Out & About
OUT & ABOUTA Little Halloween Fun Close to Home 🎃Costumes, candy, creativity and community fun! H…
The Plans That Didn't Happen Still Count
FAMILY LIFEThe Plans That Didn't Happen Still CountThe picnic that got rained out.The craft supplies…
Kelsey's Weekend Picks
OUT & ABOUTThe school week is over. Now let's go have some fun.We survived the first week of…
Kelsey's Corner: I Can't Wait for School to Start.
KELSEY'S CORNERI Can't Wait for School to Start.I'm Also Going to Miss This.Apparently both t…
You Already Gave Them a Summer
FAMILY LIFEYou Already Gave Them a SummerFor every parent looking at the unfinished bucket list and wonde…
The Kids Behind the Blue Ribbons
PEOPLE TO KNOW The Kids Behind the Blue RibbonsThe ribbons are what visitors see. The months of work…
One More Weekend
VOLUME 1 • ISSUE 2One More WeekendBefore the backpacks, alarm clocks and drop-off lines return, ther…
The Traditions They'll Carry Forever
FAMILY LIFE❤️ The Traditions They'll Carry ForeverLong after childhood ends, it's the traditi…
One Last Ride
VOLUME 1 • ISSUE 1One Last RideWhy the Missouri State Fair Still Feels Like the Heartbeat of SummerE…
FAMILY FEATURE: Before the Alarm Clock Rings Again
FAMILY FEATUREBefore the Alarm Clock Rings AgainChildhood isn't measured by calendars. It's measu…
Why Small-Town Fourth of July Celebrations Just Feel Different
I've celebrated the Fourth of July in different places over the years.Big cities.Military bases.Commu…
Community Spotlight: The People Behind the Celebration
Before the first parade float rolls down Main Street...Before the first firework lights the sky...Before…
More Than an Event: A Summer Evening at Sacred Pastures
More Than an Event: A Summer Evening at Sacred Pastures Some events are fun.Some events are mem…
Why Small-Town Summers Still Matter
In a world where everything feels increasingly fast-paced, there’s something incredibly grounding a…
Your Unofficial Local Summer Starter Pack
To officially enter “small-town summer mode,” you will likely need:At least one farmers marke…
What is Going On this Week?
• Daily Family-Friendly Events ••Feb 22–28•Monday, February 23SEDALIAYoga at th…
Local Holiday Events: Get in the Spirit
Local Holiday Events: Get in the SpiritThe holiday season in Warrensburg is bustling with parades, pictur…
Kelsey’s Corner: The Heart of the Holidays
Kelsey’s Corner: The Heart of the HolidaysEvery year as the busy holiday season rolls in, I pause.&…
Where Am I Going?
Burg Fest 2025: Food, Fun, and Full BelliesThis past weekend, we dove headfirst into BurgFest 2025, and y…
The Magic of Friday Nights in Small Towns
The Magic of Friday Nights in Small TownsThere’s something special about Friday nights here. You ca…
The Missouri State Fair: Where Fun Meets Inclusion
The Missouri State Fair: Where Fun Meets Inclusion The Missouri State Fair is one of the summer…
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