We know our business members are an integral part of our community. We are dedicated to maintaining a support network for businesses and promoting them through our many public events.
KRSL Russell Radio began 1956 and grown to three stations, 95.9 FM, 98.1 FM and 990 AM.
KRSL 95.9 FM plays music from the 80s to now, Kansas Jayhawks, and provides local programming including the Area Game of the Week featuring Sylvan-Lucas, Natoma, Wilson, and Victoria.
KRSL 98.1 FM and 990 AM features Classic Country music along with the Morning Show from 7-9 AM weekdays, Russell High School sports, Kansas Ag Network, Kansas State Wildcats, and Kansas City Royals. Plus, KRSL.com is another great option to keep up on the happenings in the area. If it's going on in the area, it's on KRSL!
KRSL Russell Radio is owned by White Communications LLC.
(785) 483-3121
95.5 - 98.1 FM, 990 AM
The Bennington State Bank is a family-owned community bank focused on providing an exceptional banking experience to our customers. We are committed to the individuals, families, businesses and communities we serve in central Kansas and are large enough to provide the expertise and resources necessary to handle any financial need, yet small enough to know you by name. Member FDIC.
132 S. Main
Lucas, KS 67648
Public ATM
If you’re looking for a firm that will focus on your individual needs, and always treat you like a client who matters, look no further. Our firm is large enough to offer a full range of professional services, but small enough to give you the individual attention that you deserve.
We will thoroughly and conscientiously study your personal situation, and tailor our advice to your specific needs.
877-885-1050
432 Elm Street
Natoma, KS 67651
At Barton, you can achieve your educational and career goals in no time! Barton offers transfer programs designed to easily transfer to a four year college and many career program options to put you on a faster track to employment.
(620) 792-9324
245 NE 30th Road
Great Bend, KS 67530
Currently Local Telephone Service, Broadband, and Long Distance are available to all Wilson Communications' customers. Cable Television is offered in five of our seven exchanges. Wilson Communications remains committed to providing the best service possible while maintaining a local presence
Wilson, KS 67490
Advantage Realty is a full service real estate agency specializing in residential, commercial, and land listings, sales, and property management. The Advantage Realty team serves a large portion of North Central, Central and Western Kansas including Russell, Osborne, Ellis, Barton, Ellsworth and Lincoln Counties. Team Members include Jeannine Byers-Long, Connie Blanke, Sandy Boos, Amy Dollison, Jamie Pasek, and Nedra Auer.
811 N. Kansas Russell, KS 67665
Premier liquor store specializing in craft brews, wines, and liquor
22250 East Hwy 40
Russell, KS
Angels Care Home Health is a Medicare-certified home health agency that is managed by AngMar Medical Holdings, Inc., a privately held family company based in Mansfield, Texas. AngMar manages a network of multiple agencies with locations in nine states, including Arizona, Florida, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, Ohio, Oklahoma and Texas.
(785) 205-1690
802 N Maple St
Russell, KS
107 S Main St
Lucas, KS
Russell, KS
Sue Wenthe
Lucas, KS
Guided tours of the house interior and access to the Mausoleum are offered Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Masks requested, and we do have masks for sale inside.
305 East Second Street
Lucas, Kansas
One of the oldest meat markets in the country, handcrafting bologna and sausages since 1922. Named one of the "8 Wonders of Kansas Commerce,” Brant's Market also offers fresh meats, cheese, and a variety of local products.
(785) 525-6464
125 S. Main Street
Lucas, KS
The Grassroots Art Center educates, exhibits, documents, and preserves grassroots and outsider art environments and folk art in the Midwest.
785-525-6118
213 South Main
Lucas, KS
Kansas Made Fine & Folk Art - Exquisite Crafts - Food Products
233 Hwy 232
Wilson, KS 67490
Switchgrass currently represents 22 artist members and over 1,200 pieces of original art available to purchase.
