by Caleb Jones | cjones@amec.coop If you ever go out to the Jones Farm, you’ll see some of the finest corner posts in Moniteau County. While the rest of the fence may need a little work, those old hedge posts have stood the test of time. Around 25 years ago, my...
Two brothers share single passion of painting by Sara Schafer | sschafer@ruralmissouri.coop The shelves explode with color — rows of artillery shells, sparklers, smoke bombs, parachutes and fountains are waiting for a match and the ultimate small-town celebration....
Sweeten your Memorial Day with these treats Glazed Lemon Cookies 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1 egg 2 tablespoons fresh lemon zest 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon lemon extract 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon...
Juliah Tiedemann stitches together fabric, faith and family by Sara Schafer | sschafer@ruralmissouri.coop In the chaos of the emergency room, Dr. Juliah Tiedemann moves with practiced precision. Her 20 years of experience allow her to quickly assess, diagnose and...
Jim Rogers fishes for a legacy by Kyle Wayne Stewart | info@ruralmissouri.coop photos by Jim McCarty | jmccarty@ruralmissouri.coop When it comes to the legends of fly-fishing, the typical names that would likely come up in conversation would be international...
Jon Wilson cultivates the next generation of farmers by Jim McCarty | jmccarty@ruralmissouri.coop He ran 100 miles. He’s well on his way to a doctorate. He wrangles cattle in the hills of the Ozarks with his wife, April. He advocates for vocational agriculture. He’s...
Tasty food paired with housemate brews in Hermann. by Paul Newton | pnewton@ruralmissouri.coop You’ll come for the food, but hang around for so much more at Tin Mill Brewing Co. There’s a pet-friendly patio with yard games and live music. There’s a jukebox in the...
Co-op lineworkers mobilize to turn power back on after storms. by Paul Newton | pnewton@ruralmissouri.coop photos by Paul Newton and Ricki Spargo Spring came in like a lion this year. Electric cooperatives across Missouri spent parts of March and April working to...
Patrick Wood's doodles hit children's bookshelves. by Sara Schafer | sschafer@ruralmissouri.coop Rumble, rumble, rumble … boom! “Ahhhhh!” screams Cat, as he watches the thunderstorm rage outside and his house turns dark. “We’re doomed!” “Don’t worry, our electric...