Jennifer Truesdale

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The Road to Refuge

According to the United Nations, 79.5 million people were forcibly displaced worldwide by the end…

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Clovers Natural Market Thrives During the Pandemic

How the local natural market has operated successfully amid the COVID-19 pandemic while keeping employees and customers safe.

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A Home for the Homeless

Turning Point Day Center works to provide critical services to those experiencing homelessness.

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Working Together to Fill a Job Gap

Stephens College and Boone Hospital Center form a partnership to pioneer a new course in nursing.

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On the Road Again

The COMO magazine staff shares their favorite nearby weekend getaways where they unplug and unwind.

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Marjorie A. Graf: 2020 Woman of Excellence in Retail

COMO magazine is proud to honor Marjorie A. Graf as the 2020 Woman of Excellence in Retail.

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Brooke Sydenstricker McCarty: 2020 Woman of Excellence in Real Estate

COMO magazine is proud to honor Brooke Sydenstricker McCarty as the 2020 Woman of Excellence in Real Estate.

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Karen M. Miller: 2020 Woman of Excellence in Professional Excellence

COMO magazine is proud to honor Karen M. Miller as the 2020 Woman of Excellence in Professional Excellence.

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Heather Hargrove: 2020 Woman of Excellence in Hospitality

COMO magazine is proud to honor Heather Hargrove as our 2020 Woman of Excellence in Hospitality.

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Verna Laboy: 2020 Woman of Excellence in Health Care

COMO magazine is proud to honor health educator Verna LaBoy as the 2020 Woman of Excellence in Health Care.

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Cindy Whaley: 2020 Woman of Excellence in Finance

COMO magazine is proud to honor Cindy Whaley as our 2020 Woman of Excellence in Finance.

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Wendy Reinke, PhD: 2020 Woman of Excellence in Education

COMO magazine is proud to honor University of Missouri professor Wendy Reinke, PhD as our 2020 Woman of Excellence in Education.