208 South Main Street
Lucas, Kansas
Two new ways to bring World's Largest to your town! You can Build World's Largest for your community or schedule a workshop or brainstorming session with Erika Nelson through the Kansas Arts Commission Arts on Tour program or Schedule a Lecture all about World’s Largest Things through the Kansas Humanities Council
214 South Main Street
Lucas, Kansas
Movies Fri. & Sat. 7 pm, Sun. 5 pm
Movie theater with first-run movies on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Best popcorn in the area! Back Community Room for rent when not showing movies.
116 S. Main Street
Lucas, Kansas
Rentals, apartments, housing, RV Park, Laundry
207 North Russell, Lucas KS 67648
Russell Regional Hospital has 24 hour physician coverage of the Emergency Department and Main Street Manor (21 bed long-term care facility), and Russell Regional Hospital's Physicians Clinic are all located on campus.
Russell Regional Hospital is a 501(c)3 Not For Profit facility.
Hardware store
206 South Main
Lucas, KS
WIFI available, Rental motel rooms, days, weekends, or monthly
414 North Main Street, Lucas KS
Our mission at Bluestem Quarry and
Stoneworks is to provide the best quality building stone and architectural details possible in the American prairie style of the late masters from the 19th and early 20th centuries.
The same pride of craftsmanship and quality is our goal here at Bluestem.
5010 Hwy 232
Lucas, KS 67648
Mondays 9:30 am - 5:30 pm
Tuesdays 1:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Wednesdays 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Fridays 1:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Saturdays 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
135 South Main
Lucas, Kansas
(785) 525-6335
111 S. Fairview
Lucas, KS 67648
$50 annually
$20 annually
Come to our next meeting!
Every 3rd Thursday of the month
except December
6 PM
135 South Main
use South Entrance
Have your business listed on the home page of the Lucas Area Chamber of Commerce website for a month.
Advertise your business, event, or sale in our local paper. Contact Rita for more information.
April 1, 2023 Lucas Arts Celebrstion
K-18 Baseball State Tournament Last Week in July
August 27, 2022
Quad-City Garage Sales
October 1, 2022
Spook Parade
October 29, 2022
Holiday Gift Show
November 19, 2022
Santa Claus Day
December 17, 2022
Adam's Apple Festival
August 26, 2023
Lucas is a great town for a day trip, reunions or a Get Away weekend for guys or gals. Lodging is available at several Lucas and area facilities.
While in town tour the Garden of Eden, Bowl Plaza, Grassroots Art Center and the other Lucas tourist spots.
The Grassroots art Center offers workshops for groups where you can create your own grassroots art.
Tours of Lucas, the Post Rock Scenic Byway and the area can be set up for a few people to a bus load.
To set up a tour contact one of the following
Garden of Eden - 785-525-6395
Grassroots Art Center - 785-525-6118
Lucas Area Chamber of Commerce 785-525-6288 lucascoc@wtciweb.com
Call 911
ambulance – fire – sheriff
Lucas Events
Easter Egg Hunt – Saturday before Easter – Lucas City Park
