Two comedians look at a small town, what makes it tick, and a murder that took place there. In depth research, horrible tragedy, and the hosts' comedic spin on the whole thing. New episodes every Thursday!!
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Get off the page with Bob and Alexis: A deeper - but less formal - look at the issues that matter to the people of Newcastle and Weston County. Join the reigning Wyoming Journalist of the Year and a former president of the Wyoming Press Association as they dive deeper into the topics that deserve a little different look.
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The Small Town Big Church Podcast exists to equip rural leaders and followers of Jesus to make disciples and to embrace the truth that God desires to do big things in small places!
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Main Street Moxie: Stories from small-town founders and entrepreneurs told by students and faculty at Franklin College
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Hear stories from the builders, dreamers, adventurers, and founders that knit communities together with businesses big and small. Whether it's a corner shop, a B2B agency, a nonprofit, or a high-powered startup on the rise, you'll hear about the ideas, the journeys, the challenges, and the victories from real people who make our small towns special. Periodic special editions will focus on student entrepreneurs at Franklin College and surrounding schools, as well as other programs around Indi ...
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The National Rural Electric Cooperative Association's podcast is focused on the important stories from across co-op country about the issues that matter most to rural America and the energy industry.
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Rural Roots Rising is a monthly podcast by and for rural Oregonians who are creatively and courageously building stronger and more vibrant communities for a just democracy. Rural Roots Rising centers organizing stories and lessons from powerful multiracial organizing across rural and frontier Oregon and focuses on the issues that matter to rural Oregonians most, including migration, affordable housing, disaster response, and more. Visit RuralRootsRising.org for rural organizing resources and ...
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Welcome to Entrepreneur’s Cut, the podcast that takes you deep into the heart of small-town entrepreneurship, where big business is born from humble beginnings. Created by Austin Film Crew], this show explores the stories of small businesses in small towns that are making a significant impact in their communities and beyond. At Entrepreneur’s Cut, we believe that big doesn’t always mean better or healthier in the world of business. Our philosophy is rooted in the idea that success is built o ...
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Join Abby Kinney, Chuck Marohn, and occasional surprise guests to talk in depth about just one big story from the week in the Strong Towns conversation, right when you want it: now.
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Midwest Ghost Town is about exploring the history of abandoned towns and places in the Midwest and around the world- most importantly - we are here to tell the story of these places and the people who lived there.
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the audio storytelling arm of Critical Point Theatre
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Conversions with those who call the Small Pond their home no matter what size fish they are.
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Finn Mitchell and his best friend Omari Mason travel to a rural town in West Virginia to investigate folklore about a serial killer there known as the Shadow Man. Early on, they meet Ava Cook, whose personal experience with the Shadow Man reels them in to stay and find out more. They work together with her, and as they dig deeper they find more about the town than they’d anticipated. Welcome to Strange Trails, a fictional investigation based on the format and style of 'Serial'.
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While the dominant narrative regarding rural America is one of decline and division, Reimagine Rural is a new podcast that visits rural towns across the United States that are experiencing positive change and explores how public investment in rural people and places can lead to increased prosperity. Hosted by Tony Pipa, a scholar in the Center for Sustainable Development at the Brookings Institution and a product of rural America, each episode will feature local voices telling the story of p ...
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Join lifelong friends Pete, Brad, and Giff on a nostalgic adventure with Pop Culture Yearbook! Delve into the 1980s to the present as they explore the movies, TV, music, and sports that shaped their lives. Each episode of PCY contains diverse opinions and entertaining stories, sure to spark your own cherished memories along the way. Join us as we reminisce about iconic moments that define generations!
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Welcome to The Rural Business Podcast! My name is Aly Robins, and I’m a business and marketing coach for agriculture and rural-based businesses. Each week we’ll discuss insights and tools to start up, scale and develop your rural business. Whether you’re involved directly in agriculture, have a local brick and mortar, or run a rural-focused business from a home office - this podcast is for you. I’ll be your guide as we go through the process of developing your brand and market. As we unpack ...
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A couple of small town midwestern ladies finding the gems hidden away in the hearts of small town people. We tell the stories and even interview people from our small-town Iowa area and learn about the incredible things they've seen and done. We'll also talk about Jesus and cake and butter cows and whatever the heck else. We (Jennie & Emily) believe God creates each person with unique beauty and purpose, like a gem buried waiting to be discovered. This doesn't always look fancy, or create "s ...
