Author Archives: Christi Iffergan

Bartlesville Buffalo Art

Back in 1998, a local Girl Scout troop decided to make their Senior Gold project selling buffalo statues to companies and businesses in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. The project became known as the Buffalo Stampede, and all the proceeds went to a non-profit organization called Mary Martha Outreach that provides food and other necessities to those inContinue reading “Bartlesville Buffalo Art”

Wonderful Woolaroc

I know the question you have….What is Woolaroc? It is a wildlife preserve and museum established in 1925 by oilman Frank Phillips, co-founder of Phillips Petroleum in Bartlesville, Oklahoma.

Cooking in Kansas

While working in Kentucky, I had little time to do anything other than work and sleep. I ate a lot of quick meals or ate something on the way to work. Then on the drive to Kansas, it was a nice break to stop for a home-cooked meal when I filled up with gas. IContinue reading “Cooking in Kansas”

Getting My Kicks on Route 66 in Kansas & Missouri

This is my first trip traveling on Route 66 and it has not disappointed! A little history U.S. Highway 66 — popularly known as Route 66 or the Mother Road — holds a special place in American consciousness and evokes images of simpler times, mom and pop businesses, and the icons of a mobile nationContinue reading “Getting My Kicks on Route 66 in Kansas & Missouri”

Joplin History & Mineral Museum, Joplin, MO

Part 2 Are you ready to take a step back in time? The museum has so many exhibits that will make you reminisce about the good old days. I hope you enjoy seeing these as much as I did. I would love to hear your stories! The Drugstore We had several local drugstores in ourContinue reading “Joplin History & Mineral Museum, Joplin, MO”

Joplin History & Mineral Museum, Joplin, MO

Part 1 This will be the first of several posts about the Joplin History & Mineral Museum. The museum is about an hour east of Coffeyville. There is a wide variety of exhibits and has something for everyone. The museum charges $3.00 admission, which is worth every penny. The first exhibit was simply delightful. TheContinue reading “Joplin History & Mineral Museum, Joplin, MO”

Coffeyville Sculpture Garden

For a town with less than 10,000 residents, Coffeyville, Kansas has a lot to see and do. One of the most unusual sights is the Coffeyville Sculpture Garden. It is located across from Coffeyville Community College’s Orscheln Hall. The Sculpture Garden is a project started by Michael DeRosa, the Fine Arts instructor at Coffeyville CommunityContinue reading “Coffeyville Sculpture Garden”