The Jefferson City Civil Pilots: From Lincoln University to Tuskegee Airmen.

The article provides summaries of recent books focused on Midwestern history and culture. It highlights Kevin J. Koch's *Midwest Bedrock*, which explores lesser-known natural sites in the Midwest, emphasizing the region's diverse landscapes as "grace notes" rather than grandiose landmarks. Michelle Brooks's *The Jefferson City Civil Pilots* examines Lincoln University's Civil Pilot Training Program, which trained African American pilots during World War II, contributing to the legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen and advancing racial equality in aviation. Brendon Steenbergen's *Respectable Roughnecks* recounts the 1960 Missouri Tigers football season, notable for its athletic achievements and the integration of African American players. Benjamin G. Rader's *When Grandpa Delivered Babies and Other Ozarks Vignettes* offers Depression-era stories that challenge stereotypes about the Ozarks by emphasizing the role of storytelling in community identity. Lastly, Sean Patrick Cooper's *The Shooter at Midnight* investigates a 1990 murder case in Livingston County, Missouri, reflecting local social tensions.