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Renewal is happening in small-town churches. Many of Jesus' followers across rural regions are uncovering exciting possibilities as they explore creative and practical approaches to loving their neighbors. This new podcast from Fresh Expressions will introduce you to ministry leaders serving in rural contexts to provide examples and inspiration for being the Church and addressing the needs unique to your community. Rural Renewal Podcast is brought to you by the Rural Revival Summit, a two-da ...
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In the winter of 2002, police discovered more than 300 bodies on one property in the tiny town of Noble, Georgia. What followed was one of the biggest and most expensive investigations in the history of the American South. To get to the bottom of this forgotten case, journalist Shaun Raviv visits a rural community with plenty of secrets. He discovers the epic history of the well-respected family who owned the property, uncovers the fates of the bodies sent to a crematory called Tri-State, an ...
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When the host of a number one podcast learns of the murder of a poor rural town’s savant, an investigation is opened into the mysterious and profitable death of an Australian man named Durgan McFlurgStang. Real truth is a crime. Hootersjrs.com Side show - HJs in the Alley Behind the Restaurant. Find it wherever you listen to podcasts.
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Why did God pick you to glorify Him in the middle of nowhere -- and how are you supposed to do it? Join rural pastor, TJ Freeman, each week as he explores why your life in a town no one ever heard of matters. He'll tackle tough questions like how to get through suffering, what to do if you don't like reading the Bible, and how to fight a life-dominating sin. Back to Rurality is meant to help you take the next step toward becoming a healthy Christian -- in the middle of nowhere!
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Country Queers is a podcast featuring oral history interviews with rural and small-town LGBTQIA2S+ folks. We uplift often unheard stories of rural queer experiences across intersecting layers of identity including race, class, gender identity, age, religion, and occupation. Produced by and for country queers all over, we hope these stories help add more complexity to conversations and ideas about rural spaces and queer communities.
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Good news for rural America. Join me on a quest to unlock the secrets of a thriving community.
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Talk about sunsets, horses, farming and rural small town life
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KOYT 97.1 LPFM, Anza, Ca Koyote Radio Community powered, non-profit, low-power radio station! We are located in a rural town in the beautiful Southern California mountains!
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The Rural Leaders Podcast is a show that honors unsung heroes who overcome challenge and adversity to become catalysts of positive change in their communities. We'll interview leaders from across the spectrum of rural America, sharing seeds of inspiration, hope, & support in their efforts to build creatively engaged & active communities. Like friends gathering around the kitchen table after Sunday dinner, co-Hosts Dana Peterson and Richard Fordyce will join guests who are leaders from all re ...
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A different kind of news podcast. Three teenagers read local newspapers from places they've never been to, and probably never will.
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Tim Wright A.K.A. Dubbyoo was born and raised in a small Southern rural town of Helena Ark While growing up in Helena, his peers chased girls, went to dances and played sports. Tim was preoccupied with chasing dreams, reading & writing. This brother was definitely on some futuristic stuff which in turn made him an outcast & introvert, as his social involvement decreased. It was not until he joined the military- specifically Force Reconassaince that Tim Emerged and the path to him realizing t ...
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"Best True Crime Podcast" Nominee, 2023 Ambies Warsaw, Missouri, is a small, rural town of just over 2,000 people in the American Midwest. Locally it’s known as the “quiet end of the Lake of the Ozarks.” Very few realize that it’s the paddlefish capital of the world. But when a new group arrived driving flashy, imported cars and dropping hundreds of dollars on bait and tackle, the town became the setting for an undercover federal sting operation tasked with bringing down a suspected internat ...
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"The Nothing" is a six-part dramatized podcast that tells the story of journalist Matt Singer (Keir O’Donnell). When Singer travels to the small rural town of Wellden, Kansas to investigate the mysterious disappearance of a teenage girl, he finds himself heading into his own heart of darkness. "The Nothing" is written and created by screenwriters Adam Mason & Simon Boyes, produced by Elizabeth Mason, and directed by Adam Mason. It stars Keir O’Donnell (Wedding Crashers, Fargo, Legion), Darri ...
