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Summer Travel Tips
As the sun starts to shine brighter and the days get longer, many of us start planning our summer vacations. Whether it's a beach...
Apr 5, 20243 min read


Juiced Wheels E-Bikes
Nestled in the heart of the historic Frenchtown neighborhood, Juiced Wheels has recently relocated from St. Peters, infusing its passion...
Apr 5, 20243 min read


Canoeing The Mississippi River
The Mississippi River Water Trail provides some of the most accessible trip-style canoeing adjacent the Orchard Farm area. With its...
Apr 5, 20243 min read


A Guide To Getting Your Pilot's License
From the moment I took control of an aircraft as a 17-year-old Cadet in the Civil Air Patrol, the allure of the skies has been an...
Mar 14, 20244 min read


Twin Life: Furry Friend Edition
Life has a funny way of surprising you in unexpected ways, both in the good times and the bad, while shaping your family, including our...
Mar 10, 20243 min read


It's Time To Plan Your Garden
Even though it might not feel like it at the moment, Spring is quickly approaching, and it is time for you to start planning your garden....
Mar 5, 20242 min read


Boschert Greenway Update
Boschert Greenway was first built in 2008 in partnership with Great Rivers Greenway and the City of St. Charles, now stretching from the...
Feb 29, 20242 min read


Estate Planning
Uncertainty regarding the future will always be part of the human condition, and as long as uncertainty exists, we will do our best to...
Feb 29, 20244 min read


Westerfeld Bee Farm
The plot of land I call home, for my family and our business, has seen a lot over the past 80 years. Just east of the Mississippi River,...
Feb 29, 20244 min read


Gardens Of The Month
The New Town Garden Club began recognizing outstanding yards and gardens throughout the community in 2022. Many New Town homeowners deal...
Feb 7, 20242 min read


Bulgogi Recipe
Bulgogi is a Korean staple that is great as a standalone dish or combined with a stir-fry, tacos or in a sandwich. Ingredients: 1 pound...
Feb 4, 20242 min read


Bourbon Review #1
So, a friend asks you to write an article for Happenings Magazine—you think, well I didn't like writing classes in school way back when,...
Feb 2, 20244 min read
Meet Maize & Finnlee
Maize is 10 years old, very petite, weighing only 10 lbs. She is a teacup or imperial shih tzu. The little sweetheart was born with bad...
Jan 30, 20242 min read


New Park in St. Charles
The highway B proposed park master plan has been approved by the city of St. Charles. Overall, the plan aims to utilize roughly 100 acres...
Jan 30, 20242 min read


Q&A with Paul at The Commons
We sat down with St. Charles Resident Paul Dinkins. Paul is the owner of The Commons—a shared office and event space in the business...
Jan 28, 20244 min read


North 94 & 370 Valley
The 370 Valley encompasses a unique location within the confluence of the Mississippi and Missouri Rivers — with the “Little Hills” on...
Jan 24, 20244 min read
Orchard Farm High School 2.0
The second iteration of Orchard Farm High School officially opened its doors on January 13. Check out some of the pictures of the new...
Jan 13, 20241 min read


Kimchi Soup Recipe
Kimchi is a known source of probiotics and makes for an excellent addition to meals or as a standalone side dish. The Kimchi Chigae...
Dec 24, 20232 min read


Milo The Corgi
Corgis, especially the Pembroke Welsh Corgi and the Cardigan Welsh Corgi, are enchanting and distinctive breeds. Originating from Wales,...
Dec 23, 20231 min read


Q&A With Hommati
We sat down with New Town resident Dan Hough. Dan currently operates a local branch of Hommati—a company that provides realtors in the...
Dec 22, 20233 min read
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