American Cancer Society’s wig shop boosts survivors’ confidence Story and photos by Sally Ince “In a word, it was fabulous,” Linell Dozier said when describing the first time she picked out a wig at the American Cancer Society. The American Cancer Society is one resource that provides free...
Story compiled by Samantha Pogue • Photos by Julie Smith Clarissa Kosmak and Kevin Stokes have often written love letters to each other. However, one unexpected letter changed their lives forever. Clarissa met Kevin, an American Family Insurance agent in Eldon, through Match.com. As their relationship...
2018 Glow of the Garden benefitting the Samaritan Center Ice Cream Splash 2018 Power of the Purse 2018 In the Park After Dark, “Grease” Empty Bowls 2018 Jefferson City Jaycees Cole County Fair 2018 Kyle’s 5K Kick in the Sticks 2018 Piccadilly in White 2018
A special bond between family, friends and lovers Story and photos by Sally Ince The tattoo trend is still on the rise with three in 10 Americans having at least one tattoo, according to a 2015 Harris Poll. Some chose not to do it alone. Matching tattoos are not exactly new to the history of tattoos....
Ava Pratt and Jack Schaben win contest Story and photos by Samantha Pogue Meet Ava Pratt and Jack Schaben. Ava is a 4 1/2-month-old labradoodle, who loves to play tug-a-war with her big brother Ozzie, being chased with a ball in her mouth and going for walks. Lisa Pratt said she is growing very fast,...
Story and photos by Josie Musico Karen Helmrich is not one to be accused of making normal jewelry. Now, the area designer’s store in downtown Fulton lives up to its business name. Creating Unkamen – pronounced “uncommon” – is a jewelry and jewelry-supply company. “We were sort of an uncommon...
Owner Jennifer Collings and her staff practice, teach the importance of pet grooming Story by Samantha Pogue • Photos by Mark Wilson Six days a week, Jennifer Collings goes to what many people would claim as a dream job: pet grooming. She and her 10-member staff see about 35 dogs daily Monday through...
2018 is a big year for Kerry Otto. The 24-year-old Westphalia native got engaged Dec. 29, a complete surprise from her now fiancé Zachary Massman while visiting Nashville, Tennessee with friends. “He surprised me with a rare whiskey bottle that he had engraved from our visit to the Jack Daniels...
Spring into the season with trendy floral decor and more from the hottest local businesses in the March/April 2018 HER Picks.
