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The River: Bidding farewell to longtime friend, news photographer and river admirer Randy Cochran

May 24, 2026May 24, 20260

The riverboat captain is a storyteller. Captain Don Sanders shares the stories of his long association with the river —…

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The River: Mystery surrounding Delta Queen steward Richard Bedard’s death lingers, despite obvious cause

April 26, 2026April 24, 20260

The riverboat captain is a storyteller. Captain Don Sanders shares the stories of his long association with the river —…

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The River: Curiousity opens door to rediscovery of steamboat J.H. MENGE, its manufacture and history

April 19, 2026April 18, 20260

The riverboat captain is a storyteller. Captain Don Sanders shares the stories of his long association with the river —…

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The River: Contemplating a favorite tune by prolific musician and steamboat man John Hartford

March 29, 2026March 28, 20260

The riverboat captain is a storyteller. Captain Don Sanders shares the stories of his long association with the river —…

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The River: Surprise news on the river as ‘my old paddlewheeler’ CLYDE finds a new home once again

March 15, 2026March 15, 20260

The riverboat captain is a storyteller. Captain Don Sanders shares the stories of his long association with the river —…

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The River: Call from an old friend serves as reminder that life, like the mighty Mississippi River, flows on

March 8, 2026March 7, 20260

The riverboat captain is a storyteller. Captain Don Sanders shares the stories of his long association with the river —…

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The River: Marking a professional, and personal, milestone — and celebrating a new lease on life

March 1, 2026February 27, 20260

The riverboat captain is a storyteller. Captain Don Sanders shares the stories of his long association with the river —…

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The River: Something is always happening along the river — whether we like it or not

February 22, 2026February 21, 20260

The riverboat captain is a storyteller. Captain Don Sanders shares the stories of his long association with the river —…

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The River: As winter’s icy grip finally loosens, another season of river adventures awaits

February 15, 2026February 14, 20260

The riverboat captain is a storyteller. Captain Don Sanders shares the stories of his long association with the river —…

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The River: Overlooking the frigid, frozen Middle Ohio, riding out winter’s grip with the ‘future’ at my fingertips

February 8, 2026February 7, 20260

The riverboat captain is a storyteller. Captain Don Sanders shares the stories of his long association with the river —…

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The River: Ice of January 1918 was ‘coup de grâce’ at the end of a grand and romantic era

January 25, 2026January 24, 20260

The riverboat captain is a storyteller. Captain Don Sanders shares the stories of his long association with the river —…

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The River: Captivating old photo brings back memories of grand times on the mighty Mississippi River

January 18, 2026January 17, 20260

The riverboat captain is a storyteller. Captain Don Sanders shares the stories of his long association with the river —…

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The River: Recalling the many familiar participants encountered during the grand steamboat era

January 4, 2026January 4, 20260

The riverboat captain is a storyteller. Captain Don Sanders shares the stories of his long association with the river —…

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The River: Sharing a recently-rediscovered account of early days on the river from a former comrade

December 21, 2025December 20, 20250

The riverboat captain is a storyteller. Captain Don Sanders shares the stories of his long association with the river —…

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The River: Friends, crew mates celebrate welcome news as Ed Smith inducted into National Rivers HOF

November 16, 2025November 15, 20250

The riverboat captain is a storyteller. Captain Don Sanders shares the stories of his long association with the river —…

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The River: Artificial Intelligence finds its way to Capt. Don’s hands and a tale results — with illustrations

November 9, 2025November 8, 20250

The riverboat captain is a storyteller. Captain Don Sanders shares the stories of his long association with the river —…

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The River: Recent call revives memory of ill-fated steamer ALICE DEAN, sunk by Confederate raiders

November 2, 2025November 1, 20250

The riverboat captain is a storyteller. Captain Don Sanders shares the stories of his long association with the river —…

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The River: With River Roots just four days away, riverboats are making their journey to Cincinnati

October 5, 2025October 4, 20250

The riverboat captain is a storyteller. Captain Don Sanders shares the stories of his long association with the river —…

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The River: Inland waterways abuzz with anticipation for upcoming America’s River Root Festival

September 28, 2025September 27, 20250

The riverboat captain is a storyteller. Captain Don Sanders shares the stories of his long association with the river —…

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The River: Sept. 11, 2001, a day that began with promise on the river, would forever change us all

September 14, 2025September 12, 20250

The riverboat captain is a storyteller. Captain Don Sanders shares the stories of his long association with the river —…

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The River: Reminder to vote for National Rivers HOF; my personal collection of ‘steamboat stuff’

August 31, 2025August 30, 20250

The riverboat captain is a storyteller. Captain Don Sanders shares the stories of his long association with the river —…

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The River: Reader’s message leads to acquisition of treasured ‘too good to be true’ steamboat artwork

August 24, 2025August 29, 20250

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