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 delve deeper into the town’s backbone, you learn how important art is to the community that hails itself as “Little Sweden USA.” While its Swedish […]
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 the outskirts of the North Iowa city of 28,000 people. What you may not know is the city is also home to the only existing […]
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. The program, created by the Nebraska state tourism commission, celebrates its 10th anniversary in 2019. Running from May 1 to Sept. 30, passport holders have […]
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 everyone in the Big O. For us, we prefer simple date nights – dinner, nice walks, a movie or maybe a game night. Since opening […]
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 a day where every man and woman revert to their childhood, carrying a well-worn glove to the ballpark in hopes of catching a foul ball […]
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 major accomplishment in a society where women were expected to conduct themselves in ladylike behavior while the men did courageous things like fly around the […]
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, we have our fair share, but maybe none with the history and home court advantage of Kansas’ Allen Fieldhouse. Named in honor of the coach […]
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 not one Metropolis and Smallville but from at least two universes. And let’s not forget Westley and his nemeses are going to visit Bartle Hall […]
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 Haunticon Omaha is for you. But, beware, the convention isn’t a play on the supernatural; it won’t be making fun at the beliefs of people. […]
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 landowners were left on the outside, only to watch as the former British colonies worked to become a nation. Today, the once excluded are among […]
