Category: American Countryside
Raising Money to Take Care of Needs
Taxes are one of the ways our cities and counties carry out their business. Citizens here do pay taxes, but the impressive story is what…
Dedicated Citizens Creating Positive Change
Today we return to a small town in Nebraska, five years after we first shared their story of how dedicated local citizens can create amazing…
Chicago’s Old City Library
Chicago’s Michigan Avenue has long been a place noted for fine shops, hotels and attractions. Many people though, pass by one of the great gems…
Chicago’s Cultural Center on Michigan Avenue
Chicago’s Michigan Avenue has long been a place noted for fine shops, hotels and attractions. Many people though, pass by one of the great gems…
A Japanese Teenager’s Journey to the US
As a Japanese teenager, Barbara was taught to defend herself from American soldiers arriving in her country. She ended up marrying one of them. But…
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…