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Founded in the 1850s, with a current population of only about 130 people, Kimmswick, Missouri, was revived and restored by the 7-UP heiress in the 70s, when she hauled in historic buildings for preservation and vibe.
On this edition of the show, we talk with Kimberly Rueseler from University School for Young Children; Dr. Jim Daughter shares exciting news for the SEMO Marching Band and Dr. Jason Sides provides a preview of the mid-term elections.
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Five individuals and one team comprise Southeast Missouri's 2026 Hall of Fame Class announced this week.
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Hurricane Isaias in poised to make landfall on the Gulf Coast near the Alabama-Florida boarder. It will be the first hurricane to make landfall in the U.S. since 2024.
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Planet Money traced many new beverage flavors to one laboratory that serves dozens of companies to see how new flavors are created and why we're seeing such an explosion of options right now.
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Hall of Fame football player and legendary coach Mike Ditka led the Chicago Bears to the team's only Superbowl win in 1986. He died Friday at 86.
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On this episode of 'Exposition: An Arts + Culture Podcast', host Dr. Gabrielle Baffoni previews the 'Underground Jazz' Series at Scout Hall, Friday, Oct. 2nd at 7:30 p.m. The show features charts from Benny Goodman's catalog and his contributions to jazz, swing, and big band.
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