Olivia Ingle

Open house with a higher purpose

The Redeem Project is hosting an open house from 4-7 p.m. Thursday at Calvary Baptist Church, 1436 Hough St.

Report highlights health disparity

Biggest gap exists between blacks, whites when it comes to pregnant women, infants, children

The Missouri Foundation for Health released a report last week that outlines health disparities that exist between the state’s black and white populations. According to the report, data analyzed from 2006-10, the rate of black mothers with inadequate prenatal care in Cole County is more than triple the rate for white mothers.

Relay raises more than $200,000

Residents of Cole County made a giant step toward a cure for cancer June 7-8, walking through the night during the American Cancer Society Relay For Life.

Angiepalooza more than a music festival

Today's event offers variety of activities

For Tim Tinnin, Angiepalooza is much more than a music festival. The family-friendly event today at the Jefferson City Jaycees fairgrounds honors his late wife. Bands include Shaman’s Harvest, Squigglefish, Neon Knight, The Dam Band, Soul Root, Double Down, Five Turn Knot, Complete Strangers and The Kay Brothers.

United Way prepares for 2013 campaign

The United Way of Central Missouri announced its 2013 Community Campaign leadership, $1.7 million campaign goal and one-time grant recipients Wednesday at the Special Learning Center.

Partnership for Panama

Rotary, Guard generate tons of goodwill and hope

Area Rotarians and the Missouri National Guard are shouldering a heavy load — tons and tons of vital goods for Panamanians in need.

Growing hospitals, health care boosts local economy

Local hospital and economic development officials say expanding health care facilities in Jefferson City strengthens the local economy and improves the overall image of the community. Three of the largest health care entities in Jefferson City have either recently expanded, are currently in the process of building an entirely new facility or are in the beginning stages of planning expansion.

Tourism’s leading lady in research, customer service

Dee Ann McKinney said she is blessed to have worked in her field for her entire career. As research manager for the Missouri Division of Tourism, McKinney not only manages the research program, but also manages the customer service aspect of the department.

New JCMG Center built with patients' needs in mind

‘A natural fit’

Every element of Jefferson City Medical Group’s (JCMG) new Women and Children’s Center was designed with the patients’ needs in mind.

New voices for children

Carrie Fleig said she wanted to become involved with Capital City CASA, Court Appointed Special Advocates, because many people in the community don’t realize the situations children sometimes encounter.

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