Posted in American Countryside Missouri

The Bald Eagle Comeback

When I was a kid it was a big deal to see a bald eagle in the wild.  In fact, I don’t think I ever…

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Posted in American Countryside Virginia

The Wise FFA Owl

You have to give Henry Groseclose a lot of credit.  Not only did he use his hospital stay to write the entire constitution, bylaws and…

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Posted in American Countryside Virginia

Where FFA Began

The week of George Washington’s birthday is annually celebrated as National FFA week.  Today we trace the history of the Future Farmers to a small…

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Posted in American Countryside Missouri

Jailhouse Rock

Elvis once sang about the jailhouse rock.  In fact, many of us know that tune decades after it was first recorded.  Who knew it would…

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Posted in American Countryside Missouri

God’s Call to Visit the Jail

Randy Hayward says he’s always tried to follow what God wanted him to do with his life.  But what happened about three decades ago is…

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Posted in American Countryside Missouri

What’s Under Stockton, Missouri?

There were many reason the first pioneers selected specific spots to begin town and cities.  It’s easy to find the main reason in Stockton, Missouri…

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Posted in American Countryside Missouri

Defeating Shelby’s Raiders

Today we say hello to our listeners on KYOO in Bolivar, Missouri.  Just up the road in Stockton, town residents once prepared to defend their…

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Posted in American Countryside Nevada

Tying the Knot a Lot

February is of course the month noted for love…it’s the month we celebrate Valentine’s Day.  There are many weddings that take place during the week…

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Posted in American Countryside Nevada

Vegas & Reno – Love & Divorce

This county performs more weddings than any other in the nation.  You probably have a good idea where that county might be located, but do…

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Posted in American Countryside Tennessee

Tennessee’s Most Photographic Building

The local newspaper originally described it as “an eyesore and public laughing stock.”  Quite a tagline for a building that became one of the most…

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