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Great Lakes Den is going on hiatus

I’ve been putting this off for months. But I simply don’t have the bandwidth and energy now to keep publishing the Great Lakes Den. Effective now, the Den will be on hiatus for at least two months. I have burnt out on publishing and on my community activities. I actually hit burn out back in…

Bootblack Roundup 2018

CHICAGO – On the Weekend of August 10 to 12, 2018, Bootblacks from around the country will pour into the City of Chicago for the 3rd annual  . In 2015, Sparkie, 2015 Illinois Community Bootblack, wanted to do a unique fundraising event to end his title year and decided to fill the void for Bootblack-focused…

Titans of the Midwest announce new appointments

DES MOINES — The Titans of the Midwest education group announced two executive board appointments on Wednesday. Rob “Papa Bear” Anderson to the Vice President position. Rob Anderson has previously served as Secretary for Titans of the Midwest in 2015 and most recently has been serving as At-Large West in 2018. He has been a…

Bear Necessities 2018 coming this weekend

DES MOINES — The Capital Bears of Des Moines will be hosting Bear Necessities 2018 this weekend across the Des Moines area. The full schedule: Friday, April 13, 2018 7:00PM – A Bear-y Welcome to Des Moines! – The Blazing Saddle – 416 E 5th St, Des Moines, IA 50309 9:00PM – 1:00AM – Bear Bartenders – The Blazing Saddle 10:00PM –…

Mr. Minnesota Leather Sir wins Mr. Midwest Olympus

[flagallery gid=110] COLUMBUS, Ohio — Mr. Midwest Olympus Leather contest occurred the weekend of Feb. 9-10, 2018, at Highball Tavern in Columbus, Ohio. The weekend consisted of a meet-and-greet, cigar social, a day of learning opportunities at The Space in Columbus and then the contest Saturday night. Outgoing title holder Ken Powers (Sir Steele) said…

Titans of the Midwest select new board

DES MOINES — The Titans of the Midwest, a regional community service and education leather organization, has selected a new executive board for 2018. The new board members are: President – Sargent James Vice President – Brian Bolt Donner Treasurer – Gerard Schwickerath Secretary – Shane Donegan Public Liaison – D.S. Trumbull Membership Secretary – Jonathan Garton Bookkeeper – Vacant At-Large…