Category: Missouri
Raptors in Peril
The Dickerson Park Zoo in Springfield, MO is a great place to come and learn about a variety of animals. One of the very important…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Barges on the River
When the nation was founded, waterways were the interstate highways of the day. Today those rivers can still move a lot of cargo, but most…
What is Mark Twain?
Who is Mark Twain? Perhaps the better question is “What is Mark Twain?” Knowing what mark twain is will help you better understand who the…
From Deckhand to Captain
Steve Terry grew up along the Mississippi River but he perhaps never imagined he would spend most of his career working on that river. But…
Quite a Way to Hide Money
When Union and Confederate sympathizers threatened to take this bankers money, he did something quite unique – he dressed as a woman and began transporting…
