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Coffeyville Area Chamber of Commerce
Community Elementary 5th Grade Gets Local History Lesson
On May 9th, over 100 students received a large dose of local history. The fifth graders from Community
 Elementary took a day off from studying to experience Coffeyville and what the town has to offer to local tourists. “Although Coffeyville citizens are aware of their history not everyone has experienced the attractions we have to offer,” said Kirsten Stotts, Tourism Director for the Coffeyville Area Chamber of Commerce. The students experienced the Dalton Museum, the Brown Mansion, and also took a walking tour of downtown Coffeyville. Lou Barndollar challenged the students to a scavenger hunt in the Dalton Museum where the winning teams were rewarded with prizes such as t-shirts and newspaper replicas from the museum gift shop. The tours at the Brown Mansion were conducted by Darla Thornburg and
 Trudie Kritz. The students were able to tour the three floors of the mansion, and also the basement. On the walking tour, the students followed the footsteps of the Daltons through the Perkins building and down Death Alley where they saw the Old Jail and the Don Sprague mural of the men who defended Coffeyville during the Dalton Gang raid. The students then experienced five other Sprague murals around the Perkins building and concluded outside Isham’s Hardware at the map of attractions. Although the day was busy, it was full of fun and history for a large group of Coffeyville kids.
Farmers Market Moves Downtown
 The Coffeyville Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that Downtown Coffeyville Inc. will sponsor Coffeyville’s Farmers Market. That is right, the Farmers Market is moving to downtown Coffeyville. For several years, citizens have enjoyed the fresh harvest of our local farmers and growers. This year will be no different although the location will change. Farmers are welcome to bring their produce to the parking lot at 9th & Elm on Saturday mornings starting the first weekend in June. The market will run through the month of October. For more information, please contact Downtown Coffeyville Inc. at 620-988-0808.
Chamber Salutes Jan-Ls Flowers, Gifts & Interiors in May
Jan-L's owners Jim Percival and Larry Waggoner were on hand to accept the Salute-A-Business award from the Chamber Ambassadors. The two have ownded the business for eight years, having bought it in 2000. Jim and Larry, along with four employees, serve the Coffeyville area and most of the rural areas including Dearing, Edna, and South Coffeyville.
"We strive to help most of the community organizations that ask for our help. We are eager to help in any way possible," notes Jim. Congratulations to Jan-L's Flowers, Gifts and Interiors!
The Coffeyville Chamber's Young Professionals Met
Young professionals from the Coffeyville area gathered at the second Young Professionals event at the Coffeyville Country Club from 5-7 p.m on April 30th. Over 35 people enjoyed good food and networking opprotunities in a friendly atmosphere. We thank the Coffeyville Country Club and CRMC for sponsoring this event. The committee has begun plans for the next gathering and will announce that date shortly.
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