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September 27, 1864
Every third year a full-scale reenactment of the Battle of Pilot Knob is staged, attracting tens of thousands of spectators to Pilot Knob. If you are a history buff and like your history unvarnished, this is the right place for you. The towns of Pilot Knob, Ironton, and Arcadia were of strategic importance as the southern terminus of the St. Louis & Iron Mountain Railroad. Union soldiers occupied Pilot Knob, the Arcadia Valley Region, and Black River area throughout the Wa
Thomas Smugala
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FINDING A FRIEND IN 2021
Team 573 has grown a little this past year. You may have met our newest team member running around town getting to know the community. ...
Bettylissimo
8 min read


The F-Word.
Discover the magic of fall with 'The F-Word.' Explore vibrant landscapes, local culture, and exciting activities in the 573.
Thomas Smugala
2 min read


Miraculous Petals
Today 573 Magazine had the pleasure of visiting one of the most beautiful and popular destinations in the 573 area. St. Mary’s of the...
Bettylissimo
7 min read


AN OPEN GATE at Lake Perry
Recently we were invited by the Perryville City Administrator to check out a gated community at Lake Perry just outside of the city of...
Thomas Smugala
4 min read


A Red Carpet Event at the Coin-Op
Coin-Op Cantina and Motion Dog Films give 573 Magazine the 411 on their upcoming Red Carpet Event, Saturday, July 31st.
Bettylissimo
5 min read


Barber to the Bone
While making rounds in the area, collecting raffle prizes from the awesome local businesses supporting our upcoming 573 Magazine & Motion...
Bettylissimo
7 min read


ON THE RUN AGAIN
Okay, thank goodness things are on the move again. Restaurants are opening, schools are gearing up, people are holding events again... ...
Thomas Smugala
3 min read


The Mother of all Mommy Makeovers: Kourtnie
573 Magazine is passionate about finding, supporting, and (when we get an opportunity) giving special recognition to the amazing...
Bettylissimo
16 min read


The Fisher Furniture Way
Discover 'The Fisher Furniture Way.' We offer excellent customer service and knowledgeable interior designers who will work with you in your home to help you find the perfect piece of furniture at no extra charge. Experience a hybrid shopping model—the best in-store and online furniture shopping to get great customer service and a large selection.
Thomas Smugala
3 min read


Are We Selfie-Centered?
As an editor of 573, I ask a lot of questions and do a lot of listening. I have also been making images for many years. I say MAKING...
Thomas Smugala
4 min read


Cape Sculture Walk
Pablo Picasso said, "Sculpture is the art of Intelligence." It is my belief that he's really onto something there. It's not simply a...
Bettylissimo
2 min read


Walk into Health
If you are like the majority of Americans, you probably started out 2021 with some resolutions. In fact, the most common resolution has...
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Jean de artist - Person of the Year
I don't know what art is; I never have. I know one thing for sure, anyone who says they know what is and what is not art is full of...
Thomas Smugala
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Snow Day
It's snowing outside... ...must be at least 17 inches of snow visible through the frosted, nose smudged window. (well maybe only 5 for real) My brothers and I are all huddled around the radio, hoping and praying for our school to be called. Jackpot! No school today. We finish up our hot chocolate and slip into big winter coats, boots, scarves, hats, gloves (tube socks will make do if we can't find our gloves), and we are ready to seize the snow day! I'm going in! We step
Thomas Smugala
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Be a Leader in 2021
Through the years I've been fortunate enough to meet and work with many interesting people; politicians, celebrities, business owners,...
Thomas Smugala
2 min read


The Negative Narrative
Americans are bad people. Our economy is a disaster. There's no future for our children. We are destroying the environment. We are all racists. The plague is coming. Driving in to the office this morning, I set the radio on scan as I always do, waiting for the right song to come on. I have a varied taste in music so the scan feature is perfect, jumping to the next station after a few seconds until the perfect song comes on. With dozens and dozens of radio stations on
L. Johnson
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Embrace the Chaos!
Today you are a happy and healthy individual—if you are lucky. You are able to do just about anything without any extra help—if you are...
Thomas Smugala
2 min read


Merry Sismas
A very, merry, sister's Christmas for you.. Once there was a beautiful young girl named Emma with a wonderful smile hidden deep inside...
Thomas Smugala
2 min read


I'm Thankful - I Think
Everyone has their own interpretation of what Thanksgiving means to them. To some it's just another day off of work, to others it's a...
Carrie Cabral
3 min read
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