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Meet Sarah Byland! She's in the Special Olympics Missouri Hall of Fame, she's a regular 'plunger' in the annual Polar Plunge event, and she finds golf relaxing(!). If you're interested in volunteering with Special Olympics Missouri, central area development director Alex Jones says there are many opportunities throughout the state to get involved year-round. November 18, 2024

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)

Meet four of the eight participants in this year's "Dancing with Missouri Stars" fundraising event for Mareck Center for Dance. Sheena Rice, Josiah Williams, Laura Kitzi and Jed Foster tell us about the challenges of rehearsing and preparing for the dances, and why it's important to support an organization like Mareck Center for Dance. May 14, 2025 (Part 2 of 2)

Budding thespians take note: TRYPS Children's Theater is holding auditions for their next show, 'Seussical Jr.', later this month in Columbia. If it's your first time, fear not! Corey Dunne, executive artistic director, tells us, "it is our mission to make people feel welcome..." There are also opportunities for those who wish to remain backstage, too! August 12, 2025

It's our first show of 2026! Joining us on set is Beth Orns, LCSW, therapist and owner of Better Together Mental Health. If you're thinking of making a resolution, or this is day one of your resolution, watch this interview because it'll give you some guidance going forward! January 1, 2026

February is American Heart Month. Did you know that symptoms of cardiovascular disease in women are more subtle compared to the "classic" symptoms men experience? Today's guests are Susan Hart, 2026 Mid-Missouri Go Red for Women chair, and Melissa Gerke, development director for the American Heart Association. February 13, 2026

MU Extension has created a "phenomenal opportunity" for older adults with its Stay Strong, Stay Healthy program, nationwide helping 35,000 seniors since its inception in 2005. Stephen Ball, PhD, and Gus Gustavis, program participant, are here to tell us why you should join today! February 24, 2026

Alex Heuer joined St. Louis Public Radio in 2012 and is the executive producer of St. Louis on the Air. Alex grew up in the St. Louis area. He began his public radio career as a student reporter at Tri States Public Radio in Macomb, Illinois and worked for a few years at Iowa Public Radio. Alex graduated summa cum laude from Western Illinois University with a degree in history and earned a teaching certificate in 6 - 12th grade social studies. In 2016, he earned a Master of Public Policy Administration with a focus in nonprofit organization management and leadership from the University of Missouri-St. Louis. He has won local and national awards for reporting and producing and his stories have been featured nationally on Morning Edition and All Things Considered.

The partnership between United Airlines and Columbia Regional Airport kicked off Tuesday afternoon as passengers took the first United flight to Chicago.…

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