SUMMER 2009 EDITION

Columbia shelters hurting for funds, donations

Show-Me State Games could see fewer participants

Collapsing economy weighs down social services

Minor crimes in Columbia rise as economy falters

"Going green" can help tighten budgets

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Different issues affect genders in recession

Businesses thrive despite recession

Religion and the economy

Disabled fearful of losing their outlets — jobs more than jobs

Volunteerism raising as some look for work

Less expensive housing

Shopping at Columbia Farmers' Market is weekly trip for many

Health care concerns grow in tight times

COMMUNITY»

Measuring up Missouri's economic future

Valerie Mosley/staff

From left to right, Chelsea White, Johanna Henao and Mallory Price take notes during the MUJW panel discussion on July 13. The speakers discussed how the recession has affected Columbia.

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