Wings Over Wilson - Remote Control Gliders Regional meet – weekend between Mothers Day and Memorial Day – Wilson Lake
Lucas Area Community Theater Hog Roast Fundraiser – Saturday of
Memorial Day weekend from 11 am – 1 pm at the theater
Lucas Alumni Reunion – Memorial Weekend
Adam’s Apple Festival - Saturday before Labor Day weekend
Quad - City Garage Sales – First Saturday in October
Spook Parade – Saturday before Halloween
Holiday Gift Show – Saturday before Thanksgiving
Lucas Community Center
135 South Main
Lucas, Kansas
Jingle & Mingle
December 11
Lucas Community Center
135 South Main
Lucas, Kansas
Santa Claus Day – Saturday before Christmas
Things to See and Do
Lucas Area Community Theater – First run movies, 116 S. Main, 785-525-7747, www.lucastheater.org
Garden of Eden – 305 E. 2nd
785-525-6395 www.gardenofedenlucas.org
Miller’s Park Sculptures – next door to the Garden of Eden
Grassroots Art Center – 213 S. Main 785-525-6118 www.grassrootsart.net
Deeble Sculpture Garden & Garden of ISIS – ask for a guide at the Grassroots Art Center
Old Lucas City Jail – W. 2nd
Bowl Plaza public restroom – S. Main
Post Rock Scenic Byway – Hwy K-232 from Hwy K-18 to I-70
Worlds Largest Things – 214 S. Main, www.worldslargestthings.com
Worlds Largest Travel Plate – K-18 Highway across from K-18 Cafe
Wilson Lake and area around the lake – watch for Eagles in the winter
For more information read the enclosed brochures, call the chamber office at 785-525-6288 or www.lucaskansas.com
Lucas Church Directory
Gloria Dei Lutheran – 105 S. Wolf – 785-658-2252
United Methodist – 322 N. Main – 785-525-7795
First Baptist – 102 E. 1st – 785-525-6145
Lucas is home to the K-18 Baseball Association. This summer program was started in 1949 for kids from 12-15. The State Tournament is played in Lucas in July.
Summer baseball and softball is available to all ages.
Lucas Information: For more information call the City Office at 785-525-6425 or the Chamber of Commerce Office at 785-525-6288.
Utilities – Electric, water – Lucas City Office 201 S. Main – 785-525-6425
Kansas Gas Service – 800-794-4780
Trash – R & R Refuse, LLC – 785-346-2264
Phone, Internet & Cable TV – Wilson Communications - 800-432-7607
Trash is picked up on Monday mornings. Have it out to the front curb by 8 a.m.
Post Office – 218 S. Main (daily hours 8 am – 12 pm, Sat. 7-9 am) 785-525-6420
Sylvan/Lucas High School – 504 W. 4th, Sylvan Grove (10 miles east of Lucas),
785-526-7175 Grades 7-12
Lucas/Sylvan Elementary School – 130 N. Greeley, 785-525-6244 Grades PreK - 6
Lucas Medical Center – 216 S. Main – 785-525-7788 – Open Mon.- Thurs.
Lucas Public Library – 209 S. Main – 785-525-6305
Lucas Sirens – Noon whistle lasts about 15 seconds everyday at Noon.
Tornado siren is 5 minutes continuous.
Fire siren lasts 2-5 minutes until the firemen arrive.
Lucas City Park is at 306 N. Parkview Road
Volunteer Opportunities in Lucas
Lucas Fire Department
Grassroots Art Center - 213 S. Main St. Lucas, KS- 785-525-6118
Lucas Area Community Theater
Lucas Lions Club
Summer Baseball Program
Kids for Christ
Lucas Area Chamber of Commerce
Lucas PRIDE Organization
Call 785-525-6288 or email lucascoc@wtciweb.com if you are interested in helping.
