Month: November 2020
Facing Santa Anna in the Mexican War
It’s been over 150 years since Illinois soldiers faced Santa Anna in the Mexican War. However traces of that battle fought over 1500 miles to…
Turning Back the Clock 200 Years
Today we say hello to KYMO in East Prairie, Missouri. Listeners there know the Mississippi River bottomlands stretch for hundreds of miles. Flat, fertile farmland…
Losing All Five Sullivan Children
One cannot fathom the thought of losing five children in one event, but that’s exactly what happened to the Sullivans. From that tragedy came something…
Remembering the Sacrifices
Veteran’s Day is a time we remember the sacrifices of those who fought for the freedoms we enjoy in the country. Perhaps no family gave…
Remembering Five Brothers from Waterloo
After the attack on Pearl Harbor, many young men in the country rushed to join the military to fight for the freedoms of the nation…
A Famous Ridge of Land
You’ll find the town of Kennett, Missouri in the state’s bootheel, about 15 miles west of the Mississippi River. It’s hard to believe that mighty…
Crowley’s Ridge
Lots of rivers, towns and mountains are named after people who settled in a specific area. This man never imagined an important piece of land…
A Different Cemetery
In Britt, Iowa you’ll find a section of the town’s cemetery that looks different than the rest. The stones are unique and mark the place…
Luring a Convention
Lots of cities work to lure conventions to town. They may offer several amenities to take advantage of the economic impact from the attendees. This…
Catching a Train Ride on a No Budget Trip
It was quite an adventure. Shorty and Frog caught and westbound train and were headed over the Rocky Mountains and they did it with no…