Sense of Community
Our ongoing, multipart Community Journalism series airs quarterly
From poverty concerns to major policy decisions, this series dives beyond the headlines to provide in-depth coverage of issues facing people and organizations in the Ozarks. KSMU's team of reporters come together to produce this multipart series, four times a year. Past episodes of our Sense of Community series are available below.
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In this segment of the series "Sense of Community: Local Elections," we talk with people working to make sure there are no barriers preventing those with disabilities from casting a ballot. -
We talk with Greene County election judges about the part they play in the election process, what election day looks like from their side of the table and why they're committed to helping their community vote. -
We speak with candidates for Senate District 30, Rep. Melanie Stinnett, Rep. Betsy Fogle and Cecil Ince, on what it takes to go from deciding to run for office, to making it happen and connecting with voters. They provide insights from past runs for office and current campaigns for Missouri Senate. -
In this segment of "Sense of Community: Local Elections," learn how to become a deputy registrar and where anyone can go to register to vote. -
In this segment of "Sense of Community: Farming," we take you to Marionville, Mo. where Murphy Orchard has been serving customers for more than 4 decades. -
Co-owners Barry and Lesley Million and cheese maker Clint Grounds moved from hobby farmers to regional leaders in artisan goat cheese production, turning a passion for their herd into a passion for cheese. Learn more in this episode of our series "Sense of Community: Farming." -
James Tucker continues a legacy of farming that began years before he was born. -
Millsap Farm grows food for thousands on just a few acres, with hands on, intensive agriculture. In this episode of "Sense of Community: Farming," co-owner Curtis Millsap says he hopes to see more small farms. -
John and Sheila Samek run the farm with the help of their kids Ellie and Garrett. -
In 2024, the State of Missouri extended Medicaid coverage to doulas for up to 12 months postpartum. We hear about the work doulas do and how critical that postpartum period is in this episode of our series Sense of Community: Maternal Health in the Ozarks.
