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Rockettes kick off the holiday season at Omaha’s Orpheum Theatre

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  The “Radio City Christmas Spectacular” may star the Rockettes, but the show features a lot more talent than just the esteemed dancers. The holiday show opened its 18-day, 34-show […]

Pro football returned to Omaha in 2014, but will it be back?

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Professional football returned to Omaha in 2014 with mixed results. The on-field product was excellent. The Omaha Mammoths’ players performed well. They displayed professionalism and showed why a lot of […]

Mason City, Iowa – home to ‘The Music Man’ and more

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“Well, ya got trouble, my friend. Right here, I say trouble right here in River City.” Anyone who has seen the movie or watched the musical knows these words are […]

The Day the Music Died: Paying respects to Buddy Holly and early Rock stars in Clear Lake

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I have been a fan of Buddy Holly’s music since I was a teen-ager. I’m not sure how that came to be. My guess is I picked it up from […]

Clear Lake’s The Barrel looks to restore its 1950s glory

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Editor’s Note: This location is no longer in operation. The Barrel was once a hopping drive-in Clear Lake, Iowa. It was THE place for people to hang out at. Cars […]

Holiday Inn Riverfront is nice choice for downtown St. Joseph

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St. Joseph’s Holiday Inn Riverfront gives visitors quick access to downtown locations and the riverfront for recreational opportunities. The hotel, which is located near the civic center/arena is a nice […]

Fontenelle Forest nice place for leafing trip

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Fall is always a special time for Lisa. She loves the leaves changing colors. We usually take a short trip to check out another area’s colors. But, this year, we […]

Mammoths edge Boston on Heroes Night

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On a night when Omaha honored military and other uniformed “heroes,” it took a last-second field goal to pull out a 10-8 Mammoths win in FXFL action Wednesday. Trey Barrow […]

Mount Mora Cemetery more than just ‘Mausoleum Row’ for St. Joseph

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St. Joseph’s Mount Mora Cemetery is the final resting place for the community’s earliest residents, including the wealthy, some Missouri politicians and Civil War veterans. Three Missouri governors are among […]

St. Joe’s Remington center gateway to history, nature

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Did you know that the Woolly Mammoth once called northwest Missouri home? It’s true. The Remington Nature Center in St. Joseph has a small exhibit on the giant creature. A […]

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