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KBIA's longtime general manager Mike Dunn retired at the end of 2024. On today's show, we reflect on his 38 years at the helm of the best radio station in town (yes, we're biased), and say hello to his replacement, Kyle Felling! January 27, 2025

Taxes for businesses are different from your personal taxes, and due sooner. Samantha Dent of Accounting Plus joins KBIA's Darren Hellwege to discuss business taxes and the assistance they offer business operators.

8th grader Sarai the Dancing Diva has a chance to perform in pop superstar Ciara's next music video, but Kyra Miller - Sarai's mom and founder of The Dancing Divas - says it's up to the public to make it happen! January 28, 2025

Meet Leah Christian, owner of The Clean Refill in Columbia! Leah says the mission of her business is to reduce single use plastic waste by supplying household products - all you have to do is bring in the container, or buy one from them ...and bring it back. January 30, 2025

Mobility Worldwide MO - Columbia is hosting a fundraiser called "Hearts for Carts' at the Columbia Farmers Market in July, and you're invited! Volunteer Jeff Moran is here with details about that, as well as information about the organization in general, including its impact on those whose lives have been changed for the better thanks to a mobility cart. May 29, 2025

Mareck Center for Dance executive and artistic director Karen Mareck Grundy says their latest production, 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland', stays true to the book, not the Disney interpretation, and features an original score and 40 young dancers. Curtain goes up the first weekend in June - details on today's show! May 23, 2025

'White Rabbit Red Rabbit' co-producers Mary Paulsell and Randy Jones invite everyone to this unique theatrical experience beginning June 5 at Talking Horse Productions in Columbia. What makes it so unique? Each actor is handed the script right before they go on stage! This is one show you might want to see more than once. May 30, 2025

Safe Families for Children is an organization that aims to support families in crisis by providing a temporary, safe place for their children when the parents have no support network to turn to. Today's guests, Michele Towns and Lucy Bromer, tell us about the organization's mission, the services it provides, and the need for volunteers to serve as a host family. May 9, 2025

Kesem wants all children affected by a parent's cancer diagnosis a chance to "be a kid," even if it's just for one week each summer. Kesem at Mizzou outreach coordinator Ariana Karandish tells us how it takes volunteers and donations from people like you to make that dream happen year after year. May 12, 2025

Meet four of the eight participants in this year's "Dancing with Missouri Stars" fundraising event for Mareck Center for Dance. Sarah Hudson, Mike Henderson, Ron Fisher and David Eckhoff share their motivations for getting involved, the challenges of the training process, and their newfound appreciation for Mareck and its impact on the local community. May 13, 2025 (Part 1 of 2)