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Old Route 66 is a major tourist attraction in many communities along the highway. But here you’ll find some of the longest stretches of original road anywhere in the nation…
Wildlife That Draws People Here
March 12, 2018 by
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Deer, turkey, black bear and mountain lion – they are just a few of the creatures roaming these woods and that has made this place a draw…
A Unique Look at the Outdoors
March 9, 2018 by
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When you grow up with something all of your life, you may not realize exactly how special it is. That was a bit the case for Dave, who learned that what he found outdoors was a truly unique piece of our world…
A Japanese Teenager’s Journey to the US
March 1, 2018 by
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As a Japanese teenager, Barbara was taught to defend herself from American soldiers arriving in her country. She ended up marrying one of them. But there were far more surprises when she landed in the United States…
Living In Japan When World War II Ended
February 28, 2018 by
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This week we are featuring Barbara Law who recently passed away. She was a teenager living in Japan when World War II ended. Her country’s surrender signaled many changes in her life…including instruction on how to deal with the American GI’s that would soon land on her homeland’s soil…
A Look Back At The Story of Barbara Law
February 27, 2018 by
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This past week Barbara Law of King City, Missouri passed away at the age of 87. I had the honor of knowing her and even interviewing her several years ago. Join me as we take a look back at someone who saw WW II from the side of one of our foes…
The First Library of Its Kind In The State
February 26, 2018 by
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Many of us use a library, not only for books, but for many other resources as well. But in this small town, the school and county library were both faces challenges. With some creative thinking they came up with an idea that was the first of it’s kind in their state…
Development in Missouri’s Smallest County
February 23, 2018 by
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When you live in Missouri’s smallest county, both in land area and population, you sometimes need to be resourceful in meeting the needs of your community. This town has done just that, developing some clever ways to meet the needs of the area…
All Ears On A Small Town
February 9, 2018 by
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Fulton, Missouri is today a town of about 10,000 people. When compared to the cities of the world it is quite small. However, for one day in 1946, all ears where listening to a speech that would prove prophetic – words delivered by a world leader about the rise of a new world power…
A Big Name With a Big Speech
February 8, 2018 by
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Many colleges invite dignitaries to their campus to give a lecture. But this was no ordinary speaker and this was not a simple lecture in a classroom. This was a big name and an even bigger speech…
A Symbol of Determination in the Face of Crisis
February 7, 2018 by
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He was a symbol of determination in the face of crisis – a man who led one of the great nations of the world against a dictator hungry for global domination. We look back on the life that led him to the world stage…
A Determined Person in Waynesville, Missouri
February 2, 2018 by
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Sometimes all it takes is one determined person. That was the case in Waynesville, MO. If not for one such lady, this well visited spot would not exist…
The Old Stagecoach Stop
February 1, 2018 by
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It’s simply known as the “Old Stagecoach Stop.” That title gives you an idea of what the building might have been used for, but stop by and you’ll find much, much more…
Recycling With Positive Change
January 16, 2018 by
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We’ve all heard of recycling programs, but this one in a small town in southern Missouri has a bit of a twist. Sure it kept items from going in a landfill, but in inspired a lot of positive changes…
A Different School Fundraiser
January 15, 2018 by
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If you have kids or grandkids in school, you’ve probably been asked to buy something as part of a school fundraiser. Such was the case at this school, but a teacher and some students stepped forward with a unique way to raise money, and help the community without asking for donations…
The Only Noel
December 20, 2017 by
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At Christmas we may sing, “The First Noel.” In the United States, this is the “Only Noel….”
A Place To See at Christmastime
December 18, 2017 by
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It’s one of those places you love to see at Christmas. The century old building with its magnificent architecture plays host to many holiday events and serve as the background of many a photo
The Denver Sleigh Works
December 8, 2017 by
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Santa needs a sleigh to make deliveries around the world. This man makes sure he will never run out of transportation…
Mummy Bundles
November 22, 2017 by
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Today’s show is about something called mummy bundles. That term may give you scary visions of Halloween goblins, but it may be quite the opposite…
