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Constructing a Community

photography byKeith Borgmeyer
Posted on February 27, 2019February 25, 2019
story byLauren Sable Freiman

Habitat for Humanity’s construction manager, Shane Spalding, teaches volunteers contracting skills that last a lifetime When Shane Spalding joined River City Habitat for Humanity as the full-time construction manager in…

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Going Strong

Posted on December 28, 2018December 27, 2018
story byMallory McGowin

For 50 years, Lincoln University’s nursing school has produced outstanding nurses in our community. photos provided by Lincoln University In the fall of 1969, Lincoln University’s first-ever nursing students were…

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The Gift of Remembrance

photography byKeith Borgmeyer
Posted on October 30, 2018October 29, 2018
story byMallory McGowin

Millard Family Chapels’ annual poinsettia deliveries add a spark of joy to local widows’ Christmases. Sprigs of holly tucked into front door wreaths. Twinkling lights hanging from the roof. Shiny…

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Beautifying our City

Posted on August 31, 2018September 1, 2018
story byMallory McGowin

Jefferson City’s Cultural Arts Commission works to bring art and artists to the forefront. Photography by Xavier Jordan The sculptures at several city roundabouts. The arch at the Greenway trailhead…

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Serving Us, Serving You

photography byGil Long
Posted on June 27, 2018September 1, 2018
story byMallory McGowin

The world of fried chicken fast-food — or quick-service, as they call it in the business — was shaped by two men: Lee Cummings and his uncle, Colonel Harland Sanders.…

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City Character – Finding Perspective

photography byKeith Borgmeyer
Posted on April 26, 2018April 24, 2018
story byLauren Sable Freiman

Two families share their experiences raising children with disabilities. Each weekday morning at 9 a.m., Amy Smentkowski boards the Handi-Wheels bus that takes her to the Gibbs Center for Independence,…

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City Character – Be their Guest

photography byKeith Borgmeyer
Posted on October 30, 2017October 31, 2017
story byHeather Feeler

United Way of Central Missouri makes dreams come true. Walt Disney built a magical kingdom, but he always knew it wasn’t the castle that made it shine. It was the…

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Into Africa

Posted on March 7, 2014March 11, 2014
story byLauren Sable Freiman

This May, Catherine Crum will pack her bags, leave behind her busy Jefferson City salon and spa and depart for a 12-day mission trip to Sierra Leone, Africa. The long…

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