Month: February 2018
Living In Japan When World War II Ended
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…
A Look Back At The Story of Barbara Law
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…
The First Library of Its Kind In The State
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…
Development in Missouri’s Smallest County
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…
Overnight A U.S. Naval Ship
You can visit a lot of retired Naval ships in the U.S. But here you can get a very rare tour, because the experience is…
The Second Governor of Arkansas
He was the second governor of Arkansas – a U.S. Senator and a man who led troops in battle. However he may best be known…
A Man Who Voted to Stay With the Union
During the Civil War, some states along the border of north and south had two state governments, one aligned with the union and the other…
One of the Oldest Homes in Fayetteville
It’s one of the oldest homes in Fayetteville, Arkansas. When you know the list of occupants, you really get a snapshot of the history of…
Willa Cather’s Hometown
This place owes much of it’s identity to someone who passed away in 1947. As the years passed, holding on to that history became more…
Important Stories To This Town
Perhaps you’ve never heard of Willa Cather. If not, you should. She’s a Pulitzer Prize winning author who penned many novels based on her life…