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Community festival focuses on Juneteenth history.

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June 15, 2026 - 2:10 PM

Steve and Diana Bowman, seated, explain the importance of Juneteenth to Ashley and Richard Omack’s daughters, Abby, left, and Quinlynn, Saturday afternoon at 415 W. Madison. Diana Bowman is a grant writer with Thrive Allen County. Iola’s first-ever Juneteenth Community Festival explored the federal holiday, its history, and its importance today. Photo by Tim Stauffer

Steve and Diana Bowman, seated, explain the importance of Juneteenth to Ashley and Richard Omack’s daughters, Abby, left, and Quinlynn, Saturday afternoon at 415 W. Madison. Diana Bowman is a grant writer with Thrive Allen County.

Iola’s first-ever Juneteenth Community Festival explored the federal holiday, its history, and its importance today

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