Hype for the Future 187F: More on Central Missouri

Overview Central Missouri is a relatively broad region by area, with a common regional definition spanning an entire area anchored by the Cities of Columbia to the north and Jefferson City to the south, both on or near the Missouri River. Today, the area is associated with the west side of Jefferson City and is largely determined by the east-west Route 50 corridor, connecting with communities in the area such as Tipton and Otterville, the latter located within Cooper County. Along the […]

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Hype for the Future 187F: More on Central Missouri

Overview Central Missouri is a relatively broad region by area, with a common regional definition spanning an entire area anchored by the Cities of Columbia to the north and Jefferson City to the s…

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This morning our backyard's mini pond had its annual #spring cleaning and its mini #waterfall got turned on for the season, and I joked that #frogs would arrive (they come every #summer and make our #pond their home <3), and... when my mom and I were at our weekly ceramics class this afternoon, my dad texted us that he spotted two little frogs in the skimmer box! 🐸

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A new travel series: Route 66 courses through American cities that once flourished before their economies faded or were forced to change. The story of Joliet, Illinois, reflects the high times, the hardships and the reinvention found along the century-old road. #Route66 #Chicago #midwest #highways

https://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Society/2026/0502/route-66-joliet-prison-baseball?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub

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Where Route 66 begins: A tale of boom, bust, baseball, and a ‘big house’

The Big House Ballgame in Joliet, Illinois, honored the roots of prison-yard baseball as it celebrated the 100th anniversary of the naming of Route 66.

The Christian Science Monitor

Ryan Edge has a Spotlight Session at Nebraska.Code() this July.

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🍎 To celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week, we're highlighting North Putnam, the award-winning documentary about what it means to be an educator in America today.

North Putnam depicts a year in the life of a rural school district and the community it serves. The film doesn't shy away from depicting the challenges faced by modern education, but is also is primarily a story of hope. Audiences come away feeling energized to develop effective strategies for their own communities and inspired by the administrators, teachers, students and community members of North Putnam, Indiana. This film is excellent for educator discussions and professional development! 📚🎬

The North Putnam Study Guide is designed for grades 7-12, adult/higher ed and teacher PD.

Learn more: https://journeysinfilm.org/film/north-putnam/?utm_source=Mastodon&utm_medium=Social+Media&utm_campaign=Media+Literacy&utm_id=Teacher+Appreciation+Week&utm_content=link

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#cellphonephotos of a serious storm as it passed over Bryant, Arkansas some time around 2010. The clouds formed a big, ominous, and very well-defined wave that washed across the land bringing a blast of cold air with it.
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On the Metra today, I spotted two #deer in the #woods as I was approaching, appropriately, #Forest Glen. 🦌🌳

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