From New Madrid, Mo.: Students at an elementary school are collecting postcards from all 50 states to honor America's 250th anniversary. The project began with a Facebook post and has grown as people send in mail. So far, postcards have been received from a range of states, including Texas, Oregon, and California, as well as Tennessee, Alabama, and Georgia.

The school's counselor, Casey Rost, says everyone is excited when new postcards arrive. Some states have responded quickly, with several postcards coming from Georgia right away.

Further details about the project are available from the source, including how to help the students reach their goal of collecting postcards from all 50 states.