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Intimacy Expert, Allana Pratt is a global media personality and go-to authority for those ready to heal heartbreak, live unapologetically and attract a soul-shaking relationship. This Ivy League grad is the Author of 6 books, has interviewed Whoopi Goldberg and Alanis Morissette, and Hosts the edgy Podcast Intimate Conversations: Season 11- Soul Medicine, where listeners learn how to ‘Become the One’ to 'Find the One’ which ‘Keeps the One.' A Certified Master Coach with close to 5 million vi ...
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Thoughts and perspectives on life in Lamar County, Alabama, including discussion of topics ranging from culture to politics to agriculture. lamarcountian.substack.com
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When Angels Visit Armadillo uncovers a mystery shrouded in conspiracy, tucked away behind the moss in the rural town of Armadillo, Florida. Through interview recordings and phone calls, WAVA delves into the story of Magnolia Waters-- an unapologetic southern lesbian woman who witnesses a strange disappearance back in 1988. A Southern mystery with a touch of Sci-Fi, WAVA is a limited-series audio drama brought to life in eight chapters.
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Two guys talking about their opinions on life, current events, and their experiences growing up in and around a rural ranching college town. Located out in the middle of the Wild Horse Desert where everything stings, sticks or bites you.
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Small town stories. Big conversations.
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Hosted by broadcast legend Peter Williams.Real yarns with real down to earth kiwis about urban and rural issues. Bringing town and country together.On Air: 7am Saturdays & Sundays on Radio Central
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In a small town in rural Alabama, there's a local rumor about an off-the-grid compound in the woods where rogue psychiatrists are conducting experiments on kidnapped children. That compound is abandoned now, but it's real. I've seen it. Why They Left is an investigation into what really went on in those woods, and why its inhabitants left.
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Welcome weary travelers, to The Inn Between, where the trees are green, the rooms are cozy, and the guests are a little bit strange. Join Gabriela Jones, a recent botany undergrad who takes a job as Innkeeper near the rural town of Shearwater. There are three rules: ∙ Keep out of the study ∙ Always trust the cat ∙ Never ever disturb the guests Created by Bailey Loveless
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If you love entrepreneur stories and you love rural or are rural at heart, you’ll find some great stories here in each episode. If you’re someone who likes to cheer for the little guy, you’re going to love these impressive stories. If you’re an entrepreneur that’s struggling or have the entrepreneurial bug because you’re sitting on the next million-dollar idea and you’re too scared to try, you’re going to find some motivation and inspiration that will leave you thinking, well gosh, if they c ...
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Join filmmakers Matt Damon and John Krasinski as they discuss their new drama "Promised Land." Directed by Van Sant, the film follows ace corporate salesman (Damon) who is sent to a rural town with his partner (Frances McDormand) to close a key deal in his company’s expansion plans. What seems like an easy job becomes complicated by numerous roadblocks, including a grassroots campaign led by a well-meaning farmer (Krasinski). Promised Land explores America at the crossroads, where big busine ...
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Jefferson County, Missouri is located just a few miles south of St. Louis. Yet, beneath its sleepy rural small town history lie the stories of over 200 years of murder, mystery, and intrigue. Each Tuesday, at 5:00 pm, Central Time, the Jefferson County Library Genealogy Department will share the details of the more sinister events of the county's history.
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A down to earth podcast aimed to communicate with small communities about inequality issues within America and the history that formed it. Interviewing Homegrown Heroes about their experiences within society today and discuss how we can form a more equal future.
