Jefferson City American Red Cross volunteer Pam Protzman has a passion for helping others Story by Samantha Pogue Photos by Sally Ince The American Red Cross has its ‘boots on the ground.’ This saying adheres to its thousands of volunteers who are often among the first to help people in need after...
Sisters share stories of flooding, tornado damage Story and photos by Sally Ince Just days after Rebecca Hoelscher began making preparations to prevent floodwaters from entering her new home she received a message from her sister, Sarah Struemph, telling her she had been hit by a tornado the night before....
The road laid after a tornado hit Eldon and Jefferson City May 22 has been a challenging, often heartbreaking one. Homes and businesses were destroyed or badly damaged. Weeks following, the Red Cross still had a shelter set up for those displaced by the storm. Others who still had their houses and apartments...
Story by Samantha Pogue Photos courtesy of Kyerra Johnson-Massey “Kindness starts here.” This is more than a tagline for the We Speak Foundation; it is its foundation. Whether it’s paying for a person’s meal, finding a hotel room for a woman escaping domestic violence or picking up trash and debris...
Story and photos by Sally Ince I first visited St. Louis two years ago. It was late November, baseball season had been over for weeks and many Americans were likely still comatose on their couches from their Thanksgiving feasts. But despite it being near the start of winter, it was a beautifully warm...
By Jimmy Mustion There are many artists who help heal through their talents and those who heal with a kind, caring heart in Jefferson City. In this article, we will feature just a handful of those amazing individuals through their own shared stories. Dr. David Lancaster, photographer For me, one of the most...
3 prominent, hardworking women in Jeff City show mothers can truly do it all Story and photos by Sally Ince Since the second half of the 20th century, women have made major contributions to the U.S. labor force. According to a study published by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in June of 2017,...
Marianne Asher-Chapman and her organization give a voice to families and their missing loved ones Story by Samantha Pogue • Photos by Julie Smith Marianne Asher-Chapman and her daughter Angela Michelle Yarnell had a close, special bond. Each week, they would talk on the phone at least twice, but they...
Missouri River Quilt Guild members preserve the art, provide ideas and strengthen family bonds Story by Samantha Pogue • Photos by Sally Ince The first quilt Beverly Shelton ever made was for her daughter Tanya Harrel. Its intricate design displayed a “a trip around the world,” and Bev gave...
New after-school mentorship program pairs LU students with Lewis and Clark middle-schoolers Story and photos by Samantha Pogue When seventh-grader Kelise Baugh came to the first Girlz Empowerment Zone after-school program session at Lewis and Clark Middle School, she didn’t know what to expect. She entered...
