202604 – April

Lessons from the Open Road

Lessons from the Open Road

by Caleb Jones Missouri was home for the first stretch of Route 66 to ever be paved, but Route 66 changed lives for many people all across the country.   Growing up in Moniteau County, my world consisted mostly of gravel roads, neighboring towns and good fishing...

Roadside Recipes

Roadside Recipes

Create Route 66-inspired eats in your own kitchen Cowboy Burger  Ingredients Barbecue Mayonnaise 1/4 cup mayonnaise 2 tablespoons barbecue sauce Crispy Onion Straws 1/2 cup flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon black pepper 1 medium onion, very thinly sliced and...

Co-op and Community

Co-op and Community

Service Beyond the Lines Lineworkers from West Central Electric Cooperative helped bring a season of honor and remembrance to life this winter at the Missouri Veterans Home in Warrensburg. The employees shared their time and equipment to install the facility’s Tree of...

Best of Rural Missouri 2026

Best of Rural Missouri 2026

Readers pick their Show-Me State favorites STORY AND PHOTOS by Rural Missouri Staff Missouri is full of unforgettable places to eat, work and play. For 23 years, our readers have let us know their top Show-Me State spots in our annual Best of Rural Missouri Reader’s...

Bonus Fake-Out Cake: Spaghetti and Meatballs

Bonus Fake-Out Cake: Spaghetti and Meatballs

Spaghetti-and-Meatballs Cake Active Time: 1 hour Total Time: 2 hours Serves: 10–12 Ingredients Cooking spray 1 (15–16 oz) box chocolate cake mix, plus ingredients listed on box 2 (16 oz) tubs vanilla frosting 2–4 drops yellow liquid food coloring ½ teaspoon...

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