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The Advantage of a Head Start

Central Missouri Community Action (CMCA) helps empower people and improve their quality of life through…

A women named Corey Buckman standing in front of shelves holding sewing supplies

Vintage Designs, Timeless Style

Gracefully Made Boutique offers custom, handmade children’s clothing and accessories. All the clothes and bows…

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Well, that didn’t go as planned.

As I’m sure many of you know by now, I recently ran for city council…

Kim Colwell-Ambra

On Family

I’m not sure who decided it was smart to give me a full page to…

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May: Movers & Shakers

Welcome Home, Inc. Welcome Home, Inc. announced its 2022 officers and three new additions to…

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May: Closer Look

Bailey & Blush Bailey & Blush Boutique, a chic downtown boutique that opened its doors…

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May: Briefly in the News

COMMUNITY New SHSMO Art Gallery Exhibit Showcases Missouri’s Mark in the Fashion Industry A new…

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Aid to Ease the Baby Blues

Many claim that having a child is the most wonderful experience in the world. But…

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Tanner Ott & Mary Anderson

How did you meet?Mary: The first time I met Tanner was through a mutual friend…

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a man holding a puppy and a women stand in a field

The Purrfect Family

When Alex Schwartz and Sadie Thibodeaux arrive home after a long day at work, they…

view from the back as a man puts his hand on the shoulder of a teenage boy as they overlook a park

Hope, Healing & Advocacy

“It is no secret that the child welfare system and the court system are heavily…

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Strength through Struggle

One day, the Karr, Wampler, and Loos families were living normal lives filled with the…