Humans of Jefferson City: Lily
Librarian Lily Hunter reflects on disability, education, AI, and the lifelong pursuit of purpose in a world built for speed. Within a world that often measures worth in speed, productivity,…
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Humans of Jefferson City: Junko & Junko
Two Junkos, One Town; Chance or Destiny? There’s a word in Japanese for the kind of coincidence that feels too precise to be random: unmei. It’s usually translated as destiny.…
Juneteenth-Jefferson City’s Heritage Festival
Juneteenth-Jefferson City’s Heritage Festival honors the past while uplifting the present. Juneteenth is a day when the community comes together. “Juneteenth is for everyone,” Rev. W.T. Edmondson says. “We invite…
Humans of Jefferson City: Treaka
Asking questions and motivating change, Dr. Treaka Young has built a life centered on advocacy and community. When Dr. Treaka Young was a little girl growing up in the projects…
Humans of Jefferson City: Mark & Pam
Every bike has a story, and so do the people who fix them. As customers step into Cycle Depot, Pam Allchorn looks up, smiling in greeting before returning to an…
100 Years United: The United Way Story
United Way of Central Missouri builds a stronger Central Missouri. When a single mother received the keys to her new apartment after staying in The Salvation Army’s transitional housing program,…
Center Stage
The Little Theatre of Jefferson City nurtures talent and builds community. From the Beatles’ final public performance to Woodstock and Bob Dylan’s rise in popularity, 1969 was a pivotal year…
Fun Fur All
Mackenzie “Kitty” Job, doggy daycare owner and local councilwoman, shakes up Jefferson City While in the front office of Kitty’s Critter Care, owner Mackenzie “Kitty” Job simultaneously welcomes incoming customers,…
Achieving Balance Through Yoga
11:11 Yoga provides a space for locals to heal the mind, body, and soul. For Darcy Smith, owner and creator of 11:11 Yoga, yoga has many functions. It is a…
Vinyl Revival: The Timeless Sound of Vinyl Records
Uncovering timeless sounds and cherished memories within a collection of old records. Collecting and playing old records offers a unique thrill that goes beyond just listening to music. For collectors,…