September 2022 … 

Don’t miss the What Cheer Flea Market

With the arrival of the fall season comes another What Cheer Flea Market and a bevy of good deals. The next market will take place Sept. 30-Oct. 2 at the Keokuk County Fairgrounds in What Cheer.

Shoppers can find a variety of items for sale, including antiques, military memorabilia, stamps, coins, collectibles, old tools, jewelry, furniture, primitives, postcards, baseball cards, and glassware.

The gates open at 7 a.m. each day, and the early bird shopping day on Thursday, Sept. 29 costs $5 at the door. Friday, Sept. 30 and Saturday, Oct. 1 are only $3 to get in, and admission is free on Sunday, Oct. 2.

For more information, visit www.whatcheerfleamarket.com.

September 2022 … 

Leavenworth’s vintage eateries offer a taste of the good ol’ days

Homer’s Drive In, which opened in 1931, and NuWay Drive In, which opened in 1934, are two of the oldest restaurants continually operating in the state of Kansas. They offer casual dining and comfort with their original vintage atmosphere, serving good, home-cooked meals at an affordable price – something everyone enjoys.

Homer’s Drive In specialties are breakfast, hamburgers, tenderloins, shakes and malts. Homer’s features an old-fashioned, drive-up window where your order is taken and delivered by a waitress. It’s a place to enjoy a delicious breakfast, lunch or dinner, served with a smile.

NuWay Drive In features loose meat, steamed burgers, fries, onion rings, hand-breaded tenderloins, shakes, malts and more. Loose meat burgers, Frito pie, fried pickles & quick service are all available at a good price! This vintage eatery also features a drive-up window similar to Homer’s, serving excellent BBQ cooked on-site and out-of-this world homemade donuts, NuWay is your destination. Donut flavors include strawberry basil, lemon lavender, Fruit Loops, glazed, bear claws, frosted, twists and more. Ribs and meats are smoked on-site and can be ordered as a meal or in larger quantities.

Both restaurants offer good food, service and prices, a piece of Leavenworth history! Both restaurants are open seven days a week. They offer a nostalgic atmosphere, historic photos of the Leavenworth area and a comfortable place to meet up with family and friends. You’ll enjoy!
– Submitted by Wendy Scheidt

September 2022 … 

Running Rabbit Antiques celebrates 14th anniversary

Running Rabbit Antiques & General Store in Higginsville will celebrate its 14th anniversary in September.

Owner Sandy Wescott, who started the business, has turned the day-to-day operation of the mall and its 50+ dealers over to her son and daughter-in-law, Dale and Christy Wescott.

Dale and Christy are dealers themselves, having inherited their love for antiques and all things vintage from Sandy and her late husband Jerry. They continue to operate the Running Rabbit with the same eye toward quality antiques and collectibles, a friendly shopping experience and excellent customer service.

To celebrate the Running Rabbit’s 14th year in business, there will be an Open House and Parking Lot Sale on Saturday, Sept. 17.
Running Rabbit Antiques & General Store is located at 509 Fairground Ave. in Higginsville, and is open 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Saturday.
 – Submitted by Tammy Kleoppel

September 2022 … 

Enchanted Frog’s Free Flea is the place to be

Enchanted Frog Antiques has plenty of deals available to shoppers both outdoors and indoors throughout the month of September.
On Saturday, Sept. 17, you’ll enjoy finds, friends and food aplenty at the Frog’s Free Flea Market at I-35 and Exit 40 in Lathrop.

Check out gently used treasures while enjoying a BBQ dinner. The event runs from dawn to dinnertime.
In the days both before and after the Free Flea, Enchanted Frog presents its regular Lucky $7 Days – shoppers receive $7 off one item worth $25 or more. Lucky $7 Days for the month of September are Sept. 3-5 and Sept. 23-24.

For more information, call Enchanted Frog at 816-740-6933.