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Forming the Pony Express

They are three names etched in the history of western exploration and settlement: Russell, Majors and Waddell. Here’s one of their ancestors; a woman who…

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Strong Man Steve Schmidt

(Leslie, Missouri)–Every dentist that has ever advised not to crush ice or hard candy with one’s teeth will not want to meet Steve Schmidt. His…

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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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Free Range Poultry

This poultry producer wouldn’t say his goal is to take on the big boys in the chicken world and win, but he certainly has done…

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Herm’s 1930s Farm in the 21st Century

Herman’s farm may look like it is cut out of the 1930’s, but when you dig deeper, you find that he is using some of…

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Silver Moon Feeds

You can buy feed from a lot of different places, but what makes Silver Moon Feeds special is how this one family has stayed in…

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Battle of the Hemp Bales

The bullet holes still scar the inside and outside of this home, a place that was a hospital during a skirmish known as ‘The Battle…

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Mastadon Park

Imagine you unearthed the bones of an animal and had little idea of what you found. Now imagine making up a tale about the creature…

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Visit Saint Joseph, Missouri: The Pony Express Museum & Stables

All this week we are in St. Joseph, MO and today’s stop is perhaps the place for which the city is best known. Remember you…

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Visit Saint Joseph, MO: A Parkway System

Many cities have parks and parkways…but few can boast the system found here. It’s a historic jewel that residents here have enjoyed for over a…

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