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Transformations: From Foster Care to a Forever Family

Tiffany Lester finds community at Coyote Hill Christian Children’s Home. When describing her childhood, Tiffany Lester calls it “standard and what every kid goes through.” But the standard...

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CYSK: Elton & Nancy Fay

Elton and Nancy Fay value their independence and their togetherness. How did you meet? Elton: A mutual friend, Pat Basset, arranged our first date, so I met Nancy...

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Karla Rose, Postmaster, United States Post Office, Columbia

1. What’s your background? I was a restaurant manager for about 15 years prior to being hired at the post office. I initially started out as a letter...

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John Ott, owner, Alley A Realty

1. What’s your background? My degree from MU is in journalism. I worked with Dave Baugher and Al Germond for almost 20 years in the broadcasting business. [Editor’s...

Shatenita-Horton

Strong Woman: Shatenita Horton

Community leader strives to be influential and make a difference. Age: 42 Years in Columbia: 24 What advice would you give a younger version of you? You will...

Charline-Johns

Transformations: From a Dark Past to a Bright Future

Teen mom Charline Johns leaves behind a violent relationship and starts over. Charline Johns, 28, is the mother of three boys: Jashawn, 13; Kainan, 11; and Khyngston, 5....

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CYSK: Nic & Brooke Parks

Entrepreneurs Nic and Brooke Parks team up at work and home. How did you meet? Nic: I met Brooke in a meeting room at Cornell Hall for MBA...

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Officer Keisha Edwards, School Resource Officer, Columbia Police Department

1. What’s your background? I’m originally from Chicago. I moved to Missouri to attend college at Lincoln University in Jefferson City and graduated with a bachelor’s in criminal...

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Matt Hayes, owner, BrightStar Care of Mid-Missouri

1. What’s your background? My wife and I were both hospital corpsmen in the U.S. Navy for six years, which is where we met. Following my time in...

Rockie-Alden

Strong Woman: Rockie Alden

Community role model feels blessed with a second chance at life. Rockie Alden shares her new lease on life since miraculously surviving congestive heart failure while giving birth...