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In this week's episode, Editor Gary Castor chats with Luke Holtschneiderm, the President and CEO of the Jefferson City Regional Economic Partnership (JCREP). They discuss the organization's mission, structure, and ongoing projects. JCREP, established in 2021, aims to facilitate economic growth in Jefferson City through infrastructure development, community development, and business development ini...

In this week's episode, Editor Gary Castor chats with Lindsey Ward, the new suicide prevention manager at the Missouri Veterans Commission.  Ward, a veteran herself, discusses her background and the new program she's leading to combat veteran suicide in Missouri. The conversation highlights the significant problem of veteran suicide, the resources available (including the 988 lifeline), and the im...

In this week's episode, Editor Gary Castor chats with Officer Martika Hit, Jefferson City's first Community Resource Officer at the Jefferson City Police Department.    They talk about Officer Hit's role as she focuses on mental health outreach and connecting unhoused individuals with resources. They explore the challenges of balancing the needs of the unhoused with the concerns of residents and b...

In this week's episode, Editor Gary Castor chats Youth Advisory Board member Olivia Monnig.    They talk a about news and topics that interest the younger generation. They discuss how Olivia and peers connect on things in their student community, things such as chai Friday's or interest in things going on in your neighboring school communities.      

In this week's episode, Editor Gary Castor chats with Apple JAC's President Peggy Landwehr and Vice President George Kopp.   AppleJAC is an Apple Computer club in Jefferson City and they are celebrating 40 years in December!   Learn more about AppleJAC, what they do, and meeting dates at  https://applejac.typepad.com/  or  https://www.facebook.com/appleJAC.org/?fref=ts.

In this week's episode, Editor Gary Castor chats with Ann Bax, the Community Organization Active in Disaster (COAD) Chair. Learn more about COAD, what they do, and meeting dates at  https://www.unitedwaycemo.org/disaster  or call 573-636-4100. 

In this week's episode, Editor Gary Castor chats with Judge Cotton Walker about the Cole County Treatment Court.   Note: this episode is abruptly cut off at the end due to technical issues, but we hope you enjoy the conversation.

In this week's episode, Editor Gary Castor chats with Jon Nelson, state highway safety and traffic engineer, about Missouri's Hands-Free driving law that took effect in Aug. 2023.

In this week's episode, Editor Gary Castor chats with Leann Porrello, JC Parks community arts and culture program manager and Porchfest organizer, about the local music and arts festival scheduled for 1-4 p.m. Oct. 6 on West Main Street and Forest Hill Ave.

In this week's episode, Editor Gary Castor chats with Project Homeless Connect Chair Anna Holt about the annual event, whose mission is to "connect those in Jefferson City experiencing homelessness with the care they need to move forward." Sign up to volunteer for Project Homeless Connect at jcmo-phc.org .  

In this week's episode, Editor Gary Castor chats with United Way of Central Missouri President Lee Knernschield about the United Way of Central Missouri, which launched this year's campaign Thursday.

In this week's episode, Editor Gary Castor chats with State Technical College President Shawn Strong about State Tech's eighth year of record-breaking enrollment. 

In this week's episode, Editor Gary Castor chats with Big Brothers Big Sisters Program Director Jessica Kever about Big Brothers Big Sisters of Jefferson City, a nonprofit that pairs adults ("bigs") with children ("littles") for one-on-one mentoring. For more information about Big Brothers Big Sisters of Jefferson City or to apply to become a "big," visit  bbbsjeffersoncity.org .

In this week's episode, Editor Gary Castor chats with Jessica Haefke and Adam Moss about Leadership Jefferson City and the upcoming Battle of the Brews event presented by the Leadership Jefferson City Class of 2024. The event, scheduled for 12-4 p.m. Aug. 24 at the Jefferson City Jaycees Fairgrounds, will feature home and commercial brews, live music and food trucks. Proceeds from the event will b...

In this week's episode, Editor Gary Castor chats with Missouri National Guard Adjutant General Levon Cumpton. They discuss Cumpton's deep Missouri roots, from growing up on farms to his military career, spanning deployments with the U.S. Army and his current role leading the Missouri National Guard. He highlights the Guard's dual mission of national defense and state support, emphasizing its roles...

In this week's episode, Editor Gary Castor chats with Chairman and Garfield Public/Private (GPP) co-founder Ray Garfield and Steve Galbreath, GPP's head of design and construction, about the proposed downtown conference center. Click here to learn more.

In this week’s episode, Editor Gary Castor chats with recently-appointed Missouri Department of Conservation Director Jason Sumners about his background and goals for the conservation department.

In this week's episode, Editor Gary Castor chats with Diane Gilespie, executive director of the Jefferson City Convention and Visitors Bureau, and Mark Schreiber, board member of the Jefferson City Convention and Visitors Bureau, about the history and future of the Missouri State Penitentiary. To schedule a tour of the Missouri State Penitentiary, visit missouripentours.com .

In this week's episode, Editor Gary Castor chats with MoDOT Engineer Chris Brownell about what drivers can expect during the U.S. 54 overpass project that will include lane closures in Jefferson City.

In this week's episode, Editor Gary Castor chats with Special Learning Center Director Stephanie Johnson about the history and mission of the Special Learning Center and its new location, which supporters broke ground on last week.

In this week's episode, Editor Gary Castor chats with Amanda Love, Secretary of the Magnolia's Ministry Board, about the local organization, which offers resources to individuals who are being sexually exploited or trafficked. For more information, visit  themagnoliaministry.org .

In this week's episode, Editor Gary Castor chats with Show-Me State Airshow Director Penny Smith about this year's air show, taking place Sept. 14 and 15 at the Jefferson City Memorial Airport. For more information, visit  showmestateairshow.org .

Five years after a tornado struck Jefferson City and uprooted the lives of its citizens, Editor Gary Castor chats with former United Way of Central Misouri President Ann Bax about the recovery efforts and how the community came back stronger than ever.

As we approach the anniversary of the tornado that struck Jefferson City on May 22, 2019, Editor Gary Castor chats with former Mayor Carrie Tergin about her recollection of the events from the disaster and how it affected the community.

In this week's episode, Editor Gary Castor chats with Dave Helmick, the housing and property supervisor for the City of Jefferson Department of Planning and Protective Services, about three ongoing Jefferson City projects. They discuss progress at Missouri State Penitentiary, the city's approach to addressing dilapidated historic homes on Capitol Avenue and the acquisition process for redevelopmen...