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The Denver Sleigh Works

Santa needs a sleigh to make deliveries around the world. This man makes sure he will never run out of transportation…..

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Your Face on the Side of a Semi

Each of the communities that we call home can claim outstanding individuals who go the extra mile when it comes to helping others. Today, we…

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A Helpful Smile In Every Aisle

Image a man who speaks over ten languages, can play multiple musical instruments and serenade customers with his wonderful voice. Where would you find such…

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Baking At the Blue Owl

1983 was the best of times and worst of times for Mary. She was going through a divorce, but it’s also the year she began…

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6 St. Louis Spots History Lovers Shouldn’t Miss

A lot of visitors to St. Louis may catch a Cardinals game, take in the world-class zoo, or ride to the top of the St….

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Daniel Boone Crosses the Mississippi

Daniel Boone is one of the most famous American frontiersmen. But when he crossed the Mississippi River, he went to work for a country other…

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The History of St. Louis

It’s one of the oldest and largest cities on the Mississippi River. Although some may have heard of names like Laclede and Chouteau, why did…

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Posted in American Countryside Best of Kansas City Missouri

Hiding Cash in a Unique Way

When Union and Confederate sympathizers threatened to take this banker’s money, he did what any logical person would do–he dressed as a woman and began…

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Posted in American Countryside Best of Civil War Kansas City Missouri

Where’s Waldo?

A few years ago, you may remember the popular Where’s Waldo books that had kids searching for a man hidden in pictures.  Today, we search…

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Teaching Small Farming Methods That Work

When Herman’s son brought home an antiquated animal production book that he happened to find in his high school ag classroom, Herman decided that some…

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