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A Capital for Less Than a Week

Most state capitals are built with the idea they’ll be used more than just five days.  However, this state used its first building for less…

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Cawker City’s Growing Ball of Twine

It wasn’t supposed to be a tourist attraction, but today it keeps a steady stream of cars stopping across the street from Linda Clover’s business….

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Keeping Sight of Your Roots

Some companies grow to the point they lose sight of their roots.  They might begin to forget the years of hard work that brought them…

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An Experienced Pilot

What’s seven stories high and can hold two million light bulbs.  It may sound like the set up for a joke…but it’s a real part…

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Cleveland, Ohio

It was once the place that served as the punchline to jokes.  Some of those jokes are still around, but the city they berated is…

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A Lot of Pack for the Pound

You may think you need a team of Clydesdales to pull a large wagon.  However, a visit to Blue Sky Farms may challenge your thinking….

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A Good Horse, No Matter the Size

Listeners in ranch country know that it takes a good horse to round up the herd.  But here, you may be surprised at the size…

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Nashville’s Downtown Presbyterian Church

There has been a church at this site for about two centuries now.  At lot has happened during that time – U.S. presidents have worshiped…

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Nashville’s Egyptian Style Church

It may seem odd to find an Egyptian style building in downtown Nashville.  The story become even more unique when you learn they type of…

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Counseling Others About Ag Business

Many farmers have considered beginning their own small business that might sell ag products directly to consumers.  There are many challenges and awards to each…

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