Second Monday in October
Statuette of Lady Justice holding scales
CYSK: Liz and Lee Sensintaffar
Liz and Lee Sensintaffar
A Time to Be Heard
“The Minority Men’s Network was born of the idea that the voices of our community in Columbia, Missouri, needed to be heard; and we needed to position ourselves to be at the table where decisions were being made about ethnic minorities, generally, and Black men, specifically,” says Keith Mclver, president of Minority Men’s Network. “The […]
Testing the Castle Doctrine
When we look back on the summer of COVID-19 and racial unrest, we will recall the defining moments that changed our lives or gave us pause in reflection on the state of American society. In Missouri, one of those moments has put a bright spotlight on the state’s laws addressing personal safety and the legitimacy […]
CYSK: Kelley and Jake Frink
Couple you should know: Kelley and Jake Frink talk about how they met, their favorite family traditions, and their children.
CYSK: John and Jacqueline Hall Kelly
John and Jacqueline Hall Kellyshare their first impressions of each other, advice for a long-lasting relationship, and their favorite ways to get involved in the community.
Defending the Vulnerable
As a child, Columbia local Dr. Stephanie Logan could not have imagined where her life was headed. “I still have to pinch myself every day when I wake up,” she says. Stephanie is the mom of five beautiful children, the partner to an amazing wife, and the executive director of Columbia nonprofit DeafLEAD. “I have […]
Ballot Access: Mailing It In
Way back in January, long before the coronavirus became the yardstick by which everything legislative was measured, the majority of Republicans in Jefferson City had two must-do items on their agenda. One, of course, was to pass a budget. The second was to create a new ballot question that would undo Missouri Constitutional Amendment 1 […]
CYSK: Jaime and Tony Palmer
How did you meet? Tony: At the greatest university in the country that I like to call home — the University of Missouri. What was your first date? Jaime: Dinner at Murry’s. It remains a favorite after getting engaged there 13-plus years ago. What do you admire most about your partner? T: I wanted to […]
Growing a Community
As the summer sun continues to beam down, nature becomes the community’s best friend. The farmers market is open, families celebrate the season with a gooey s’more, and the Community Garden Coalition, or CGC, works long hours in its garden plots to grow fruits and vegetables to enjoy with family, friends, and the community. CGC […]
CYSK: Jim “Hoss” and Trish Koetting
Jim “Hoss” and Trish Koetting share what it’s like to work together, what they admire most about each other, and their favorite spots in Columbia.
Miss Sophia
“We have people who are hurting, and I’m seeing it out of my front door. I cannot sit down and I won’t sit down; I have to do whatever it takes.” When Sophia Smith pulls into her Currituck Lane driveway on Columbia’s north end, the neighborhood kids keep an eye on her. If she heads […]