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MU Vietnamese community continues to grow, offer support for new students
As the MU community has grown, strong relationships and organizations have developed to help Vietnamese students adjust to life in the U.S. and make their way at MU.
DAVID ROSMAN: Senate bill is bad for Missouri teachers, students
The bill's lack of a definition of "incompetence" could lead to unfair dismissals of teachers based on religious, sexual or scientific beliefs, David Rosman writes.
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Regardless of protesters who think the celebration glorifies war, the annual air show and parade are must-sees, J. Karl Miller writes.
Project 573 | Boone County's caretaker of last resort
As the Boone County public administrator, Cathy Richards is in charge of providing the best possible lifestyle for more than 400 clients who cannot live independently. Her office coordinates everything from caseworkers to care facilities for a client base that includes many people with mental illness.
| Christie Megura
Cathy Richards serves as the Boone County public administrator. Her first four-year term as Boone County public administrator comes to an end this year. She is seeking reelection.
| Christie Megura
As the Boone County public administrator, Cathy Richards walks the thin line between fiery advocate, compassionate caretaker and no-nonsense business manager for clients in the county that cannot live independently.
| Christie Megura
Boone County Public Administrator Cathy Richards is responsible for providing the best possible lifestyle for more than 400 clients who cannot live independently.
Boone County Public Administrator Cathy Richards coordinates care for more than 400 people who need a guardian or conservator. Ninety percent of her clients have mental illness. As resources disappear and client numbers rise, Richards' office does more with less to help those who need it most.
Project 573 | An Unsung System
This story is part of a semester-long collaboration called Project 573. This year's topic is mental illness in mid-Missouri. Find more stories on this topic at the project's website.
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