Story by Samantha Pogue Jeremy Hart got a phone call in mid-June and received news he could barely keep to himself. “He just can’t keep secrets,” his fiance Heather Ellis said with a laugh. “He texted me and in all caps said, ‘I HAVE REALLY EXCITING NEWS!’” “But then I said, ‘You...
Photos and story by Sally Ince The cats are finally out of the bag so to speak as Papa’s Cat Café in Columbia officially opened its doors on July 31. It took owners Ryan and MacKenzie Kennedy less than a year to open central Missouri’s first cat café, beginning the process just last November....
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
Creativity, dedication and perseverance make award-winning JCPS teacher Jeni DeFeo a real life super hero Story by Samantha Pogue • Photos by Julie Smith As a child of the ‘80s, Jeni DeFeo absorbed herself in pop culture. The sweet, fruity aroma from her Strawberry Shortcake collection often...
Master Gardener Jane Davis pairs artistic skills with her green thumb Story and photos by Sally Ince Walking through her lush green foliage adorned with bird baths, leaf molds and concrete statue bunny rabbits, Jane Davis began pruning overgrown vines from her home garden. On top of maintaining...
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...
Story and photos by Adam Cole Editor’s Note: Food trucks are increasing in popularity around Jefferson City, offering original, delicious dishes that meet just about every taste for hungry patrons. Find out more about five local food trucks and their creative culinary treats to please anyone’s...
By Lynn Eaton, registered dietitian and certified diabetes educator Capital Region Medical Center Few health conditions are more prevalent in the news than the childhood obesity “epidemic.” As a registered dietitian, I am often called upon to speak with parents and children about ways to reduce...
Jennifer Winkelman’s passion for pups is seen both in her training work and her philanthropic efforts Story by Samantha Pogue • Photos by Julie Smith In the late ‘90s, Jennifer and her family faced one of the hardest times in their lives. After fighting a more than 20-year battle with cancer, Jennifer’s...
