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Uniquely Wichita: Who created the troll hiding near the Keeper?

Editor’s note: Welcome to an occasional mini-documentary series called ICT in 70. The Eagle’s visuals editor Jaime Green is highlighting “fun, quirky things happening in our area” through 70-second videos.

This week, we look at:

How one of Wichita’s most mysterious pieces of art came to be from the sculptor who created it.

Wichita artist Connie Ernatt’s name isn’t posted near the troll she made in 2007 and that’s exactly what she asked for.

The troll is located, below ground, near the Keeper of the Plains and there’s no sign pointing visitors - it’s all part of the mystery.

This story was originally published September 10, 2025 at 5:10 AM with the headline "Uniquely Wichita: Who created the troll hiding near the Keeper?."

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