Columbia Furniture Assembly Owner Debbie Koske was looking for a part-time job, to help her daughter with school expenses, when she realized her special gift. Unlike others, she loved assembling furniture. Thus Columbia Furniture Assembly was born, a company that will come to home or office, assemble and place products and dispose of empty packing […]
The Insurance Group is an independent insurance agency. What does that mean? It means two simple things. One, we are not tied to any one insurance company; in fact, we have access to hundreds of insurance companies and solutions. And two, as advisors, we represent our clients. What are the biggest insurance challenges that business
Teresa Maledy didn’t bank on a career in banking. Yet 35 years later, as the CEO and president of the Commerce Bank Central Missouri region, Maledy has a zeal for the company, celebrating its 150th anniversary this year. “I’ve had so many opportunities within Commerce, whether it was working in St. Louis or Kansas City
The average person living in Boone County might take for granted the ease of their morning commute. Sure, that guy who cut you off this morning was pretty annoying, and why is merging onto the highway so difficult for some people? It’s easy to forget how fortunate those driving experiences really are. Luckily, Boone County
Thank god there’s no Christmas décor ordinance. Yeah, we’re the people who still have Christmas lights out on their deck. I actually replaced a string just this July because they were burnt out. Christmas is one of the few times of the year my usually haphazardly decorated house actually has a theme to pull it
When the National Football League and First Lady Michelle Obama share a common cause, it’s a good bet that the issue is an all-encompassing one. Regardless of how you feel about either of them, their campaigns to get Americans to be more active (Play 60 and Let’s Move!, respectively) highlight the problem. We don’t exercise
The Shelter Fountain was approaching its 50th anniversary when the announcement was released in fall 2014 — the fountain would close for renovations. The fountain’s age had started to show. Leaky plumbing and faulty wiring stirred concern about its ability to survive another 50 years. The fountain stood at 1817 W. Broadway since Shelter’s earliest
During the holiday season, the old adage, “It’s better to give than to receive,” is passed around tenfold. Holiday songs even echo this call to action with wishes of good tidings and goodwill toward men. With a chill in the air and festive heart, it’s a time many of us feel generosity
How did the two of you meet? Shannon Kasmann: Well, this is kind of cliché, but we met at our best friend’s wedding. I was a bridesmaid. Amir Ziv: The rehearsal dinner. The night before the wedding. S: So we can say we met in a bar since the rehearsal dinner was in a bar.
Typically, the holidays are a time for bakers to whip up their best desserts. At each holiday gathering, there’s a chance that you might see the same delicacies: fruit cake, hundreds of types of cookies, moist coffee cake, various cakes, delicious pies, and so much more. The best part is that they’re all equally delicious.