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Why Your Church Needs You to Sing – Rural Reset 14/21 [16]
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Host: TJ Freeman Summary: This episode of Back to Rurality, hosted by TJ Freeman, addresses the common reluctance many experience towards singing in church. Freeman highlights the biblical imperative to sing as an act of worship, encouragement for others, and a reflection of genuine faith and transformation through the gospel. Key Points: Why Peopl…
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When you hear the name, “Gerber,” you perhaps immediately think of baby food. The home where the family lived and the kitchen that sparked the idea are very much a place you can stay today…By Andrew McCrea
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In today's episode, I talk about my basic $100k marketing strategy that can help move your business forward. I share my history of what I faced striving for that number, really wanting to find the formula that worked for me. You'll also hear the importance of sticking with a strategy for at least 90 days, even though it's difficult to wait for resu…
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2016: Deadpool / Best Superpowers Draft
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Send us a Text Message. Closing out 2016 is the fans' vote: Deadpool. We're talking about the original movie in the series that seemed to be tailor-made for Ryan Reynolds. We'll give you the background of how it was made, share our favorite scenes and quotes, and dig deep into the music and pop culture references that permeate the film. Then it's a…
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Reinventing Success: The Entrepreneur's Journey
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In this episode, we dive deep into the multifaceted life of Ken Morrow, an entrepreneur who has constantly reinvented himself over the years. From the highs and lows of running startups to the challenges of local politics, Ken shares his insights and lessons learned along the way. Join us as Ken discusses his early career in IT and construction, th…
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#520 - Taking In The Strays - Benton, Kentucky
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This week, in Benton, Kentucky, a rural trailer fire leads to a horrifying discovery, inside the home. A very dead woman. It seems like a tragic accident, but the victim's "roommate" seems to know a bit too much about it, and has a history of everything he's around, catching fire. When it's found that she died before the fire started, things get cr…
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It all began with an argument in the kitchen. What resulted is something that is commonplace today, but was a novel idea when it began to be promoted…By Andrew McCrea
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For a ship that was in service less than five years, she had quite a story. What began as a simple merchant vessel ended up fighting in a war for both sides in the conflict. You can still see her today…By Andrew McCrea
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Re-Airing of Debunking Loneliness to Design a Fulfilling Life with Blake Worrall Thompson
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Wow what a phenomenal blast from the past with my soul brother Blake! It gives me such joy to watch where we both were a couple of years ago when we recorded this episode and I just had to share it with you delicious ones again. Watch out for the next Intimate Conversations episodes with Blake that will be airing in November, it gets even juicer wh…
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#519 - Show Me Your Belly - Ord, Nebraska
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This week, in Ord, Nebraska, a local woman vanishes from a small town bar, after walking outside with a young man. When she can't be found for almost 3 years, it looks like it could be "no body, no crime", but she is eventually found, horribly butchered. Detectives are most suspicious of a man, who has a peculiar fetish, and a completely strange st…
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This town sits on the opposite side of Lake Michigan as the city of Chicago. Yet, this much smaller place played an important role in the rebirth of one of America’s largest cities…By Andrew McCrea
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What Los Angeles Can Learn From Paris’ Olympic Village
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In this episode of Upzoned, co-hosts Abby Newsham and Chuck Marohn talk about the Olympic Village that was built in Paris and what the city plans to do with the development now that the Games are over. They discuss the accusations of gentrification and greenwashing that Paris officials are facing, the challenges inherent in trying to complete large…
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Forensic specialists from around the country are brought in to help recover and identify all the bodies found at Tri-State Crematory. One woman brought in to help also searches for her own brother’s body and finds a conspiracy.By Wavland
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Young Entrepreneurs Thriving in Washington County
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Washington County is one of the oldest counties in Maine, which happens to be the oldest state in the nation. But underneath those demographics are dozens of small businesses which tell a different, more youthful, story. In this episode, I speak to three young entrepreneurs who have committed their talents and their time to building businesses -- a…
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When Frank bought a plane he needed a hangar in which to park it. Soon the plane wasn’t the only thing in the building. In fact…visitors still come here to see that plane an much, much more…By Andrew McCrea
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The audacious goal of building 10,000 affordable homes in California’s Coachella Valley
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Rural America is facing a national affordable housing crisis, and nearly half of rural renters are rent-burdened. With the unique characteristics and challenges of housing in rural America, but also with policy solutions that are often designed for urban and suburban communities, rural communities are pursuing innovations in collaboration, financin…
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How to Know if a Church is a Good One – Rural Reset 13/21 [15]