Board Members
President - Lacie Austin
Vice-President - Amanda Steinle
Director/Secretary - Connie Dougherty
Treasurer - Lynn Schneider
Amanda Horner
Mary Ann Steinle
Linda Brant
Business Members
Advantage Realty, Russell
Angel Accounting, Natoma
Barton County Community College, Great Bend
Bennington State Bank, Lucas
Bluestem Quarry & Stoneworks, Lucas
Brant's Market, Lucas
Cozy Cottage, Lucas
Friends of S P Dinsmoor's Garden of Eden, Lucas
Garden View Lodge, Lucas
Grassroots Art Center, Lucas
Heartland Hay, Lucas
Horseshoe Lodge, Lucas
Insurance Smart, Lucas
KRSL Russell Radio, Russell
Kansas Originals Market, Wilson
Kansas Power Pool, Wichita
Land Pride (a division of Great Plains Mfg., Lucas
Leach & Naegele, Inc., Lucas
Lucas Area Community Theater, Lucas
Lucas RV Park, Lucas
Lucas Publishing Company, Lucas
Lynn's Glass Work's & Laser Engraving, Lucas
OPI Office Products,Great Bend & Russell
Rodrick & Minear Funeral Home, Lucas
Rolling Hills Electric Coop, Beloit
Russell County CVB/ED, Russell
Russell Area Chamber of Commerce, Russell
Set in Stone Cabins & RV Park, Lucas
Switchgrass, Lucas
United Ag Service, Lucas, Gorham
Wilson Chamber of Commerce, Wilson
Wilson Communications, Wilson
Wilson Telephone Company, Wilson
World Pest Control, Sylvan Grove
World's Largest Things, Lucas
Individual Members
Linda, Brant, Lucas
Amanda Steinle, Russell
Connie Dougherty, Lucas
Tarry Dougherty, Lucas
Craig Langdon, Lucas
Ginger Langdon, Lucas
Lyn Leach, Lucas
Janice Parks, Lucas
Jeannie Stramel, Lucas
Lyn Leach, Lucas
Adam Baker, Lucas
Trent Leach, Lucas
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Advantage Realty
(785) 483-5853
811 N. Kansas
Russell, KS 67665
Advantage Realty is a full service real estate agency specializing in residential, commercial, and land listings, sales, and property management. The Advantage Realty team serves a large portion of North Central, Central and Western Kansas including Russell, Osborne, Ellis, Barton, Ellsworth and Lincoln Counties. Team Members include Jeannine Byers-Long, Connie Blanke, Sandy Boos, Amy Dollison, Jamie Pasek, and Nedra Auer.
Angel & Cook Accounting
877-885-1050
432 Elm Street
Natoma, KS 67651
Barton County Community College
(620)792-9324 / 245 NE 30th Road
Great Bend, KS 67530
BCCC
Bennington State Bank
(785) 525-6445
132 S. Main / Lucas, KS 67648
Public ATM
The Bennington State Bank is a family-owned community bank focused on providing an exceptional banking experience to our customers. We are committed to the individuals, families, businesses and communities we serve in central Kansas and are large enough to provide the expertise and resources necessary to handle any financial need, yet small enough to know you by name. We have 7 convenient locations in Lucas, Sylvan Grove, Bennington, Minneapolis, Salina and Wamego. Member FDIC.
Bluestem Quarry & Stonework's (866) 567-3110
5010 Hwy 232
Lucas, KS 67648
Brant's Market
(785) 525-6464
125 S. Main / Lucas, KS 67648
One of the oldest meat markets in the country, handcrafting bologna and sausages since 1922. Named one of the "8 Wonders of Kansas Commerce,” Brant's Market also offers fresh meats, cheese, and a variety of local products.
Brant's Market
City of Lucas
(785) 525-6425
201 S. Main / Lucas, KS 67648
The Grassroots Art Capital of Kansas!
