These athletes are archers It’s practice day at Blair Oaks Middle School in Wardsville and a large group of archers discuss their sport. When two blasts of a whistle from coach Jeremy Tappel sound they grab their bows and head to the line. They stand with bows on toes...
Grid reliability on the agenda as co-ops call on legislators An army of electric cooperative directors, employees and grassroots advocates descended on the Missouri Capitol Jan. 30-31 to discuss issues affecting their members, including the reliability of the electric...
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...
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...
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...
Faith turns tragedy into beautiful music for pianist Few who hear him play realize the struggles Brian Arnold overcame to make it on stage, including losing a leg and nearly dying in a traffic accident. Brian remembers that it was Memorial Day weekend. His family was...
Delmar Carman uses his talent to create memorable gifts Retirement can create an artist, no matter their age. As sunlight streams through the window and lands on the woodworker’s desk, he studies the intricate wreath he’s fashioning of wood. The mosaiclike picture...
Artistic strands run through Boone County clan The weave of every family is unique. In the case of Carol Leigh Brack-Kaiser’s clan, three generations are intertwined by the very act of weaving. With independent yet collaborative fiber art businesses, each family...
Life-altering allergy expands artist’s palette It started as a panic attack — at least that’s what Katie Cahoj thought. It was June 2020, and the then-27-year-old artist and educator thought her difficulty breathing and erratic heart rate were her body’s reaction to...