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Alex LaBrunerie says it's important for investors to maintain a "long-term perspective" in today's volatile stock market caused by the on again/off again trade tariffs enacted by the U.S. government. Alex is the CEO and president of LaBrunerie Financial. July 25, 2025

Nora Stewart Early Learning Center provides a family-like environment and high-quality early childhood education (with a focus on supporting families in need) and has done so since 1933; and in those 92 years, it's only had three directors, including today's guest, Cheryl Howard. "When you bring your child to Nora Stewart, you bring your child to a family center. I look at 'em as though they're mine." Roy Lovelady is a board member. July 24, 2025

The Voluntary Action Center's back-to-school supply program (grades K-12) provides free backpacks and supplies to families in Boone County who meet the 200% federal poverty guideline. Chief development officer Stacie Pottinger says, "this is a really great way for people to save money so they can use it on utility bills or whatever." July 29, 2025

If you've not heard of the MU Child Development Lab (CDL), you're not alone. Director Miranda Clines agrees, telling us it may just be Mizzou's best kept secret! On today's show, find out more about CDL and how you can get involved because good news: they've recently expanded their preschool program! July 31, 2025

Today's guest is Jennifer DeLaporte, transition coordinator for Columbia Public Schools. Jennifer oversees each school's WEC, or workplace experience coordinator, as they guide students 13 and older through post-graduation exploration opportunities. "Students just aren't aware." August 1, 2025

It's "kitten season" at Central Missouri Humane Society in Columbia! Michelle Casey, associate director and capital campaign manager, says they're actively seeking foster homes to care for them. Michelle also talks about 'Give Them Love', an ongoing effort to raise money for a new adoption center. July 22, 2025

Teacher/author Charlotte Brumfield wrote "Olive You!" in part to address the need she saw for more educational resources for young students, particularly in the areas of language, vocabulary, and following directions. Charlotte tells us she incorporated personal touches, like her family's love of pickled foods, as well as professional elements from her work in deaf education, in the story. July 23, 2025

The COMO Companies and our very own The COMO 411 are teaming up to produce a local holiday shopping guide this year, and your business is invited to get involved! Today's guests, David Nivens and Allie Teagarden, say they're excited about the opportunity to showcase local talent and support small mom-and-pops throughout the area. July 28, 2025

All families, regardless of their financial status, are invited to the annual Back to School Bash on August 15th in Columbia. Eryca Neville, co-organizer and today's guest, tells us this popular event will feature 50 vendors providing information and services like health and dental screenings, free haircuts, the distribution of 1,500 backpacks (with school supplies), as well as hundreds of pairs of shoes. July 30, 2025

D'Markus Thomas-Brown is the administrator for the City of Columbia's new Office of Violence Prevention. On today's show, he talks about why he feels it's important to look at the "ecosystem" that produces violent events, rather than just blaming individual "bad actors." July 21, 2025