Claire Powell
Claire Powell’s passion for journalism lies in her passion for community. Her goal in her reporting is to provide localized stories that highlight the direct impact it has on the public. As a journalist, Powell believes that her purpose is to serve the communities in her area and cover stories that they want and need to hear about.
Powell is a senior at the Missouri School of Journalism. Previously, she interned at KCUR 89.3’s daily news talk show “Up To Date.”
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Linn, Missouri has been without a senior center for more than a decade. A program in Columbia is working to fill the gap with meals, activities, and other opportunities for connection. -
With the use of AI increasing, career centers are trying to figure out how to adapt their advice to job applicants. -
The city has reached a deal with a Jefferson City company to temporarily haul recycling materials. -
Missouri drivers could see advances in road maintenance thanks to new funding. -
After three months of funding freezes, Missouri again has access to federal Title X funding, which funds reproductive healthcare services. -
In Columbia and elsewhere, they joined the nationwide mobilization against the expansion of executive power by the president. -
Despite complying with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Missouri has yet to receive its Title X grant, which funds reproductive healthcare services.
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National Weather Services offices lack meteorologists after the Trump administration implemented staffing cuts and a hiring freeze. Missouri offices are working together as a solution. -
City of Columbia officials say Sunday’s storms destroyed the city’s Material Recovery Facility, and it may be days before they know what it’ll take to rebuild. -
An executive order has stopped mid-Missouri libraries from receiving reimbursements for federally funded grants.
