Same Planet, Different World
Local scuba diving shop offers underwater adventure. Chris Heitman’s love of scuba diving was born out of necessity. As a law enforcement official, he was working at an incident involving…
Under Your Nose
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Starting Anew
Each year, individuals from across the globe choose to settle into Missouri. The final step in that process is a naturalization ceremony in Jefferson City. Immigration is a hot-button issue,…
Parallel Passions
Reid Millard shares his love for car racing and helping others through the toughest time of life. When Reid Millard was a kid, two things caught his attention: funeral homes…
No Time for Slowing Down
Ed Gross, age 95, says movement is the key to longevity. He’s more adept on the dance floor than most 20-year-olds, and at 95, Ed “Babe” Gross is one of…
A Submarine of our Own
Jefferson City is full of undiscovered gems. Visitors are automatically directed to the big, well-known treasures in town—state capitol building, Governor’s mansion, Central Dairy—but there are some historical wonders even…
Safety Nets
The loving support of two moms and a community pours out to University of Missouri students with only a dorm to call home. Heading off to college can be an…
Extended Horizons
Chuck Lahmeyer, inventor of two space patents, shares experiences of his astonishing career. The launching of Russia’s Sputnik I, the first artificial Earth satellite, sparked not only a space race…
A Chance for Change
With all of their hearts, Mark and Alice Steward help troubled kids meet right conditions that produce surprising results. Yes, it is possible to live down the street from someone…