Photos by Liv Paggiarino On Feb. 14, the first Angiepalooza Valentine’s Day Benefit Concert was held at the Capital Bluffs Event Center. The event, which is expected to become an annual concert, featured a romantic dinner with live music in the style of vintage crooners. It also included a silent auction...
Role-playing games see growing female participation Story and photos by India Garrish The sounds of dice rolling and conversations echo over the room. One person sits at each table with a laptop or books, directing a campaign of elves, bird people and centaurs. Each table is filled with men and women,...
Young women gain traction in technology, esports fields Story by Madeleine Leroux Photos by Claire Hassler and Liv Paggiarino When Sarah Long first joined the robotics club at Helias Catholic High School, she knew there would not be anyone else like her there. “It was kind of nerve-wracking when I first...
Central Missouri Renaissance Festival provides creative outlet in family-focused atmosphere Story by Emily Cole Three weekends a year, Johanna Green becomes someone else. Clad in a black top with a red and black lace skirt and jacket, black boots and a golden-blonde wig, with a broom and mug of mead...
By Kerri Morris April is Autism Awareness month, a chance to share information on a topic that many have heard of, but may not fully understand. Autism or ASD, autism spectrum disorder, is a developmental disorder generally characterized by difficulties in communication and social interactions. Autism...
Photos by Liv Paggiarino The Jefferson City Area Chamber of Commerce roared into the ’20s with its 127th annual gala at the Capitol Plaza on Jan. 24. The event allows the chamber the chance to honor members and residents who have made an impact on the community through their work or service.
Planning, research key to big savings on nutritious food Story by Madeleine Leroux When it comes to trying to get healthier, eating right is one of the most important steps. But, for so many of us, that can seem just out of reach for a number of reasons. The most common reason? It’s too expensive....
Welcome Home seeks to provide that comforting touch to gluten-free dishes Story by Madeleine Leroux Photos by Claire Hassler Robin Klebba loves to bake. You can see it on her face as she talks about watching people dig into one of her homemade products. The 28-year-old took that passion and started Welcome...
Experts provide tips for keeping proper nutrition in mind while achieving new fitness goals Story by Sally Ince When working to improve our overall wellness, good nutrition and exercise go hand in hand. Neither process is easy at first, but if we focus on the long-term benefits, our goals can evolve...
Diet leads Phyllis Powell to start Low Carb JC group Story by Madeleine Leroux Nearly two years ago, Phyllis Powell began a new food regimen with her husband. Though the couple had hoped for good results, it’s hard to tell whether they really expected the improvements that followed. Powell retired...
