Before Sedona became a draw for tourists, this type of farming drew homesteaders here.  In fact, one important museum there is in the old buildings…

For many years whenever I drive around the northern edge of Des Moines, on interstates 80 and 35, I have passed the exit for Merle…

We’ve all heard of the Continental Divide, but have you heard of the M and M Divide?  That high point can be found here in…

Before today’s network of interstate highways was built, there were early routes constructed to cross the nation and help the traveling public get places faster. …

In the early 19th century, many companies began to build tractors.  A wide variety of designs were used to try to help farmers accomplish their…

Today the Los Angeles Lakers are one of the most recognized teams in the NBA.  But one night in Carroll, Iowa back in 1960, the…

You may have thought Thanksgiving dates back to the Pilgrims of Plymouth Colony in today’s state of Massachusetts.  But, in a moment we’ll travel to…

During World War II many airplanes made landings on places other that a smooth concrete runway.  The planes of the era were made to stand…

It was a cold, snowy night in 1960.  Residents of one Iowa town were mostly asleep when they suddenly began to hear what some may…

The pony express was in operation for just a little over a year, however the story of horses and riders racing mail across the country…