Mechanical menagerie returns to Appleton City thanks to Linda Lampkin For many years, the Southern Fun Carnival Co. stopped in Appleton City where its rides excited fairgoers with a variety of thrills. For the young, a carousel offered more laid-back fun. But in 2020,...
202408 – August
Missouri State Fair Eats
For 11 days in August, Missouri's best food comes from the state fair Take two steps through the entrance to the Missouri State Fair and the aroma of scrumptious treats is overwhelming. From corn dogs frying in hot oil, pork burgers and juicy steaks grilling, or the...
Co-ops answer the call
Mutual assistance program gets the power restored quickly Memorial Day is associated with parades, family gatherings and honoring fallen military men and women. But for tens of thousands of Missourians, the 2024 holiday will be marked by memories of damage and...
Summer’s Best Story
Join in on all the family fun at the 2024 Missouri State Fair The Missouri State Fair is an 11-day extravaganza of family fun in Sedalia. From livestock shows to grandstand concerts, there’s something for everyone. Here are just a few ways you can celebrate the many...
Innovation Through Conservation
Cope Grass Farm works in harmony with the land Harry Cope doesn’t do anything normal. Sure, he raises cattle, pigs and some row crops on land that’s been in his family for generations. But many of the practices Harry and his children use were more common on farms 50...
A leader of leaders
In June, the electric co-ops lost an icon. Frank Stork was CEO of Missouri Electric Cooperatives for more than 30 years. During his time here, he led the rural electric co-ops through many challenges and received plenty of recognition. During his co-op career, Frank...
The Fight to Keep the Lights On
Electric reliability under attack by government rules by Mark Viguet | info@ruralmissouri.coop During recent winter storms and summer heatwaves, electric cooperatives in Missouri set records for seasonal electricity demand. Through the extreme conditions, Associated...
Youth Tour 2024: A trip of a lifetime
The rows and rows of names seemed to go on endlessly for the Warrensburg teenager. The scorching summer heat pulsated off the black slabs of granite as he took in the 58,276 names listed on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. “It made me emotional to see...
Unique Museums
Discover these quaint collections of historical artifacts in your area If you’re looking for a fun, economical and educational activity to enjoy with your family or friends before school starts, during the autumn months or when the temperature drops, you might...
That’s just peachy
Sweet Peach Custard Pie Crust: 1/2 cup unsalted butter 1 1/4 cups flour 1 teaspoon sea salt 2 tablespoons sugar 3 tablespoons cold water Custard: 3/4 cup unsweetened almond milk 3/4 cup nonfat Greek yogurt 1 cup sugar 2 teaspoons cornstarch 1 teaspoon vanilla 2...









