The polka was a rebellious dance in the 19th century and has become a Midwestern regional tradition since. Today Midwesterners have the opportunity to dance to rock music, join square dance clubs ...

It’s really great seeing younger people get excited and dance to polka music.” Part of that effort involves spreading the music far and wide. “When I was a kid, we’d go to church on Sunday ...

When a band starts playing “Apples, Peaches, Pumpkin Pie,” perhaps you know the next words are “Who’s not ready, holler I.” ...

Polka music is thriving locally. Thankfully, we have a young generation in our community who are keeping this dance style and genre of dance music alive — the Two Rivers High School Polka Group.