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Aging Best is a non-profit organization in Columbia that provides local support to aging adults, their caregivers, and the community. On today's show, learn more about volunteering opportunities and a new program called Aging Best on the M.O.V.E. from guests Ronecia Duke and Brenda Doyle. November 14, 2025 -
Moy ZhongHigh Turnout Wide Margins recently traveled to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, for the 2025 summer convening of the Partnership for Large Election Jurisdictions [PLEJ], and spoke with election officials from across the county — and world -- about the elections work they are doing in their communities.In this episode, hosts Eric Fey and Brianna Lennon speak with Brian Kruse. He’s the Douglas County Election Commissioner based in Omaha, Nebraska. They spoke about how elections work in Nebraska, as well as the unique way Nebraska ensures there’s enough poll workers — by drafting them.Kruse has announced that he will step down from his current position in January 2026.
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"Those red kettles fund our work all year long." - Major Nancy Powers, The Salvation Army | Services funded by the Red Kettle Campaign include shelters for families and individuals, rent and utility assistance, and long-term case management aimed at helping families achieve self-sufficiency. November 5, 2025 -
A record 90 students auditioned for 21 roles in MU Theatre's production of 'Into the Woods', opening Thursday in the Rhynsburger Theatre on the MU campus. Not familiar with the show? Its director, Dr. Joy Powell, says, "It takes the original Grimms' Fairy Tales and brings them together and asks the question: what happens if you go off the path that you're used to? November 4, 2025 -
Junior Achievement (JA) is a national non-profit organization that focuses on teaching students about financial literacy, entrepreneurship and career readiness. On today's show, JA in Central Missouri district manager Morgan Dennehy tells us about a new JA Trades program, and invites everyone to a fundraiser with Santa Claus happening later this month in Columbia! November 3, 2025 -
On today's show, we're talking about MarkerSqueak Consulting with owner Jay Sparks while making Halloween-themed cocktails. Cheers! October 31, 2025 -
When it comes to molotherapy (or, "movement you love"), Softwave by Molotherapy owner Derek Parker practices what he preaches: "after my first treatment, that was the first night in two years I slept without pain and I was like, I'm sold. This is cool." October 30, 2025 -
The Daily Blend w/ AC: Regina Alexander, Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, "Free Giveaway Event"Regina Alexander believes that it's crucial to provide essential goods to vulnerable populations in a dignified manner completely free of charge. Born from that mindset is a now bi-annual event hosted by Friendship Missionary Baptist Church in Columbia. "There's not a price tag on anything." Watch for details! October 29, 2025 -
Dr. Arminta Phelps, Achieve Balance Chiropractic, wants you to stay healthy this season and next by boosting natural immunity, getting proper sleep and exposing oneself to early morning sunlight to regulate body rhythms. "If your brain's unhealthy because your spine's not moving appropriately, your gut's unhappy; if your gut's unhappy, your immune system's going to be unhappy." October 28, 2025 -
Downtown Columbia (a.k.a. The District) kicks off its holiday season with a family-friendly 'Holiday Shop Hop & Holiday Lighting' this Saturday in the courtyard by Serendipity Salon & Gallery on Walnut Street. Executive director Nickie Davis says, "if you have not experienced it, you absolutely have to come out and experience it." October 27, 2025 -
The Missouri Symphony is treating its 55th anniversary as a major celebratory milestone, in part to compensate for the muted 50th anniversary that occurred during the 2020 pandemic. On today's show, executive director, Trent Rash, and musical director, Wilbur Lin, give us a preview of what's to come! October 24, 2025 -
KBIA's Darren Hellwege talks with Jami Clevenger, Executive Officer of the Columbia Home Builders Association, about this year's Parade of Homes.
