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Columbus, Ohio: Exploring ‘Flavortown’ one morsel at a time

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Whether it was a serious effort or tongue-in-cheek humor, more than 115,000 people signed an online petition in 2020 to change the name of Columbus, Ohio, to Flavortown. The serious […]

Heartbeat of life: ‘Voices of the Drum’ shares story of Osage Nation in Wichita

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The rhythmic sounds echo toward the sky, guiding dancers in the circle, with each pulsating drumbeat. Drum groups are the soul of Native American powwows. But the drum is more […]

Flying high at Scottsbluff’s Old West Balloon Fest

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As Western Spirit rose from the ground, Lisa’s smile was as broad as the sky. On her first hot air balloon ride, she barely hid her excitement. The Old West […]

Catching our ‘White Whale’: Hiking Nebraska’s Toadstool Park

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Exploring Toadstool Geological Park in northwest Nebraska seemingly became our white whale. Lisa and I have tried for a few years to visit Nebraska’s Badlands, but weather or road conditions […]

‘Amazing Spider-Man’: Swing into KC’s Union Station for entertaining comics exhibit

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Discarding the uniform, bundled in a pile of red and blue, Peter Parker walked away from his responsibilities as Spider-Man. He blamed himself for the murder of his uncle, Ben. […]

‘The Kiss’ – Omaha’s Memorial Park hosts WWII ‘Embracing Peace’ sculpture

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It’s the kiss heard ’round the world. But, in later years, it became a symbol of sexual assault. A sailor, celebrating the end of World War II, grabbed a woman […]

Seeking out fans: Star Trek stars shine at KC’s Planet Comicon

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The opportunity to see some of our favorite actors is a major highlight of attending Planet Comicon in Kansas City, Missouri. The three-day event each spring brings some of Hollywood’s […]

Frozen the Musical Comes to the Orpheum in Omaha

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Disclosure: Tickets to “Frozen the Musical” are being provided by Biz Chica and Disney to create and post this content. However, all opinions are my own. I know it’s officially […]

Do a little dance: Nebraska prairie chickens entertain during mating season

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Strutting their stuff, chests full and voices strong with song, males seek to find the love of their life. A nightclub in the city? Nope. It’s a lek in the […]

Kansas City’s Planet Comicon 2023: William Shatner, retired astronaut among celebrities taking part

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Get ready to beam down to Kansas City, as the Midwest’s largest pop culture convention takes over the universe known as downtown Bartle Hall. The 23rd Planet Comicon occupies the […]

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