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Hope This Winter: Jefferson City Room at the Inn Provides Homeless with Emergency Shelter

photography byPhotography Courtesy of Jefferson City Room at the Inn
Posted on November 5, 2024November 4, 2024
story byRebecca Miller

Jefferson City Room at the Inn provides homeless with emergency shelter. Missouri weather can be immensely unpredictable, and anyone who has lived through a winter here knows just how bitterly…

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Adventure on the Mighty MO: Raising Money for River Relief

photography bySally Ince
Posted on October 28, 2024October 28, 2024
story bySandra Hentges

River enthusiasts gather to compete at the annual Race to the Dome event to help support Missouri River relief efforts. Peering down at the Missouri River, one might see its…

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Ballpark Figures: Supporting the Community Through Baseball

photography byLeah Stiefermann
Posted on June 29, 2024October 10, 2024
story byRebecca Miller

The Jefferson City Renegades swing to victory while supporting their community. What’s a more iconic summer activity for the family than heading to the local ballpark? Experiencing the crowds, the…

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Home Away From Home: The Impact of St. Nicholas Academy

photography byLeah Stiefermann
Posted on May 1, 2024May 1, 2024
story byRebecca Miller

St. Nicholas Academy partners with families to help kids reach their full potential. What happens when there is a need in the community that no one is filling? Someone steps…

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Saddling Up: Equine-Assisted Therapy in Jefferson City

photography byHealing Horses Therapeutic Riding Program
Posted on February 29, 2024February 28, 2024
story byRebecca Miller

Healing Horses Therapeutic Riding Program embraces the wellness of others through equine-assisted therapy. Amidst the serene backdrop of Missouri’s ranch land, equine therapy can go beyond traditional therapy and provide…

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Give 5: Discover Volunteer Opportunities for Retirees

photography byPhotography Courtesy of the United Way of Central Missouri
Posted on January 4, 2024January 4, 2024
story byRebecca Miller

United Way program seeks out retirees who wish to better the community. The Give 5 program was created upon one central assumption — that people are good. Many people look…

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Serving Those Who’ve Served: Operation Bugle Boy

photography bySally Ince
Posted on November 1, 2023November 1, 2023
story byKaty Linnenbrink

Operation Bugle Boy fosters a deeper appreciation for veterans, military members, and first responders Following the tragic events of September 11, 2001, citizens and communities across the nation sprang into…

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Salute to America Celebration in Jefferson City, MO

photography byPhotography Courtesy of Ken Barnes
Posted on July 2, 2023July 2, 2023
story bySally Oxenhandler

Celebrating America’s courage and freedom. Perhaps no other single event brings Jefferson City, and its surrounding communities, together in a sense of civic pride than the Salute to America Fourth…

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Super Kids, Infinite Possibilities

photography byMissy Creed McFerron
Posted on May 5, 2023May 5, 2023
story byStephanie Johnson

Passionate professionals help children SKIP at Jefferson City’s Special Learning Center. With a look of fearless determination on her face, Abby put one foot in front of the other and…

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Heart of a Lion

photography byMissy Creed McFerron & Jeff erson City Host Lions Club
Posted on February 28, 2023February 27, 2023
story byAmanda Long

The Jefferson City Host Lions Club serves the Jefferson City community with pride. Nearing their 100th anniversary in 2025, the men and women of the Jefferson City Host Lions Club…

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