Paul Newton

More than a game

More than a game

Warrensburg business crafts high-quality board games Sawdust and low-pitched hums from the machinery begin to fill the air of Nathan Epp’s 1,200-square-foot wood shop. He’s busy cutting boards, sanding pieces of wood and engraving personalized messages. He’s building...

Riding for others

Riding for others

Northwest Missouri UTV ride benefits veterans The row of utility task vehicles (UTVs) slowly snaking through Cameron seems endless. The hundreds of riders have the same destination: Cameron Veterans Home. Once there, they kick off this patriotic day visiting with the...

The seasons of soy

The seasons of soy

It’s easy to enjoy soy every day Mention soy to your average consumer and they likely think of edamame and soy sauce. But soy is so amazingly prevalent in our everyday lives we often take for granted what a perfect food ingredient it can be. Soy is easily found in...

Rollin’ in the dough

Rollin’ in the dough

Irish Potato Bread 2 medium or large russet potatoes 1 egg 1 egg white 1/3 cup canola oil 3/4 cup milk 2 tablespoons scallions, minced 1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus additional for dusting  and kneading 1 1/2 tablespoons baking powder 1...

More stripes needed

More stripes needed

Referee shortage taking a toll on high school sports The high school gymnasium fills up as the student-athletes warm up on a cold Friday night. The seniors are honored before the game, and the hometown cheers seep into a small room hidden from the public a few feet...

Fernweh Distilling Co.

Fernweh Distilling Co.

Elevated food and cocktails in an upscale atmosphere The German word fernweh roughly translates to a yearning to visit somewhere you’ve never been. That’s appropriate for the Hermann restaurant and distillery of the same name which welcomes guests by trail, rail and...

A toast to farmers and food

A toast to farmers and food

Recipes from the Hermann Wine Trail Imagine tasting your way through delectable wine and food pairings while celebrating Missouri agriculture in the picturesque Hermann countryside. This spring, food and wine lovers will have the opportunity to learn more about...

Golf, games and good times

Golf, games and good times

State Tech brings high-tech driving range to Linn The “click” of a golf ball being struck echoes through the chilly winter air. The weather might be a little too crisp to hit links for nine holes this afternoon, but golf enthusiasts in mid-Missouri now have the...

2023 Missouri Snapshots Photo Contest

2023 Missouri Snapshots Photo Contest

Plenty of memories are made by Missourians when visiting one of the many state parks and historic sites dotted across the Show-Me State. Parkgoers can take in the beauty of the landscape along the more than 1,000 miles of trails or discover the past at one of the...

Star of the holidays

Star of the holidays

Missourians’ trees are the highlight of Christmas at The Missouri Governor’s Mansion It’s nearly impossible to see every decoration spread throughout the four rooms of the 150-year-old house. There are trees decorated by children from across Missouri and docents on...

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