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Posted in American Countryside Missouri

Wildlife That Draws People Here

http://americancountryside.com/wp-content/gems/2018/03/12Mar17-Pulaski-County-Wildlife-2.mp3Podcast: Download (Duration: 3:00 — 2.1MB)Deer, turkey, black bear and mountain lion – they are just a few of the creatures roaming these woods and…

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Posted in American Countryside Missouri

A Unique Look at the Outdoors

http://americancountryside.com/wp-content/gems/2018/03/08Mar17-Pulaski-County-Wildlife-1.mp3Podcast: Download (Duration: 3:01 — 2.1MB)When you grow up with something all of your life, you may not realize exactly how special it is.  That…

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Posted in American Countryside Nebraska

Making An Investment in the Future

http://americancountryside.com/wp-content/gems/2018/03/08Mar17-Shickly-Nebraska-3.mp3Podcast: Download (Duration: 3:01 — 2.1MB)Shickley, Nebraska is a small town that’s made a big investment in its future.  It’s been an important journey in…

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Posted in American Countryside

Raising Money to Take Care of Needs

http://americancountryside.com/wp-content/gems/2018/03/07Mar17-Shickly-Nebraska-2.mp3Podcast: Download (Duration: 3:01 — 2.1MB)Taxes are one of the ways our cities and counties carry out their business.  Citizens here do pay taxes, but…

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Posted in American Countryside Nebraska

Dedicated Citizens Creating Positive Change

http://americancountryside.com/wp-content/gems/2018/03/06Mar17-Shickly-Nebraska-1.mp3Podcast: Download (Duration: 3:00 — 2.1MB)Today we return to a small town in Nebraska, five years after we first shared their story of how dedicated…

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Posted in American Countryside Best of Illinois

Chicago’s Old City Library

http://americancountryside.com/wp-content/gems/2018/03/05Mar18-Old-Chicago-Library.mp3Podcast: Download (Duration: 3:00 — 2.1MB)Chicago’s Michigan Avenue has long been a place noted for fine shops, hotels and attractions.  Many people though, pass by…

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Posted in American Countryside Best of Illinois

Chicago’s Cultural Center on Michigan Avenue

http://americancountryside.com/wp-content/gems/2018/02/02Mar18-Chicago-Cultural-Center.mp3Podcast: Download (Duration: 3:00 — 2.1MB)Chicago’s Michigan Avenue has long been a place noted for fine shops, hotels and attractions.  Many people though, pass by…

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Posted in American Countryside Best of Missouri World War II

A Japanese Teenager’s Journey to the US

http://americancountryside.com/wp-content/gems/2018/02/01Mar18-Barbara-Law-3.mp3Podcast: Download (Duration: 3:01 — 2.1MB)As a Japanese teenager, Barbara was taught to defend herself from American soldiers arriving in her country.  She ended up…

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Posted in American Countryside Best of Missouri World War II

Living In Japan When World War II Ended

http://americancountryside.com/wp-content/gems/2018/02/28Feb18-Barbara-Law-2.mp3Podcast: Download (Duration: 3:01 — 2.1MB)This week we are featuring Barbara Law who recently passed away.  She was a teenager living in Japan when World…

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Posted in American Countryside Best of Missouri World War II

A Look Back At The Story of Barbara Law

http://americancountryside.com/wp-content/gems/2018/02/27Feb18-Barbara-Law-1.mp3Podcast: Download (Duration: 3:01 — 2.1MB)This past week Barbara Law of King City, Missouri passed away at the age of 87.  I had the honor…

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Posted in American Countryside Missouri

The First Library of Its Kind In The State

http://americancountryside.com/wp-content/gems/2018/02/26Feb18-Grant-City-Library.mp3Podcast: Download (Duration: 3:01 — 2.1MB)Many of us use a library, not only for books, but for many other resources as well.  But in this…

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Posted in American Countryside Missouri

Development in Missouri’s Smallest County

http://americancountryside.com/wp-content/gems/2018/02/23Feb18-Grant-City-Dollar-General-1.mp3Podcast: Download (Duration: 3:01 — 2.1MB)When you live in Missouri’s smallest county, both in land area and population, you sometimes need to be resourceful in…

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Posted in American Countryside Washington

Overnight A U.S. Naval Ship

http://americancountryside.com/wp-content/gems/2018/02/22Feb18-Turner-Joy-Night-Tour.mp3Podcast: Download (Duration: 3:01 — 2.1MB)You can visit a lot of retired Naval ships in the U.S.  But here you can get a very rare…

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Posted in American Countryside Arkansas

The Second Governor of Arkansas

http://americancountryside.com/wp-content/gems/2018/02/21Feb18-Fayetteville-Historical-Society-3.mp3Podcast: Download (Duration: 3:01 — 2.1MB)He was the second governor of Arkansas – a U.S. Senator and a man who led troops in battle.  However…

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Posted in American Countryside Arkansas

A Man Who Voted to Stay With the Union

http://americancountryside.com/wp-content/gems/2018/02/20Feb18-Fayetteville-Historical-Society-2.mp3Podcast: Download (Duration: 3:01 — 2.1MB)During the Civil War, some states along the border of north and south had two state governments, one aligned with…

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Posted in American Countryside Arkansas

One of the Oldest Homes in Fayetteville

http://americancountryside.com/wp-content/gems/2018/02/19Feb18-Fayetteville-Historical-Society-1.mp3Podcast: Download (Duration: 3:01 — 2.1MB)It’s one of the oldest homes in Fayetteville, Arkansas.  When you know the list of occupants, you really get a…

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Posted in American Countryside Nebraska

Willa Cather’s Hometown

http://americancountryside.com/wp-content/gems/2018/02/16Feb18-Willa-Cather-Red-Cloud-Nebraska-2.mp3Podcast: Download (Duration: 3:01 — 2.1MB)This place owes much of it’s identity to someone who passed away in 1947.  As the years passed, holding on…

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Posted in American Countryside Nebraska

Important Stories To This Town

http://americancountryside.com/wp-content/gems/2018/02/15Feb18-Willa-Cather-Red-Cloud-Nebraska-1.mp3Podcast: Download (Duration: 3:00 — 2.1MB)Perhaps you’ve never heard of Willa Cather.  If not, you should.  She’s a Pulitzer Prize winning author who penned many…

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Posted in Alabama American Countryside

The Right Type of Syrup

http://americancountryside.com/wp-content/gems/2018/02/14Feb18-Todd-Syrup-Farm-3.mp3Podcast: Download (Duration: 3:01 — 2.1MB)Lots of people enjoy pure maple syrup.  But if you ask this farmer what he thinks of it, well you’ll…

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Posted in Alabama American Countryside

A Farm With Its Own Museum

http://americancountryside.com/wp-content/gems/2018/02/13Feb18-Todd-Syrup-Farm-2.mp3Podcast: Download (Duration: 3:02 — 2.1MB)Joe’s farm is so old he has his own museum.  He’ll show it to you if you come to visit. …

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