Archive for May 2021
Goal for new resource is to complete missions, not compete with agencies
This story originally appeared in the Jefferson City News Tribune. Read the full story online: News Tribune Website The new home for Catholic Charities of Central and Northern Missouri is rapidly nearing completion. Catholic Charities Executive Director Dan Lester on Thursday gave a tour of the new facility to a handful of Jefferson City health…
Read MoreJefferson City residents recall destructive tornado 2 years later
This story originally appeared on KOMU. View the full story online: KOMU Website Two years after an E-F 3 tornado hit Jefferson City, City residents still have vivid memories of that night. JEFFERSON CITY- Two years ago, an EF-3 tornado slammed into Missouri’s capital city in the middle of the night. “All I remember was…
Read MoreLong-Term Recovery Committee continues to see funding requests
This story originally appeared in the Jefferson City News Tribune. Read the full story online: News Tribune Website After the 2019 tornado, a committee quickly formed to help distribute grants to those rebuilding or repairing properties.by Michael Shine May. 23 2021 @ 12:05amIn this May 23, 2019 file photo, tornado damage is seen in Jefferson City, Mo.…
Read MoreLocal organizations work to inform refugees about COVID-19 vaccine
This story originally appeared on KOMU 8. View the full story at their website: KOMU COLUMBIA – While the COVID-19 vaccination rollout promises a new beginning, many questions remain among the refugee community in mid-Missouri. “If you get vaccinated, … how many do you have to take so that you can be 100% [immune]?” said…
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