Hope, Healing & Advocacy
“It is no secret that the child welfare system and the court system are heavily overburdened with children who need the safety of foster care,” Kelly Hill, Executive Director of the Heart of Missouri Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA), explains. “That is coupled with a pretty significant staffing crisis the division is experiencing. The folks who […]
Strength through Struggle
One day, the Karr, Wampler, and Loos families were living normal lives filled with the typical ups and downs of work, school, and family life. The next day, they were families navigating the ugly and unfair world of pediatric cancer. Though their individual journeys took them on different paths, those paths were each forged with […]
Contemporary Luxury
At the southeast corner of West Broadway and Stadium is a 4-acre estate with two enormous homes, addressed at 100 and 111 West Briarwood. Ed Brent and Yangmali Sahadev Rai co-own and rent out the Briarwood Estates properties through Airbnb, and the two homes couldn’t be more different. The house at 100 West Briarwood is […]
Today’s Decisions, Tomorrow’s Success
Among the hustle and bustle of daily life, and a running to-do list of time sensitive tasks that need to be completed, financial planning and estate planning might become low on the priority list. But when it comes to preparing for the future, there is no time like the present. For families with dependent children, […]
The Stuff Dreams Are Made Of
Home ownership may be the most visible symbol of achieving the American Dream. For some people, however, there may be significant barriers standing between them and the keys to a place of their own. Communities are stronger when more people are homeowners. Studies show that homeowners are healthier, more engaged members of their community, and […]
How to Save a Life
The statistics about suicide are overwhelming: From 1999 to 2019, suicide rates grew by 33%.1 It’s the 10th leading cause of death in Missouri and nationally.2 One person dies from suicide in Missouri every seven hours.3 Worldwide, suicide takes the lives of more than 800,000. That’s one life every 40 seconds.4 In 2019, among those […]
A Secret Family Recipe for Success
In the case of the Claysville Store, the old adage, “Don’t judge a book by its cover” rings truer than ever. Located just off the Katy Trail in the river town of Hartsburg, the family-style restaurant’s faded, red exterior wouldn’t lead you to believe that interior is overflowing with love, life lessons, and mouth-watering, made-from-scratch […]
Taking to the Skies
Construction fencing and heavy equipment signal some exciting changes are on the horizon for Mid-Missouri travelers. Columbia Regional Airport’s new terminal is expected to open for passenger traffic late this summer, and the upgrades will make a flight out of COU feel like a whole new experience. Updated Feel & Function The expansive new terminal […]
Wild, Wild Mid West
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Looking Forward to the Past
A few miles west of Branson nestled in the Ozark Mountains and atop one of Missouri’s deepest caves is a “city” unlike any other. . . Over the 61 acres that make up the “city,” you can find 100 resident craftsmen and women skilled in disciplines such as glassblowing and blacksmithing; over 40 rides and […]
Dr. Lester Woods, Jr.
Job descriptionI oversee four MoDOT divisions including communications, diversity and inclusion, health and wellness, and human resources. Professional backgroundI have been with MoDOT for 20 years, serving as the external civil rights director for 15 years before being named CAO. Prior to joining MoDOT, I worked in human resources at MU. I hold a bachelor’s […]
Far Away Flavors Within Driving Distance
Kojaba Korean Bibim Bap with Shrimp Coffee Zone Mediterranean Arabic Breakfast Plate Tiger Chef Thai-Burmese Tea Leaf Salad El Fogón Veracruzano Mexican Street Food Hot Cheeto Esquites Pho Quan Viet Cuisine Vietnamese BÚn gà xào sả ớt (Lemongrass chicken with vermicelli noodles) Med Mex Cafe Mexican & Mediterranean Torta with Lamb Gyro Jerk Hut Jamaican […]