Joplin Missouri ?

I'm just north of Joplin. I'm surprised no one mentioned MoKan dragway in Ashbury. Joplin is a city built like a small town. It has the major chain stores and restaurants. Even has a mall, so the Mrs will be able to buy just about anything she wants. Plenty of hardware stores. Between Springfield and Joplin is where most people go to do anything or to find work.

Weather is broken down by I44. It follows 3 paths, north of I44, south of I44, or right down I44. This area gets about 3 major snows a year. Tornadoes come and go, but the siren usually goes off once a month between March and Nov. Most tornadoes are just radar indicated.

Conservatives live in the cities, democrats congregate in the cities.