Big Ten baseball: A look back at the conference tournament
The bats have been put away for some teams while others prepare to play on in the NCAA baseball tournament. But, nearly 48,000 fans saw 15 good games during the […]
Big Ten baseball: Iowa wins battle of pitchers over Indiana
It looked more like a battle between two top seeds rather the lowest and highest seeded teams. In a pitching duel, eighth-seeded Iowa managed to score a 4-2 victory over […]
Lindsborg – Kansas’ ‘Little Sweden USA’ also an art lover’s haven
The first thing you notice as you approach downtown Lindsborg is the dala horses. Dozens of the Swedish folk symbols are located throughout the central Kansas town. But, as you […]
Mason City, Iowa – Forget trouble, there’s fun in the River City
Did you know that Mason City, Iowa, is the home of Jell-O pudding cups? The delicious sweet treats, along with flavored Jell-O cups, are produced at a plant located on […]
Nebraska Passport Program: Businesses want to see your (tourism) passport
Much like the summer movie season traditionally kicks off with a Marvel superheroes movie, Nebraska’s summer travel season unofficially starts when the Nebraska Passport gets stamped at your first visit. […]
Date night options in Omaha’s Midtown Crossing
Omaha offers so many options for date nights for young couples, older couples, dating couples or, like us, old married folk. Regardless of your likes and interests, there’s something for […]
Opening Day – Missing my baseball cohort
It’s Opening Day. Three words that every baseball fan loves to hear. It’s a day where every team is undefeated and its fans dream of a World Series championship. It’s […]
Chasing Amelia – Visiting Earhart hometown attractions
Amelia Earhart. The name conjures up conspiracy theories and drives history buffs nuts. The Atchison, Kansas, native became one of the most prolific pilots of her time. She achieved a […]
Allen Fieldhouse and Hall of Athletics: Basketball fuels Kansas University sports history
The college basketball landscape is full of state-of-the-art basketball arenas, but only a handful are classics. Among them are UCLA’s Pauley Pavilion and Duke’s Cameron Indoor Stadium. In the heartland, […]
Inconceivable? Beam on down to Kansas City for Planet Comicon March 29-31
They’re coming from everywhere to help celebrate Planet Comicon’s 20th anniversary in Kansas City March 29-31. Admiral Kirk is beaming down from the intergalactic future, Superman is flying in from […]