Rural Life

Haydn Williams, a guide on Grand Lake O' the Cherokees, displays the carrier of spring fever – a paddlefish.

‘Dinosaur’ Fish Season Begins in Missouri

By Brent Frazee | March 15, 2024

This is peak season for anglers looking to snag paddlefish — the prehistoric dinosaur fish that can grow to more than 100 pounds.

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Storm clouds form over grain bins.

Who Is the Rural Voter? Book Builds on Old Themes to Create New Understanding

By | January 17, 2024

With the help of the largest ever survey of rural voters, two political scientists explore the sources of division between rural and urban America.

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An orange and red building facade shows a big red movie theatre sign that reads "Plaza" on the marquee are movies playing at the theatre and a note reading "oldest cinema"

Rural Rebirth: ‘The Hometown Feel’ in Ottawa 

By Cami Koons | August 18, 2023

Ottawa is a Kansas river town that honors its rich history along with epic bike trails and a diverse array of downtown businesses.

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woman with short dark hair holds a blue scoop full of oats up to a white horse, who munches on the oats. The woman has her hand on the horses face.

Heart’s Pursuit Ranch Offers Horse Powered Healing

By Vicky Diaz-Camacho, Cami Koons | August 11, 2023

Sarah Hanson, founded Heart’s Pursuit Ranch, which pairs individuals and horses together to help folks deal with anything from trauma to self-confidence.

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A dry and parched Cheyenne Bottoms wetlands area in central Kansas.

Drought Sapping Fisheries and Marshes in Missouri and Kansas

By Brent Frazee | August 3, 2023

The persistent drought in Missouri and Kansas is beginning to sap the water, and the life, out of fisheries and marshes in the region.

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