Celebrating 20 years of Yellow Roses
It is a celebration of courage, of resilience, of community and of hope. It is a celebration of women of achievement and those who have earned a lifetime full of accolades that truly inspire fellow...
View ArticleNews & Notes: Openings, honors and fundraisers
Coleman Appliance Center hosts grand opening at new location For the past nine years, Coleman Appliance Center had great success at its location off East Dunklin Street in the heart of the Old...
View ArticleOn Display in Mid-Missouri: The many artistic sides of Jerry Ricker
Jimmy Mustion By Jimmy Mustion This artist signs his works as J. Ricker, but is known to a lot of fellow artists and art lovers by “Art By Jerry.” In other arenas he is known as Rick Jey, who hosts...
View ArticleHER Obsessions: Honoring our Matriarchs
As women there are things we truly become obsessed with – sometimes for material reason and other times for good principle. The latter helps us grow and shapes us into the women we become, and for...
View ArticleA Dog’s First Vacation
Places to go and things to know Story by Samantha Pogue Say the word “ride” and my dog Albert is by his leash at the front door, ready to hit the road. It doesn’t matter where we are going. It’s...
View ArticleHER Health: I am breastfeeding and I need help!
By Becky Schwaller, RN, BSN, IBCLC SSM Health/St. Mary’s Hospital Most women take their choice for how to feed their baby very seriously. A lot of research and thought generally goes into that...
View ArticleSharing her artistic voice
Jenny McGee finds her professional calling in original authentic visual art Story by Samantha Pogue • Photos by Sally Ince Look closely at an abstract painting or piece of hand-painted jewelry from...
View ArticleWelcome to the ‘Girlz Empowerment Zone’
New after-school mentorship program pairs LU students with Lewis and Clark middle-schoolers Story and photos by Samantha Pogue When seventh-grader Kelise Baugh came to the first Girlz Empowerment Zone...
View ArticleBuilding bonds with each stitch
Missouri River Quilt Guild members preserve the art, provide ideas and strengthen family bonds Story by Samantha Pogue • Photos by Sally Ince The first quilt Beverly Shelton ever made was for her...
View ArticleHelping Missouri’s Missing
Marianne Asher-Chapman and her organization give a voice to families and their missing loved ones Story by Samantha Pogue • Photos by Julie Smith Marianne Asher-Chapman and her daughter Angela Michelle...
View ArticleFinding the right balance
3 prominent, hardworking women in Jeff City show mothers can truly do it all Story and photos by Sally Ince Since the second half of the 20th century, women have made major contributions to the U.S....
View ArticleChildren’s Business Fair
Photos by Jenna Kieser The second Jefferson City Children’s Business Fair was held April 20 at the McClung Park Indoor Pavilion. Thirteen business owners and entrepreneurs, ages 5-17, received a...
View ArticleOn Display in Mid-Missouri: The healing arts and hearts at work in Jefferson...
By Jimmy Mustion Jimmy Mustion There are many artists who help heal through their talents and those who heal with a kind, caring heart in Jefferson City. In this article, we will feature just a handful...
View ArticleVisiting the Gateway to the West
Story and photos by Sally Ince The Greek revival design can be seen on each floor from the main lobby of The Old Courthouse. I first visited St. Louis two years ago. It was late November, baseball...
View ArticleFoundation founder promotes volunteerism, support to all in need
Story by Samantha Pogue Photos courtesy of Kyerra Johnson-Massey “Kindness starts here.” This is more than a tagline for the We Speak Foundation; it is its foundation. Whether it’s paying for a...
View ArticleStories behind the storm
The road laid after a tornado hit Eldon and Jefferson City May 22 has been a challenging, often heartbreaking one. Homes and businesses were destroyed or badly damaged. Weeks following, the Red Cross...
View ArticleHomeowners Hope
Sisters share stories of flooding, tornado damage Story and photos by Sally Ince Just days after Rebecca Hoelscher began making preparations to prevent floodwaters from entering her new home she...
View ArticleThe ‘boots on the ground’
Jefferson City American Red Cross volunteer Pam Protzman has a passion for helping others Story by Samantha Pogue Photos by Sally Ince The American Red Cross has its ‘boots on the ground.’ This saying...
View ArticleCole County Historical Society Foundation Tea Party
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View ArticleAnnual Chamber Membership BBQ
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