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Midwest Monday

The Missouri Farm That Became Its Own Little Town

Near Lawson, Missouri, one family's farm grew into a mill town all its own — home to the only 19th-century textile mill in America with its original machinery still in place.

Sep 2026
Throwback Thursday

Blessed Father Michael J. McGivney

The founder of the Knights of Columbus — and the spirit behind the KC halls at the heart of so many Midwest communities.

Sep 2026
Throwback Thursday

Old Saint Vincent's Catholic Church in Cape Girardeau

From Mass in a frontier warehouse to a landmark of native stone on the Mississippi — the story of Old St. Vincent's, completed in 1853.

Sep 2026
Throwback Thursday

The History of St. Francis of Assisi Parish

From a handful of Oakville families in 1926 to the parish community of today

Sep 2026
Feel Good Friday

Seven Years, Half a Million Dollars: Notre Dame High School Launches Its 7th Mega Raffle

The all-girls school in south St. Louis has grown its Fall Festival Mega Raffle every single year — from $60,000 in 2020 to $128,000 last year.

Sep 2026
Feel Good Friday

Father Weber Won the Queen of Hearts — Then Gave It All Back to St. Agnes

When Bloomsdale's pastor held the winning ticket, he didn't buy a new car or book a trip. He funded a beautiful restoration of his parish church — carried out by the hands of his own parishioners.

Aug 2026
Feel Good Friday

Gina T Wins $305,581 at Assumption's Raffle in South County

After months of anticipation, packed drawing nights, and a jackpot that climbed past $600,000, Assumption Catholic Parish's Queen of Hearts raffle has finally found its Queen.

Aug 2026
Feel Good Friday

More Than a Jackpot: How Knights of Columbus Council 364 Is Giving Back to Springfield

For more than a decade, the Knights of Columbus Hall 364 in Springfield, Illinois, has turned its Queen of Hearts raffle into something much bigger than a chance to win a life-changing jackpot.

Aug 2026
Feel Good Friday

Assumption's Jackpot Exceeds $500k for the First Time Ever

What started as a fundraiser has turned into one of the biggest community events of the summer.

Aug 2026
Midwest Monday

Saint Genevieve Celebrates Missouri History at Jour de Fete

Every August, the streets of historic Ste. Genevieve come alive as thousands of visitors gather for....

Aug 2026
Feel Good Friday

Brenda in Flint Hill wins $89,622.00!

Saint Theodore's KOC has draw their Queen!

Jul 2026
Feel Good Friday

Assumption's Queen of Hearts Jackpot Climbs to $327,662 with Just 8 Cards Left!

Assumption parish raises 300k for new AC units

Jul 2026
Feel Good Friday

Rural KOC Hall Raises 1.26 Million!

How One Local Hall Raised $1.26 Million to Build the Future of Their Community

Jun 2026