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Host: TJ Freeman Summary: This episode of the Back to Rurality podcast, hosted by TJ Freeman, focuses on how to wisely invest in a local church, especially in rural areas where options may be limited. Freeman acknowledges the challenges of finding a healthy church and discusses the pitfalls of approaching church selection with a consumerist mindset…
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The president of this oil company was looking for a place to entertain business leaders from the east coast and around the world. He settled on a ranch in northeastern Oklahoma. This is the story of the ranch where million dollar deals are still done…By Andrew McCrea
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103. 3 Questions Your Website Must Answer
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Snowy Mountain Marketing, my website development company, was started in 2020. I was so excited to land my first client, who was looking for a professionally developed website. I knew how to develop it, but I didn't exactly know what to put on it. I learned from Donald Miller's StoryBrand how to clarify messaging and copy that is simple yet drives …
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2016: Stranger Things / Child Stars of the 80s
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Send us a Text Message. Here at PCY we LOVE nostalgia. And in recent years one TV series has captured 80s nostalgia better than most: Stranger Things. We are looking back at when Stranger Things took Netflix by storm in 2016. We'll talk about the first episode, the great cast, including newcomers and 80s throwbacks (Winona Ryder, Matthew Modine), a…
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#518 - Conspiracy Of Fools - Keithville, Louisiana
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This week, in Keithville, Louisiana, when a hay farmer is found, full of holes, with his hands tied up, it seems like an everyday robbery, until detectives scratch the surface. It turns out that this was a diabolical plot, cooked up by seemingly everyone he knows, to kill him, and take his money & property. This includes his wife, stepdaughter, gra…
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Former Weston County Commissioner Marty Ertman and current commissioner Ed Wagoner both continue to deny that the secret ballot the commissioners used to select a Wyoming House District 2 Representative for the people of Weston County was illegal - even after agreeing to a stipulated court order that it was a violation of Wyoming State Statute. As …
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On the surface it seemed like an unlikely scenario for success. A barber from Iowa striking oil and building one of the largest companies in America. But that’s exactly what happened…By Andrew McCrea
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When you enter Readlyn, Iowa you will find a sign that proclaims it has 857 friendly people and one old grump. I just had to know, who is this old grump? Turns out there are several of them, but that’s not a bad thing…By Andrew McCrea
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#517 - Slaughter At Bloody Ranch - Hondo, New Mexico
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This week, in Hondo, New Mexico, a very famous person's ranch is the scene of the slaughter of three people. Brutal attacks took these people out, one by one. When the blame falls on the 14 year old son of the ranch's caretaker, the whole area goes crazy, some with support for him, others with anger & vitriol. The case comes down to whether he had …
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Today we may rely on the latest advancements in science and medicine to help cure disease. Of course, in the 1800s, science provided some answers, but many folks simply looked for the best climate to help their ease their ailment. This town is still known for its health and much more…By Andrew McCrea
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Indianapolis Empowers People and Drives Change Through Tactical Urbanism
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Indianapolis officials are encouraging residents to be involved in improving the city, both through fund-matching programs and by opening a lending library of tools and equipment to help residents start pilot projects. In this Upzoned episode, co-hosts Abby Newsham and Chuck Marohn talk about how Indianapolis’ programs and initiatives are a great e…
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The Spirit of Fatherhood with Larry Hagner Part 2
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Divinity is absolutely bonkers magical and amazing, of COURSE I welcomed Larry back to the podcast with the theme From Head to Heart as he shared with us the journey of writing his latest book, the Spirit of Fatherhood. And when he embarked on writing this book about faith, indeed his faith was tested. In the interview you will hear so many ego dea…
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The Marsh family hires a lawyer with a history of representing town weirdos. And an expert examines the crematory furnace.By Wavland
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In Small-Town Illinois, Cooperative Broadband Makes a World of Difference
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Nestled along the upper Mississippi River and surrounded by farms and villages tucked into rolling hills, the town of Galena, Illinois, has charm to spare and regularly ranks among the country’s top small towns to visit. Now, with the coming of high-speed internet, Galena is seeing a surge not only in tourism but in new residents—and the driver beh…
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You’ve perhaps never heard of James’ Peak. It’s more accurate to say you’ve heard of the mountain, but you simply don’t know it by that name. In fact, you may have been to the top of the peak that James climbed, but he didn’t get the credit so to speak…By Andrew McCrea
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Do you Have to Join a Church? – Rural Reset 12/21 [14]
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Host: TJ Freeman Summary: In this episode of 'Back to Rurality,' TJ Freeman, a rural pastor, discusses the concept of church membership. Freeman explains how church membership helps Christians to clarify, participate, demonstrate, and identify with their local churches. Key Points: Common Questions: Freeman addresses whether church membership bibli…
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