Introducing…Lady Shirley

Concordia’s Tourism Partners would like to introduce you to Lady Shirley. Lady Shirley is Spilling the Tea in Concordia!

She’s a feisty one with lots to say. Watch for the Concordia Blade-Empire Newspaper at the beginning of each month for a new letter from Lady Shirley as she explores stories from our town’s history, interesting tidbits, amazing people, incredible tales, and even a bit of scandal from time to time. Then listen to KNCK to hear Lady Shirley herself read the letter on air.

Curious about how Lady Shirley came into existence? Here is a little bit of an introduction to Lady Shirley and what to expect from her Society Papers.

Hear from Lady Shirley herself as she reads the letter above. Audio curtesy of NCKToday / KNCK Radio

Starting in February 2025, you can pick up the full Lady Shirley’s Society Papers, an introductory letter from the author with an article that accompanies each letter, at each of the attractions.

Listen to Cloud County Tourism’s Michelle Bombardier and the Frank Carlson Library’s Shelby Newville sit down with KNCK’s Olivia Bergmeier explaining how Lady Shirley came to be and Tourism Partners vision for her in the coming months.