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Energizing a School

by Vicki Cox

Rising 213 feet into the air, the wind turbine towers over the football field at Bureau Valley High School near Manlius, Ill. (pop 355).

first appeared: 8/10/2008

Jazzing Up the Big Easy

by Jim Distasio

Members of the jazz ensemble at New Trier High School in Winnetka, Ill. traveled to the heart of storm-ravaged New Orleans to help reignite its musical fire.

first appeared: 7/27/2008

Reveling the Railroad

by Ann Hattes

The heyday of the “iron horse” is becoming more of a memory every day—except in Union, Ill. (pop. 576),

first appeared: 7/13/2008

Adapting Bikes for the Disabled

by Karen Karvonen

Some 30 years ago, Hal Honeyman opened a store to sell bikes.

first appeared: 12/23/2007

Showcasing Lincoln's Legacy

by Alanna Nash

"When you recognize where Lincoln came from-the wilderness of Kentucky-and where he wound up, his story is so inspirational as to be nothing short of phenomenal."

first appeared: 10/7/2007

Making Easter Sweeter

by Marti Attoun

At 10, Devon Flesor felt like a big shot when her parents let her skip school and make chocolate Easter bunnies at Flesor’s Candy Kitchen in Tuscola, Ill. (pop. 4,448).

first appeared: 4/1/2007

Love for a Locomotive

by Vicki Cox

first appeared: 2/18/2007

Savory Supper

Slow-cooked meat, braised in a savory sauce, is a superb dinner entrée during cooler weather. Try the recipe for Texas-Style Beef Brisket with Panhandle Sauce, and you’ll see what we mean.

first appeared: 11/19/2006

What Makes Your Hometown Great?

When American Profile posed this question to readers, responses brimming with passion and pride poured in from across the nation.

first appeared: 10/22/2006

Happy Birthday, Dick Tracy

by Beverly Keel

Dick Tracy, the stern, upright, big-city police detective in the bright yellow fedora who snagged some of the most sinister criminals known in the comic-strip world, turns 75 years old this week.

first appeared: 10/1/2006

My America

The Stars & Stripes, our national parks and the next generation best exemplify America and the American spirit based on the hundreds of images entered in American Profile’s “My America” Photo Contest.

first appeared: 9/3/2006

Cornfield Craze

by Marti Attoun

Farm mazes grow into family fun

first appeared: 8/20/2006

Crash Bang Zoom

by Steve Lange

The Schutte family's demolition derby devotion

first appeared: 6/25/2006

Lasting Love

by Marti Attoun

Three endearing stories of longtime married couples.

first appeared: 2/5/2006

Whatta Water Tower!

by Marti Attoun

Hometown landmarks inspire community pride

first appeared: 1/22/2006

Labor & Learning

by Marti Attoun

Students trade work for tuition at size U.S. colleges.

first appeared: 8/7/2005

We Proceeded On

by Vicki Brown

ln May 1804, Capts. Meriwether Lewis and William Clark set off from winter camp near St. Louis with their party of men—dubbed the Corps of Discovery by President Thomas Jefferson—on an epic journey to the Pacific Ocean.

first appeared: 4/11/2004

High School's Winningest Team

by Robert Bittner

Centralia's Orphans have a one-of-a-kind name and a unique role in keeping their stuggling town strong.

first appeared: 2/15/2004

Acts of Kindness

When American Profile asked readers to tell us about acts of kindness, we were flooded

first appeared: 3/17/2002

The Ride of a Lifetime

by Michael Nolan

The Great Race meanders across the nation, retracing westward trails of pioneers, cattle drives, and gold seekers, cruising America's mother road, Route 66.

first appeared: 9/16/2001

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