proximity to Wilson Lake, the beautiful rolling hills and limestone …
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Live Lincoln County Video Released
There’s a hidden gem in the middle of America… it’s Lincoln County, Kansas. Watch the new video!
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Lincoln County Historical Society
The Lincoln County Historical Society was organized in 1940 to collect and preserve historical material from the area and to promote the heritage of Lincoln County and its citizens. The main museum provides exhibits, programs, and educational tours. Summer hours are Wednesday 1 to 4 p.m., Thursday 4 to 7 p.m., Friday 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. …
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Upcoming Events
Jul
28
Wed
9:00 am Bethlehem Lutheran Community VBS @ Sylvan Grove City Park
Bethlehem Lutheran Community VBS @ Sylvan Grove City Park
Jul 28 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Come to the Sylvan Park for Community VBS July 28-30, 9:00-11:00 a.m! Everyone is welcome…parents & kids! Activities will be for ages preschool-6th grade. Join us for “God’s Wonder Lab! Jesus does the impossible!” Invite your neighbors & families! No registration required. Come & see how Jesus does the impossible for us with fantastic science …
2:00 pm Free Summer Matinees @ Finch Theatre
Free Summer Matinees @ Finch Theatre 
Jul 28 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Summer Matinees! Wednesday’s beginning July 7th through August 4th at 2:00 p.m. The concession stand will be open to the public during the movie. Please help support the Theatre. A very special THANK YOU goes to the Citizens State Bank & Trust Co and The Bank of Tescottt, for helping us make this a free …
Jul
29
Thu
7:30 am Lab Draws @ Lincoln County Health Department
Lab Draws @ Lincoln County Health Department 
Jul 29 @ 7:30 am – 9:30 am
Lincoln County Health Department Lab Draws Held the last Thursday of every month from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. You must call to make an appointment. 785-524-4406. 114 W. Court St Lincoln, KS Please fast for 12 hours prior to test for accuracy (no food but please drink plenty of water) Chemistry Profile/CBC $20.00 (cholesterol, blood …
9:00 am Bethlehem Lutheran Community VBS @ Sylvan Grove City Park
Bethlehem Lutheran Community VBS @ Sylvan Grove City Park
Jul 29 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Come to the Sylvan Park for Community VBS July 28-30, 9:00-11:00 a.m! Everyone is welcome…parents & kids! Activities will be for ages preschool-6th grade. Join us for “God’s Wonder Lab! Jesus does the impossible!” Invite your neighbors & families! No registration required. Come & see how Jesus does the impossible for us with fantastic science …
10:15 am Storytime @ Lincoln Carnegie Library
Storytime @ Lincoln Carnegie Library 
Jul 29 @ 10:15 am – 11:00 am
July storytimes are geared for ages 3 to 5 however all ages are welcome!
4:00 pm Vesper Farmers and Crafts Market @ Vesper Community Center
Vesper Farmers and Crafts Market @ Vesper Community Center 
Jul 29 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Farmers Markets in Vesper are happening every Thursday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. beginning April 29th. The Vesper Farmers Market will be FREE for farmers, ranchers, gardeners, crafters, and anyone to sell locally grown produce, crafts, or other products and services to the public every week indoors and/or outdoors at the community center. The …
Jul
30
Fri
9:00 am Bethlehem Lutheran Community VBS @ Sylvan Grove City Park
Bethlehem Lutheran Community VBS @ Sylvan Grove City Park
Jul 30 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Come to the Sylvan Park for Community VBS July 28-30, 9:00-11:00 a.m! Everyone is welcome…parents & kids! Activities will be for ages preschool-6th grade. Join us for “God’s Wonder Lab! Jesus does the impossible!” Invite your neighbors & families! No registration required. Come & see how Jesus does the impossible for us with fantastic science …
Jul
31
Sat
2:00 pm Open House @ Village Lines
Open House @ Village Lines
Jul 31 @ 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Village Lines is celebrating their 35th anniversary with an Open House! The event will be hosted by owner, Marilyn Helmer and her assistant, Judy Fuller, and Marilyn’s family. Memory photo display, free gifts, and refreshments.
Aug
4
Wed
2:00 pm Free Summer Matinees @ Finch Theatre
Free Summer Matinees @ Finch Theatre
Aug 4 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Summer Matinees! Wednesday’s beginning July 7th through August 4th at 2:00 p.m. The concession stand will be open to the public during the movie. Please help support the Theatre. A very special THANK YOU goes to the Citizens State Bank & Trust Co and The Bank of Tescottt, for helping us make this a free …
Aug
5
Thu
4:00 pm Vesper Farmers and Crafts Market @ Vesper Community Center
Vesper Farmers and Crafts Market @ Vesper Community Center
Aug 5 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Farmers Markets in Vesper are happening every Thursday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. beginning April 29th. The Vesper Farmers Market will be FREE for farmers, ranchers, gardeners, crafters, and anyone to sell locally grown produce, crafts, or other products and services to the public every week indoors and/or outdoors at the community center. The …
Special 150th Anniversary issue of the Live Lincoln County Magazine
The Live Lincoln County magazine is available in both print and online digital publication formats! Look for the magazine at local and area advertiser locations, and at various events, and in a free, online digital edition.
View the Special 150th Anniversary digital edition of the Live Lincoln County Magazine
