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Posted in American Countryside Minnesota

An Inspiration Along I-35

Jerry Lageson is very well known for what he does every Christmas.  He never set out to be popular or draw attention to himself, but…

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Posted in American Countryside Minnesota

Jerry’s Christmas Tree

On the surface it would seem Jerry has an easy Christmas lighting situation.  He puts lights on just one tree in his yard each year. …

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Posted in American Countryside Indiana

Remembering LeRoy Keyes

In1968, O.J Simpson won the Heisman Trophy…but it was this man who was runner-up in the Heisman balloting that year.  He passed from cancer earlier…

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Posted in American Countryside Iowa

The Oakley and the Hills of Muscatine

For many years Marvin Kreiger operated a car dealership in Muscatine, Iowa. Today, we take a look back at a successful business…but also a time…

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Posted in Miscellaneous

Flaunting the Law on a Radio Station

We appreciate the many stations that air our broadcast each day, but a century ago there was a station with a signal mightier than any…

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Posted in American Countryside Iowa

The Thing That Put Muscatine on the Map

There’s plenty of fertile farmland along the Mississippi River here.  But a century ago, this city was known for something else. It was not the…

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Posted in American Countryside Arkansas

The Arkansas Spring Water From Alaska?

Natural springs are a thing of beauty and also of mystery.  Attempts to find the source of this spring have led divers to incredible depths…

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Posted in American Countryside Arkansas

Blue Spring Heritage Center

Just outside of Eureka Springs, Arkansas you will find one of the largest natural springs in the area.  It’s captivating blue waters have been a…

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Posted in American Countryside North Dakota

Meet the American Ninja Warrior

We never give it a thought, but most of us perform our jobs with our feet on the ground.  Even if you fly airplanes, your…

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Posted in American Countryside North Dakota

What’s A Comedic, Sports Actor to Do?

In his early 20s Alex Weber realized that he was some sort of comedic sports actor.  Perhaps he wondered if the combination of those skills…

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