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Instrumental: Jefferson City Symphony Orchestra’s twist on the classics

photography byKeith Borgmeyer
Posted on February 28, 2023February 27, 2023
story byMiquela Lacy

Rooted in capital city history, the Jefferson City Symphony Orchestra puts a modern twist on classical music. If you close your eyes and think of classical music, perhaps your nose…

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Purposeful Passion

photography byKeith Borgmeyer
Posted on February 27, 2019April 26, 2019
story byMary Kate Hafner

The old is forever new as two of Jefferson City’s iconic historical buildings are propelled into a new age. History runs through Jefferson City like tap water. In a city…

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American Spirit

Posted on October 30, 2018February 27, 2019
story byRobert Overmann

Local author and veteran explains how the American spirit came to be. Ask 10 veterans what the American spirit is and you’ll get 10 different answers. It’s courage, some say.…

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Citizen-Soldier

Posted on October 30, 2018October 29, 2018
story byLauren Sable Freiman

The impact, mission, and presence of the Missouri Army National Guard. photos by Charles Machon, Museum of Military History, and DVIDS Around 10,000 visitors pass through the doors of the…

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The People’s House

photography byKeith Borgmeyer
Posted on October 30, 2018October 29, 2018
story byMegan Whitehead

The Parsons open the doors on partnership, politics, public service — and most importantly, family. Change can be daunting, particularly when that change has the ability to make a distinct…

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Rise and Shine

photography byKeith Borgmeyer
Posted on August 31, 2018September 24, 2018
story byLauren Sable Freiman

Meet three new, promising up-and-comers on the music scene. Classical Pianist/Student As a seventh grader, Tanner Henley really envied the talents of his friends: It seemed the majority of them…

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Buffalo Soul

Posted on August 31, 2018September 10, 2018
story byHeather Feeler

Photography by Paige Rumore Photography and Meghan Aileen I’m a firm believer that creativity rests in all of us, but sometimes it gets buried under the grueling pace of life.…

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Born on the Fourth of July

photography byKeith Borgmeyer
Posted on June 27, 2018September 1, 2018
story byCotton Walker

I was born on the Fourth of July. Early on, I realized I was blessed to share a birthday with America. One of my fondest memories took place in…

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Family Feature – The New Normal

photography byAnthony Jinson
Posted on April 26, 2018April 24, 2018
story byJennifer Truesdale

We take a look at the different types of families in our city. American families have changed. According to the latest Pew Research Center and U.S. Census Bureau data, 73…

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