Published Work Archives

April 18, 2011July 28, 2024

Candice Millard, Author of River of Doubt

Written by Candice Millard, The River of Doubt is the true story of Theodore Roosevelt’s daunting and deadly exploration of one of the most dangerous rivers on earth. The book recounts the last great physical challenge that Roosevelt posed for himself in the Amazon rain forest. Millard, a former writer and editor at National Geographic who resides in Kansas City, conducted field research in the Amazon to retrace portions of Roosevelt’s journey.

April 17, 2011July 28, 2024

Jim Chappell: A Good Sport and Great Scholar

Seated at a table, Jim Chappell of Chappell’s Restaurant and Sports Museum opens a book of poetry and begins to read in a deep baritone. His finger scans the lines like a narrow spotlight illuminating the page. His voice warms to the words and revels in the rhythm and alliteration. The periphery of the room melts away, the banter of voices and drone of a television fade, and Chappell’s table transforms into a stage.

August 1, 2008July 28, 2024

Justus Drugstore: Heritage and Purpose

Justus Drugstore: A Restaurant, located in Smithville, Missouri, has a lot riding on its name.

With over one year of operation and plenty of sweat equity under their belt, executive chef Jonathan Justus and Camille Eklof, general manager of the restaurant, have built the first cutting-edge fine dining restaurant in this conservative town and plenty of people have taken notice.