Genius Spotlight: Mark Twain
Mark Twain's Genius Lives on in Hannibal, Missouri Anytime there’s a discussion about famous Missourians, Mark Twain is a highlight of the conversation. Born in…
Breaking new ground in agriculture: U.S. Congressman Jerry Litton
Innovators in every industry have had a lasting impact on our lives, but perhaps none as important as the progress that is made in modern…
“The Soldier’s General,” Gen. Omar N. Bradley
Highway 36 Innovator Only two people in the history of the United States military outrank Missouri-born Gen. Omar N. Bradley. One of them is George…
Genius Spotlight: The Pony Express
The Birthplace of the Pony Express In 1860, the United States was a country on the move – to the west – but it stood…
Kirksville Welcomes the Missouri National Guard Hall of Fame
by Debi Boughton, Kirksville Tourism Director Recently the Missouri National Guard Hall of Fame held its first induction ceremony in Kirksville, Missouri at the Rieger…
Genius Spotlight: J.C. Penney
J.C. Penney trained a young Sam Walton (yes, that Sam Walton of Walmart fame) on the ins and outs of the world of retail. That’s…
Father of the Tenor Saxophone: Coleman Randolph Hawkins
Highway 36 Innovator Coleman Hawkins or “Hawk” is the Father of the Tenor Saxophone. Born in St. Joseph, on Nov. 21, 1904, his mother taught…
Jesse James
Few legendary characters have attracted world-wide fascination like the outlaw, Jesse James. Some call him America’s Robin Hood, while others see him as a cold-blooded…
A Visitor’s View: Kirksville’s Osteopathic Museum
Have you ever wanted to travel in a time machine? When I visit the Museum of Osteopathic Medicine it feels like I am stepping back…
Picnic Perfect Spots
The Way of American Genius is as scenic as it is significant. On your travels pop into one of our amazing eateries or grocery stores…