Month: March 2011
Crowley’s Ridge
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…
Benjamin Crowley
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…
A Gangster’s Vacation Hot Spot
There aren’t too many peaceful stories about gangsters, but this American city offered ruthless men a chance to have a vacation…..
Keeping the Old
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…
The Munger Moss
It’s called the Munger Moss. What is it? People have been asking that since the days of World War II…..
Towosahgy
Many Midwestern cities can trace their beginnings for over 150 years or more. This one can go back 1000 years…..
Big Oak Tree
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…
Pollinition with Bees
Whether it’s flowers, fruits or vegetables, most rely on insects to pollinate and produce their bounty. Could their pollination be in jeopardy though?
Bee Populations
You may have heard bee populations are declining. What’s behind it and should we be concerned?
Tippecanoe, Indiana
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…