Month: April 2019
The Honey War
War never tasted so sweet, at least that’s what some say when they speak of a conflict waged between Iowa and Missouri over exactly were…
The Oldest Fort in the Nation’s Oldest City
It’s the oldest fort in the nation’s oldest city…and that means it can tell plenty of stories about many different nations. We recapture some of…
A Fort with a Storied History
It’s a place that has been attacked by the British, the army of the confederacy and even bands of Pirates. That’s quite a story for…
The Foundation for Settling an Area
You can find a rock just about anyplace on earth, but if you want to see this particular type of rock, you’ll probably find yourself…
Involved with a Favorite Pastime
Many people take up or expand a hobby once they retired. Many of the people living in and around this small Kansas town seemed to…
A Beautiful Public Restroom
A public restroom is usually not a thing of beauty. It’s just designed to take care of the need at hand. Not so in Lucas,…
Driving Long Distances for a Favorite Recipe
Maybe some of your favorite food involves a recipe that was handed down from your grandma, or even generations before that. Here it was great…
No Flashy Signs or the Latest Technology
Some stores lure customers with the flashy signs and the latest technology. That’s not the case here, and that’s what has people stopping by this…
Civil War History in Sycamore, Illinois
In the days after the Civil War, some African American families moved north with the Union troops with which they fought. But the story of…
A Family Owned Lake Resort
There are lake resorts all across this nation…but it’s not everyday that you encounter a family owned operation that has been in business for over…