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...
Inaugural women’s conference seeks to nourish Mid-Missouri women Story by Madeleine Leroux Photo by Sally Ince Looking to provide Mid-Missouri women with a day devoted to their well-being, inside and out, Rebecca Welsh began planning for the first INSPIRE conference. The conference, hosted by the nonprofit...
By Jimmy Mustion Larry Carver began making art with a myriad of crayons tucked in a cigar box with a stack of coloring books to be filled. In high school, he took every art class he could, which is the full extent of his formal art education, but not that of his journey as an […]
Photos by Greta Cross The Jefferson City Dream Time Princess Ball was held on June 29. The ball was hosted at Capital Bluffs Event Center and offered photo opportunities, crafts and snacks for the young princesses who were able to visit with their favorite fairy tale princess while in full costume.
