A few days ago, a 100-foot-wide Centennial Arch was raised along Front Street (aka old Route 66) in Galena, Kansas, though it's not completely finished. Former Galena mayor Dale Oglesby came up with the idea for Route 66's centennial in 2026 almost 15 years ago, reported KSNF-TV in nearby Joplin, Missouri. In fact, some of … Continue reading Route 66 Centennial Arch erected in Galena
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Sign proclaims Galena as “Home of the Sea Slug King of Kansas”
Talk about sparking people's curiosity. Right where Route 66 crosses the Missouri-Kansas state line near Galena, Kansas, just below the “Welcome to Galena” sign reads the message: “Home of the Sea Slug King of Kansas." Whaaa? KSNF-TV in nearby Joplin, Missouri, has the explanation: It started as a joke when Dale Oglesby thought he was … Continue reading Sign proclaims Galena as “Home of the Sea Slug King of Kansas”
President Biden to appoint 12 people to Route 66 Centennial Commission
President Joe Biden announced his intent today to appoint 12 people to the Route 66 Centennial Commission. The list contains several people that many in the Route 66 community would know well. Here they are, with short descriptions of each individual, though more extensive biographies can be found in the White House announcement: Caroline Beteta, … Continue reading President Biden to appoint 12 people to Route 66 Centennial Commission
Fire destroys 120-year-old railcar slated for restoration in Galena
A purported arson fire Tuesday destroyed an 1899 passenger railcar in Galena, Kansas, slated to begin restoration as a future tourist attraction along Route 66. Former Galena mayor Dale Oglesby stated in a Facebook post the former presidential railcar from the Kansas City Southern Railway contained hand-laid mosaic tile showers, a kitchen, a dining room, … Continue reading Fire destroys 120-year-old railcar slated for restoration in Galena
Prosecutor requests indictment be dropped against Galena officials
A special prosecutor in Cherokee County, Kansas, has filed a motion to drop criminal charges against several Galena officials, including the mayor, over a land purchase, according to a report late Thursday by KSN / KODE-TV. According to the report, the prosecutor filed the motion after it was determined the city officials didn't violate the … Continue reading Prosecutor requests indictment be dropped against Galena officials
Cars on the Route owner, Galena mayor embroiled in indictments
The mayor of Galena, Kansas, and six current or former city councilors recently were notified they've been indicted on a felony charge of misuse of public funds in a case that involves one of the town's most prominent Route 66 property owners, according to stories in the Joplin Globe and Cherokee County News-Advocate. Among those … Continue reading Cars on the Route owner, Galena mayor embroiled in indictments