James Naismith invented the game of basketball in 1891 as an exercise program for college men, which was soon adapted for college women. But that caused a backlash. Medical professionals, religious leaders, and education experts said basketball was “unhealthy, unladylike, and inappropriate for young ladies.” It was even thought that exercise, like running, would prevent …
Casting about for a way to enjoy some fresh air and fun with your family? Here’s a reel-y fun – and free! – event you’re sure to fall hook, line, and sinker for: a Kids Free Fishing Day on Saturday, August 19. Don’t let this one get away!
The All American Red Heads, a women’s professional basketball team started in Cassville, sailed for the Philippine Islands.
Any Farmers’ Market devotee knows to arrive early. Long before the opening bell, shoppers at the Webb City Farmers Market are clustered into tight lines for berries bright as gemstones and towering cartons of okra. The bounty always draws a diverse crowd in this southwest Missouri town: dreamy bohemians with sunflowers cradled in their arms, …
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