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Juneteenth-Jefferson City’s Heritage Festival

photography byPhotos Courtesy of Juneteenth-Jefferson City
Posted on April 27, 2026April 24, 2026
story byMargaret Alexander

Juneteenth-Jefferson City’s Heritage Festival honors the past while uplifting the present. Juneteenth is a day when the community comes together. “Juneteenth is for everyone,” Rev. W.T. Edmondson says. “We invite…

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Capital City Race: Miles of Momentum

photography byCourtesy of Kyle Campbell, KLC Media
Posted on March 3, 2026March 3, 2026
story byEm Louiraine

Runners race through the capital for mental health and healing. When Matt Chinn decided he wanted to create a non-profit race, despite having zero experience in race planning, he walked…

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Pride, Tradition & Spirit

photography byRebecca Rademan
Posted on February 24, 2026February 24, 2026
story byAbbey Tauchen

Celebrating 100 Years of LincolnUniversity Homecoming. Homecoming hits differently when it’s a centennial celebration. This fall, Lincoln University (LU) welcomed students, alumni, faculty, staff , and community members back to…

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Together Through Time

photography byTerry Pettitt
Posted on February 14, 2026February 14, 2026
story bySally Ince

Celebrating the couples who’ve made love last and the wisdom they’ve gained along the way. Sue and Troy Schlotz Sue and Troy Schlotz grew up in the same city attending…

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Making Autumn Elegant

photography bySavannah Padgett
Posted on November 14, 2025January 2, 2026
story byEm Louiraine

Former art teacher Lianne Hollander creates unique fall decor with Chinoiserie-style pumpkins. Passion for art doesn’t stop at a certain age. Despite being retired, Lianne Hollander continues to create beautiful…

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Collecting Keepsakes

photography bySally Ince
Posted on November 12, 2025January 2, 2026
story byCarrie Tergin

Carrie Tergin shares the magic that Hallmark Ornaments bring. Hallmark moments are a “Hallmark” of the holiday season. When you think of Christmas memories, time spent with loved ones around…

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A Legacy in Leadership: The Bruce Gibbs Story

photography byCourtesy of GFI Digital
Posted on September 23, 2025September 26, 2025
story bySally Ince

Bruce Gibbs’ Journey from Jefferson City to Industry Leadership Growing up in Jefferson City, Missouri, Bruce Gibbs dreamed of a life working the land. ““I wanted to be a farmer,”…

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100 Years United: The United Way Story

photography byPhotography Courtesy of the United Way of Central Missouri
Posted on September 23, 2025September 18, 2025
story byMargaret Alexander

United Way of Central Missouri builds a stronger Central Missouri. When a single mother received the keys to her new apartment after staying in The Salvation Army’s transitional housing program,…

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Full Throttle Fun at Shelbyfest

photography byTerry Pettitt
Posted on July 15, 2025August 5, 2025
story byKeith Enloe

Shelbyfest shifts Ford enthusiasts into high gear. Most people actually feel it before they hear it. It starts as a low, vibrating rumble that palpitates one’s diaphragm. Quickly, it elevates…

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Fueled by Passion: The Rusty Drewing Story

photography byCourtesy of Rusty Drewing
Posted on July 10, 2025August 21, 2025
story byMichele Caywood and Ashley Wilde

Rusty Drewing steers the standard in the Mid-Missouri auto industry. It’s a simple phrase — “Hi, I’m Rusty” — but for anyone who’s stepped foot in one of his dealerships,…

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