The Philadelphia Mint
Where’s our money made? Money. It affects many aspects of our life – we save it for vacations, car payments, education, housing, retirement. Despite our fascination and concerns with money,…
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The Many Locations of Missouri State Capitol
One of the reasons I love Jefferson City is because we are home to the beautiful state capitol building. As the leading attraction in the city, the capitol draws thousands…
Interview with the Mayor
Recently, I had the amazing opportunity to sit down with the owner of Hallmark and Jefferson City Mayor Carrie Tergin. Mayor Tergin previously served on the city council and held…
St. Peter Catholic Church
The first site for St. Peter Church was the old state capitol building, now the home of the Governor’s Mansion. Local Catholics presented a petition to the General Assembly to…
Local Author Combines Theology and Nature in New Book
Pastor Jake Taggart (former three-time state champion Jaybird under Coach Pete Adkins) is now the education director at Concord Baptist Church in Jefferson City. His first book, “Theology from the Spring:…
Missouri State Penitentiary
The ghosts of the past still linger within the walls of the Missouri State Penitentiary. The prison’s dark history is still evident even today, drawing thousands of visitors from around…
Meet Dr. Ben Cook, New Family Medicine Physician at JCMG
What led you to medicine, and family medicine specifically? While I was in Boy Scouts, I was able to teach the first aid merit badge and provide medical care while…
Jefferson City National Cemetery
Jefferson City National Cemetery is a United States National Cemetery administered by the U.S Department of Veterans Affairs. It encompasses two acres and, as of 2005, had 1,792 interments. The…
Carnegie Library
In 1871, the Jefferson City Tribune editorialized about the need for a circulating library in the capital city. Less than two months later, a Jefferson City Library Association was established…
