Today we say hello to our listeners on KOTC in Kennett, MO. Is it really true the Mississippi River once ran to the west of your town? Today the river is 20 miles east of Kennett. Most say that’s the case thanks to a very famous ridge of land stretching nearly 200 miles through Missouri and Arkansas…..
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Lots of rivers, towns and mountains are named after people who settled in a specific area. This man never imagined an important ridge of land that would bear his name…..
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There aren’t too many peaceful stories about gangsters, but this American city offered ruthless men a chance to have a vacation…..
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The cliché says, out with the old, in with the new. If Ramona had followed that advice, she might have lost her business. Today we visit a place where the old is suddenly the in thing…..
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It’s called the Munger Moss. What is it? People have been asking that since the days of World War II…..
Many Midwestern cities can trace their beginnings for over 150 years or more. This one can go back 1000 years…..
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The Mississippi River bottom lands stretch for hundreds of miles. It’s flat, fertile farmland producing a bounty of crops. But today, we turn back the clock two hundred years…..
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Whether it’s flowers, fruits or vegetables, most rely on insects to pollinate and produce their bounty. Could their pollination be in jeopardy though?
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You may have heard bee populations are declining. What’s behind it and should we be concerned?
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Perhaps you’ve heard the Presidential slogan “Tippecanoe and Tyler too.” Today’s feature is literally at Tippecanoe. What is it and why is it important? The answer is this edition of the American Countryside…..
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The American Victory is one of three Victory ships that remain from over 500 built during WW II.
During the 1940s, 534 of these ships existed. Today only three sail the waters. Their past and present are a testimony to the lives that won wars and built America…..
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During the first half of World War II, the United States used vessels called Liberty Ships to haul cargo and troops across the oceans. However, the lumbering boats were no match for German U-boats. The solution was a new class of ships to help win the war…..
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Imagine a ship over a football field and a half long and sixty-two feet wide. Now imagine you need to build over 500 of them in just over one year. That’s exactly what the United States did at the end of World War II…..
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If you happen to visit the Tampa-St. Petersburg area, you should take time to visit a well done site called the Florida Holocaust Museum. Not only does it share the moving story of those who lost their lives, but one project helps the living connect with families touched by the tragedy…..
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The story of Kingsley Plantation is fascinating, and when you factor in the life’s journey of the landowner’s wife, it makes this one of the most unique plantations you can visit…..
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In the 1930′s, citizens of Plant City, Florida began a strawberry festival. The annual event continues today. Although it’s mostly concerts and amusement rides, it still serves as a vital link between farm and city…..
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Imagine attempting to grow a high value crop in the middle of one of America’s largest cities. That’s exactly what happens here….
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What does it take to grow great strawberries? A good railroad of course. That’s one of the reasons many of the strawberries you eat come from this location…..
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It’s amazing some of the technology that can be found on the farm these days. However, if you go to Phil Corzine’s farm, you may be amazed at the small sized equipment and the seeming lack of the latest gadgets to help with crop production. There’s a good reason for that…..
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Every February, we celebrate the birthdays of Lincoln and Washington. But what about some of the lesser-known individuals who occupied the White House? Here’s the story of the man who occupied the residence after Lincoln…..
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