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Halloween ’25: Candy corn, anyone?

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Pumpkins, candy, and out-costuming the next person dominate mid-autumn as the Halloween tradition owns October. Forget driving the countryside to take in views of leaves changing colors or dressing warmly […]

Durham Museum: It’s Hockey Time in Omaha

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I fell in love with hockey in January 1983 when I attended my first University of North Dakota game in Grand Forks. I don’t recall the opponent, but it took […]

Nate Smith rises from the ashes to country music success

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Seemingly rising from the ashes, Nate Smith’s music career was rejuvenated after his song “One of These Days” went viral following the wildfires that devastated his hometown of Paradise, California, […]

Council Bluffs, Iowa: Forging America’s rail story

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Council Bluffs was once the darling of a planned transcontinental railroad. While neighboring Omaha eventually became the headquarters for Union Pacific Railroad, Council Bluffs was selected as the eastern terminus […]

North Pole, Alaska: Celebrate the Holidays everyday

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Merry Christmas…in July? In North Pole, Alaska, it’s a festive season year-round. From Santa Claus to street poles resembling candy canes, this town celebrates the holiday season so sweetly, Hallmark is […]

Planet Comicon: Classic Hollywood star Ann-Margret shows pop culture event is for all ages

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Ann-Margret vividly recalls her first professional singing gig, at downtown Kansas City’s Muehlebach Hotel. She even lied about her age, a common thing among actors, but this time it was […]

Get your grub on – A visit to Kansas City’s Museum of BBQ

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You may want to eat before visiting the Museum of BBQ in Kansas City. If not, don’t worry, the city is full of barbecue restaurants eager to satisfy your appetite. […]

Planet Comicon returns to Kansas City March 21-23

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Comic book fanatics, pop culture enthusiasts and celebrities galore will take over downtown Kansas City as they enjoy Planet Comicon Kansas City March 21-23. It’s the largest comicon in the […]

Fairfield, Iowa: Welcome to Transcendental Meditation Central

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You’ll find people in Fairfield, Iowa, taking a few minutes out of their day, sitting quietly, eyes closed and chanting a mantra. It’s part of their daily practice of transcendental […]

South-Central Kansas: Exploring nature and wildlife

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Note: Thanks to Kansas Tourism for organizing a media trip. All opinions and views are ours. Silhouetted against a back drop of Kansas’ rolling hills, a bison surveys the scenery […]

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