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20th Annual Bowling for Autism Fundraiser brings in $36,000

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The 20th Annual Bowling for Autism Fundraiser presented the Cleek Family was held Saturday and brought in $36,000 for Easterseals Midwest. The yearly fundraiser took place Saturday morning at AMF Town and Country Lanes. Easterseals Midwest helps people with disabilities with physical rehabilitation, job training and meeting personal goals. Event Chairman John

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Local law enforcement to join the American Red Cross blood drive to honor fallen officer Molly Bowden

COLUMBIA, MO The American Red Cross, Columbia Police Department, and Boone County Sheriff’s Department are teaming up to host an annual blood drive in memory of fallen CPD officer, Molly Bowden.  The drive is scheduled to take place Friday at the Grace Bible Church in Columbia from 10 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Officer Molly Bowden was with Columbia

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Jefferson City residents feel safe downtown thanks to police presence during holiday celebrations

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) UPDATE AT 9:30 P.M.: The consensus at Saturday afternoon’s Jefferson City Christmas parade was the same: despite recent events, parade watchers felt safe knowing that Jefferson City Police was present during the entire parade.  Mayor Carrie Tergin told me she was appreciative of the department’s presence today. She said the police presence

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Saturday proclaimed ‘Walk to End Alzheimer’s’ day in Columbia

COLUMBIA, Mo (KMIZ) Columbia Mayor Barbara Buffaloe proclaimed Saturday, Oct. 8, as Columbia Walk to End Alzheimer’s day. The Alzheimer’s Association held its annual ‘Walk to End Alzheimer’s ‘ Saturday in Columbia at Faurot Field. The event is to help raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. According to the association, more than six million Americans

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Executive director of Salute to America explains how it’s keeping visitors safe from the heat

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ)Salute to America in Jefferson City is coming to an end Monday night but not without celebrating a few more festivities before the end of the holiday.  And even as the sun, starts to set it’s still important to practice staying safe out in warmer temperatures. Nicole Slusser, executive director of Salute to America, says

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