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Jan 9, 2025 | 
voxmagazine.com | Bailey Becker |Ethan Davis
to Violet and the Undercurrents, a Columbia band that will perform classics by The Cranberries at The Blue Note. Formed in 2011, the native Columbia band finds inspiration for its discography from alternative rock artists like Local Natives, Ani DiFranco, St. Vincent and more. Expect some classic Cranberries hits like “Linger” and “Zombie” during the tribute to one of the great rock bands of the ’90s. Where: The Blue NoteWhen: 8 p.m. Jan.
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Aug 8, 2024 | 
myleaderpaper.com | Bailey Becker
Byrnes Mill Police are trying to keep teen drivers safe and educate their parents about Missouri’s Graduated Driver’s License Law. The Police Department will hold a “First Impact Keeping Your Teen Driver Safe Seminar” from 5:30-7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 19, at Byrnes Mill City Hall, 141 Osage Executive Circle. The free seminar is open to parents, teens, grandparents and other community members. Allyn Workman and Carol Hoormann, health educators from First Impact Mo, will speak at the event.
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Jul 27, 2024 | 
myleaderpaper.com | Bailey Becker
The Jefferson County Lutheran Churches group will hold its 10th annual Grace Day on Saturday, Aug. 3, at Zion Lutheran Church, 9700 Zion Lutheran Church Road, in Hillsboro. The event, which will be held from 8 a.m. to noon, is aimed at helping families with children in kindergarten through grade 12 as they get ready to start a new school year.
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Jul 20, 2024 | 
myleaderpaper.com | Bailey Becker
The city of Byrnes Mill just got a little bigger. The Byrnes Mill Board of Alderpersons voted 4-0 June 26 to annex an approximately .95-acre vacant lot at 27 Walters Place into the city limits. Ward 1 Alderman Bob Prado and Ward 2 Alderwoman Cindy Davies were absent from the meeting. It was a voluntary annexation, so Byrnes Mill residents were not required to vote to approve it. The lot is just behind Captain D’s in House Springs and is now a part of the city of Byrnes Mill.
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Jul 18, 2024 | 
myleaderpaper.com | Bailey Becker
Grandview High School has a new principal – Allen Davis, who has been an educator and coach in Jefferson County for more than 40 years. The Grandview R-2 Board of Education voted 7-0 on April 16 to name Davis the high school principal for the 2024-2025 school year. Davis, 68, of De Soto, is no stranger to the district.
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Jun 25, 2024 | 
ksdk.com | Bailey Becker
Owner Brian McKanna said the Sweet Shop is like an “ice cream truck on steroids,” with its menu strategically including only items that are $5 or less. PACIFIC, Mo. — You’ll know you have arrived at the Pacific Sweet Shop when you see the 7-foot green alien. The Sweet Shop, 310 N. Columbus St., in Pacific, opened on May 30 and is owned by Brian and Kat McKanna. The Sweet Shop has a walk-up window where customers can order prepackaged ice cream, candy, soda and toys.
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Jun 24, 2024 | 
myleaderpaper.com | Bailey Becker
You’ll know you have arrived at the Pacific Sweet Shop when you see the 7-foot green alien. The Sweet Shop, 310 N. Columbus St., in Pacific opened on May 30 and is owned by Brian and Kat McKanna. The Sweet Shop has a walk-up window where customers can order prepackaged ice cream, candy, soda and toys. Brian McKanna said the Sweet Shop is like an “ice cream truck on steroids.” The owners strategically planned their menu to only include items that are $5 or less.
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Jun 24, 2024 | 
myleaderpaper.com | Bailey Becker
Jefferson County teen Chase Hatch will spend the summer in New Delhi, India, studying the Hindi language. Chase, 17, of Arnold received a National Security Language Initiative for Youth scholarship that covers his travel expenses, lodging and food.
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Jun 14, 2024 | 
myleaderpaper.com | Bailey Becker
The Byrnes Mill Recycling Center is now closed on Sundays, Mondays and Wednesdays. Previously, the center, at 4197 Lower Byrnes Mill Road near Hwy. 30, was closed on Sundays and Mondays, but as of June 5, the city changed the operating hours, so the plant is now closed on Wednesdays, too. The Recycling Center serves customers from all around Jefferson County and beyond and has more than 1,000 visitors a month, city officials reported.
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May 10, 2024 | 
columbiamissourian.com | Bailey Becker |Yasmeen Saadi |Elizabeth Brixey
By Bailey Becker,Yasmeen Saadi,Elizabeth Brixey Distance, student safety, student social networks and equity were common concerns voiced by parents and community members during Columbia Public Schools' seven open house sessions on attendance area changes this past week. During the sessions, the district presented five map options for phases two and three of the attendance area realignment process, which move students at the elementary, middle and high school levels.
