Kassidy Arena
Engagement Producer (2022-2023)Kassidy Arena was the Engagement Producer for KBIA from 2022-2023. In her role, she reported and produced stories highlighting underrepresented communities, focused on community outreach and promoting media literacy. She was born in Berkeley, California, raised in Omaha, Nebraska and graduated with a degree in Journalism at the University of Missouri, Columbia.
Kassidy came to KBIA after finishing her full tour of service with Report for America working at Iowa Public Radio covering Latino, Spanish-speaking and immigrant communities. When she’s not at work, Kassidy enjoys playing with her rescue dog Reggie.
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New state funding will allow for the University of Missouri School of Law to reopen its Family Violence Clinic.
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A local organization focused on increasing girls’ participation in sports is hosting its first ever leadership workshop for girls in grades 9-12 in Columbia on July 18.
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University of Missouri President Mun Choi was elected to serve on the Southeastern Conference (SEC) executive committee.
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It's difficult to become a competitive figure skater, but that is especially true if there is only one skating rink for miles around. Rink time for practice is limited.
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WIC, o Mujeres, Bebés y Niños es un programa de educación y nutrición suplementaria para personas embarazadas y posparto, así como niños hasta la edad de cinco años. Rebecca Smith, de KBIA, se sentó con Anne Strope, la coordinadora administrativo de Missouri WIC, para hablar sobre el programa y cómo algunos cambios recientes están tratando de hacer WIC más adaptable a las necesidades de los participantes.
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La conferencia de Cambio de Colores ha ocurrido por 21 años. Empezó el 7 de junio en Columbia. Pero organizadores desea enfatizar un tema diferente pero muy importante este año.