Story by Madeleine Leroux Photos by Julie Smith When Shalina Reed and Treana Cason first came to Jefferson City, it was to attend Lincoln University. While neither of them had exact plans for the future, they did not expect to remain in the area after graduation and run a business providing custom event...
Story by Madeleine Leroux Photos by Julie Smith Head to a lumber yard in Mid-Missouri and you may come across Meghan Vossen, scrounging for good pieces of wood to use for her unique hand-painted signs. She’s been making signs since 2015, when a road trip with her family spurred the need for an activity...
Chef Amber Moore strives to inspire at Nichols Career Center Story and photos by Sally Ince Carefully leaning over a steaming pot, chef Amber Moore stirs through a batch of chicken and homemade noodles. Her recipe for homemade noodles has been passed down from family member to family member with each...
Story and photos by Sally Ince When meeting met Sara, a 14-year-old golden retriever, she may seem like every other happy-go-lucky pup taking a leisurely sniff through Carnahan Memorial Garden. But then, you’ll see her do something out of the ordinary. Like when she paused with excitement as she saw a young...
Becoming a new mom is a wonderful, life-changing experience. But it can also be a stressful time, as we learn what’s best when it comes to the care of our new baby. We asked three of the newest pediatricians at St. Mary’s Hospital in Jefferson City to answer a few questions new moms may have […]
Have your heart set on a white Christmas? Then don’t forget to enter the annual Guaranteed White Christmas contest held by the Jefferson City Parks and Recreation Department and Jefferson City Sub Shop. One lucky family in Mid-Missouri will win a truck load of snow from the Washington Park Ice Arena...
Story by Madeleine Leroux Photos by Julie Smith They come from all walks of life. Even with nothing else in common, they share at least one bond — they’re all survivors. Several Mid-Missouri women have opted to share their stories of strength and survival after battling breast cancer, and they will...
Breast nurse navigators help guide patients through complex system Story by Madeleine Leroux Photos by Sally Ince Being diagnosed with breast cancer, it can feel like the world around you has stopped. But it hasn’t. And now that the diagnosis has been made, there’s a litany of doctor’s appointments,...
State’s only suicide prevention coordinator discusses role Story by Madeleine Leroux Photos by Sally Ince Stacey Williams has spent the past three years with the Missouri Department of Mental Health, where she takes on the role of the state’s suicide prevention coordinator. September is National...
Donna Deetz uses background in antiques, collections at Click2Sell4U & Kay’s Collectibles Story by Madeleine Leroux Photos by Julie Smith For nearly 10 years, Donna Deetz has helped many across Mid-Missouri with getting rid of a variety of items through Click2Sell4U & Kay’s Collectibles...
