Jessica Jainchill

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an eldery musician playing a violin on stage next to a young man playing a violin

Preserving Missouri’s Folk Arts

As Missourians celebrate the state’s bicentennial, they’re enjoying a time to celebrate their heritage. Helping…

A man in a office surronded by large stuffed anumals

Teaching Pets

Pets in schools are great for educating and creating a fun classroom atmosphere for children.…

illustrations of three identical dogs in identical dog beds doing different activities. One dog is standing up and the next dog is wagging its tail and the far right dog is sleeping.

The Art of the Chase

When Ed Hanson lost his dog, naturally he was filled with worry and concern. However,…

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A family poses in front of a sign for Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Two adults, a man and a woman, each carry a child on their shoulders. The scene is surrounded by lush green trees.

A Traveling Family

“Last spring, when COVID-19 happened, we had to cancel our beach trip in the summer…

A woman wearing headphones sits at a piano in a cozy room, engaged in an online video call on a laptop. The screen displays three people participating in a virtual music session. A mirror and sheet music are visible in the background.

Music in Hummingbirdhouse

In most people’s lives, music is a vital thread that sweeps the soul and mind…

A child with a blue bow and patterned leggings sits on a hospital bed, playing percussion instruments. An adult, wearing a mask, sits nearby playing a guitar. The scene includes a keyboard and medical equipment in the background.

Soothing with Music

“Music hath charms to soothe the savage breast, to soften rocks, or bend a knotted…

A Bull Terrier with a black patch on its eye is standing on its hind legs, peering over a wooden divider with a playful expression. Behind it, other dogs are lounging and playing on a green floor in a dog daycare setting.

A Home Away from Home

Finding the perfect boarding house for your furry friend isn’t as hard it may seem. Here are some things to consider before your next vacation.

A realistic painting of a brown and white bulldog with expressive eyes and a wrinkled face, set against a soft blurred background.

Hound and Hue

New Zealander Shannise Finn has privately practiced art for years, but within the past year,…

A cemetery with tall, pointed tombstones set against a vibrant backdrop of a tree with bright orange and red autumn leaves. The sky is clear and blue, creating a serene and colorful scene.

A Gem of History

Columbia Cemetery in Autumn

A man kneels on grass next to a brindle and white dog. They are in a backyard with a wooden fence and a stone fire pit in the background. The man wears a gray sweatshirt and light pants, smiling at the camera.

Fostering for Central Missouri Humane Society

A man with his foster dog

Josiah Jainchill with his rescued robin

The Temporary Pet

After a harsh summer storm, Josiah, a teenager, found a shivering clump of feathers on his lawn. He became interested in it when it hopped away. Josiah Jainchill rescued and raised an orphaned robin.

A classroom with several people sitting at tables, using laptops and engaging in discussion. A person stands, addressing the group. The room has maps and inspirational posters on the walls. Several chairs and tables are arranged throughout.

Getting Back on Track

Half a million Missourians do not have a high school education. Unexpected pregnancies, sicknesses in…