As the United States gets ready to celebrate its 250th birthday, a unique exhibit is giving people a chance to come face-to-face with the documents that helped define the nation. “The Story of US” at the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library & Museum brings together rare artifacts from the National Archives—many of which have rarely left Washington, D.C.—to tell the story of America’s ideals, conflicts, and turning points over nearly two and a half centuries. Mark Adams is the Director of the Truman Library and joins Show Me Today to explain more about the exhibit.

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For decades, the story of Route 66 has been told through road trips, roadside diners, and Americana nostalgia. But a new book by Cheryl Eichar Jett takes a different turn, uncovering the women who didn’t just travel the Mother Road, they ran it, shaped it, and kept it alive through some of the most transformative moments in American history. From the Great Depression to wartime industry and the rise of car culture, these are the stories that have been hiding in plain sight. The name of the book is “Aprons Away: Women’s Work on Route 66”

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April is Financial Literacy Month, and if you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by paying for college, managing debt, or just trying to make smarter money decisions, there’s help available right here in Missouri. The Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development is offering free, hands-on support through job centers and college planning programs, helping families, students, and job seekers build confidence with their finances and their future.

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