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Lindsborg – Kansas’ ‘Little Sweden USA’ also an art lover’s haven

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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 […]

Haunticon Omaha 2019 to explore the paranormal March 23

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Are you a fan of the supernatural? Do you believe in ghosts and things that go bump in the night? Have you had encounters with the paranormal? If so, then […]

Taking a ‘leap of faith’ in democracy at Omaha’s Durham Museum

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In its earliest days, America’s path toward democracy excluded minorities and women. While the nation’s forefathers discussed their roles in the new United States, groups other than wealthy white male […]

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