By Gary Koehler
Jutting high into the sky from their roots in the flat Arkansas
prairie, the distant Riceland Foods grain Elevators signal that Stuttgart is just down the road a piece. These structures—the tallest in town—maintain several roles, including serving as beacons for the trail-weary waterfowl hunter
. There is a sense of relief when the bins finally materialize on the horizon after a long drive. Visitors immediately expect to become part of yet another chapter in this region's rich duck hunting history.