From Readers
FROM READERS: Bluebird parents grapple over dinner choice
The mother blue bird would not allow a spider from father blue bird in to the nest.
FROM READERS: Injured soldier uses experience to educate others on female veteran issues
Columbia resident Joy Smith served in the Army and continues to serve as the women veterans chair for Missouri's Veterans of Foreign Wars.
FROM READERS: Broadway Christian Church offers summer program for children with disabilities
The church is expanding a Sunday school program called All God's Children to include a Vacation Bible School experience.
FROM READERS: Listen to scanner traffic from Brookside fire
Reader Brad Wilmot edited 13 hours of emergency crew communication down to two hours.
FROM READERS: Photos from the Voluntary Action Center's Spring Into Action
Boone County National Bank presented the 11th Annual Voluntary Action Center’s Spring Into Action, which was held on May 22 at the University Club.
FROM READERS: Battle of the Bakers event raises money for Ronald McDonald House Charities
Six bakers competed in the 2012 Battle of the Bakers, which raised money for the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Mid-Missouri.
FROM READERS: Mid-Mo Yo-Yo Expo
FROM READERS: Lauren Cameron of the Red Cross retires
The Heart of Missouri Chapter employee spent 17 years helping others.
FROM READERS: Paleo strawberry rhubarb pie
Neil and Jessica Kohler, creators and co-authors of Kohler Created, share their recipe for paleo strawberry-rhubarb pie.
FROM READERS: Interview with artist Ben Chlapek
Columbia blogger Zac Early interviews Ben Chlapek, local musician and creator of Never Sleeping Design.
UPDATE: FROM READERS: Go Girl Run passes by a reader's house
John Hall witnessed and photographed the runners of Saturday's Go Girl Run while they passed by his house.
FROM READERS: Vietnam veteran's injuries endured with inspiring dignity
Injuries suffered in Vietnam could have ended Kenny Hunt's life, but he persevered with the help of family and friends.
FROM READERS: On the road to McBaine
John Hall shares photographs of his trip to McBaine, which include ripening raspberries, peonies and recently sheared llamas.
FROM READERS: A meaningful day with an aging mother
A local Missourian shared his photographs depicting his family's celebration of Mother's Day.
FROM READERS: Joplin native returns home for brother's graduation
Jordan Herr didn't go to Joplin High School's graduation to see President Barack Obama or Gov. Jay Nixon speak. She was there to support her brother, the class of 2012 and Joplin.
FROM READERS: Business school students volunteer in Joplin
Approximately 35 students and faculty spent three days working at various rebuilding sites throughout Joplin during a volunteer trip with the Cornell Leadership Program, a program for MU business majors.
FROM READERS: Children in Guatemala need Columbia residents' help
The Foundation for the Higher Good encourages people in Columbia to seek out ways to show compassion to people in need around the world.
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FROM READERS: Kickboxing instructor shares his love of martial arts
Regardless of age, kickboxing provides many physical as well as personal benefits.
FROM READERS: Three Columbia College students attend Alpha Chi honor society convention
The convention was attended by more than 400 delegates representing 84 chapters, and it featured scholarly, creative and artistic presentations by more than 200 students.
