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On a Wednesday afternoon, Mariel Stephenson browsed the aisles of Songbird Station, looking over the newest bird feeders and other items in the Forum Shopping Center store. “I’ve...
The neck-and-neck race between Republican U.S. Sen. Jim Talent and Democratic challenger Claire McCaskill is drawing local, statewide, and national attention. Missouri ballot issues involving stem cell research...
In a political season when many voters decry the lack of choice between candidates who appear to be similar in style and substance, the incumbent and challenger in...
I’m proud of many things in my life, one of which I share with my high school government teacher, Mrs. Newhart. I’ve never missed voting in an election...
Most mid-Missouri residents first hear about Central Missouri Community Action when they’re in danger of losing their electricity or gas service. As one of its many programs, CMCA...
In April 2006, Massachusetts passed legislation that would provide nearly universal health care coverage to state residents. With the federal government producing precious little that has passed for...
Beyond its effect on Missourians’ access to cures for diseases, a constitutional amendment protecting early human stem-cell research has drawn support as a powerful economic-development tool. Missouri, for...
President, Columbia-Boone County KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Providing leadership for an organization with diverse interests, all relating to citizenship and civic responsibility. Very interesting and exciting. YEARS LIVED IN COLUMBIA:...
Like Wendy’s founder Dave Thomas with his burgers or Ben and Jerry with their ice cream, Doug Stritzel has a passion for high-quality sandwiches that he hopes will...
While scores of companies devote resources to the planning and execution of profitable long- and short-term strategies, some small businesses invest little effort in strengthening their most significant...