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Missouri Tornadoes

Tue, 15 May 2012 16:45:00 GMT

Missouri has seen many tornadoes in its time. Here are the recorded number of tornadoes in the state of Missouri by county.

Disc Golf: Learning the Basics

Tue, 15 May 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Unlike traditional golf, disc golf is inexpensive to begin and nearly free to play once you’ve started. Get some tips on playing the game and read Andrew Lovgren's experience learning from pro-disc golfer Nikko Locastro inside our June/July issue.

Disc Golf: Tips for a Weekend Player

Tue, 15 May 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Gain disc golf tips for the weekend player from Andrew Lovgren and read about professional disc golfer Nikko Locastro in the June/July issue of Missouri Life.

Lamps by Joanna

Mon, 14 May 2012 10:00:00 GMT

Joanna Helphrey makes unique lamp shades out of gourds using a miniature jigsaw, wood stains, and dyes.

A Good Cup of Joe

Fri, 11 May 2012 10:00:00 GMT

Missouri artist, Noah Earle has toured worldwide, but tends to perform a lot in coffee shops in downtown Columbia. His homegrown, earthy rock reminds you of a good cup of coffee.

Willow Brook Leather

Mon, 07 May 2012 10:00:00 GMT

Joe Henderson works diligently at Willow Brook Leather crafting a variety of leather products including handbags, wallets, belts, briefcases, and journals.

The Boonville Races

Fri, 04 May 2012 10:00:00 GMT

The first land battle of the war cleared the secessionist forces from central Missouri and saved the state for the Union.

Art of Glass

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 10:00:00 GMT

A Missouri school teacher dives into her art after retirement, and truly makes masterpieces.

Wide Awake

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 10:00:00 GMT

A Kansas City firm builds a national reputation for making authentically styled Civil War movies.

Made in Missouri: Offal into Oil

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 10:00:00 GMT

Carthage plant turns slaughterhouse waste into heating fuel.

In The Moments Before The Battle

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 10:00:00 GMT

The care and dedication Civil War reenactors put into their craft is on full display at recreations of local battles. At one such reenactment, an unsuspecting young boy gets a close look at the Battle of Pilot Knob.

Missourians on the Titanic

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 21:58:29 GMT

As the movie Titanic is re-released in 3-D, take a moment to read the stories of passengers aboard the famous ship who had connections to Missouri – including The Unsinkable Molly Brown.

Ukulele Builder

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 10:00:00 GMT

Unsatisfied with conventional ukuleles, Jerry Hoffman decided to make his own. His unique design has caught the ear of musicians across the country.

Made in Missouri: EarthShell

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 10:00:00 GMT

Go green right down to your dinnerware with this Missouri product!

Going Fungal!

Fri, 06 Apr 2012 10:00:00 GMT

The early days of spring mark the beginning of mushroom hunting season. One particularly prized fungus is the morel mushroom and many Missourians can't wait to get their hands on them.