Michelle Terhune

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Nowhere to Go But Up

The story of how the Upward Mobility Initiative came to Boone County involves a letter…

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Search and Rescue

The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) was enacted to address the impact the…

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Making the Team

I’m scrolling through a spreadsheet emailed to me by Zach Franklin, sports development supervisor for…

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Right On Target

For many COMO residents, gun ownership isn’t about politics. It revolves around precision, discipline, safety,…

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Mission Possible

According to Pew Research Center, 11% of United States veterans are women. That may not…

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A Will to Thrive 

In 1993, then-14-year-old LaDonna Crusby was at home alone while her mom and aunt ran…

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The Stuff Dreams Are Made Of

Home ownership may be the most visible symbol of achieving the American Dream. For some…

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How to Save a Life

The statistics about suicide are overwhelming: From 1999 to 2019, suicide rates grew by 33%.1…

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Discovering a World of Endless Possibilities

“I used to think that the sky only stretched on for as far as I…

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Informed & Empowered

Some are more comfortable than others when it comes to discussing reproductive and sexual health.…

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Curators of the Lost Art and Artifacts

To say that museums preserve history is accurate, although the statement often invokes a smell…

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Scout’s Honor

COMO Magazine’s 20 under 40 recognizes professionals who excel in their industry, are company leaders,…