A group of nine women are standing together, smiling. They are wearing various hats and sashes with the word Votes. They are posed behind a banner that reads 100 Years Strong, League of Women Voters of Columbia-Boone County.

Celebrating the Centennial of the 19th Amendment

The League of Women Voters salutes 100 years of women’s rights and promoting people’s right to vote.

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CYSK: Rose Hayden & Meichele Foster

Rose Hayden and Meichele Foster talk about their passionate and purposeful relationship and everything they love about Columbia.

Illustration of a person standing on a red sign labeled 2020, looking through a telescope. Below are blue signs labeled 2019 and 2018, indicating a progression of years. Small clouds are scattered in the background.

Legislation to Watch in 2020

This session’s pre-filed bills forecast an active election year.

A group of people, including men and women, are gathered in a room with a sign reading Pascales Pals Teen Room. Some individuals are seated, while others stand. The group appears cheerful and relaxed in the colorful setting.

Champions for Children

Pascale’s Pals puts families first for 25 years and counting.

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CYSK: Erik & Karen Grossmann

Erik and Karen Grossmann talk about their first date and working together at Columbia Surgical Associates.

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CYSK: Aric Jarvis & David Miller

20 Under 40 alumnus Aric Jarvis and David Miller talk about how they met and why they love being foster parents.

A group of six men stand in a workshop. They are positioned casually around a table with tools and materials. Theres a partially constructed wall behind them. The scene has a relaxed, collaborative atmosphere.

Where Love Works

Love Coffee, Love INC’s new social enterprise, plans to open on the Business Loop later this month.

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Medicaid Expansion

Discussing Missouri’s initial choice to opt out of Medicaid and a possible public vote to reverse that decision.

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By the Community, for the Community

Boone County’s Voluntary Action Center celebrates 50 years
of service with a party and plenty of reflection.

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The Politics of Vaping

Missouri’s response to the vaping epidemic facing our youth.

A man and woman are smiling at the camera, standing outdoors with a background of colorful autumn foliage. The man is wearing a plaid shirt, and the woman has long brown hair.

CYSK: Sarah Dresser & Kristofor Husted

Sarah Dresser and Kristofor Husted share about their jobs, favorite local activities, and what brought them to Columbia.

Stacks of folders with an emphasis on a binder labeled EXPENSES. Papers and a pen are scattered around, with a plant visible in the background. The scene is brightly lit, suggesting a workspace environment.

The Overhead Myth

An executive director’s perspective on how to measure a nonprofit’s success outside of the numbers.