Freeman NewsLocal news for Freeman, MO continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Guest columnist Brad Belk: Town grew shovelful at a time- March 24, 2008 In 1873, President Ulysses S. Grant began his second term of office. During that same year, the first pre-stamped penny postcards were issued and free mail delivery was offered to all urban communities with a ... via Joplin Globehttp://www.topix.net/city/freeman-mo/2008/03/guest-columnist-brad-belk-town-grew-shovelful... Other news: Museum receives grant- March 22, 2008 INDEPENDENCE Museum receives grantFriends of the National Frontier Trails Museum recently received a $4,870 grant.The Missouri Humanities Council awarded it to support the museum's 'Blazing Borders' project, a seminar designed for teachers.The project includes lectures and field trips to offer insight into mid-19th century American life. Baker University will offer it for graduate credit July 21-25. The class size is limited. For more information, call 816-325-7576.KANSAS CITY Africana...http://www.topix.net/city/freeman-mo/2008/03/other-news-museum-receives-grant?fromrss=1 |