Category: American Countryside
A Symbol of Determination in the Face of Crisis
He was a symbol of determination in the face of crisis – a man who led one of the great nations of the world against…
An Inspiration for Small Town Basketball Teams
Once upon a time, I started for my high school basketball team in the smallest class of schools at King City, Missouri. We were one…
A Town You May Know As Hickory
There’s a chance you’ve heard of Milan, Indiana, but many of you have not. Or maybe you did but you know it by a different…
A Determined Person in Waynesville, Missouri
Sometimes all it takes is one determined person. That was the case in Waynesville, MO. If not for one such lady, this well visited spot…
The Old Stagecoach Stop
It’s simply known as the “Old Stagecoach Stop.” That title gives you an idea of what the building might have been used for, but stop…
A Museum That Curates the Old
You think of a museum as a place that preserves the old. Here, the museum curates the old, but it’s also a link to this…
Filling Up the Empty Storefronts
Storefronts that were once full, were empty. What could be done? How could a small town of 1000 turn it around? Here’s one place making…
A Town Making a Turnaround
Today we say hello to our listeners on KTLO in Mountain Home, Arkansas. Today’s feature is all about a town in there area making a…
The Oasis in the Desert
Before Palm Springs was a resort town–before Palm Springs was really even a town, for that matter; movie stars began building their second homes here….
Crops For Those Who Aren’t Afraid of Heights
Some farmers need expensive, high tech equipment to harvest their crops. This crop requires a very low-tech method of harvest…but it does help if you…