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Guided By Grace: Bishop Ralph B. O’Donnell

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Posted on November 14, 2025January 2, 2026
story byJay Nies

New Catholic bishop brings experience in formation and collaboration. It might take some time for Bishop Ralph B. O’Donnell to get used to the limelight. He’s accustomed to collaborating, facilitating,…

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A Legacy in Leadership: The Bruce Gibbs Story

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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

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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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Fueled by Passion: The Rusty Drewing Story

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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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Framing the Future: The Quaker Windows Story

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Posted on May 16, 2025May 22, 2025
story byAmanda Bretz

Quaker Windows & Doors builds an innovative, industry leading, nationwide company in a small Central Missouri town. South of Jefferson City, nestled in the rolling hills of Central Missouri, lies…

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Full Circle: The Story of Rebecca Welsh and the HALO Foundation

photography byKeith Borgmeyer
Posted on March 19, 2025April 17, 2025
story byAmanda Bretz

How Rebecca Welsh founded the organization that’s changing the lives of homeless youth. Although Rebecca Welsh was born in small-town Monett, Missouri, a portion of her childhood was growing up…

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