Grab a spoon
Butler business makes peanut butter fun It comes in as pallets of honey-roasted peanuts. It goes out — all over the world — as peanut butter, but with a tasty twist. Udderly Nuts, an unusual small-town business located on the courthouse square in Butler, creates...
A growing business
The process repeats itself every week for Ron Selfors and his son, Eric Robinson. It’s part chemistry project, part farming operation and part hard work. But one thing is for sure: The earthy final product is 100% delicious.
Calling on the Capitol
Electric cooperative leaders find warm welcome in Jefferson City In an event as regular as the returning of the bluebirds in spring, representatives from electric cooperatives across Missouri descended on the Missouri Capitol Feb. 5 and 6 for the annual Association of...
Garden Giants
Two blue-ribbon winners share their secrets for growing massive produce MEGA MELONS Justin Martin hit two big firsts last year. He entered the largest watermelon contest at the Missouri State Fair for the first time, and he won the first-place ribbon. Even during one...
Hardwood history
Walking into the sold-out Sanford Pentagon arena in March 2017, it didn’t take Dray Starzl long to realize Sioux Falls, South Dakota, had turned into Maryville North. Dray was a sophomore on the Northwest Missouri State basketball team. They had been defeated in the Sweet 16 the previous three seasons. But this day belonged to the Bearcats. They were playing for the program’s first national championship.
Dad of the Year?
Some buddies and I have a contest called “Dad of the Year.” Before you question my parenting skills, let me explain the game. There are no rules, judges or winner. The theory behind “Dad of the Year” is straightforward.
The Little Farm Store
Online farmers market brings food to the people Your doorbell rings and the dog barks, announcing a visitor. Just beyond the threshold, a friendly “hello” greets you, along with the colorful bounty of straight-from-the-garden vegetables. Bags of produce soon fill...
Egg-cellent Easters Start Here
Sunny Bunny Easter Eggs are filled with love by happy people Photos by Sara Schafer and Angie Jones-Wheeler Fifty egg bottoms are lined up on a board. With a quick grab and plop, each egg is filled with a single piece of candy. The tops are added with a sharp snap and...
Easter eggstravaganza
Put all your eggs in one basket for these treatsEasy Brunch Quiche One 10-ounce package frozen broccoli with cheese 12 slices bacon, chopped 1/2 cup scallions, sliced 1 cup mushrooms, sliced 4 eggs 1 cup milk 1 1/2 cups shredded cheese, divided Two 9-inch frozen...
Blue Jacket Journey
Grant Norfleet earns a spot on the National FFA stage In 24 hours, Grant Norfleet made his inaugural trip to Washington, D.C., witnessed two turkeys be pardoned and took a selfie with President Joe Biden. That epic trip was just the beginning of a life-changing year...