AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Abilene Kansas. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 https://www.devel4.americantowns.com/abilene-ks 144 69 https://www.devel4.americantowns.com/abilene-ks https://www.devel4.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Tue, 16 Dec 2025 15:44:17 -0600 Schedule of Events September 20, 2024 Abilene Oktoberfest - 7th Annual Event! Join us for an exciting evening of music, bier, food, and https://www.devel4.americantowns.com/news/7th-annual-oktoberfest-abilene-31685060-abilene-ks.html https://www.devel4.americantowns.com/news/7th-annual-oktoberfest-abilene-31685060-abilene-ks.html Arts and Entertainment Tue, 16 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Heritage Day is just around the corner. New this year is a Buggy and Wagon Show. Entertainment Tall Grass Express String Band- 10:30 a.m. Playing https://www.devel4.americantowns.com/news/heritage-day-2024-31690034-abilene-ks.html https://www.devel4.americantowns.com/news/heritage-day-2024-31690034-abilene-ks.html Arts and Entertainment Tue, 16 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Race Day Itinerary Sep 20,2024 Free Camping available overnight at Old Abilene Town! 4pm - Preview ride - 10-15 miles, no drop 12-15 mph (leaves https://www.devel4.americantowns.com/news/wild-west-gravel-fest-2024-31690965-abilene-ks.html https://www.devel4.americantowns.com/news/wild-west-gravel-fest-2024-31690965-abilene-ks.html Sports and Recreation Tue, 16 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Schedule PRE-FAIR SCHEDULE SH = Sterl Hall LLA = Large Livestock Arena SLA = Small Livestock Arena EEA = Equine Arena Saturday, July 19 https://www.devel4.americantowns.com/news/central-kansas-free-fair-2025-31760166-abilene-ks.html https://www.devel4.americantowns.com/news/central-kansas-free-fair-2025-31760166-abilene-ks.html Arts and Entertainment Tue, 16 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Join us for a barrel of fun at 8th Annual Abilene Oktoberfest! Cornhole Tournament Keg Race German Dancers Stein Hoisting Hamerschlagen Schedule of https://www.devel4.americantowns.com/news/8th-annual-abilene-oktoberfest-31764668-abilene-ks.html https://www.devel4.americantowns.com/news/8th-annual-abilene-oktoberfest-31764668-abilene-ks.html Arts and Entertainment Tue, 16 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Topeka - Last month, Governor Laura Kelly’s bipartisan Medicaid expansion proposal received support from 18 cities, counties, and state agencies https://www.devel4.americantowns.com/news/kansas-public-service-leaders-support-medicaid-expansion-during-kansas-legislatures-hearings-heres-what-theyre-saying-31658225-topeka-ks.html https://www.devel4.americantowns.com/news/kansas-public-service-leaders-support-medicaid-expansion-during-kansas-legislatures-hearings-heres-what-theyre-saying-31658225-topeka-ks.html Government and Politics Tue, 16 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Key Quote: “In answer to an audience member question on what could be done, Kelly encouraged those present to put pressure on their state https://www.devel4.americantowns.com/news/icymi-governor-kelly-emphasizes-need-for-medicaid-expansion-at-hays-noon-rotary-meeting-31658229-topeka-ks.html https://www.devel4.americantowns.com/news/icymi-governor-kelly-emphasizes-need-for-medicaid-expansion-at-hays-noon-rotary-meeting-31658229-topeka-ks.html Government and Politics Tue, 16 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Kansas’ First Broadband Digital Equity Plan Approved Topeka - Governor Laura Kelly announced today that Kansas is receiving $8.2 million to https://www.devel4.americantowns.com/news/governor-kelly-announces-more-than-8m-to-be-invested-in-digital-opportunities-31658232-topeka-ks.html https://www.devel4.americantowns.com/news/governor-kelly-announces-more-than-8m-to-be-invested-in-digital-opportunities-31658232-topeka-ks.html Government and Politics Tue, 16 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Topeka - On Friday, Senate Democratic Minority Leader Dinah Sykes made a motion to pull Governor Laura Kelly’s bipartisan Medicaid expansion https://www.devel4.americantowns.com/news/motion-to-vote-on-medicaid-expansion-made-in-the-senate-heres-what-theyre-saying-31658234-topeka-ks.html https://www.devel4.americantowns.com/news/motion-to-vote-on-medicaid-expansion-made-in-the-senate-heres-what-theyre-saying-31658234-topeka-ks.html Government and Politics Tue, 16 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600 By KDP Chair Jeanna Repass. Originally published in the Kansas City Star, February 18, 2024. My mother was 14 years old when she started sneaking out https://www.devel4.americantowns.com/news/kansans-americans-must-stand-against-antisemitic-hate-31658660-topeka-ks.html https://www.devel4.americantowns.com/news/kansans-americans-must-stand-against-antisemitic-hate-31658660-topeka-ks.html Government and Politics Tue, 16 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600 TOPEKA –– The Kansas Democratic Party is now accepting Declaration of Candidacy forms from registered Democrats interested in serving as https://www.devel4.americantowns.com/news/delegate-selection-process-for-the-democratic-national-convention-is-now-open-31658662-topeka-ks.html https://www.devel4.americantowns.com/news/delegate-selection-process-for-the-democratic-national-convention-is-now-open-31658662-topeka-ks.html Government and Politics Tue, 16 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600 TOPEKA, KS - The following statement is from the Kansas Democratic Party (KDP) regarding the Johnson County Republican https://www.devel4.americantowns.com/news/kdp-statement-on-kansas-republicans-biden-effigy-fundraiser-31658663-topeka-ks.html https://www.devel4.americantowns.com/news/kdp-statement-on-kansas-republicans-biden-effigy-fundraiser-31658663-topeka-ks.html Government and Politics Tue, 16 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600 TOPEKA, KS - The Kansas Democratic Party hosted Democrats from across the state at their annual Washington Days state https://www.devel4.americantowns.com/news/kansas-democrats-host-washington-days-in-topeka-31658664-topeka-ks.html https://www.devel4.americantowns.com/news/kansas-democrats-host-washington-days-in-topeka-31658664-topeka-ks.html Government and Politics Tue, 16 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600 A bombshell new report from the Kansas City Star exposes several Republican members of the Kansas state legislature for profiting off of the private https://www.devel4.americantowns.com/news/new-report-exposes-legislators-who-oppose-medicaid-expansion-for-ties-to-private-insurance-companies-31658665-topeka-ks.html https://www.devel4.americantowns.com/news/new-report-exposes-legislators-who-oppose-medicaid-expansion-for-ties-to-private-insurance-companies-31658665-topeka-ks.html Government and Politics Tue, 16 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Topeka, KS - Governor Laura Kelly April 11, 2024 signed Senate Bill 430, bipartisan legislation that comprehensively updates Kansas’ https://www.devel4.americantowns.com/news/governor-kelly-signs-workers-compensation-reform-bill-31659307-topeka-ks.html https://www.devel4.americantowns.com/news/governor-kelly-signs-workers-compensation-reform-bill-31659307-topeka-ks.html Government and Politics Tue, 16 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600