2+ day, 1+ hour ago  (813+ words) Teams of students from Westchester Elementary School and North Kirkwood Middle School are preparing to compete in the Vex Robotics World Championships, currently being held at America's Center in Downtown St. Louis through April 30. Science and engineering teacher Jennifer Ono…...

2+ day, 1+ hour ago  (276+ words) Block 59 in Naperville, Illinois, features plenty of places to eat and be entertained. There's plenty to do this spring in Naperville, Illinois. This historic town offers stunning natural scenery, fun activities, and plenty of shopping and food for the whole…...

1+ day, 16+ hour ago  (607+ words) Every year, the lone fire station in Shrewsbury responds to more than 2, 400 emergency calls, often in support of neighboring communities in St. Louis County. Officials in the city of 6, 400 residents now are exploring a more formal administrative and financial collaboration…...

2+ day, 1+ hour ago  (160+ words) The quaint river town of Kimmswick, Missouri, is conveniently located just a short drive south from St. Louis on Interstate 55. This historic town boasts more than 30 shops and four restaurants, making it the perfect getaway. Shop over 125 food and craft…...

2+ day, 1+ hour ago  (175+ words) Webster-Kirkwood Times Less than four hours northwest of St. Louis is Eldon, Iowa, home of the famous American Gothic House. This Carpenter Gothic-style home is best known for its appearance in Grant Wood's iconic painting, "American Gothic." While the painting…...

2+ day, 1+ hour ago  (778+ words) Horse-drawn buggies are a common sight in Arthur, Illinois. The town is home to over 4, 000 Amish residents. Amish religion and culture are characterized by living without electricity, simple dress and traditional forms of transportation. It is not out of the…...

2+ day, 1+ hour ago  (413+ words) Webster Groves Mayor Laura Arnold, two new members of the city council and one incumbent council member were sworn in this week, representing a changing of the guard for the municipality that will be searching for a new city manager…...

2+ day, 1+ hour ago  (154+ words) Webster-Kirkwood Times Spend a relaxing evening at family-owned Edg-Clif Vineyard, Winery & Brewery, located at 10035 Edg-Clif Drive This sustainably-farmed vineyard has been active since 1926 In addition to tastings on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, Edg-Clif offers tours year-round. Bring a picnic basket…...

2+ day, 1+ hour ago  (179+ words) Ellington, Missouri, is preparing for a historic milestone a" Winding through some of the most beautiful scenery in Missou" The public is invited to watch art created before their eyes at the 19th annual Augusta Plein Air Art Festival, held April…...

2+ day, 1+ hour ago  (142+ words) A cannonball fired from the Battle of Lexington remains lodged within an upper pillar of the Lafayette County Courthouse. With a mix of old and new, there's plenty to see and do in Lexington, Missouri. Catch the summer living history…...