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A Professional Scribbler: The Art of Jefferson City’s Lina Forrester

photography byKeith Borgmeyer
Posted on June 29, 2024June 28, 2024
story byHeather Feeler

Lina Forrester shares her life of self-exploration through illustrative art. When Lina Forrester talks about art, her whole face lights up. It’s instantly noticeable that being an artist comes naturally…

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Navigating Life’s Journey: Parenting a Child With Special Needs

photography byDanielle Lehman
Posted on May 1, 2024May 1, 2024
story byLesley Bickel

Lesley Bickel shares her experience as a parent of a child with special needs. Do you want to know a secret? Thirteen years ago, I wasn’t thinking about disabilities. I…

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Life’s Simple Moments: The Therapeutic Benefits of Farming

photography byRob Shafer
Posted on February 29, 2024February 28, 2024
story byJim O'Connor

Realizing the therapeutic benefits of farming. I wish everyone knew how therapeutic it is to enjoy the wonders of even the simplest experiences of day-to-day farming. Having spent most…

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Always Looking Forward: Overcoming Addiction

photography byCollin Yung
Posted on January 4, 2024January 4, 2024
story byScot Drinkard

Overcoming personal battles of addiction. I ‘m so thankful and blessed that God gave me a second chance at life when he did. I didn’t lose my life, I didn’t…

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What It’s Like Running the London Marathon

photography byPhotography Submitted by Nicole Schepers
Posted on July 2, 2023July 2, 2023
story byNicole Schepers

A firsthand account of running for a cause, one starting line at a time. I can’t believe it. I’m here. I’m running the London Marathon. This is happening. It’s 11:19…

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