After his father’s passing, the owner of the town “hole in the wall” restaurant does his best for the community of loyal and endearing customers in Hermann, Mo.

By Ellie Frysztak

A Hermann local and her award-winning dog vie for the win at the Wurstfest in Hermann, Mo.

By Elena Fu

OFF TO PASTURE

A dedicated farm worker hosts and nurtures retired horses on a family-owned farm in Wooldridge, Mo.

By Elena Fu

THE STORY OF HENDERSON’S

A lifelong Glasgow resident recounts the history of her great-great-great grandfather’s drug store in Glasgow, Mo.

By Nick Ginter

Two boxing coaches do their best to change lives for Jefferson City’s youth in and outside of the ring

By Vanina Dimitrova

SPREADING THEIR WINGS

Two teenage bird enthusiasts fill their hours with patient observation to spot the Missouri River’s best birds.

By Ashlee Klotzbuecher

FROM THE COALS

George B. Robb, a traditional blacksmith, thaws off his iron and opens his shop for spring in Rocheport, Mo.

By Ashlee Klotzbuecher

SPRING ON THE FARM

SPRING ON THE FARM: A family of farmers, young and old, divide their chores to keep the cows, pigs, goats and other livestock happy.

By Caroline Larson

THE DOCTOR IS IN

A local veterinarian spends his days checking up on all the four-legged friends -- exotic and domesticated -- in Boonville, Mo.

By Jamie Maron

ONE SENTENCE, GOOD PEOPLE

The town pastor of New Franklin, Mo. has cultivated a strong and loving community in New Franklin, Mo.

By JJ Measer

CUT FROM GLASS

A local artist crafts custom stained glass pieces and windows for her community in Westphalia, Missouri.

By Halley Paulus

CLOSED UNTIL SPRING

A devoted bed & breakfast proprietor prepares her establishment for Arrow Rock, Mo’s busiest season.

By Elise Wilke-Grimm