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2026 American Flag Sponsorships

on September 24, 2025

American-Flag-Abilene,KS

Dear Abilene Supporter,
Visitors to Abilene frequently comment on the beautiful American flags lining Buckeye Avenue and NW 3rd Street. These flags are a source of pride and one of the many wonderful features that make our community stand out as one of the Best U.S. Small Towns to Visit.

As we look ahead to 2026, the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, it is more important than ever that Abilene shines. America 250 will be a once-in-a-generation opportunity to celebrate our nation’s founding, and our flags will play a major role in showing our patriotism to residents and the thousands of visitors who will come to Abilene.

To prepare for this milestone year, the City of Abilene’s Convention & Visitors Bureau is seeking sponsors for the American flags, which are placed on poles from I-70 along Buckeye Avenue to the south city limits and from Buckeye west on NW 3rd Street. The flags are flown from the Eisenhower Marathon weekend in April through Veterans Day. Because they are displayed for seven months, the flags and poles experience significant wear and tear, and the City of Abilene’s Public Works Department replaces them as needed.

Our goal is to raise enough funds to purchase 200 new flags for the 2026 season so that Abilene is ready for America 250 in 2026. Although the cost of flags and poles has risen significantly, we’ve kept sponsorships at $25 so that more people can participate. Your sponsorship helps offset the cost of purchasing and maintaining the flags and ensures this beloved tradition continues.

We invite you to be part of this effort by sponsoring one or more flags this year. Please complete the enclosed form and return it to the Abilene CVB by January 23, 2026.

Thank you for helping Abilene put its best foot forward for America 250!

2026 Flag Letter & Order Form

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2026 Sponsors

  1. Curtis & Sandy Rein
  2. Jeremy Stuck
  3. In Memory of Jack Olson, Jr.
  4. Copeland Insurance Agency
  5. Alan & Sara Baier
  6. Bill & Nanc Scholl
  7. Brandon L. Rein
  8. The Abilene Group Financial Advisors 
  9. LeDuc Memorial Design INC.
  10. Nathan & Kari Zook
  11. Lynn Peterson
  12. Cashion James
  13. Last Chance Graphics
  14. Bryan & Cassy Wilson
  15. Rawhide Portable Corral
  16. Sharon Roberts-Meyer
  17. Jen Helmer
  18. Jason & Katrina Loader
  19. Anne Rose
  20. Annette Wilson
  21. Wilson Bulk LLC
  22. Carol Spitcaufsky
  23. Tod & Leesa Hettenbach
  24. John & April Barker
  25. Shari Lenhart
  26. The Ballenger Family from Wamego
  27. Bill & Marlene Howe
  28. Bob & Shirley Wege
  29. KJIL Radio
  30. In Memory of Rick VanNess
  31. In Memory of Betty VanNess
  32. Bill & Marsha Mauch
  33. Audra Ewing
  34. In Memory of CW04Willis Duane White, USMC-RET
  35. Ross Boelling
  36. In Memory of Jack Wilson
  37. Eric Amy Bennett and Alex Altwegg
  38. In Memory of Wesley W. Hoch  
  39. In Memory of Russel Atlwegg
  40. Sonic Drive In of Abilene
  41. Greyhound Hall of Fame
  42. West's Plaza Country Mart
  43. Bert and Wetta Abilene Inc.
  44. Vine Creek Accounting
  45. John and Judy Anguiano
  46. David & Angela Elliott
  47. Duri Ridge Free State Armory LLC
  48. Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home
  49. Danner Funeral Home
  50. Scott Litke
  51. Holm Automotive Center
  52. Geske Interiors Inc
  53. Pottberg Gassman & Hoffman
  54. Brierton Engineering
  55. Gary A. Sweatland
  56. Astra Bank
  57. Jessica Goodale
  58. Alex Foltz
  59. Casey & Jane Foltz
  60. Solomon State Bank
  61. Les & Michele Snowball
  62. Chuck & Ann Brussow
  63. In Memory of Kim Bogart
  64. Cathy Strowig
  65. Harlan & Peggy Janke
  66. In Honor of Jack & Betty Schneider
  67. Martin & Marcia Schneider
  68. Chuck & Kelsey Loader
  69. In Honor of Bill Peterson
  70. Matthew Kooser
  71. Dean & Rose Johns
  72. Fuji Asian Kitchen
  73. Michael & Mary Rose Stoneking
  74. In honor of "Disco Bob" Martel Jr.
  75. In Memory of Chris Colosimo
  76.  Greymeadows Alpaca Farm
  77. In memory of Delmar Curran
  78. In Memory of Elaine (Whitehair) O'Connor
  79. In memory of Bill & Betty Whitehair
  80. Trent Hungate
  81. In Memory of Tommy Turnbow
  82. Marlin & Melinda Fitzwater
  83. Brian & Jane Phillips
  84. Pioneer Farm & Ranch - Ace Hardware
  85. National Greyhound Association
  86. First Bank Kansas
  87. Brian Tajchman Agency, Inc. - American Family Insurance
  88. Lawrence M. Cooper, DDS
  89. Barry & Diane Arp
  90. Wendell & Nancy Gugler Charitable Giving Fund
  91. Bielefeld Insurance Inc.
  92. Timber Ridge Properties
  93. Randy and Vivian Picking

As of 11/18/2025