Sleigh All Day
An insider’s guide to sledding in JCMO. When thinking of Jefferson City, several things may come to mind – the State Capitol, the Missouri River, Central Dairy, and hills. There…
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Making a Big (Brother) Difference
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Jefferson City calls for community members to make an impact in the lives of children. When Ross Dickneite looked into volunteering with Big Brothers Big…
Mastering Dishes of Land & Sea
Known for both its steak and seafood, O’Donoghue’s remains a fine-dining staple. Located in the historic 1800s-built Kaullen Mercantile Company building on the east side of Jefferson City, O’Donoghue’s Steaks…
Dashing Through the Snow
Prepare your vehicle for the winter season. Winter poses a wide range of threats to residents of the Midwest. Storms can range from a moderate snow, over a few hours,…
Bring the Snacks: Hummus+
Getting maximum nutrition with this Middle-Eastern favorite. Healthy snacking and making others happy doesn’t get much easier than this Hummus+ recipe. It’s perfect for those who want to contribute, but…
Check On It: Migraines
Tracking headaches and migraines to determine if they may be something more serious. Ever hear of someone having a really intense headache? It can come as a sharp pain when…
Ivy Terrace: In an Ivy League of Its Own
Living in one of Jefferson City’s most beloved mansions. Imagine you’re a bride dressed in white lace and satin cascading down an intricately carved walnut staircase. You greet your guest…
The Art of Charcuterie
Sweet dreams are made of cheese. Charcuterie (shar-KOO-ta-REE). Sounds fancy, right? The word charcuterie itself is French in origin, roughly translated from the words chair (meaning flesh) and cuit (meaning…
A Time for Giving
The annual Optimist Club Christmas tree sale. For the past 60 years, between Thanksgiving and mid-December, the corner of Dunklin and Broadway has been home to a beautiful forest of…
Know Before You Go: Iceland
Visiting the lands of fire and ice. I fell in love with Iceland the moment I stepped out of the airport. The wind, the overcast skies, and the mist created…