Established May 2026 · Van Buren, Missouri

There is life beyond the Current River.

An independent magazine sharing stories about the people, places, traditions and everyday moments that make Van Buren more than a destination—they make it home.

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Beyond the Current, Edition I
The Mission

Van Buren is known for a few familiar landmarks — Big Springs, the Jolly Cone, the Current River. But life here is shaped by far more than what shows up on a postcard. We uncover the stories that often go unnoticed.

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Twister Sisters carry joy 20 years after tornado
Edition I Twister Sisters carry joy 20 years after tornado In Carter County, Gay Kennedy and her sister Jane Doughtery are sometimes known by the nickname “the Twister Sisters.” The name traces By Madison Mabry · 5 min read
Fremont First Baptist Church turns bar to sanctuary
Edition I Fremont First Baptist Church turns bar to sanctuary Where neon lights once hung and bar stools and pool tables filled the room, a pulpit will soon stand.   After a 2025 By Madison Mabry · 5 min read
Paint Rock Bluff offers expansive view of Current River year-round
Exploring the Current Paint Rock Bluff offers expansive view of Current River year-round Just north of Van Buren, tucked inside the Current River Conservation Area, Paint Rock Bluff offers an expansive view of the Current By Madison Mabry · 3 min read
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