Make a splash with summer sips to quench your thirst Mangonada 1 cup fresh mango, cubed, plus 5 to 6 cubes for garnish,divided 2 ounces fresh mango nectar 1/2 ounce lime juice 2 cups ice 1/2 ounce agave nectar 2 tablespoons hot sauce, plus 2 ounces for garnish,...
Zink Motor Co. preserves its 100-year legacy by Jim McCarty | jmccarty@ruralmissouri.coop At first glance, Zink Motor Co. in Appleton City looks like any other small-town Ford dealership. But walk up the ramp into the old building that once housed all of the...
Fossils and fun await at the Missouri Institute of Natural Science Museum by Sara Schafer | sschafer@ruralmissouri.coop "We’re going to need a bigger skull.” That was the conclusion Matt Forir made as he stared at his replica triceratops skull and its corresponding...
Rachel Schaffer creates unique 3D leather items by Paul Newton | pnewton@ruralmissouri.coop Rachel Schaffer needed an escape from it all. Health struggles had sidelined her academic career and she felt lost. “I was at a standstill in my own home,” she says. “I...
by Caleb Jones | cjones@amec.coop It was a quiet Saturday morning in Missouri — or so I thought. I was standing on the sidelines watching my son, Max, play goalkeeper in a soccer game. The sun was out, the game was close and I was trying to keep one eye on the ball...
Kasen McCarty brings fresh flavors to southern Missouri by Ricki Spargo | rspargo@ruralmissouri.org Kasen McCarty has felt a connection to cooking for as long as he can remember. The 20-year-old chef is most in his element when hand-rolling pasta dough or flambeing...
Paddlers tackle the Missouri River each year for the MR340 by Paul Newton | pnewton@ruralmissouri.coop | photos by Paul Newton, Sara Schafer and Ricki Spargo Before the sun sneaks over the horizon, there’s already a flurry of activity at Kaw Point Park in Kansas...
Upscale dining, fine wines and epic views await in St. James by Sara Schafer | sschafer@ruralmissouri.coop Spencer Manor Winery is a special place to create unforgettable moments. The modern architecture of the beautiful building is set against the vibrant vineyards...
Follow the rules for safe summer fun The popularity of electric bikes and electric scooters (e-bikes and e-scooters) has taken off over the past few years. Lithium-ion batteries are usually the source of power for both, and if not used correctly or if damaged, those...