Culture

Kansas becoming Midwest abortion hub 

Kansas is growing its reputation as a regional abortion destination, with new state data showing nearly 75% of abortions performed in the state in 2024 involved women traveling from out… Read More

Jobs, Missouri

Missouri’s economy, manufacturing outperform other Midwest states

(The Center Square) – Missouri’s monthly jobs report showed the state’s economy continues to create jobs while the Midwest is losing manufacturing jobs. Missouri’s non-farm payroll employment increased by 5,200… Read More

Agriculture

Midwest farm ground values increased over 2021, new report finds

(The Center Square) – The average farm real estate values for Illinois in 2022 increased $1,000 per acre over last year. That mirrors the rising value of farmland in other Midwest… Read More

Homeschools

KC-area homeschool conference to offer curriculum options, educational resources

As the number of homeschooling families increases nationwide , support groups and organizations are stepping up to help parents explore this alternative education option. The Midwest Parent Educators (MPE)… Read More