Cozy Cottage
(785) 432 - 1809
410 W. 1st / Lucas, KS 67648
Fly Boy Brewery & Eats
(785) 526-7800
105 N Main / Sylvan Grove, KS 67481
Fly Boy Brewery and Eats
Garden View Lodge
(785) 658-6607
304 E. 2nd. / Lucas, KS 67648
Heartland Hay
(785) 525-6331
701 N. Main / Lucas, KS 67648
Horseshoe Lodge
(785) 525-7717 (620)272-6950
Daily, Weekly, Monthly Lodging
414 N. Main / Lucas, KS 67648
Insurance Smart
(785)525-6415
114 W. 2nd / Lucas, KS 67648
KRSL Radio
(785) 483-3121
95.5 - 98.1 FM, 990 AM
Kansas Originals Market
(785) 658-2602
Kansas Made Fine & Folk Art - Exquisite Crafts - Food Products
233 Hwy 232
Wilson, KS 67490
Kansas Power Pool
(316) 264-3166
200 W. Douglas St.
Wichita, KS 67202
Land Pride (a division of Great Plains Mfg.) (785) 525-6128
240 S. Greeley
Lucas, KS 67648
Leach & Naegele
(785) 525-6265
hardware & plumbing
206 S. Main / P. O. Box 336 Lucas, KS 67648
Open Mon. - Fri. 8 am - 5 pm, Sat. 8 am - 12 pm
Lucas Area Community Theater (785) 525-7747
116 S. Main / Lucas, KS 67648
Movies Fri. & Sat. 7 pm, Sun. 5 pm
Movie theater with first-run movies on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Best popcorn in the area! Back Community Room for rent when not showing movies.
Lucas Area Community Theater
Lucas Public Library
(785) 525-6305
209 S. Main / Lucas, KS 67648
Lucas Publishing Co
(785) 525-6355
203 S. Main / P. O. Box 337 Lucas, KS 67648
Open Mon. - Fri. 8:30 am - 5 pm
Lucas RV Park & Laundry
(785) 525-6236
207 N. Russell
Lucas, KS 67648
Lynn's Glass Works
(785) 525-6236
stained and etched glass - laser engraving
120 S. Main / Lucas, KS 67648
Lynn's Glassworks
OPI Office Equipment
(785) 483-5463
724 N. Main / Russell, KS 67665
Office Products, Incorporated offers a complete line of Office Supplies, Furniture, Copiers and Printers, Repair Service, Printing and much more.
4 locations to serve Central and Western Kansas – Great Bend – Hays – Larned - Russell
OPI
Rodrick & Minear Funeral Home (785) 525-6335
111 S. Fairview
Lucas, KS 67648
Rolling Hills Electric
(785) 738-3151
Russell County ED & CVB
(877) 830-3737
331 E. Wichita / Russell, KS 67665
Russell Radio 785-483-3121
1981 N. Main, Russell, KS 67665
KRSL Russell Radio began back in 1956 and has grown to three stations - 95.9 FM, 98.1 FM and 990 AM. KRSL 95.9 FM plays music from the 80s to now, Kansas Jayhawks and provides plenty of local programming including the Area Game of the Week featuring Sylvan-Lucas, Natoma, Wilson and Victoria. KRSL 98.1 FM and 990 AM features Classic Country music along with the Morning Show from 7-9 AM weekdays, Russell High School sports, Kansas Ag Network, Kansas State Wildcats and Kansas City Royals. Plus, KRSL.com is another great option to keep up on the happenings in the area. If it's going on in the area, it's on KRSL!
KRSL Russell Radio is owned by White Communications LLC.
Set in Stone/Set in Stone Cabins & RV Park (785) 337-3790
Unique limestone gifts. Cabins & RV Spots for rent.
106 S. Duwe / Lucas, KS 67648
Switchgrass
205 S. Main / Lucas, KS 67648
Our mission is to support living artists by providing an affordable place to sell their work and provide our local community with classes and music events, because art is for all. We sell artwork created by local artists, vintage clothes, art supply, thrift, art classes, and music events.
United Ag Service (785) 525-6455
300 S. Harvest
Lucas, KS 67648
Wilson Chamber of Commerce
(785) 658-2211
506 27th St / Wilson, KS 67490
Wilson Communications Company/WTCI Web/WTCI Cable
We’ll get you set up with the services you want and need!
IT Services * Computer Sales & Service * Telephone Service * High Speed Internet * Digital Cable TV
(800) 432-7607
World Pest Control (785) 526-7185
206 N. Main
Sylvan Grove, KS 67481
Worlds Largest Things
(785) 760-0826
Two new ways to bring World's Largest to your town! You can Build World's Largest for your community or schedule a workshop or brainstorming session with Erika Nelson through the Kansas Arts Commission Arts on Tour program or Schedule a Lecture all about World’s Largest Things through the Kansas Humanities Council Speakers Bureau. 213 S. Main Lucas, KS 67648
Worlds Largest Things