Boone Life

The placenta can be used to replenish mothers' energy, hormones and to avoid postpartum depression.

The Bookmobile is a way to make library materials more accessible to citizens. "We're like a thumbnail version of the regular library," said Eric Schmeck, a regular driver for the Bookmobile.

The Hallsville quiz bowl team went undefeated during regular season conference play and won four out of the last five championships.

Rock Bridge High School senior Nick Llorens is 20 years old, autistic and about to graduate into the world of adulthood.

James Morris and Roger Farrens tackle all the garbage put out in Centralia, five days a week for roughly eight hours a day.

Larry Temares, director of the Missouri Falconer's Association, spent decades learning to practice the most strictly-regulated hunting activity in the nation — the art and sport of training wild hawks to track and catch game known as falconry.

The regulation is meant to reduce the prevalence of antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria among livestock.

Greg Morton has performed in Columbia for more than 20 years. He uses a combination of impersonations, singing and dances to entertain audiences.

Allison Reinhart was diagnosed with a neuromuscular disease when she was 16 months old. But the disability didn't stop her from pursuing her dream of becoming an artist.

Sandi Adams surrounds herself with images and items from the past. She's a collector, but not just of anything. She's nostalgic for memorabilia from the 1950s — an era that she calls a simpler time.

A Missouri collector finds comfort and joy in the land of Oz and 1950s memorabilia.

MU welder Mark Morris and his family run a farm outside Columbia. They raise grass-fed pigs, chickens and sheep to cut costs and produce animals with a higher quality of life.

Alisa Calvert, postmaster in Ashland, believes knowing the community and its residents is the most important role.

Alisa Calvert, postmaster in Ashland, believes knowing the community and its residents is the most important role.

Jessica Fay, who is white with blond hair, is not the stereotypical Muslim. During the past two years, she has learned to appreciate Muslim traditions such as wearing a hijab.

Mike Cooper, owner of Cooper's Landing, has worked along the Missouri River for more than 30 years. He's looking to sell the property in the next few years so he can enjoy just living in the area.

Heuer's Country Store and Cafe for 12 years has been a hub for rural residents in northern Boone County.

George Robb II creates tables, beds, candlesticks, chandeliers and more in his blacksmith shop, built in the garage of his Rocheport home. Blacksmithing is both a challenge and a way to relax for him, a "comforting, relaxing, spiritual thing," he said.

Two 15-year-olds, Katie Radel and Harper Wright, participated in their first duck hunt this October.